JP7463322B2 - Programs, information processing systems - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure relates to a program and an information processing system .

Patent Document 1 discloses a game system configured to allow a second user to watch a video including a first user's gameplay. In the game system, the second user can shoot monsters from an attack tower placed in the virtual space where the first user plays the game. In other words, the second user can indirectly participate in the first user's gameplay. This allows the second user to enjoy a different experience to that of watching a video.

JP 2015-77299 A

In conventional game systems, the results of the second user's play are reflected in the game played by the first user, and are shared between the first and second users. For this reason, the first user may feel uncomfortable if the second user interferes excessively with his or her gameplay.

A program according to one aspect of the present disclosure causes a computer to function as: an execution means for executing a game in which one or more objects are placed in a virtual space so that a first user can play using a first terminal; a transmission means for transmitting distribution information related to the first user's play to a second terminal used by a second user; a receiving means for receiving second operation information transmitted by the second terminal; and a display control means for causing information indicating an effect on a first specified object placed in the virtual space based on the second operation information to not be displayed on the first terminal but to be displayed on the second terminal , wherein the objects placed in the virtual space include a character corresponding to the first user and a second specified object, and the second specified object is an object that is placed in the virtual space based on the effect it has on the first specified object and that has an effect on the character .

This disclosure makes it possible to suppress excessive interference with gameplay.

1 is a diagram showing an overview of a game system in a first embodiment. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a module configuration of a terminal included in the game system of FIG. 1 . 2 is a diagram showing an example of a module configuration of a server included in the game system of FIG. 1 . 3A to 3C are diagrams showing an example of a screen transition in the terminal of FIG. 2 . 4 is a diagram showing an example of the flow of a distribution process and a viewing process in the first embodiment. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the flow of matching processing and game processing in the first embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the flow of a shooting process in the first embodiment. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a virtual sphere for specifying the position and orientation of a virtual camera in the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a virtual space in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a home screen on the general terminal or distribution terminal of FIG. 2 . FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a matching screen on the general terminal or distribution terminal of FIG. 2 . 3 is a diagram showing an example of a battle screen on the general terminal or distribution terminal of FIG. 2. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a viewing screen on the viewing terminal of FIG. 2 . FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a viewing screen on the viewing terminal of FIG. 2 . FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a viewing screen on the viewing terminal of FIG. 2 . FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a viewing screen on the viewing terminal of FIG. 2 . FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a viewing screen on the viewing terminal of FIG. 2 . FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a result screen on the viewing terminal of FIG. 2 . FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a result screen on the viewing terminal of FIG. 2 . FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the flow of a shooting process in the second embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a battle screen on a general terminal or a distribution terminal according to the second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a viewing screen on a viewing terminal according to the second embodiment.

The game system according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings.
First Embodiment
[Game System Overview]
As shown in Fig. 1, the game system 10 includes a network 90, a plurality of terminals 100, and one or more servers 200. The game system 10 is provided as a system for home use or a system for business use. The plurality of terminals 100 are configured to communicate with the server 200 via the network 90. As an example, the game system 10 provides a multiplayer game. In the following description, when simply referring to a "game", it means a game provided by the game system 10. The plurality of terminals 100 are an example of a computer. The one or more servers 200 are an example of a computer.

[network]
As an example, the network 90 is configured with the Internet and a mobile communication system including a wireless base station. As an example, the mobile communication system can be realized as a 3G, 4G, or 5G mobile communication system, LTE (Long Term Evolution), or a wireless network that can be connected to the Internet via an access point.

[Device hardware configuration]
A plurality of terminals 100 may be used as game terminals for playing games. The terminals 100 used as game terminals provide users with game functions for playing games provided by the game system 10. Some of the terminals 100 may be used as general terminals 100A. The general terminals 100A may be used as game terminals. The general terminals 100A are used by general users other than broadcasting users and viewing users.

Some terminals 100 may be used as a distribution terminal 100B. The distribution terminal 100B provides the user with a distribution function for distributing viewing content. The viewing content includes video corresponding to game play by the distribution user. The distribution terminal 100B is used by the distribution user. The distribution user is a game player. In other words, the distribution terminal 100B is also a game terminal. Some terminals 100 may be used as a viewing terminal 100C. The viewing terminal 100C provides the user with a viewing function for viewing viewing content distributed by the distribution user. The viewing terminal 100C is used by a viewing user who is a viewer. The distribution user is an example of a first user. The viewing user is an example of a second user. When one viewing user is used as a reference, the user who distributes the viewing content that the viewing user is viewing is the distribution user to be viewed.

As an example, the terminal 100 is a smartphone. The terminal 100 may be a mobile terminal device such as a feature phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), or a tablet computer. The terminal 100 may be a fixed terminal device such as a personal computer (PC) or a workstation. For example, the terminal 100 includes a processor 110, a memory 120, and a storage 130. The terminal 100 may further include a communication interface (IF) 140 and an input/output IF 150. The terminal 100 may further include a microphone 160, a speaker 162, and a touch screen 164. Each of the multiple components included in the terminal 100 is connected to a communication bus 180.

The processor 110 executes a series of instructions contained in a program stored in the memory 120 or the storage 130 in response to a signal provided to the terminal 100 or in response to the satisfaction of a predetermined condition. For example, the processor 110 is realized as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processor Unit), an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), or other computing device.

The memory 120 temporarily stores programs and data. As an example, the programs are read from the storage 130. The data may include data transmitted to the terminal 100 and data generated by the processor 110. For example, the memory 120 is realized as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or other volatile memory.

Storage 130 permanently stores programs and data. For example, storage 130 is realized as a ROM (Read-Only Memory), a hard disk drive, flash memory, or other non-volatile storage device. Storage 130 may also be realized as a removable storage device, such as a memory card.

The programs stored in storage 130 include game programs, distribution programs, viewing programs, and communication programs. The game programs provide a game space, which is one type of virtual space, and provide a game function of providing game play in the game space. As an example, the game play includes manipulating an object placed in the game space. As an example, the object operated using terminal 100 is a character corresponding to the user using terminal 100. This character is an avatar of the user using terminal 100.

The distribution program realizes a distribution function of distributing viewing content including video (hereinafter referred to as gameplay video) according to the game play status in the game space. While this distribution function is realized, the terminal 100 becomes a distribution terminal 100B. The viewing program realizes a viewing function of providing a viewing space, which is one of the virtual spaces, and viewing viewing content via the viewing space. While this viewing function is realized, the terminal 100 becomes a viewing terminal 100C. As an example, viewing viewing content includes viewing gameplay video. The communication program realizes a function of communicating with other computers (e.g., the server 200). Programs stored in the storage 130 may include an operating system, a simulation program, a user authentication program, and other programs.

For example, the data stored in storage 130 includes definition data for the virtual space, and object data that defines various objects to be placed in the virtual space. In terminals 100A to 100C, one or more objects are placed in the virtual space using the same object data. In other words, terminals 100A to 100C may share some or all of the events in the virtual space. The virtual space is not limited to a space represented in three dimensions. For example, the virtual space may be a space represented in two dimensions, or a space represented by still images. For example, the virtual space may be a space represented by input data such as sound, voice, or text data.

The communication IF 140 is connected to the network 90. The communication IF 140 communicates with other computers (e.g., the server 200) connected to the network 90. For example, the communication IF 140 is realized as a LAN (Local Area Network) or other wired communication IF. For example, the communication IF 140 is realized as Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), NFC (Near Field Communication), or other wireless communication IF. The communication IF 140 is not limited to the above.

The input/output IF 150 communicates with an external input/output device 190. For example, the input/output IF 150 is realized as a Universal Serial Bus (USB), a Digital Visual Interface (DVI), a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI (registered trademark)), or other wired communication IF. For example, the input/output IF 150 is realized as a Bluetooth (registered trademark) or other wireless communication IF.

As an example, the input/output device 190 is a controller. For example, the input/output IF 150 transmits an instruction output from the processor 110 to the controller. This instruction instructs the controller to vibrate, output sound, or emit light. When the controller receives the instruction, it executes vibration, sound output, or light emission in response to the instruction. The controller has one or more operation parts. For example, the one or more operation parts include a button, a key, a switch, a handle, a bar, a touch pad, or a stick. The controller transmits an output value based on a user's operation on the operation part to the terminal 100. As an example, the controller may include a motion sensor such as an acceleration sensor or an angular velocity sensor. The controller may be configured to transmit an output value of the motion sensor to the terminal 100. The controller may be attached to and detached from the terminal 100.

The input/output device 190 is not limited to the above. For example, the input/output device 190 may be a camera. The camera may be configured to transmit an image of the user to the terminal 100. For example, the input/output device 190 may be a distance measurement sensor. The distance measurement sensor may be configured to transmit an output value based on detection of the user's hand, a marker, or the like to the terminal 100.

The microphone 160 converts the user's speech into an audio signal (electrical signal) and transmits it to the processor 110. The speaker 162 converts the audio signal into sound and outputs it to the user. In addition to or instead of the speaker 162, each terminal 100 may be provided with an earphone or an earphone jack to which an earphone can be connected.

The touch screen 164 may include a monitor 166 and a touch sensor 167. The monitor 166 is realized as a transmissive or non-transmissive display device. For example, the monitor 166 is realized as a liquid crystal monitor, an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) monitor, or other display device. The monitor 166 displays various images. The images displayed on the monitor 166 include various objects such as backgrounds, user avatars, other characters, obstacles, windows, buttons, menus, lists, and icons. The monitor 166 is not limited to the above. For example, the monitor 166 may be a 3D monitor including a sub-monitor that displays an image for the left eye and a sub-monitor that displays an image for the right eye.

The touch sensor 167 transmits an output value based on the user's operation on the monitor 166 to the processor 110. As an example, the touch sensor 167 is realized as a capacitive touch sensor, a resistive touch sensor (pressure-sensitive touch sensor), an ultrasonic touch sensor, or other touch sensors. As an example, the input surface of the touch sensor 167 is a part or the whole of the display surface of the monitor 166. The touch sensor 167 can be used as an operation unit configured to accept a user's input operation. For example, when the operation unit is the touch sensor 167, the processor 110 accepts the user's physical contact operation on the input surface of the touch sensor 167 as the user's input operation. For example, the user's input operation on the touch sensor 167 can include a touch operation, a slide operation, a swipe operation, a tap operation, a drag operation, and operations in other modes.

The operation unit is not limited to the above-mentioned configuration. For example, when the operation unit is the communication IF 140, the processor 110 accepts a signal transmitted from an operation device (not shown) connected via the network 90 as a user's input operation. For example, when the operation unit is the input/output IF 150, the processor 110 accepts a signal transmitted from an external input/output device 190 as a user's input operation. For example, when the input/output device 190 is a camera and a distance measuring sensor, when the processor 110 detects a user's hand from a received captured image, the processor 110 accepts a gesture (a series of movements of the user's hand) detected based on the captured image and the output value as a user's input operation. For example, when the input/output device 190 is a controller, the processor 110 accepts an output value transmitted from the controller as a user's input operation.

[Server hardware configuration]
The server 200 may be a general-purpose computer such as a workstation or a PC. The server 200 includes a processor 210, a memory 220, a storage 230, a communication IF 240, and an input/output IF 250. Each of the components included in the server 200 is connected to a communication bus 280.

The processor 210 executes a series of instructions contained in a program stored in the memory 220 or the storage 230 in response to a signal provided to the server 200 or in response to the establishment of a predetermined condition. For example, the processor 210 is realized as a CPU, a GPU, an MPU, an FPGA, or other computing device.

The memory 220 temporarily stores programs and data. As an example, the programs are read from the storage 230. The data may include data sent to the server 200 and data generated by the processor 210. For example, the memory 220 is realized as a RAM or other volatile memory.

Storage 230 permanently holds programs and data. For example, storage 230 is realized as a ROM, a hard disk drive, a flash memory, or other non-volatile storage device. Storage 230 may also be realized as a removable storage device, such as a memory card. Server 200 may use programs stored in an external storage device instead of storage 230. For example, in situations where multiple game systems 10 are used, such as an amusement facility, programs and data can be updated all at once.

The programs stored in the storage 230 include a game program, a distribution program, and a communication program. The game program provides a game space in the game system 10 and provides a game play in which multiple users share the game space. The distribution program provides a viewing space in the game system 10 and enables multiple viewing users to view events in the game space through the viewing space. In other words, the distribution program provides a function to distribute viewing content including gameplay videos of the distribution user to the viewing terminal 100C. The communication program provides a function to communicate with other computers (e.g., terminals 100A to 100C). The programs stored in the storage 230 may include an operating system, a simulation program, a user authentication program, and other programs. For example, the data stored in the storage 130 may include data that defines a virtual space and object data that defines various objects to be placed in the virtual space.

