JP7328574B2 - Game program and game system - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure relates to game programs and game systems.

Among games implemented using a computer, there are games in which a tipping item is given to a user when a predetermined achievement condition is satisfied (see Patent Document 1, for example).

Japanese Patent No. 6722320

In the example of Patent Literature 1, it is expected that the entertainment value will be improved by tipping (reward). However, there is always a demand for improved entertainment for games implemented on a computer.

It is an object of the present disclosure to enhance entertainment in computer-implemented games.

A first aspect provides a computer comprising:
a first reception unit that receives a notice of play content by a player or a request of the play content to the player;
a second reception unit that receives from the user a declaration of intention to provide a reward for successful execution of the play content;
a reward recording unit that associates and records a reward related to the declaration of intention with the player when the player succeeds in executing the notice or the request;
It is a game program characterized by functioning as

In the first aspect, the reward may be at least one of virtual currency, in-game items, and real currency.

In the above aspect, the reward recording unit may not record the reward in association with the player when the player fails to execute the notice or the request.

In the aspect, the second reception section may receive the manifestation of intention from the user at least one of before starting a game and during execution of the game.

In the above aspect, the second reception unit may additionally receive the manifestation of intention when the player succeeds in executing the notice or the request.

In the aspect, the computer is
The player may function as an effect unit that presents at least one of a visual effect and an auditory effect to the user when the player successfully executes the notice or the request.

In the aspect, the computer is
The display may function as a remuneration display unit that displays at least one of the content of the remuneration and the number of received declarations of intention.

In the above aspect, after the game is over, the reward recording unit may record another reward in association with the player according to the reward associated with the player.

In the aspect, the computer is
When the first reception section receives the request, the first reception section may function as a request display section for displaying the content of the request.

In the aspect, the computer is
You may make it function as a 3rd reception part which receives the moving image reproduction of the play content which concerns on a notice or the said request.

In a second aspect, a storage unit storing the game program;
a control unit that executes the game program;
A game system characterized by comprising

Advantageous Effects of Invention According to the present disclosure, it is possible to enhance the entertainment value of a game implemented on a computer.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a game system in an embodiment; FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a server apparatus. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a game device; FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a spectator terminal; FIG. It is an example of a game image in a game device. It is an example of a notice input form screen. It is a display example of tipping information. It is an example of request information displayed on the display. It is an example of a game image on the spectator terminal. It is an example of a display screen of advance notice information. It is an example of a request form screen.

A game system according to the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, a "game" refers to an activity to achieve some objective according to predetermined rules, which is carried out using a computer. In some games, a plurality of participants (players) compete (to determine victory or defeat), and in others, each participant receives an evaluation based on some index such as score or time. Participants here include both individuals and teams.

[Embodiment]
《Overview of the game system》
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a game system 1 according to an embodiment. The game system 1 is used, for example, to manage e-sports competitions. The game in the game system 1 receives the operation of the game player (participant), makes the player character act in a three-dimensional or two-dimensional virtual game space (hereinafter simply referred to as virtual space), and interacts with the player character's companions. to perform various actions.

The game described in this embodiment is a battle-type action game in which a player character battles other player characters or non-player characters in a virtual space. More specifically, the game of this embodiment is a so-called fighting game.

In the following description, an example in which two game players compete one-on-one will be described. In the battle, each game player selects and operates one character (player character). In a battle, for example, victory or defeat is determined when the physical strength value of one of the characters becomes 0.

In the e-sports tournament (which may be simply referred to as the tournament hereinafter) of the present embodiment, the tournament progresses according to, for example, a tournament system (elimination system). In this tournament, the situation of the competition (moving image of the situation of the competition) is distributed. The status of the match may also be displayed on spectator displays installed at the venue of the tournament. In the following, for convenience of explanation, both viewers of the distribution and people watching the game at the venue may be referred to as spectators or users.

In this game, it is possible for the player to give an advance notice of the content of the play (advance play). In this game, a spectator can request a play content from the player. Notices and requests are detailed later.

In this game, spectators can offer (indicate their intention) to give rewards to the players. In this game, the player can receive a reward (acquire ownership) if the notice or request is successfully executed.

Examples of rewards include virtual currency, in-game items, and real currency. In this embodiment, the reward is described as real currency. Below, the reward for the player may be referred to as a "tip".