The communication IF 240 is connected to the network 90. The communication IF 240 communicates with other computers (e.g., terminals 100A to 100C) connected to the network 90. For example, the communication IF 240 is realized as a LAN or other wired communication IF. For example, the communication IF 240 is realized as a Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), NFC, or other wireless communication IF. The communication IF 240 is not limited to the above.

The input/output IF 250 communicates with an external input/output device. For example, the input/output IF 250 is realized as a USB, DVI, HDMI, or other wired communication IF. For example, the input/output IF 250 is realized as a Bluetooth (registered trademark) or other wireless communication IF.

The server 200 is not limited to the above-mentioned configuration. For example, the server 200 may include a game server 200A for providing a game in a game space and a distribution server 200B for distributing viewing content. The game program is stored in the storage 230 of the game server 200A. The game program is executed by the processor 210 of the game server 200A. The distribution program is stored in the storage 230 of the distribution server 200B. The distribution program is executed by the processor 210 of the distribution server 200B. The game server 200A transmits and receives various information and various requests to and from the distribution server 200B via the communication IF 240. The game server 200A transmits and receives various information and various requests to and from the terminals 100A and 100B via the communication IF 240. The distribution server 200B transmits and receives various information and various requests to and from the viewing terminal 100C via the communication IF 240.

[Device module configuration]
2, the terminal 100 includes a control module 101, a rendering module 104, a memory module 105, a communication module 106, and an input/output module 107. The control module 101 includes a game module 101A, a distribution module 101B, and a viewing module 101C.

The game module 101A, the distribution module 101B, the viewing module 101C, and the rendering module 104 are realized by the processor 110. The memory module 105 is realized by the memory 120 and the storage 130. The communication module 106 is realized by the communication IF 140. The input/output module 107 is realized by the processor 110, the touch sensor 167, and the input/output IF 150.

The input/output module 107 detects and accepts a user's input operation on the touch sensor 167, and a user's input operation on an external operating device via the input/output IF 150. As an example, when the input/output module 107 accepts a user's input operation on the touch sensor 167, it detects the coordinates of the input position to identify the type of the input operation. For example, the types of input operations that the input/output module 107 can identify may include a touch operation, a slide operation, a swipe operation, a tap operation, a drag operation, and operations in other modes. When a continuous input operation that has been detected is interrupted, the input/output module 107 detects that the contact input from the touch sensor 167 has been released.

The communication module 106 receives various information and various requests from one or more servers 200. As an example, the information that the communication module 106 receives from the server 200 may include progress information, distribution information, and user information. As an example, the progress information indicates the progress of the game in the game space. As an example, the progress information may include type information of one or more avatars placed in the game space, avatar coordinate information, avatar action information, and other information. The avatar is an object that the user operates in the game space. The avatar is a character that is the user's alter ego. As an example, the avatar coordinate information indicates a position in the game space. As an example, the action information indicates the action content of the avatar. As an example, the avatar action may include the avatar's posture, use of an item, use of a skill, attack, defense, evasion, or jump. The progress information may include setting information regarding the avatar settings. As an example, the avatar settings may be changed by the user in the game space or before moving to the game space. As an example, avatar settings may include the type of avatar, the avatar's equipment, or the avatar's appearance.

As an example, the distribution information includes information for reproducing events in the game space in the viewing space. As an example, the distribution information includes some or all of the information included in the progress information. As an example, the distribution information may include type information of one or more avatars placed in the game space, avatar coordinate information, avatar action information, and other information as information for reproducing the progress of the game in the game space in the viewing space. The distribution information may include setting information regarding avatar settings. As an example, the user information may include a user name, an account ID, gender, age, address, etc.

The game module 101A performs processing to progress the game. The game module 101A reads definition data for the game space from the memory module 105. The game module 101A defines the game space according to the read definition data. The game module 101A reads object data from the memory module 105. The game module 101A places objects in the game space according to the read object data. The game module 101A identifies the user's instructions according to the coordinates of the input position accepted by the input/output module 107, the type of input operation, and progress information (progress status of the game).

The game progress may include type information, coordinate information, and action information of the player's avatar in the game space. The game progress may include type information, coordinate information, and action information of other users' avatars in the game space. The game progress may include setting information of the player's avatar. The game progress may include setting information of other users' avatars.

The game module 101A makes various judgments regarding the progress of the game. The game module 101A performs various lotteries regarding the progress of the game. The game module 101A generates various requests and play information in response to the user's instructions, various judgment results, and various lottery results. The various requests and play information generated by the game module 101A are transmitted to the server 200 by the communication module 106.

The distribution module 101B performs processing for distributing viewing content (play video). The distribution module 101B identifies the user's instructions according to the coordinates of the input position accepted by the input/output module 107, the type of input operation, and the progress of the game. The distribution module 101B can generate a request to start distributing viewing content and a request to end distribution according to the user's instructions. The distribution module 101B can generate a request to change the distribution content of the viewing content according to the user's instructions. The various requests generated by the distribution module 101B are transmitted to the server 200 by the communication module 106.

The viewing module 101C performs processing for viewing viewing content (play video) distributed by a distribution user. The viewing module 101C reads definition data of the viewing space from the memory module 105. The viewing module 101C defines the viewing space according to the read definition data. The viewing module 101C reads object data from the memory module 105. The viewing module 101C places objects in the viewing space according to the read object data. As an example, the definition data and object data are the same for the game space and the viewing space. In other words, the game space and the viewing space may be configured to be used together as a single virtual space.

The viewing module 101C identifies the user's instructions based on the coordinates of the input position received by the input/output module 107, the type of input operation, and the distribution information (game progress status). The viewing module 101C generates a request to start viewing and a request to end viewing of the viewing content in response to the user's instructions. The viewing module 101C generates a request to change the distribution content of the viewing content in response to the user's instructions. The various requests generated by the viewing module 101C are transmitted to the server 200 by the communication module 106.

The rendering module 104 creates a predetermined screen image. The rendering module 104 creates a predetermined screen image in response to the progress information, distribution information, and various requests received by the communication module 106. The rendering module 104 creates a predetermined screen image in response to the play information generated by the game module 101A, and various requests. The rendering module 104 creates a predetermined screen image in response to the information generated by the viewing module 101C, and various requests.

The rendering module 104 displays the created screen image on the monitor 166. The rendering module 104 may be configured to display the screen image on an external display device via the input/output IF 150. The rendering module 104 may be configured to display the screen image on an external display device via the communication IF 140. The screen image is an image in which 2D or 3D objects are controlled and drawn. As described above, objects drawn as the screen image may include avatars (characters), backgrounds, obstacles, etc.

The rendering module 104 may control and draw 2D or 3D game objects (UI objects) for constructing a UI (User Interface). The rendering module 104 creates a screen image including UI objects necessary for user input operations, such as icons, buttons, lists, windows, and menus. The UI objects assist the user in performing input operations necessary to progress through the game. The UI objects also assist the user in performing input operations necessary to obtain information generated during the progress of the game from the terminal 100. Each of the various UI objects shown in this disclosure is merely an example, and is not limited to these aspects.

The various processes in the terminal 100 are realized by hardware and software executed by the processor 110. Such software may be pre-stored in the memory module 105, such as a hard disk. The software may be stored in a non-volatile data recording medium that can be read by a computer, such as a CD-ROM, and distributed as a program product. This software may be provided as a downloadable program product by a data provider connected to a network such as the Internet. Such software is read from the data recording medium by a data reading device such as an optical disk drive, or downloaded from another computer such as the server 200 via the communication module 106, and then temporarily stored in the memory module. The software is read from the memory module by the processor 110 and stored in the RAM or the like in the form of an executable program. The processor 110 executes the program.

[Server module configuration]
3, the server 200 includes a control module 201, a memory module 205, a communication module 206, and an input/output module 207. The control module 201 includes a game module 201A and a distribution module 201B. The game module 201A and the distribution module 201B are realized by a processor 210. The memory module 205 is realized by a memory 220 and a storage 230. The communication module 206 is realized by a communication IF 240. The input/output module 207 is realized by the processor 210 and an input/output IF 250.

The communication module 206 receives various information and various requests from each terminal 100. As an example, the information that the communication module 206 receives from each terminal 100 may include play information and user information. The communication module 206 transmits various information and various requests to each terminal 100. As an example, the information that the communication module 206 transmits to each terminal 100 may include progress information, distribution information, and user information. The input/output module 107 detects and accepts user input operations on an external operating device via the input/output IF 250.

The game module 201A performs processing to provide an environment in which one game space is shared directly or indirectly by multiple users. The game module 201A reads definition data of the game space from the memory module 205. The game module 201A defines the game space according to the read definition data. The game module 201A reads object data from the memory module 205. The game module 201A places various objects in the game space according to the read object data.

The game module 201A places avatars corresponding to each of the multiple users in the game space according to coordinate information included in the play information received by the communication module 206 from the multiple terminals 100. The game module 201A determines interactions between avatars according to action information included in the play information received by the communication module 206 from the multiple terminals 100 and avatar setting information. An interaction is the effect that an action performed by one avatar has on another avatar. The game module 201A generates progress information according to the results of these processes. The communication module 206 transmits the progress information to one or more terminals 100. The game module 201A transmits the generated progress information to the distribution module 201B.

The distribution module 201B performs processing to provide an environment in which multiple users can view gameplay in the game space. The distribution module 201B reads definition data for the viewing space from the memory module 205. The distribution module 201B defines the viewing space according to the read definition data. As an example, the distribution module 201B reads object data from the memory module 205. As an example, the distribution module 201B places various objects in the viewing space according to the read object data.

The distribution module 201B generates distribution information in response to the progress information generated by the game module 201A. The communication module 206 transmits the distribution information to one or more terminals 100. As an example, the distribution information may include the same information as some or all of the progress information. As an example, the distribution information may be the progress information itself. The distribution module 201B transmits various requests to the game module 201A in response to various requests received by the communication module 206 from the viewing terminal 100C. The distribution module 201B transmits various information to the game module 201A in response to various information received by the communication module 206 from the terminal 100.

The server 200 is not limited to the module configuration described above. For example, the game module 201A may be provided in the game server 200A. For example, the distribution module 201B may be provided in the distribution server 200B. The game module 201A transmits and receives various information and various requests to and from the distribution module 201B via the communication module 206.

The processing in the server 200 is realized by hardware and software executed by the processor 210. Such software may be stored in advance in the memory module 205, such as a hard disk. The software may be stored in a non-volatile data recording medium that can be read by a computer, such as a CD-ROM, and distributed as a program product. The software may be provided as a downloadable program product by a data provider connected to a network, such as the Internet. Such software is read from the data recording medium by a data reading device, such as an optical disk drive, or downloaded from another computer, such as an external storage device, via the communication module 206, and then temporarily stored in the memory module. The software is read from the memory module by the processor 210 and stored in a memory, such as a RAM, in the form of an executable program. The processor 210 executes the program.

[Game Overview]
As an example, a game according to the present disclosure includes multiple parts having different characteristics. As an example, the multiple parts include a first part and a second part. In the first part, general users and broadcasting users may prepare for the second part. In the first part, viewing users may view viewing content broadcast by the broadcasting user. The viewing content may include gameplay video of at least the second part of the first part and the second part.

As an example, the second part may be a part where multiple camps decide who wins and who loses based on some criteria. Each of the multiple camps may include multiple users. The multiple users may belong to a camp, but may also be a party, group, team, or pair. As an example, the second part may be a part where multiple parties decide who wins and who loses based on some criteria. As an example, the second part may be a part where multiple users decide who wins and who loses based on some criteria.

In the second part, general users and broadcasting users can participate in a first game in the game space. The first game includes moving an avatar. A viewing user can participate in a second game in the viewing space while watching a gameplay video of the first game. The second game does not include moving an avatar. Events in the game space can be reproduced in real time in the viewing space. In other words, the second game is executed in parallel with the first game. The second game is incidental to the first game.

As an example, the multiple camps include a first camp and a second camp. Each camp is made up of one or both of one or more general users participating in the first game and one or more broadcast users participating in the first game. Belonging to the first camp is an example of a first attribute. Belonging to the second camp is an example of a second attribute. Without being limited to this, attributes may be whether or not friends are registered, whether or not multiple users can belong to the same guild, or whether or not multiple parties can belong to the same union, etc.

As an example, the second part of the game may have the following specifications:
An example of the first game will be described.
The first game is a competitive game in which multiple camps compete for victory or defeat. The first game is a battle game in which a battle is conducted between a player's avatar and an avatar of an opposing user. Either or both of the general user and the broadcast user form a party and participate in the battle game. In other words, each of the multiple camps includes one or more parties participating in the battle game. Each of the multiple camps may include multiple parties.

In the first game, the maximum number of users that can belong to one party is set. As an example, the maximum number of users that can belong to one party is six. The maximum number of users that can belong to one party may be two to five, or seven or more. As an example, a party in the first game may include a small group formed in another part, or a small group formed of people who have a relationship such as friends. A party with a maximum of six people may be formed by combining a group of two and a group of three with an individual user, or a party in the second part may include six individual players.

In the second part, the criterion for determining victory is whether one camp satisfies a predetermined victory condition before the opposing camp. The victory condition includes changing the state of all avatars in the opposing camp from a first state to a second state in the first game. The state of the avatars is changed from the first state to the second state when a predetermined change condition is met. As an example, the change condition is that the hit points of the avatars become 0. In this case, the first state is a survival state. The second state is a death state. In other words, the victory condition is to annihilate all avatars in the opposing camp. In the battle game, each user can move their own avatar and attack avatars in the opposing camp. The hit points of the user's avatar are reduced when an attack by an avatar in the opposing camp hits. The hit points of an avatar in the opposing camp are reduced when an attack by an avatar in the friendly camp hits.

The second part ends when a predetermined time limit has elapsed, even if all avatars on the opposing camp have not been annihilated. Victory conditions include one camp having earned a greater score than the opposing camp at the end of the time limit of the second part. Scores can be earned by collecting special objects placed in the game space in the first game.

The first game in the second part is not limited to the above-mentioned specifications. For example, the first game may be a sport such as soccer, tennis, table tennis, boxing, or basketball. For example, the first game may be a race such as a car race, a yacht race, a ski race, or an airplane race.

An example of the second game will be described.
The second game is a "shooting game" in which one or more viewing users shoot at one or more target objects arranged in the viewing space. As an example, the target object is an object different from the avatar of the general user and the avatar of the broadcasting user. Without being limited thereto, the target object may be the avatar of the general user or the avatar of the broadcasting user. The shooting game may include, as an example of affecting an object, bringing a specific object into contact with the target object. The shooting game may include, as an example of affecting an object, hitting a specific object with the target object. The shooting game may include aiming at the target object. Aiming is an example of indicating the destination of the specific object. As will be described in detail later, whether or not the specific object has hit the target object is determined depending on whether or not the target object is located on the movement line of the specific object. As an example, the movement line is a line of fire of the specific object.

The shooting game may include satisfying a specific condition in response to hitting a target object with a specific object. As one example, the specific condition may be that a parameter value determined for each target object is set to a specific value. As one example, the parameter value may be a durability value Pd of the target object, and the specific value may be 0.

As an example, in a shooting game, the maximum number of viewing users who can participate in the game is not set. In other words, all viewing users who are watching the play video of the battle game can participate in the shooting game that accompanies the battle game. In a shooting game, the maximum number of viewing users who can participate in the game may be set. In this case, the maximum number of viewing users who can participate in the shooting game may be the same as the maximum number of users who can participate in the battle game, or it may be more or less. The maximum number of viewing users who can participate in the shooting game may be the same as the maximum number of viewing users who can watch one viewing content, or it may be less.

As an example, the shooting game is executed in parallel with the battle game. As an example, the shooting game is executed using a virtual space indirectly shared with the battle game. As will be described in detail later, the target object is placed in a viewing space that is one of the virtual spaces defined by the server 200 or the viewing terminal 100C. The target object does not have to be placed in a game space that is one of the virtual spaces defined by the server 200, the general terminal 100A, or the distribution terminal 100B.

Events in the virtual space include battle-related events associated with battle games, shooting-related events associated with shooting games, and common events common to battle games and shooting games. Battle-related events may include the position of the avatar in the virtual space, the action of the avatar, the settings of the avatar, the status of the avatar, and the hit points of the avatar. Shooting-related events may include the position of the target object, the durability value Pd of the target object, the position of a specific object, whether or not the specific object hit the target object, and the movement line of the specific object. Shooting-related events may include hit information, which will be described later. Common events may include fields that form the stage for the battle game and the shooting game in the virtual space. As an example, the game space may include battle-related events and common events. As an example, the game space does not include shooting-related information. As an example, the viewing space may include battle-related events, shooting-related events, and common events.

In a shooting game, whether or not a specific object hits a target object does not directly affect the outcome of the battle game. In a shooting game, if a specific condition is met for the target object, a reward may be given to the viewing user. As an example, the reward is reward points P that can be consumed in the first part or the second part. By consuming reward points P, the user may be able to acquire an item, weapon, armor, currency, title, or character. Without being limited to this, the reward may be an item, weapon, armor, currency, title, or character that can be used in the game.

As an example, the first part of the game has the following specifications:
In the first part, general users and broadcast users prepare for the battle game included in the second part. Preparation for the battle game includes selecting a character to be used in the battle game as the user's avatar from among the characters owned by the user. Preparation for the battle game includes adding, exchanging, and deleting avatar equipment, avatar skills, and items owned by the avatar. Preparation for the battle game may include changing the appearance of the avatar. For example, the appearance of the avatar includes the race, gender, body shape, hairstyle, or facial expression. Preparation for the battle game involves changing the settings of the avatar.

[Overview of screen transitions on devices]
4, as an example, the display screen on each terminal 100 may include a first home screen 40A, a second home screen 40B, a matching screen 45, a first battle screen 50A, and a second battle screen 50B. As an example, the display screen on each terminal 100 may include a first result screen 55, a second result screen 60, a list screen 65, and a viewing screen 70. An overview of screen transitions will be described below. Specific examples of each display screen will be described later.

The first home screen 40A is displayed when the game is in the first part and the terminal 100 is in the initial state. The initial state is a state in which the terminal 100 is neither in the streaming state nor in the viewing state. When in the initial state, the terminal 100 becomes a general terminal 100A. When in the streaming state, the terminal 100 becomes a streaming terminal 100B. When in the viewing state, the terminal 100 becomes a viewing terminal 100C. The second home screen 40B is displayed when the game is in the first part and the terminal 100 is in the streaming state.

The matching screen 45 is displayed when the game transitions from the first part to the second part of the battle game. The first battle screen 50A is displayed when the game is the second part of the battle game and the terminal 100 is in an initial state. The second battle screen 50B is displayed when the game is the second part of the battle game and the terminal 100 is in a broadcasting state. The first result screen 55 is displayed when the game transitions from the second part to the first part. Note that if an operation is performed on the first result screen 55 to instruct the player to continue playing the second part of the game, the matching screen 45 may be displayed without going through the home screens 40A and 40B.

The list screen 65 is displayed when the screen transitions from the first home screen 40A to the viewing screen 70. The list screen 65 includes a list of one or more viewing contents that can be viewed at that time. The user can view any viewing content by selecting that viewing content from the list.

The viewing screen 70 is displayed when the game is in the first part and the terminal 100 is in a viewing state. The viewing content that can be viewed on the viewing screen 70 is the viewing content selected by the user on the list screen 65. The viewing content that can be viewed on the viewing screen 70 may include gameplay video that corresponds to the status of the game on the distribution terminal 100B that distributes the viewing content.

On the viewing screen 70, the viewing user can watch the broadcasting user's gameplay in the first part of the game. On the viewing screen 70, the viewing user can watch the broadcasting user's gameplay in the battle game in the second part. In other words, the viewing screen 70 allows the viewing user to watch a gameplay video of the battle game. The second result screen 60 is displayed when the game played by the broadcasting user transitions from the second part to the first part. After the second result screen 60 is displayed, the viewing user can transition to the viewing screen 70 and watch the broadcasting user's gameplay in the first part.

[Flow of distribution process and viewing process]
An example of the flow of a distribution process for distributing viewing content and a viewing process for viewing the viewing content will be described.

As shown in FIG. 5, in step S100, when the processor 110 of the distribution terminal 100B, which serves as the distribution module 101B, receives an operation to instruct the start of distribution, it sends a distribution start request to the server 200.

In step S102, if the game is in the first part, the processor 110 of the distribution terminal 100B transmits play information to the server 200 as the game module 101A. The play information may include avatar type information, coordinate information, action information, setting information, and other information.

In step S104, the processor 210 of the server 200 receives a distribution start request as the distribution module 201B. In step S106, the processor 210 of the server 200 receives play information as the game module 201A. That is, the server 200 receives play information from the distribution terminal 100B according to the game play performed by the distribution user on the distribution terminal 100B. Not limited to this, the processor 210 of the server 200 may receive play information as the distribution module 201B.

In step S108, the processor 210 of the server 200, as the distribution module 201B, generates distribution information. In step S110, the processor 210 of the server 200, as the distribution module 201B, generates a distribution list. As an example, the distribution list is a list of viewing content that is being distributed. As an example, the distribution list may be a list of distribution users to which viewing content is being distributed.

In step S114, when the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C, as the viewing module 101C, receives a list display operation instructing the display of the distribution list, it sends a distribution list request to the server 200.

In step S116, the processor 210 of the server 200, functioning as the distribution module 201B, receives the distribution list request. In step S118, the processor 210 of the server 200, functioning as the distribution module 201B, transmits the distribution list to the viewing terminal 100C.

In step S120, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C, functioning as the viewing module 101C, receives the distribution list. In step S122, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C, functioning as the rendering module 104, displays the distribution list on the monitor 166.

In step S124, when the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C, as the viewing module 101C, receives a distribution start operation indicating the viewing content to be started, it transmits a viewing start request to the server 200. As an example, the viewing start request includes information indicating the viewing content to be requested to be distributed to the viewing terminal 100C.

In step S126, the processor 210 of the server 200 receives a viewing start request as the distribution module 201B. In step S128, the processor 210 of the server 200 transmits distribution information to the viewing terminal 100C as the distribution module 201B. That is, the server 200 transmits distribution information to one or more viewing terminals 100C according to the received play information. The server 200 enables the viewing user using the viewing terminal 100C to view viewing content including a game play video by the distribution user. Step S128 is an example of transmitting distribution information according to the game play of the distribution user in the virtual space to the terminal used by the viewing user. Step S128 is an example of enabling a video according to the game play to be viewed using the terminal used by the viewing user. More preferably, enabling the play video to be viewed means that, when there are multiple viewing terminals 100C, the play video can be viewed on each of the multiple viewing terminals 100C.

In step S130, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C, functioning as the viewing module 101C, receives the distribution information. In step S132, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C, functioning as the rendering module 104, displays the viewing screen 70 on the monitor 166 in accordance with the distribution information.

When the game on the distribution terminal 100B is the first part, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C displays a viewing screen 70 including game play in the first part on the monitor 166. When the game on the distribution terminal 100B is the first game in the second part, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C displays a viewing screen 70 including game play video of the first game in the second part on the monitor 166. The viewing screen 70 is an example of viewing content including a game play video by the distribution user.

When the game in the distribution terminal 100B transitions from the second part to the first part, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C functions as the rendering module 104 to display the second result screen 60 on the monitor 166. In other words, the distribution information may include information indicating the end of the second part. Thereafter, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C functions as the rendering module 104 to display the viewing screen 70 including the game play in the first part on the monitor 166.

[Matching process and game process flow]
An example of the flow of the matching process and the game process will be described.
In the following description, unless otherwise specified, when referring to a general user or a distribution user, it means each user participating in the same battle game. Furthermore, unless otherwise specified, when referring to a viewing user, it means a user viewing viewing content distributed by the same distribution user. A viewing user can be a user participating in a shooting game.

As shown in FIG. 6, in step S200, when the game is in the first part, the processor 110 of the terminal 100, as the rendering module 104, displays the first home screen 40A or the second home screen 40B on the monitor 166. When the terminal 100 is in the initial state, the processor 110 displays the first home screen 40A on the monitor 166. When the terminal 100 is in the distribution state, the processor 110 displays the second home screen 40B on the monitor 166.

In step S202, when the processor 110 of the terminal 100 as the game module 101A receives a start operation instructing the start of the second part, the processor 110 transmits a matching start request to the server 200. As an example, the processor 110 receives the start operation when a prescribed number of users belong to the party to which the user of the terminal 100 belongs. In other words, the processor 110 does not receive the start operation when the prescribed number of users does not belong to the party to which the user of the terminal 100 belongs. As an example, the prescribed number may be one person, two or more people, or the maximum number of users that can belong to one party. When the matching start request is transmitted, the processor 110 as the rendering module 104 displays the matching screen 45 on the monitor 166.

In step S204, the processor 210 of the server 200, as the game module 101A, receives a matching start request. In step S206, the processor 210 of the server 200 performs matching processing. In the matching processing, the processor 210, as the game module 201A, searches for a party that meets the conditions for playing against a party to which the user using the terminal 100 belongs, from among one or more parties waiting for matching. The matching wait state is a state in which a matching start request has been received, but an opponent party has not yet been determined.