《Hardware configuration》
<overview>
A game system 1 includes a server device 2 . The server device 2 is configured to be able to communicate with the game device 5 via a communication network 6 (for example, the Internet). The game device 5 may be prepared by the operator of the tournament, or may be prepared by the player.

A spectator terminal 10 is connected to the game system 1 via a communication network 6 . Although only one spectator terminal 10 is shown in FIG. 1 , many spectator terminals 10 are actually connected to the game system 1 . The spectator terminal 10 is a terminal used by spectators of the game. The watching terminal 10 and the server device 2 communicate with each other via the communication network 6 .

<Configuration of server device 2>
The server device 2 manages tournaments and the like. The server device 2 stores game programs and game data. The server device 2 manages game data of the game device 5 . The server device 2 stores various programs and data for managing the tournament.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the server device 2. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the server device 2 includes a network interface 21, a storage section 22, and a control section . Network interface 21 and storage unit 22 are electrically connected to control unit 23 via bus 29 .

The network interface 21 is communicably connected to the game device 5, the spectator terminal 10, and the like via a communication network 6 (communication network) such as the Internet and LAN.

The storage unit 22 is composed of an HDD, an SSD, a RAM, a ROM, and the like. The storage unit 22 stores game data and various programs including part of the game program according to the present embodiment.

The control unit 23 controls operations of the server device 2 . The control unit 23 includes a CPU (microcomputer) and a semiconductor memory (not shown). The semiconductor memory stores programs and the like for operating the CPU.

<Structure of game device 5>
The game device 5 executes the game based on the player's operation. In this game, a competitive action game is played on the game device 5 . In this game, one game device 5 receives operations from a set of players (two players in this example).

As the game device 5, for example, a commercially available device such as a personal computer, PlayStation (registered trademark), XBox (registered trademark), PlayStation Vita (registered trademark), or Nintendo Switch (registered trademark) can be used.

Game device 5 may receive (download) a game program and game data from server device 2 via communication network 6 . After receiving the game program or the like, the game device 5 installs the received game program or the like.

The game device 5 starts a battle in a battle-type action game based on the operation of each player (hereinafter referred to as players P1 and P2). The game device 5 advances the game while outputting game images and sounds to a display 61 and a speaker 62 (each described later) based on the operations of each player.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game device 5. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the game device 5 has a display 61, a speaker 62 and a controller 63 externally connected or built therein. Two displays 61 are provided. The game device 5 is also provided with two controllers 63 . In the following, constituent elements such as the display 61, which have a plurality of components, are distinguished by adding branch numbers to reference numerals as necessary (for example, 61-1, 61-2, etc., and the same applies hereinafter).

The display 61-1 and controller 63-1 are used by player P1. The display 61-2 and controller 63-2 are used by player P2. Instead of the controller 63 that is standard equipment in the game system 1, there are cases where controllers prepared by the players P1 and P2 themselves are connected.

The game device 5 has a network interface 51 , a graphics processing section 52 , an audio processing section 53 , an operation section 54 , a storage section 55 and a control section 56 . The network interface 51 , the graphics processing unit 52 , the audio processing unit 53 , the operation unit 54 and the storage unit 55 are electrically connected to the control unit 56 via the bus 59 .

Network interface 51 is communicatively connected to communication network 6 . Network interface 51 realizes transmission and reception of various data between game device 5 and server device 2 via communication network 6 .

The graphics processing unit 52 is connected to displays 61 (61-1, 61-2). The display 61 is, for example, a liquid crystal display. The graphics processing unit 52 draws a game image including various objects related to the virtual space in a moving image format according to the game image information output from the control unit 56 . A game image drawn in a moving image format is displayed on the display 61 as a game screen.

The audio processing section 53 is connected to the speaker 62 . The audio processing unit 53 reproduces and synthesizes game sounds according to instructions from the control unit 56 and outputs them from the speaker 62 .

The operation unit 54 is connected to the controllers 63 (63-1, 63-2). The operation unit 54 transmits and receives data regarding operation inputs to and from the controller 63 . The players P<b>1 and P<b>2 input operation signals to the game apparatus 5 by operating various operators such as buttons of the controller 63 .