In step S208, the processor 210 of the server 200, as the game module 201A, determines the parties that meet the conditions as parties in the enemy camp, and then completes the matching. That is, the processor 210 determines multiple parties that will participate in one second part game. These multiple parties may include one or more friendly parties that belong to the friendly camp, and one or more enemy parties that belong to the enemy camp. In the following description, multiple parties that participate in one first game are referred to as "participating parties." The participating parties include one or more first parties that belong to the first camp, and one or more second parties that belong to the second camp.

In step S210, the processor 210 of the server 200 defines a game space as the game module 201A. Step S210 is an example of defining a virtual space. In step S212, the processor 210 of the server 200 places one or more objects in the game space as the game module 201A. The one or more objects include avatars of users belonging to each of the multiple participating parties. Users belonging to the same camp are friendly users with the same attributes. Users belonging to multiple opposing camps are enemy users with different attributes.

In step S212, an avatar of a single user, an avatar of a friendly user, and an avatar of an enemy user are placed in a game space as viewed from the single user. As an example, the one or more objects may include a field object that constitutes the stage of a battle game. That is, the game space may include a field that allows or restricts the movement of the avatar. As an example, the one or more objects may include an enemy character that is common to multiple camps. As an example, the one or more objects may include an obstacle or a trap that is common to multiple camps. Step S212 is an example of placing one or more objects in a virtual space. Placing one or more objects includes placing a character corresponding to the first user.

In step S214, the processor 210 of the server 200, as the game module 201A, transmits a second part start request to the terminal 100. The processor 210 transmits the second part start request to all terminals 100A and 100B used by users belonging to the participating party.

In step S216, the processor 110 of the terminal 100, as the game module 101A, receives a request to start the second part. In step S218, the processor 110 of the terminal 100, as the rendering module 104, displays the first battle screen 50A or the second battle screen 50B on the monitor 166. When the processor 110 is in the initial state, it displays the first battle screen 50A on the monitor 166. When the processor 110 is in the broadcasting state, it displays the second battle screen 50B on the monitor 166. That is, in one or more terminals 100 used for the game in the second part, the game transitions from the first part to the second part. Steps S216 and S218 are executed in the general terminal 100A or the broadcasting terminal 100B.

In step S220, the processor 110 of the terminal 100 performs terminal-side game processing as the game module 101A. As an example, when the processor 110 of the terminal 100A or 100B receives an operation to instruct the player to move their own avatar, an operation to instruct an attack on another avatar, or an operation to instruct an attack on a specific object as the game module 101A, the processor 110 transmits play information indicating the content of each operation to the server 200.

As an example, the processor 110 of the general terminal 100A or the broadcasting terminal 100B receives the progress information. The processor 110 of the general terminal 100A, as the rendering module 104, displays the first battle screen 50A on the monitor 166 in accordance with the progress information. The processor 110 of the broadcasting terminal 100B, as the rendering module 104, displays the second battle screen 50B on the monitor 166 in accordance with the progress information.

In step S222, the processor 210 of the server 200 performs server-side game processing as the game module 201A. In step S222, the processor 210 of the server 200 may receive play information as the game module 201A from one or more general terminals 100A and one or more broadcasting terminals 100B. The play information is an example of first operation information transmitted by the broadcasting terminal 100B when the broadcasting terminal 100B receives an operation instructing the movement of an avatar. Step S222 is an example of receiving first operation information.

As an example, in step S222, the processor 210 of the server 200, as the game module 201A, manages the movement operation of the avatar in the game space according to the play information. When the avatar is in the second state, the processor 210 does not move the avatar according to the play information. When the avatar is in the first state, the processor 210 moves the avatar according to the play information. Without being limited to this, when the avatar is in the second state, the processor 110 of the general terminal 100A and the broadcasting terminal 100B may be configured not to accept an operation instructing the movement of the avatar. When the avatar is in the second state, the processor 110 of the general terminal 100A and the broadcasting terminal 100B may be configured not to transmit play information instructing the movement of the avatar even if it accepts an operation instructing the movement of the avatar.

As an example, in step S222, the processor 210 of the server 200, as the game module 201A, manages the attacking action of the avatar in the game space according to the play information. When the avatar is in the second state, the processor 210 does not cause the avatar to perform an attacking action according to the play information. When the avatar is in the first state, the processor 210 causes the avatar to perform an attacking action according to the play information. Without being limited to this, when the avatar is in the second state, the processor 110 of the general terminal 100A and the broadcasting terminal 100B may be configured not to accept an operation instructing an attack. When the avatar is in the second state, the processor 110 of the general terminal 100A and the broadcasting terminal 100B may be configured not to transmit play information instructing an attack even if an operation instructing an attack is accepted.

As an example, processor 210 determines whether an attack has hit an avatar in the enemy camp. If processor 210 determines that an attack has hit an avatar in the enemy camp, it reduces the hit points of that avatar. In other words, processor 210 manages the hit points corresponding to each of the avatar of the single user, the avatar in the friendly camp, and the avatar in the enemy camp, as seen from the perspective of the single user. An attack by the avatar may hit a field object. Also, the effect of the field object may be exerted on the avatar.

In this way, the processor 210 of the server 200, as the game module 201A, identifies interactions between avatars by managing the movement and attacking actions of the avatars according to the play information. The processor 210 then generates progress information according to the identification results. The processor 210 transmits the generated progress information to each of the terminals 100A and 100B. Step S222 is an example of allowing the broadcasting user to play a game that uses the virtual space 80 using the broadcasting terminal 100B. The processor 210 of the server 200 generates broadcast information in step S128 using the progress information generated in step S222.

In step S224, when the end condition of the second part is satisfied, the processor 210 of the server 200, as the game module 201A, transmits a second part end request to all terminals 100 used by the users participating in the same game of the second part. As an example, the end condition of the second part is met when one or more camps satisfy the victory condition before the time limit of the second part has elapsed, or when the time limit of the second part has elapsed. Note that when the end condition of the second part is satisfied, the processor 210 of the server 200, as the distribution module 201B, may generate distribution information including information indicating the end of the second part in step S128 and transmit the information to the viewing terminal 100C.

In step S226, the processor 110 of the terminal 100, as the game module 101A, receives a request to end the second part. In step S228, the processor 110 of the general terminal 100A, as the rendering module 104, ends the display of the first battle screen 50A and displays the first result screen 55 on the monitor 166. Thereafter, the processor 110 of the general terminal 100A, as the rendering module 104, displays the first home screen 40A on the monitor 166. In step S228, the processor 110 of the distribution terminal 100B, as the rendering module 104, ends the display of the second battle screen 50B and displays the first result screen 55 on the monitor 166. Thereafter, the processor 110 of the distribution terminal 100B, as the rendering module 104, displays the second home screen 40B on the monitor 166. That is, the game transitions from the second part to the first part in the terminals 100A and 100B.

[Fire Processing]
An example of the flow of the shooting process will now be described. The shooting process is an example of a process for executing a shooting game.

As shown in FIG. 7, in step S300, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C executes camera processing as the viewing module 101C. In the camera processing, the processor 110, as the viewing module 101C, acquires virtual camera placement information in the viewing space. The virtual camera placement information includes information indicating the position of the virtual camera in the viewing space and information indicating the orientation (angle) of the virtual camera. When the processor 110, as the viewing module 101C, accepts camera operation by the viewing user, it updates the virtual camera placement information in accordance with the camera operation. The processor 110, as the rendering module 104, renders the portion of the viewing space that falls within the shooting range of the virtual camera 85, and displays it on the monitor 166.

As an example, as shown in FIG. 8, a virtual sphere 85A is defined in the viewing space 80B of the virtual space 80 to specify the position and orientation of the virtual camera 85. The virtual sphere 85A is defined so that the reference character is located at its center 85C. The position of the virtual sphere 85A relative to the reference character is fixed. When the reference character moves in the viewing space 80B, the virtual sphere 85A moves together with the reference character. As an example, the reference character is an avatar of a user selected by the viewing user from among users belonging to the friendly camp or friendly party to which the broadcasting user belongs. Without being limited to this, the reference character may be a field object placed in the viewing space 80B, or may be an avatar of a user belonging to the enemy camp or enemy party.

As an example, the position of the virtual camera 85 can be moved in the vertical direction Dv and horizontal direction Dh along the virtual sphere 85A in response to camera operations using the viewing terminal 100C. As an example, the orientation of the virtual camera 85 is always maintained in a direction toward an imaging point 85P defined within the virtual sphere 85A. The imaging point 85P may be defined at a position that overlaps with the center 85C, or may be defined above the center 85C. In other words, the virtual camera 85 is maintained in a direction toward the reference character.

In the viewing terminal 100C, one or more objects included in the shooting range 85D of the viewing space 80B are rendered and displayed on the monitor 166 as a play video. The shooting range 85D is a cone-shaped space with the virtual camera 85 as the apex. The direction extending from the virtual camera 85 along the intersection line 85d between a plane that bisects the shooting range 85D in the vertical direction Dv and a plane that bisects the shooting range 85D in the horizontal direction Dh is indicated as the line of sight Ds of the virtual camera 85. The line of sight Ds of the virtual camera 85 is a direction along a straight line connecting the virtual camera 85 and the shooting point 85P. When viewed from the virtual camera 85, the length of the shooting range 85D in the line of sight Ds is indicated as the displayable distance. As an example, the shooting range 85D is a finite range from the virtual camera 85 as a starting point to the displayable distance along the line of sight Ds.

Here, the movement line of the specific object will be described.
A movement line 86 of the specific object 87 is set in the viewing space 80B. In the viewing space 80B, the specific object 87 is moved from a starting point 86A to an end point 86B along the movement line 86 connecting the starting point 86A and the end point 86B. As an example, the movement line 86 is a line segment or a straight line connecting the starting point 86A and the end point 86B. As an example, the movement line 86 may be a parabola or a spiral curve. The movement line 86 is a ray of fire when the specific object 87 is considered to be a bullet.

As an example, the starting point 86A is set to the position of the virtual camera 85. As an example, the end point 86B is set to a position on the intersection line 85d and away from the starting point 86A in the line of sight Ds. In other words, the movement line 86 coincides with the line of sight Ds of the virtual camera 85. The position of the movement line 86 relative to the shooting range 85D of the virtual camera 85 is fixed.

Not limited to this, the movement line 86 does not have to coincide with the line of sight Ds of the virtual camera 85. As an example, the start point 86A may be set at a position different from the position of the virtual camera 85. The start point 86A may be set at the position of the reference character, or may be placed in a position in front of the reference character. As an example, the end point 86B may be set at a position different from the line of sight Ds. The distance from the start point 86A to the end point 86B is the reachable distance of the specific object 87. In the following description, the distance from the start point 86A to the end point 86B is referred to as the range of the specific object 87. In addition, the position of the movement line 86 relative to the shooting range 85D of the virtual camera 85 does not have to be fixed. As an example, the position of the movement line 86 relative to the shooting range 85D may be changed in response to an operation by the broadcast user.

As shown in Figures 7 and 8, in step S302, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C, as the viewing module 101C, determines whether or not a shooting operation has been received. In step S302, if the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C has not received a shooting operation, the process proceeds to step S330. In this case, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C, as the rendering module 104, does not display the specific object 87 on the monitor 166. In other words, the firing of the specific object 87 does not start on the monitor 166 of the viewing terminal 100C.

If the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C receives a shooting operation in step S302, the process proceeds to step S304. In this case, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C, as the rendering module 104, displays on the monitor 166 the movement of the specific object 87 along the movement line 86. In other words, on the monitor 166 of the viewing terminal 100C, the firing of the specific object 87 begins.

In step S304, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C, functioning as the viewing module 101C, transmits shooting information to the server 200. As an example, the shooting information may be information capable of identifying the position of the movement line 86 in the viewing space 80B. As an example, the shooting information may be information capable of identifying the start of shooting using a specific object 87.

In step S306, the processor 210 of the server 200 receives shooting information as the distribution module 201B. Step S306 is an example of receiving shooting information transmitted by the viewing terminal 100C when the viewing terminal 100C accepts a shooting operation. The shooting information is an example of second operation information. The shooting operation is an example of a second operation. Next, in step S308, the processor 210 of the server 200 as the distribution module 201B determines whether the specific object 87 hits the target object 88. In the following description, the determination in step S308 is referred to as a hit determination. Step S308 is an example of identifying an effect on the target object 88 arranged in the virtual space 80 based on the shooting information received from the viewing terminal 100C. Identifying an effect on the target object 88 arranged in the virtual space 80 is not performed based on the play information received from the distribution terminal 100B.

As an example, in step S308, the processor 210 identifies the position of the movement line 86 in the viewing space 80B in response to the received shooting information. The processor 210 identifies whether the movement line 86 passes through the target object 88 in the viewing space 80B. If the processor 210 identifies that the movement line 86 passes through the target object 88, it determines that the specific object 87 has hit the target object 88. If the processor 210 identifies that the movement line 86 does not pass through the target object 88, it determines that the specific object 87 has not hit the target object 88. In this way, the shooting information indicates the movement of the specific object 87 in the viewing space 80B, which is an example of the virtual space 80.

Without being limited thereto, the processor 210 of the server 200 may determine whether or not a part or all of the movement line 86, the position of which has been identified in the viewing space 80B, is included in the target object 88 in the viewing space 80B. In this case, the processor 210 may determine that the specific object 87 has hit the target object 88 when a part or all of the movement line 86 is included in the target object 88.

The processor 210 of the server 200 may also determine whether or not a part or all of the columnar space (hereinafter referred to as the hit determination space) with the movement line 86 as its axis is included in the target object 88 in the viewing space 80B. In this case, the processor 210 may determine that the specific object 87 has hit the target object 88 when a part or all of the hit determination space is included in the target object 88. It is preferable that the cross-sectional area of the hit determination space when it is assumed that the hit determination space is cut by a plane perpendicular to the movement line 86 is the same as the widest cross-sectional area of the specific object 87 when it is assumed that the hit determination space is cut by a plane perpendicular to the movement line 86.

As shown in FIG. 7, in step S308, if the processor 210 of the server 200, acting as the distribution module 201B, determines that the specific object 87 has not hit the target object 88, the process proceeds to step S332. If the processor 210 of the server 200, acting as the distribution module 201B, determines that the specific object 87 has hit the target object 88, the process proceeds to step S310.

In step S310, the processor 210 of the server 200, as the distribution module 201B, reduces the durability value Pd of the target object 88 that has been hit by the specific object 87. As an example, the effect on the target object 88 occurs when the specific object 87 hits the target object 88 in the viewing space 80B, which is an example of the virtual space 80. Next, in step S312, the processor 210 of the server 200, as the distribution module 201B, transmits an effect display instruction to the viewing terminal 100C. As an example, the effect display instruction may include information indicating the durability value Pd of the target object 88.

As an example, in step S312, the processor 210 of the server 200, as the distribution module 201B, transmits an effect display instruction to a plurality of viewing terminals 100C that are viewing the same viewing content. Without being limited to this, the processor 210 may transmit an effect display instruction only to the viewing terminal 100C that transmitted the shooting information received in step S306. After completing step S312, the processor 210 of the server 200 proceeds to step S318.

In step S314, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C, as the viewing module 101C, receives an effect display instruction. In step S316, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C, as the rendering module 104, performs a display (hereinafter referred to as effect display) on the monitor 166 indicating that the specific object 87 has hit the target object 88. As an example, the effect display is to display information (hereinafter referred to as hit information) on the monitor 166 indicating that the specific object 87 has hit the target object 88.

As an example, the hit information is an object (image) showing a specific object 87 exploding. The hit information is an example of information showing the effect on the target object 88. As described above, when there are multiple viewing terminals 100C viewing the same viewing content, the effect display instruction can be transmitted to the multiple viewing terminals 100C. In other words, the information showing the effect on the target object 88 can be displayed on the multiple viewing terminals 100C.

In step S318, the processor 210 of the server 200, as the distribution module 201B, determines whether the durability value Pd of the target object 88 hit by the specific object 87 has become 0, which is an example of a specified value. If the durability value Pd has not become the specified value, the processor 210 of the server 200, as the distribution module 201B, proceeds to step S332. If the durability value Pd has become the specified value, the processor 210 of the server 200 proceeds to step S320.

In step S320, the processor 210 of the server 200, as the distribution module 201B, increases the reward points P held by the viewing user. As an example, the processor 210 identifies the viewing user who will increase the reward points P and the amount of increase in reward points P. The processor 210 increases the reward points P held by the identified viewing user according to the identified amount of increase. Note that the memory 220 of the server 200, as the memory module 205, stores the reward points P separately for each user.

In step S320, the processor 210 of the server 200, as the distribution module 201B, may remove the target object 88 whose durability value Pd has reached a specified value from the viewing space 80B. When the durability value Pd of the target object 88 reaches a specified value, the target object 88 may be removed from the viewing space 80B in all viewing terminals 100C that are viewing the same viewing content. Without being limited to this, the target object 88 may be configured to be removed from the viewing space 80B only from viewing terminals 100C whose durability value Pd has reached the specified value.

In step S324, the processor 210 of the server 200, as the distribution module 201B, transmits a point acquisition instruction to the viewing terminal 100C. The point acquisition instruction may be configured to be transmitted to all viewing terminals 100C that are viewing the same viewing content. Without being limited to this, the point acquisition instruction may be configured to be transmitted only to viewing terminals 100C whose durability value Pd is set to a specified value. In step S326, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C, as the viewing module 101C, receives the point acquisition instruction. As an example, the point granting request includes information indicating the amount of increase in reward points P held by the viewing user.

In step S328, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C, as the rendering module 104, displays on the monitor 166 a display (hereinafter referred to as a point acquisition display) notifying the user that reward points P have been acquired. As an example, the point acquisition display is displaying information indicating that reward points P have been acquired (hereinafter referred to as reward acquisition information) on the monitor 166. When step S328 ends, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C proceeds to step S330.

In step S330, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C, as the viewing module 101C, determines whether the end condition of the second part has been met. As an example, the end condition of the second part is met when one or more camps meet the victory condition before the time limit of the second part has elapsed, or when the time limit of the second part has elapsed. As an example, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C determines whether the end condition of the second part has been met depending on whether the distribution information received from the server 200 includes information indicating the end of the second part. If the end condition of the game of the second part has not been met, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C proceeds to step S300. If the end condition of the game of the second part has been met, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C ends the shooting process.

In step S332, the processor 210 of the server 200, as the distribution module 201B, determines whether the end condition of the second part of the game is satisfied. If the end condition of the second part of the game is not satisfied, the processor 210 of the server 200 proceeds to step S306. The processor 210 of the server 200 waits until it receives shooting information. If the end condition of the second part of the game is satisfied, the processor 210 of the server 200, as the distribution module 201B, ends the shooting process.

[An example of a display screen on a terminal and a process flow related to display]
[Outline of virtual space]
9, events in a game space 80A defined by the server 200 (game module 201A) can be reproduced in real time in game spaces 80A defined by each of the terminals 100A and 100B. Each of the terminals 100A and 100B is a terminal 100 used by a user who participates in the same battle game.

Events in the game space 80A managed by the server 200 are updated according to play information received from each terminal 100A, 100B. The server 200 transmits progress information to each terminal 100A, 100B according to the results of updating the events in the game space 80A. Events in the game space 80A managed by each terminal 100A, 100B may be updated each time according to the progress information received from the server 200. As an example, game-related events and common events are reproduced in the game space 80A.

Events in the game space 80A defined by the server 200 (game module 201A) can be reproduced in real time in the viewing space 80B defined by the server 200 (distribution module 201B). Events in the viewing space 80B defined by the server 200 can be reproduced in real time in the viewing space 80B defined by each of the viewing terminals 100C. Each viewing terminal 100C is a terminal 100 that is being used to watch gameplay videos of the same battle game.

Events in the viewing space 80B managed by the server 200 are updated according to the generated progress information. The server 200 transmits distribution information generated according to the progress information to the viewing terminal 100C. Events in the viewing space 80B managed by the viewing terminal 100C can be updated each time according to the distribution information received from the server 200. As an example, game-related events, shooting-related events, and common events are reproduced in the viewing space 80B.

As described above, in the virtual space 80, some or all of the events in the virtual space 80 are shared by the server 200 and the terminals 100A to 100C. In the following description, when simply referring to the "virtual space 80," there is no intention to distinguish between the game space 80A and the viewing space 80B.

The various objects that may be placed in the virtual space 80 include a user's avatar 81. As an example, the multiple avatars 81 may include avatar 811A as a character corresponding to one or more users belonging to the first camp. For example, avatar 811A is a character corresponding to a broadcasting user. As an example, the multiple avatars 81 may include one or more avatars 812A as characters corresponding to one or more users belonging to the second camp. The various objects that may be placed in the virtual space 80 may include a gravestone object 81D as an example of an object indicating an avatar 81 that has entered the second state.

Various objects that may be placed in the virtual space 80 may include one or more field objects 82 for constituting a field 82A. As an example, the field object 82 may include a terrain object that affects the movement of the avatar 81. For example, the field object 82 may include objects that limit the movement of the avatar 81, such as trees, rocks, rivers, oceans, and mountains. For example, the field object 82 may include an object that reduces the movement speed of the avatar 81, such as a swamp. For example, the field object 82 may include an object that increases the movement speed of the avatar 81, such as an ice sheet. As an example, the field object 82 may include an object that affects the parameter value of the avatar 81. For example, the field object 82 may include an object that reduces the hit points of the avatar 81, such as a poisonous swamp. For example, the field object 82 may include an object that increases the hit points of the avatar 81, such as a recovery spring.

The various objects that may be placed in the viewing space 80B may include a specific object 87. The various objects that may be placed in the viewing space 80B may include a target object 88. As an example, the specific object 87 and the target object 88 are not placed in the game space 80A. That is, the specific object 87 and the target object 88 may be displayed on the monitor 166 of the viewing terminal 100C. The specific object 87 and the target object 88 are not displayed on the monitor 166 of the general terminal 100A and the distribution terminal 100B. Not limited to this, the specific object 87 and the target object 88 may be placed in the game space 80A, but may not be subject to rendering by the rendering module 104 and may not be displayed on the monitor 166.

[Home Screen]
As shown in FIG. 10, in the first part of the game, a first home screen 40A is displayed on the monitor 166 of the general terminal 100A. In the first part of the game, a second home screen 40B is displayed on the monitor 166 of the distribution terminal 100B. The home screens 40A and 40B may include various objects. As an example, the home screens 40A and 40B may include an avatar window 401, a battle icon 404, and a character icon 406. The home screens 40A and 40B may include a distribution start icon 407 used when distributing a gameplay video. The second home screen 40B may include a distribution end icon used when ending the distribution of the gameplay video, and a distribution in progress icon indicating that a gameplay video is being distributed.

As an example, the avatar 81 is displayed in the avatar window 401. The appearance of the avatar 81 changes as the settings of the avatar are changed through gameplay of the first part. As an example, a start operation to instruct the start of the second part can be performed by tapping on the portion where the battle icon 404 is displayed. As an example, an operation to instruct the display of a preparation window (not shown) for preparing for the battle game can be performed by tapping on the portion where the character icon 406 is displayed. When the processor 110 of each terminal 100A, 100B accepts an operation on the preparation window (not shown), it changes the settings of the avatar 81 in response to the operation. As described above, the settings of the avatar 81 may include the type of avatar, the equipment of the avatar, or the appearance of the avatar. As an example, an operation to instruct the start of distribution can be performed by tapping on the portion where the distribution start icon 407 is displayed.

[Matching screen]
11, when the server 200 is executing the matching process (step S206), a matching screen 45 is displayed on the monitor 166 of the general terminal 100A or the broadcasting terminal 100B. The matching screen 45 may include various objects. The matching screen 45 includes an avatar window 451 that displays the user's avatar 81. As an example, the avatar window 451 may display the user's own avatar 81, or may display the user's own avatar 81 and the avatars of some or all of the friendly users in the friendly camp. The matching screen 45 includes information such as text data indicating that matching is being performed.

[Battle screen]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the battle game of the second part, the first battle screen 50A is displayed on the monitor 166 of the general terminal 100A. In the battle game of the second part, the second battle screen 50B is displayed on the monitor 166 of the distribution terminal 100B. The battle screens 50A and 50B include various objects. As an example, the battle screens 50A and 50B each include an avatar 81 of the user using the terminal 100. As an example, the battle screens 50A and 50B may include a score display field of the camp to which the user belongs, an HP bar 61 indicating the hit points of the user's avatar, and an HP bar 62 indicating the hit points of another person's avatar. The first battle screen 50A may include a distribution start icon (not shown) used when distributing a gameplay video. The second battle screen 50B may include a distribution end icon (not shown) used when ending the distribution of the gameplay video, and a distribution in progress icon (not shown) indicating that a gameplay video is being distributed.

As an example, in step S220, the processor 110 of the general terminal 100A or the broadcasting terminal 100B, as the rendering module 104, displays the avatar 81 of the user using the terminal 100 in the center of the monitor 166. The processor 110 of the general terminal 100A or the broadcasting terminal 100B places a virtual camera 85 above and behind the head of the avatar 81 in the game space 80A, and displays on the monitor 166 the range that can be captured by the virtual camera 85. Without being limited to this, the virtual camera 85 on the battle screens 50A and 50B may be located at a position that is a first-person viewpoint looking at the field 82A from the head of the avatar 81, or a bird's-eye viewpoint looking at the field 82A with the avatar 81 at the center.