The storage unit 55 is composed of an HDD, an SSD, a RAM, a ROM, and the like. The storage unit 55 stores game data downloaded from the server device 2, various programs including part of the game program, and the like.

The control unit 56 controls operations of the game device 5 . The control unit 56 includes a CPU (microcomputer) and a semiconductor memory (not shown). The semiconductor memory stores programs and the like for operating the CPU.

<Configuration of spectator terminal 10>
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the spectator terminal 10. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4 , a display 91 , a speaker 92 and a keyboard 93 are connected to the watching terminal 10 . The spectator terminal 10 can be configured, for example, by installing predetermined software in a personal computer.

The spectator terminal 10 has a network interface 81 , a graphics processing section 82 , an audio processing section 83 , an operation section 84 , a storage section 85 and a control section 86 . Network interface 81 , graphics processing unit 82 , audio processing unit 83 , operation unit 84 , and storage unit 85 are electrically connected to control unit 86 via bus 87 .

The network interface 81 is communicably connected to the communication network 6 in order to transmit and receive various data. This enables the spectator terminal 10 to communicate with the server device 2 .

The graphics processing section 82 is connected to the display 91 . The graphics processor 82 displays various images on the display 91 according to the image information output from the controller 86 .

The audio processing section 83 is connected to the speaker 92 . The audio processing unit 83 outputs (reproduces) audio from the speaker 92 according to the audio information output from the control unit 86 .

The operation unit 84 is connected to the keyboard 93 . An operation signal is input to the operation unit 84 according to the operation of the keyboard 93 by the user (for example, spectator). For example, the spectator can cause various programs stored in the storage unit 85 to be executed by operating the keyboard 93 . A spectator can input various information by operating the keyboard 93 .

The storage unit 85 is composed of an HDD, SSD, RAM, ROM, and the like. Various programs and the like are stored in the storage unit 85 .

The control unit 86 controls the spectator terminal 10 . The control unit 86 includes a CPU (microcomputer) and a semiconductor memory (not shown). The semiconductor memory stores programs and the like for operating the CPU.

<<Functional Configuration of Control Unit 56 in Game Device 5>>
The control unit 56 functions as a battle executing unit 561, a notice input unit 562, a tipping display unit 563, and a request display unit 564 as a result of the CPU executing various programs (see FIG. 3).

The battle executing section 561 executes the game program according to the operation of the controller 63 by the players P1 and P2. Specifically, the battle execution unit 561 reads data such as objects and textures included in the game data, and generates two-dimensional or three-dimensional game image information.

The game image information is processed by the graphics processing section 52 . A game image is displayed on the display 61 by the processing of the graphics processing unit 52 . For example, a game image Sc as shown in FIG. 5 is displayed on the display 61 . In the game image Sc of FIG. 5, a character C1 and a character C2 are displayed. Character C1 is operated by player P1. Character C2 is operated by player P2.

The game image Sc is distributed to spectators via the communication network 6 . The game image Sc may also be displayed on spectator displays installed at the venue.

The battle execution unit 561 starts a battle when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a predetermined operation is performed on the controller 63). The battle execution unit 561 ends the battle when the victory or defeat of the battle is decided (for example, when the physical strength value of the character becomes 0).

The notice input unit 562 processes the input of the notice of the play contents by the player. Here, the following can be exemplified as the "notice" of the play contents. For convenience of explanation, the following examples also include examples of games other than fighting games.

(Example in a fighting game)
Block all of the opponent's continuous attacks No damage clear Reverse victory from remaining HP 5% or less (example in first person shooting game (FPS))
Achieving ○ number of headshots ○ Consecutive kills within a certain period of time Super long-distance headshots (example in a music game)
About no-miss clear timing
Achieving a chain Achieve ○ consecutive difficult puzzle block operations (racing game)
Shortcuts with a high degree of difficulty Breaking through the curve at the limit speed )” and “Play that excites the audience” are also included in the “notice”.

Many "notices" can express the content in words. The notice input unit 562 causes the display 61 to display a character input screen (form screen) as a user interface for inputting the notice.

The notice input unit 562 displays a form screen for entering notice (hereinafter referred to as notice input form screen) superimposed on the game image Sc when the notice input button PB1 (see FIG. 5) on the game image Sc is clicked. . FIG. 6 is an example of a notice input form screen. The display processing of the advance notice input form screen is performed by the graphics processing unit 52 .