The processor 110 of the general terminal 100A or the broadcasting terminal 100B places the avatar 81 of the friendly camp and the avatar 81 of the enemy camp in the game space 80A according to the progress information received from the server 200. The processor 110 of the general terminal 100A or the broadcasting terminal 100B may display the avatar 81 of another user on the monitor 166 when the avatar 81 falls within the shooting range of the virtual camera 85. When the avatar 81 is displayed on the monitor 166, the avatar 81 is accompanied by an action according to the action information. In addition, when the processor 110 of the general terminal 100A or the broadcasting terminal 100B displays the avatar 81 of the enemy camp as the rendering module 104, the processor 110 of the general terminal 100A or the broadcasting terminal 100B displays the HP bar 62 indicating the hit points of the avatar on the monitor 166 when displaying the avatar 81 of the enemy camp. As an example, the HP bar 62 is placed above the head of the avatar 81 of the enemy camp. The HP bar 62 may be placed above the head of the avatar 81 of the friendly camp.

[Watching screen]
13, the viewing screen 70 is displayed on the monitor 166 of the viewing terminal 100C. The viewing screen 70 may include various objects. As an example, the viewing screen 70 may include a viewing window 701. As an example, the viewing screen 70 may include member icons 703, a chat window 704, a back button 705, and an acquisition number icon 706.

As an example, the chat window 704 may display text data transmitted and received between viewing users. As an example, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C receives text data transmitted from another viewing terminal 100C via the server 200, and displays the received text data in chronological order on the monitor 166. As an example, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C transmits text data specified by an input operation of the viewing user to the other viewing terminal 100C via the server 200. As an example, the acquisition number icon 706 may include numerical data that can identify the reward points P acquired by the viewing user through the current shooting game.

The viewing window 701 may display a gameplay video of the game on the distribution terminal 100B. As an example, when the game being viewed is the first part, the viewing window 701 displays the avatar 81 of the distribution user. When the game being viewed is the second part of a battle game, the viewing window 701 displays the state of the battle in the game space 80A.

The processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C places a field object 82 in the viewing space 80B in response to the distribution information (distribution module 201B) received from the server 200. That is, the viewing space 80B includes a field 82A, similar to the game space 80A. The processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C places an avatar 81 of a general user and an avatar 81 of a distribution user in the viewing space 80B in response to the distribution information received from the server 200. That is, the viewing space 80B includes an avatar 81 of each user, similar to the game space 80A. The processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C places a virtual camera 85 at an initial position corresponding to the reference character in the viewing space 80B, and displays the range contained in the shooting range 85D of the virtual camera 85 on the monitor 166.

As an example, the member icons 703 may indicate each user who belongs to the same camp as the broadcasting user. By tapping the portion where the member icon 703 is displayed, an operation to change the avatar 81 set as the reference character (hereinafter referred to as a character change operation) can be performed. When the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C accepts the character change operation, it sets the avatar 81 of the user specified by the operation as the reference character. The processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C places a virtual camera 85 on a virtual sphere 85A that corresponds to the changed reference character.

When the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C receives a camera operation, it moves the virtual camera 85 in the vertical direction Dv and horizontal direction Dh along the virtual sphere 85A in accordance with the camera operation. The processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C keeps the orientation of the virtual camera 85 toward the shooting point 85P defined within the virtual sphere 85A. As an example, the shooting point 85P is the position where the reference character is placed. Therefore, the reference character is displayed in the center of the viewing window 701.

When one or more avatars 81 fall within the shooting range 85D of the virtual camera 85, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C may display the one or more avatars on the monitor 166. When the one or more avatars 81 are displayed on the monitor 166, they are accompanied by an action corresponding to the action information included in the distribution information. In other words, the viewing window 701 may display a gameplay video of the game played by the distribution user. In the game system 10, the part of the virtual space 80 that is within the field of view of the virtual camera 85 placed in the virtual space 80 is displayed on the viewing terminal 100C as a gameplay video.

The viewing window 701 includes an aiming object 89. As an example, the aiming object 89 includes an aiming frame 89A and an aiming mark 89B. As an example, the aiming frame 89A is a rectangle. Without being limited to this, the aiming frame 89A may be a circle or a polygon such as a triangle or a pentagon. The aiming mark 89B indicates the position where the specific object 87 will arrive if the specific object 87 moves along the movement line 86. In other words, the specific object 87 may hit the target object 88 when the aiming mark 89B and the target object 88 overlap in the viewing window 701. The aiming mark 89B is an example of information for aiming at the target object 88 (hereinafter referred to as aiming information).

As an example, the aiming mark 89B is a cross-shaped symbol indicating the center of the aiming frame 89A. Without being limited thereto, the aiming mark 89B may be a circle, a dot, or an arrow. The aiming mark 89B may be formed by making the color tone different from other parts. In other words, the aiming mark 89B may be in any form as long as the viewing user can recognize the arrival position of the specific object 87. As an example, the position and range of the aiming mark 89B relative to the viewing window 701 are fixed. Without being limited thereto, the position and range of the aiming mark 89B relative to the viewing window 701 may be changeable in response to the operation of the viewing user.

As described above, as an example, in the hit determination in step S308, the processor 210 of the server 200 determines that the specific object 87 has hit the target object 88 when the movement line 86 passes through the target object 88 in the viewing space 80B. The movement line 86 passes through the target object 88 when the gameplay video includes the target object 88 and there is an overlapping portion between the area displaying the target object 88 and the area displaying the aiming mark 89B.

Without being limited thereto, in step S308, the processor 210 of the server 200 may determine that the specific object 87 has hit the target object 88 when the gameplay video includes the target object 88 and there is an overlapping portion between the area displaying the target object 88 and the area displaying the aiming mark 89B. In step S308, the processor 210 of the server 200 may determine that the specific object 87 has hit the target object 88 when the target object 88 is projected onto a virtual plane including the aiming mark 89B from a direction perpendicular to the virtual plane and the aiming mark 89B is within the projected portion.

As an example, in step S308, the processor 210 of the server 200 may determine that the specific object 87 did not hit the target object 88 if the target object 88 is located on an extension of the movement line 86 but is beyond the range of the specific object 87. The range of the specific object 87 may be longer, shorter, or the same as the displayable distance of the virtual camera 85.

As an example, in step S302, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C determines that a shooting operation has been received if the gameplay video includes a target object 88 and there is a portion where the display area of the target object 88 overlaps with the display area of the aiming frame 89A. In step S302, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C determines that a shooting operation has not been received if the gameplay video does not include a target object 88. In step S302, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C determines that a shooting operation has not been received if there is no portion where the display area of the target object 88 overlaps with the display area of the aiming frame 89A even if the gameplay video includes a target object 88. In other words, a camera operation that adjusts the position and orientation of the virtual camera 85 so that the target object 88 falls within the aiming frame 89A is an example of a shooting operation. The shooting operation includes a camera operation that adjusts the position and orientation of the virtual camera 85 so that the target object 88 overlaps with the aiming mark 89B.

When the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C has received a shooting operation, the rendering module 104 displays on the monitor 166 the specific object 87 moving along the movement line 86. That is, the viewing terminal 100C starts shooting using the specific object 87. When the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C has not received a shooting operation, the processor 110 does not display on the monitor 166 the specific object 87 moving along the movement line 86. In this way, when the target object 88 enters the aiming frame 89A, the shooting start condition is met and shooting using the specific object 87 starts. When the target object 88 leaves the aiming frame 89A, the shooting start condition is not met and shooting using the specific object 87 is stopped.

As an example, the target object 88 is an object different from various objects for constituting a battle game. As an example, the target object 88 is an object different from any of one or more avatars 81 corresponding to users belonging to the first camp. As an example, the target object 88 is an object different from any of one or more avatars 81 corresponding to users belonging to the second camp. As an example, the target object 88 is an object different from the gravestone object 81D indicating an avatar in the second state. As an example, the target object 88 is an object different from the field object 82. As an example, the target object 88 is an object different from an enemy character common to both the friendly camp and the enemy camp. For example, the target object 88 is a target to be shot with a bow. Without being limited thereto, the target object 88 may be a fruit, an animal, or a vehicle. The target object 88 may be one or more of the multiple field objects 82. The target object 88 may be one or more of the common enemy characters.

As an example, the viewing window 701 may include a durability gauge 89C. The durability gauge 89C is an example of information (hereinafter referred to as remaining amount information) that allows the viewing user to recognize the remaining durability value Pd of the target object 88. Without being limited to this, the remaining amount information may be numerical data indicating the remaining amount of the durability value Pd. In step S316, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C as the viewing module 101C may specify the remaining amount of the durability value Pd based on the effect display instruction. The processor 110 as the rendering module 104 may display the durability gauge 89C corresponding to the specified remaining amount on the monitor 166.

For example, FIG. 14 shows a state in which the entire target object 88 is not within the aiming object 89. In other words, the entire target object 88 does not overlap the aiming frame 89A and does not overlap the aiming mark 89B. In this case, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C determines that the shooting operation has not been accepted. The processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C, as the rendering module 104, does not display on the monitor 166 the movement of the specific object 87 along the movement line 86. The processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C does not display the durability gauge 89C on the monitor 166. The processor 210 of the server 200 also determines that the hit judgment in step S308 is negative. When the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C accepts the camera operation, it changes the position or orientation of the virtual camera 85 in accordance with the camera operation.

Figure 15 shows a state in which a part or all of the target object 88 is within the aiming frame 89A and does not overlap with the aiming mark 89B in response to a change in the position or orientation of the virtual camera 85. In this case, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C determines that a shooting operation has been accepted. The processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C, as the rendering module 104, displays on the monitor 166 the state in which the specific object 87 moves along the movement line 86. The processor 210 of the server 200 also determines that the hit determination in step S308 is negative. The processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C displays on the monitor 166 the durability gauge 89C of the target object 88 within the aiming frame 89A. When the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C accepts the camera operation, it changes the position or orientation of the virtual camera 85 in response to the camera operation.

Figure 16 shows a state in which a part or all of the target object 88 is within the aiming frame 89A and overlaps with the aiming mark 89B in response to a change in the position or orientation of the virtual camera 85. In this case, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C determines that a shooting operation has been accepted. The processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C, as the rendering module 104, displays on the monitor 166 the state in which the specific object 87 moves along the movement line 86. The processor 210 of the server 200 also determines that the hit determination in step S308 is positive.

In step S316, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C, in response to the effect display instruction, displays an effect object 87A, which is an example of hit information, on the monitor 166 as the rendering module 104. As an example, the effect object 87A is an object (image) showing a specific object 87 exploding. The viewing user can recognize that the specific object 87 has hit the target object 88 from the situation in which the effect object 87A is displayed. In other words, the viewing user can recognize that an impact has been made on the target object 88.

Here, the specific object 87, the target object 88, and the aiming object 89 are located in the viewing space 80B, but not in the game space 80A. Furthermore, the shooting information that may be transmitted from the viewing terminal 100C is not included in either the progress information or the play information. In other words, these objects 87 to 89 are displayed on the monitor 166 of the viewing terminal 100C, but are not displayed on the monitors 166 of the general terminal 100A and the distribution terminal 100B.

In step S312, the processor 210 of the server 200, acting as the distribution module 201B, transmits an effect display instruction to the viewing terminal 100C, but does not transmit it to the general terminal 100A or the distribution terminal 100B. Thus, the effect object 87A may be displayed on the monitor 166 of the viewing terminal 100C, but is not displayed on the monitors 166 of the general terminal 100A and the distribution terminal 100B. Step S312 is an example of displaying hit information indicating the effect on the target object 88 on the viewing terminal 100C, but not on the distribution terminal 100B.

Figure 17 shows a state in which the durability value Pd of the target object 88 becomes 0 as a result of the specific object 87 hitting the target object 88. The viewing user can recognize that a specific condition for the target object 88 has been met from the situation in which the remaining durability value Pd shown in the durability value gauge 89C has become 0.

In this case, in step S328, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C, as the rendering module 104, displays on the monitor 166 an image of a star 709 popping out from the target object 88. The display showing the star 709 popping out is an example of a point acquisition display. The viewing user can recognize that reward points P have been acquired from the situation in which the point acquisition display has been made. The star 709 is an example of reward acquisition information.

The point acquisition display may be displayed only on the viewing terminal 100C that has satisfied a specific condition for the target object 88. The point acquisition display may be displayed only on multiple viewing terminals 100C that are being used to view the same viewing content. The point acquisition display may also be displayed on the general terminal 100A or the distribution terminal 100B. The object for displaying the point acquisition display may be placed in the viewing space 80B defined on the terminal 100 that is to execute the point acquisition display.

[Results screen]
When the second part ends and the game moves to the first part, the monitor 166 of each of the terminals 100A and 100B displays the first result screen 55. The first result screen 55 may include various objects. The first result screen 55 may include information such as an icon indicating the camp that won the second part, an icon indicating the user who has obtained the most scores, or an icon indicating the user who has defeated the most avatars.

As shown in FIG. 18, when the second part ends and the first part begins, the second result screen 60 is displayed on the monitor 166 of the viewing terminal 100C. The second result screen 60 may include various objects. The second result screen 60 may include information such as an icon indicating the camp that won the second part, an icon indicating the user who has obtained the most scores, or an icon indicating the user who has defeated the most avatars.

As shown in FIG. 19, the second result screen 60 may include an earned points panel 605. The earned points panel 605 is an example of information that allows the viewing user to recognize the reward points P that the viewing user has earned through the current shooting game.

When the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C receives distribution information indicating the end of the second part, the rendering module 104 displays the second result screen 60 on the monitor 166. The distribution information may include the reward points P that the viewing user has earned through this shooting game. The processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C displays an earned points panel 605 on the monitor 166 according to the reward points P indicated in the viewing information.

The effects of the first embodiment will be described.
(1-1) As a viewer, the viewing user can watch the gameplay video broadcast by the broadcasting user. The viewing user can affect the target object 88 arranged in the virtual space 80 (viewing space 80B). Thus, the viewing user can enjoy a different experience from watching the gameplay video. Meanwhile, the hit information indicating the effect on the target object 88 is not displayed on the broadcasting terminal 100B used by the broadcasting user, but is displayed on the viewing terminal 100C used by the viewing user. Thus, excessive interference with the gameplay can be suppressed.

(1-2) The viewing user can affect the target object 88 by hitting the specific object 87 with the target object 88. This provides a different kind of enjoyment to the experience than simply watching a gameplay video.

(1-3) On the broadcasting terminal 100B used by the broadcasting user, hit information indicating that the specific object 87 has hit the target object 88 is not displayed. This further reduces the broadcasting user's discomfort.

(1-4) Hit information indicating the effect on the target object 88 is displayed on multiple viewing terminals 100C. Thus, multiple viewing users who are viewers can share the effect on the target object 88.

(1-5) The broadcasting user cannot affect the target object 88. This allows a clear distinction between what the broadcasting user can do and what the viewing user can do.

(1-6) The viewing user can change the reference character from among the avatars of the friendly camp. This allows the viewing user to shoot at the target object 88 from various viewpoints. This also increases the opportunities for the viewing user to watch the broadcasting user's play from a viewpoint based on an avatar different from the broadcasting user's avatar.

(1-7) The specific object 87, effect object 87A, aiming object 89, target object 88, and star 709 are not displayed on the distribution terminal 100B. Information indicating the position and orientation of the virtual camera 85 on the viewing terminal 100C is not displayed on the distribution terminal 100B. In other words, the distribution user cannot identify which target object 88 the viewing user is shooting at.

(1-8) The shooting game is executed using a virtual space 80 (viewing space 80B) in which events in the game space 80A are synchronized. In other words, the shooting game is executed using gameplay videos of the broadcasting user. Therefore, the viewing user can play the shooting game in parallel while visually watching the broadcasting user battling. This makes it possible to provide a different kind of enjoyment to watching gameplay videos while preventing a decline in the desire to broadcast gameplay videos.

Second Embodiment
When an effect on the target object 88 is identified, in addition to or instead of awarding the reward points P, the game system 10 may be configured to place a third object in the virtual space 80. In the second embodiment, the target object 88 may be displayed on the monitors 166 of the general terminal 100A and the broadcasting terminal 100B.

As shown in FIG. 20, when the processor 210 of the server 200 as the distribution module 201B ends step S324, the process proceeds to step S325. In step S325, the processor 210 of the server 200 as the game module 201A places a special object, which is an example of a third object, in the game space 80A. In other words, the viewing user can generate the special object by influencing the target object 88. The special object can be placed in the virtual space 80 in the second part. The special object does not occur in the first part.

The special object may or may not be placed in viewing space 80B. Step S325, together with step S212, constitutes an example of placing one or more objects. Step S325 is also an example of placing a special object in virtual space 80 when an effect on target object 88 is identified. Step S325 may be executed following step S320, or may be executed following step S318.

In step S222, the processor 210 of the server 200, as the game module 201A, determines whether or not a condition for exerting the effect of the special object (hereinafter referred to as the effect exertion condition) has been met. As an example, the effect exertion condition may be that the avatar 81 has come into contact with the special object, or that the attack of the avatar 81 has hit. When the processor 210 of the server 200, as the game module 201A, determines that the effect exertion condition of the special object has been met, it exerts the effect of the special object on the avatar 81.

The avatar 81 that can satisfy the conditions for the special object to exert its effect may be the avatar 81 of the broadcasting user being viewed from the perspective of the viewing user who generated the special object, or of an allied user of the broadcasting user. In this case, the effect of the special object may be an effect of recovering the hit points of the avatar 81, an effect of improving the status of the avatar 81, or an effect of causing the avatar 81 to learn a skill. In other words, the special object may be capable of exerting an effect on a character corresponding to the broadcasting user. The special object may also be capable of exerting an effect on a character corresponding to an allied user.

Without being limited to this, the avatar 81 that can satisfy the conditions for the special object to exert its effect may be the avatar 81 of an enemy user as viewed by the broadcast user who is the viewing target. In this case, the effect of the special object may be an effect of reducing the hit points of the avatar 81, an effect of lowering the status of the avatar 81, or an effect of disabling the use of a skill of the avatar 81. In other words, the special object may be capable of exerting an effect on a character corresponding to an enemy user.

As an example, as shown in Figures 21 and 22, the target object 88 can be an apple 88A, one of the field objects 82 that can be displayed on the monitor 166 of the terminals 100A to 100C. When the durability value Pd of the apple 88A becomes 0, a recovery item that has the effect of recovering the hit points of the avatar 81 can be displayed on the general terminal 100A and the broadcasting terminal 100B as an example of a special object 88B. In other words, the viewing user can provide the broadcasting user with the special object 88B through the shooting game.

When the special object 88B appears, information indicating that the special object 88B will appear (hereinafter referred to as appearance information 88C) is displayed on the monitor 166 of the general terminal 100A and the distribution terminal 100B. As an example, the appearance information 88C may be a video showing an apple 88A falling from a tree.

The effects of the second embodiment will be described.
(2-1) The viewing user can make a special object 88B appear by exerting an influence on the target object 88. This can add to the enjoyment of the game in a different way than simply viewing the gameplay video.

(2-2) The special object 88B can have an effect on the character corresponding to the broadcasting user. This can increase the viewing user's motivation to participate while minimizing the broadcasting user's discomfort.

(2-3) Special object 88B can be made to appear in the second part. However, special objects cannot be made to appear in the first part. In other words, the scenes in which special object 88B appears are limited, so the rarity of special object 88B can be increased. This makes it possible to increase the willingness of viewing users to participate while minimizing discomfort felt by the distribution user.

The above embodiment can be modified as follows: The above embodiment and the following modifications can be combined with each other to the extent that no technical contradiction occurs.
The target object 88 may be placed in both the game space 80A and the viewing space 80B that constitute the virtual space 80. In this modified example, the target object 88 may or may not be subject to rendering in the general terminal 100A and the streaming terminal 100B. That is, the target object 88 may or may not be displayed on the monitors 166 of the general terminal 100A and the streaming terminal 100B. In this modified example, the effect object 87A may not be displayed on the monitors 166 of the general terminal 100A and the streaming terminal 100B. That is, the effect object 87A may be configured not to be placed in the game space 80A, or may be configured to be placed in the game space 80A but not to be rendered.

- The game system 10 may have a virtual space 80 that can function as both a game space 80A and a viewing space 80B. In this modified example, the effect object 87A is preferably configured to be displayed on the monitor 166 of the viewing terminal 100C, but not on the monitor 166 of the general terminal 100A or the distribution terminal 100B.

- The effect object 87A is not displayed on the monitor 166 of the terminal 100A, 100B, but the speaker 162 of the terminal 100A, 100B may output a sound indicating that an effect has been applied to the target object 88.

- The target object 88 may include an object (hereinafter referred to as a hidden object) that is not displayed on the monitor 166 of the viewing terminal 100C. When the processor 210 of the server 200 determines that the specific object 87 has hit the hidden object, it may award the viewing user a special reward that is different from the reward points P. Multiple hidden objects may be placed in the viewing space 80B. In this case, the special reward may be awarded when the specific object 87 hits all of the multiple hidden objects.

- The number of target objects 88 is not limited to one, and there may be multiple types. In this modified example, the initial value of the durability value Pd may differ depending on the type of target object 88. The reward points P that the viewing user can acquire when a specific condition is met may differ depending on the type of target object 88.

- In step S308, the effect on the target object 88 identified by the processor 210 of the server 200 is not limited to the specific object 87 hitting the target object 88. In other words, the effect on the target object 88 identified by the processor 210 of the server 200 may be any effect that may occur on the target object 88 in response to an operation by the viewing user. As an example, the effect on the target object 88 identified by the processor 210 of the server 200 may be a change in the position or orientation of the target object 88, or a change in the type or function of the target object 88.

- The target object 88 does not need to have a durability value Pd. In this modified example, the processor 210 of the server 200 may manage the number of times that the specific object 87 hits the target object 88 (hereinafter referred to as the number of hits). Then, the processor 210 may determine that a specific condition for the target object 88 has been met when the number of hits reaches a predetermined number.

- The durability value Pd of the target object 88 may change according to a predetermined condition (hereinafter referred to as the change condition). As an example, the durability value Pd may change according to one or more of the total value of reward points P acquired by the broadcasting user, the elapsed time since the start of the battle game, and the type of character set as the broadcasting user's avatar. In other words, even for the same type of target object 88, the durability value Pd may be a first durability value or a second durability value greater than the first durability value depending on the change condition.

- The second result screen 60 may include information indicating the ranking of the viewing users according to the reward points P. The viewing screen 70 may include information indicating the ranking of the viewing users according to the reward points P. A large number of reward points P may be equivalent to having a large impact on the target object 88.

- The viewing screen 70 may include information indicating the remaining number of target objects 88 placed in the viewing space 80B (hereinafter referred to as target number information). The target number information may be numerical data indicating the remaining number of target objects 88, or may be icons in the same number as the remaining number of target objects 88. The target number information may be displayed when the battle game starts, or may be displayed throughout the battle game.

- The viewing screen 70 may include information indicating how to play the shooting game (hereinafter referred to as "play method information"). The play method information may include information indicating how to obtain a reward in the shooting game.

- The viewing screen 70 may include information (hereinafter referred to as target information) indicating that the object is one that the viewing user can affect. As an example, the target information may be a frame surrounding the target object 88, or may be information that changes the color tone of the target object 88. The viewing user can clearly understand whether or not an object is a target object 88, even if the object is the same type.

- The viewing screen 70 may include information indicating the content of the reward that the viewing user may obtain (hereinafter referred to as reward content information). The reward content information indicates the content of the reward that the viewing user may obtain if a specific condition is met for the target object 88.

- The viewing screen 70 may include information indicating the remaining number of specific objects 87 that the viewing user can use in the shooting game (hereinafter referred to as remaining number information). In this modified example, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C may be configured not to accept a shooting operation when the remaining number of specific objects 87 is 0, and may be configured not to transmit shooting information to the server 200. The remaining number of specific objects 87 may be configured to be replenished when a predetermined condition (hereinafter referred to as a replenishment condition) is satisfied. As an example, the replenishment condition may be met every time a predetermined time has elapsed, or may be met when a replenishment object is displayed in the viewing window 701.

The shooting operation may include a predetermined operation (hereinafter, referred to as a shooting start operation) in addition to or instead of the camera operation. The shooting start operation may be a tap operation on the part where the aiming frame 89A is displayed, or a tap operation on the part where the target object 88 is displayed. The shooting start operation may be an operation of a fire button to perform the shooting start operation.

The shooting operation may be a tap operation on a portion of the viewing window 701 where the target object 88 is displayed. In this case, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C may be configured not to display the aiming object 89.