The players P1 and P2 can input characters in the input area A1 of the advance notice input form screen. The controller 63 can be used for character input to the input area. If a keyboard (not shown) is connected to the operation unit 54, the keyboard may be used to input characters into the input area A1.

The notice input unit 562 transmits the notice (character information) input by the players P1 and P2 and player identification information (for example, player ID) to the server device 2 via the network interface 51 .

The tip display unit 563 (reward display unit) displays information on the tip (hereinafter referred to as tip information) on the display 61 . In this game, the coin tip information includes the player's ID and the content of the notice. In addition, in this game, tipping information includes at least one of the content of reward (total tipping amount) and the number of acceptances of manifestation of intention (number of people requested).

When the tip display button PB2 (see FIG. 5) is clicked, the tip display unit 563 transmits a signal requesting transmission of tip information (hereinafter referred to as tip information transmission request) to the server device 2 . The server device 2 transmits the tipping information to the tipping display unit 563 in response to the tipping information transmission request.

The coin tip display unit 563 displays the coin tip information transmitted from the server device 2 so as to be superimposed on the game image Sc. FIG. 7 is a display example of tipping information. In this example, the tip display section 563 displays the player name, the content of the notice, and the total tip amount (number of players) on the display 61 in a table format.

In FIG. 7, the notice content is character information input by the players P1 and P2. The total amount of tips is the total amount of tips (here, real currency) offered by spectators. The number of people is the number of spectators who applied for a tip (hereinafter referred to as the number of people who applied). The players P1 and P2 can also confirm the content of the advance notice of the opponent.

The request display unit 564 displays on the display 61 the content of requests from spectators (hereinafter referred to as request information). In this game, the request information includes information about the content of the request and the number of people requested.

The request display unit 564 transmits a signal requesting transmission of request information (request information transmission request) to the server device 2 when the request display button PB3 is clicked. The server device 2 transmits the request information to the request display section 564 in response to the request for transmission of the request information.

The request display unit 564 superimposes the request information transmitted from the server device 2 on the game image Sc and displays it. FIG. 8 is an example of request information displayed on the display 61-1 of player P1. In this example, only requests to player P1 are displayed. Of course, the request information of the player P2 may also be displayed on the display 61-1 of the player P1.

<<Functional Configuration of Control Unit 86 in Spectator Terminal 10>>
The control unit 86 functions as a notice display unit 861, a tip input unit 862, and a request input unit 863 by executing various programs by its CPU (see FIG. 4).

The notice display unit 861 displays information (preview information) indicating the content of the notice on the display 91 . In this game, the notice information includes the ID of the player, the contents of the notice, the total tipping amount, and the number of people who have offered.

The notice display unit 861 transmits a signal requesting transmission of notice information (hereinafter referred to as notice information transmission request) to the server device 2 when the notice list display button UB1 (see FIG. 9) is clicked. The server device 2 transmits the notice information to the notice display section 861 in response to the notice information transmission request.

The notice display unit 861 displays the notice information transmitted from the server device 2 so as to be superimposed on the game image Sc on the display 91 . FIG. 10 is an example of a display screen of preview information (hereinafter referred to as a preview list screen). In this example, the contents of the notice are displayed on the display 91 in list form.

In FIG. 10, the content of the notice is character information input by the players P1 and P2. The total amount of tips is the total amount of tips (here, real currency) offered by spectators. The number of people is the requested number of people.

The tipping input unit 862 processes input of tips (rewards) by spectators. The spectator can select a notice (player) to be tipped on the notice list screen (see FIG. 10). In the list of advance notices (FIG. 10), the checked rows in the "selected" column are selected as tipping targets.

The spectator can input the amount of money to be tipped in the input area A2 (see FIG. 10) in the preview list screen. After inputting the amount of money, the spectator can indicate his or her intention to make a tip by clicking the tip button UB3 (FIG. 10). When the tip execution button UB3 is clicked, the tip input unit 862 transmits to the server device 2 the identification information of the spectator, the amount of the tip, and the identification information of the target (advance notice) of the tip (hereinafter referred to as offer information). .

The request input unit 863 processes requests input from spectators. The request input unit 863 displays a request input form screen (hereinafter referred to as a request form screen) when the request input button UB2 (see FIG. 9) is clicked. FIG. 11 is an example of a request form screen. The display processing of the request form screen is performed by the graphics processing unit 82 .