- The game system 10 may be configured so that the broadcasting user can notify the viewing user of a target object that the broadcasting user wants the viewing user to affect. In this modified example, it is assumed that the target object 88 is displayed on the second battle screen 50B. The processor 110 of the broadcasting terminal 100B, as the rendering module 104, displays the target object 88 on the monitor 166. The processor 110 of the broadcasting terminal 100B, as the game module 101A, transmits first designation information to the server 200 when it receives an operation to designate the target object 88 (hereinafter, referred to as a target designation operation). As an example, the target designation operation can be performed by tapping the part of the monitor 166 where the target object 88 is displayed. The processor 210 of the server 200, as the distribution module 201B, transmits second designation information to the viewing terminal 100C in accordance with the received first designation information. When the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C receives the second designation information, it adds the target information to the target object 88 indicated in the information and displays it on the monitor 166. In this modified example, the distribution user can request the viewing user to designate a target object 88 and have it affect the target object 88.

The method for identifying the effect on the target object 88 placed in the virtual space 80 may be changed to a method different from that in the above embodiment.
For example, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C may perform a hit determination as the viewing module 101C as to whether or not the specific object 87 hits the target object 88. When the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C determines that the specific object 87 hits the target object 88, it transmits information indicating that (hereinafter, referred to as hit determination information) to the server 200. When the processor 210 of the server 200 receives the hit determination information as the delivery module 201B, it may execute an influence determination step of determining that the specific object 87 hits the target object 88. In this case, the influence determination step is an example of determining an influence on the target object 88 arranged in the virtual space 80 based on the second operation information received from the viewing terminal 100C. In this modification, the hit determination information is an example of the second operation information.

For example, when the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C determines in the hit determination that the specific object 87 has hit the target object 88, it reduces the durability value Pd of the target object 88. When the durability value Pd after the reduction becomes 0, the processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C may transmit information indicating that (hereinafter, referred to as specific condition establishment information) to the server 200. When the processor 210 of the server 200 receives the specific condition establishment information as the distribution module 201B, it is preferable to execute an effect identification step of identifying that the durability value Pd of the target object 88 has become 0. In this case, the effect identification step is an example of identifying an effect on the target object 88 arranged in the virtual space 80 based on the second operation information received from the viewing terminal 100C. In this modified example, the specific condition establishment information is an example of the second operation information.

- The target objects 88 may include objects that can satisfy a specific condition a first number of times, and objects that can satisfy a specific condition a second number of times that is greater than the first number of times. As an example, the first number of times may be one time, and the second number of times may be two or more times. In other words, there may be objects that can earn reward points P only once, and objects that can earn reward points P two or more times. This allows for variation in play that affects the target object 88.

- When the avatar of the broadcast user being viewed enters the second state, the reference character does not have to be selectable from among the avatars of users belonging to the camp to which the broadcast user belongs. In this modified example, the reference character may be fixed to a gravestone object 81D representing the avatar 81 of the broadcast user who has entered the second state. In this modified example, the reference character may be selectable from among special objects placed in the virtual space 80 by the broadcast user.

- Target objects 88 may be arranged in multiple stages in the virtual space 80. As an example, when the processor 210 of the server 200 determines that the durability value Pd has become 0, the processor 210 may award reward points P1 to the viewing user. When the durability value Pd of the target object 88 becomes 0, an additional object different from the target object 88, such as a star, coin, or balloon, may be arranged in the viewing space 80B. As an example, when the processor 210 of the server 200 determines that the specific object 87 has hit the additional object, the processor 210 of the server 200 may award reward points P2 to the viewing user. In this modified example, the reward points P2 may be more, less, or the same as the reward points P1.

- The additional object may be displayed only on the viewing terminal 100C that has set the durability value Pd of the target object 88 to 0. As an example, the additional object may be displayed only on multiple viewing terminals 100C that are being used to watch the broadcasting user's gameplay video. The additional object may also be displayed on the general terminal 100A and the broadcasting terminal 100B. The additional object may be placed in the virtual space 80 defined on the terminal 100 on which the additional object is to be displayed.

- The amount by which the durability value Pd decreases when a specific object 87 is hit may be decreased as more time passes since the durability value Pd was last set to 0. The amount by which the durability value Pd decreases when a specific object 87 is hit may be increased as more time passes since the durability value Pd was last set to 0.

- The amount by which the durability value Pd decreases when the specific object 87 is hit may be decreased as the target object 88 moves farther away from the virtual camera 85. The amount by which the durability value Pd decreases when the specific object 87 is hit may be increased as the target object 88 moves farther away from the virtual camera 85.

The shooting game may be executed during a portion of the period during which the battle game is being executed.
In a shooting game, as an example of a basic reward, a predetermined reward point P may be awarded to the viewing user. As an example, the processor 210 of the server 200 as the distribution module 201B may award the predetermined reward point P to the viewing user when the game of the second part ends, regardless of the number of target objects 88 whose durability value Pd has been set to 0.

- Reward points P may be awarded each time the auxiliary points Pa reach a specified point. As an example, the processor 210 of the server 200 awards auxiliary points Pa to the viewing user when the durability value Pd of the target object 88 is set to 0. The processor 210 may award reward points P to the viewing user when the auxiliary points Pa reach a specified point.

- The reward points P may be increased when the broadcast user is a specified user, compared to when the broadcast user is not a specified user. As an example, when the processor 210 of the server 200 has determined that the broadcast user is a specified user, the processor 210 of the server 200 may award more reward points P each time an effect on the target object 88 is identified, compared to when the processor 210 has not determined that the broadcast user is a specified user. The processor 210 of the server 200 may determine one or more specified users by lottery from among multiple broadcast users.

The general terminal 100A, the distribution terminal 100B, and the viewing terminal 100C may be realized as computers having different configurations.
The processor 210 of the server 200 may be configured as the distribution module 201B to generate game play videos in accordance with the received play information and distribute the game play videos by streaming. The processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C may be configured as the viewing module 101C to display the game play videos to be distributed by streaming in the viewing window 701.

- The viewing content may include the voice of the distribution user. The processor 110 of the distribution terminal 100B, as the distribution module 101B, converts the audio signal received from the microphone 160 into audio data and transmits the audio data to the server 200. The processor 210 of the server 200, as the distribution module 201B, generates distribution information according to the received audio data. The processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C, as the viewing module 101C, outputs audio according to the distribution information from the speaker 162.

- The viewing content may include the voice of the general user. The processor 110 of the general terminal 100A, as the distribution module 101B, converts the voice signal received from the microphone 160 into voice data and transmits the voice data to the server 200. The processor 210 of the server 200, as the distribution module 201B, generates distribution information according to the voice data received from the general terminal 100A.

- The viewing content may include text data. When the processor 110 of the distribution terminal 100B, acting as the distribution module 101B, accepts an input operation for text data, it transmits the text data specified by the input operation to the server 200. The processor 210 of the server 200, acting as the distribution module 201B, transmits the received text data to the viewing terminal 100C. The processor 110 of the viewing terminal 100C, acting as the viewing module 101C, displays the received text data on the monitor 166.

One or more modules included in the control modules 101 and 201 may be realized by circuits such as an ASIC, a PLD, an FPGA, or an MCU.
One or more modules included in the control modules 101, 201 may be realized by software using a processor. A computer including at least one of the control modules 101, 201 includes a processor, a memory, and a storage. The above programs and various data are recorded in the storage so that they can be read by the processor. The programs are deployed in the memory. The processor then reads the programs from the storage and executes them to realize the effects of the present disclosure. As already explained, the storage may be realized as a non-volatile storage device.

The program may be supplied to the computer via any transmission medium capable of transmitting the program (such as a communication network or broadcast waves).
The program may be recorded on a recording medium such as a magnetic disk (floppy disk, hard disk, etc.), an optical disk (CD-ROM, DVD, MO, etc.), or a semiconductor memory (ROM, RAM, flash memory, etc.).

This disclosure includes the following examples, in which elements of the embodiments are numbered as an aid to understanding and not by way of limitation.
(Supplementary Note 1) A program that causes a computer (200) to execute the following operations: define a virtual space (80, 80A, 80B) (S210); place one or more objects in the virtual space (S212, S325); enable a first user to play a game that uses the virtual space using a first terminal (100B) (S222); transmit distribution information corresponding to the game play of the first user to a second terminal (100C) used by a second user, thereby enabling a video corresponding to the game play to be viewed using the second terminal (S128); receive second operation information transmitted by the second terminal when the second terminal accepts a second operation (S306); identify an effect on a first object (88) placed in the virtual space based on the second operation information received from the second terminal (S308); and cause information (87A) indicating the effect on the first object to be displayed on the second terminal without being displayed on the first terminal (S324).

(Appendix 2) The program described in Appendix 1, in which the second operation information indicates a movement of a second object (87) in the virtual space (80, 80A, 80B), and an effect on the first object (88) occurs when the second object hits the first object in the virtual space.

(Appendix 3) The program described in Appendix 2, in which the information (87A) indicating the effect on the first object (88) is information indicating that the second object (87) has hit the first object.

(Appendix 4) Making the video viewable means, when there are multiple second terminals (100C), making the video viewable on each of the multiple second terminals, and the information (87A) indicating the effect on the first object (88) is displayed on the multiple second terminals, the program described in any one of Appendices 1 to 3.

(Appendix 5) The program described in any one of appendices 1 to 4, wherein placing the one or more objects (S212, S325) includes placing a third object in the virtual space if an effect on the first object is identified.

(Appendix 6) The program described in Appendix 5, in which placing the one or more objects (S212, S325) includes placing a character (81) corresponding to the first user, and the third object can exert an effect on the character corresponding to the first user.

(Appendix 7) The program described in appendix 5 or 6, in which the game includes a first part and a second part, and the third object can be placed in the virtual space (80, 80A, 80B) in the second part.

(Appendix 8) The program described in any one of appendices 1 to 7, further comprising: receiving (S222) first operation information transmitted by the first terminal when the first terminal (100B) accepts a first operation; and identifying the effect on the first object (88) based on the second operation information received from the second terminal (100C), and not based on the first operation information received from the first terminal.

(Appendix 9) A computer (200) comprising a storage device (220) that stores a program described in any one of appendices 1 to 8, and a processor (210) that executes the program stored in the storage device.

(Supplementary Note 10) A system (10) comprising the computer (200) according to claim 9.
(Supplementary Note 11) A method in which a computer (200) defines a virtual space (80, 80A, 80B) (S210); places one or more objects in the virtual space (S212, S325); enables a first user to play a game using the virtual space using a first terminal (100B) (S222); transmits distribution information corresponding to the game play of the first user to a second terminal (100C) used by a second user, thereby enabling a video corresponding to the game play to be viewed using the second terminal (S128); receives second operation information transmitted by the second terminal when the second terminal accepts a second operation (S306); identifies an effect on a first object (88) placed in the virtual space based on the second operation information received from the second terminal (S308); and causes information (87A) indicating the effect on the first object to be displayed on the second terminal without being displayed on the first terminal.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. For example, some of the components described in the embodiment (or one or more aspects thereof) may be omitted, or several components may be combined. The scope of the present invention should be determined with reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled.

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Claims (7)

Computer,
An execution means for executing a game in which one or more objects are placed in a virtual space so that a first user can play the game using a first terminal;
A transmitting means for transmitting distribution information related to a play of the first user to a second terminal used by a second user;
A receiving means for receiving second operation information transmitted by the second terminal;
a display control means for not displaying information indicating an effect on a first predetermined object arranged in the virtual space on the first terminal and for displaying the information on the second terminal based on the second operation information ;
The objects to be placed in the virtual space include a character corresponding to the first user and a second predetermined object;
The second predetermined object is an object that is placed in the virtual space based on an influence on the first predetermined object, and that exerts an effect on the character . the second operation information indicates a movement of a third predetermined object in the virtual space;
2 . The program according to claim 1 , wherein the effect on the first predetermined object occurs when the third predetermined object hits the first predetermined object in the virtual space. 3. The program according to claim 2, wherein the information indicating the effect on the first predetermined object is information indicating that the third predetermined object has hit the first predetermined object. When a plurality of the second terminals are present, the distribution information is transmitted to each of the plurality of the second terminals;
4. The program according to claim 1, wherein the information indicating the effect on the first predetermined object is displayed on a plurality of the second terminals. the game includes a first part and a second part;
The program according to claim 1 , wherein the second predetermined object is placed in the virtual space in the second part. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein information indicating the effect on the first specified object is displayed based on the second operation information transmitted by the second terminal, and is not displayed based on the first operation information transmitted by the first terminal. An execution means for executing a game in which one or more objects are placed in a virtual space so that a first user can play the game using a first terminal;
A transmitting means for transmitting distribution information related to a play of the first user to a second terminal used by a second user;
A receiving means for receiving second operation information transmitted by the second terminal;
a display control means for not displaying information indicating an effect on a first predetermined object arranged in the virtual space on the first terminal and for displaying the information on the second terminal based on the second operation information ,
The objects to be placed in the virtual space include a character corresponding to the first user and a second predetermined object;
An information processing system in which the second specified object is an object that is placed in the virtual space based on an influence on the first specified object and that exerts an effect on the character .