The spectator can select a request target player on the request form screen (see FIG. 11). In the example of FIG. 11, player P1 is selected. The spectator can input a request regarding the content of the game in the input area A3 using character information (see FIG. 11). A spectator can use a keyboard 93 to input characters for a request. In the example of FIG. 11, the spectator has entered a request "KO within 1 minute". Of course, there is no limit to the contents of the request.

When the request transmission button UB4 is clicked, the request input unit 863 transmits to the server device 2 a pair of request content (character information) and identification information of the player (request target).

<<Functional Configuration of Control Unit 23 in Server Device 2>>
The control unit 23 functions as a notice reception unit 231, a tip reception unit 232, a tip recording unit 233, a display unit 234, an effect unit 235, and a replay reproduction reception unit 236 by executing various programs by its CPU (FIG. 2). reference).

The notice accepting unit 231 (first accepting unit) accepts a notice of play content by the player and a request of the play content to the player. Specifically, the notice accepting unit 231 receives the notice (character information) and player identification information from the notice input unit 562 . The notice accepting unit 231 associates the content of the notice with the identification information of the player and records them in the database. The database is recorded in the storage unit 22, for example.

The notice accepting unit 231 receives the request content (character information) and the identification information of the player (the target of the request) from the request input unit 863 . The notice accepting unit 231 records the request content and the identification information of the player in association with each other in the database.

The tip accepting unit 232 (second accepting unit) accepts from the user (spectator) a declaration of intent to provide a reward for successful execution of the play content. Specifically, the tip accepting unit 232 receives the offer information transmitted by the tip input unit 862 . The tip accepting unit 232 accepts a spectator's intention before the start of the game and/or during the execution of the game.

The tip accepting unit 232 records the identification information of the spectator, the amount of the tip, the identification information of the target player of the tip, and the contents of the notice in a predetermined database. Here, for convenience of explanation, this recording operation is referred to as temporary registration. In this game, the spectator loses ownership of the currency offered as tipping at the stage of provisional registration. Note that the database is recorded in the storage unit 22, for example.

A tip recording unit 233 (reward recording unit) performs a tipping process when the player successfully executes a notice or a request (hereinafter referred to as a notice or the like). Specifically, first, the coin tip recording unit 233 confirms the success or failure of the notice or the like.

The success or failure of the notice may be determined by the game system 1 (for example, the coin tipping recording unit 233), or the game system 1 (the tipping coin recording unit 233) may acquire the result of judgment made by a person.

For example, when the game system 1 determines the success or failure of an announcement or the like, the game program may be implemented so as to select an announcement or the like from several predetermined options. By doing so, it becomes easier to determine success or failure in the game system 1 .

In addition, when the success or failure of an announcement or the like is judged by a person, a player, an audience (spectator), a game (tournament) operator, or the like can be employed as the judge. For example, if a spectator or an operator is employed as a judge, the validity (objectivity) of the judgment can be guaranteed. In other words, by using the spectators or the operator as judges, it is possible to prevent fraud in success/failure judgments.

For example, in order for spectators to judge success or failure, the spectator terminal 10 may be provided with an interface (for example, a button) for inputting judgment results. In order for the operator to make a success/failure judgment, the game system 1 may be provided with an interface (for example, a button) for inputting the judgment result.

After confirming the success or failure of the notice, etc., the coin tip recording unit 233 identifies the temporary registration related to the successful notice. The coin tipping recording unit 233 records the identified reward for provisional registration in a database (electronic ledger) in association with the player.

More specifically, the tipping recording unit 233 records the reward in the database assuming that the player owns the reward. In other words, the player can obtain a reward when the announcement or the like is successfully executed. In this game, rewards are real currency. The player can dispose of the reward (use, transfer, etc.).

If the player fails to execute the notice or the like, the coin tip recording unit 233 does not record the reward in the database in association with the player. In other words, ownership of the tip is not transferred to the player.

If the player fails to execute the notice or the like, the coin tipping recording unit 233 returns the tipping coin to each spectator. Specifically, the tipping recording unit 233 remits (refunds) the amount of money corresponding to the tipping to the payment source system. Examples of the payment source system include a billing management system, a bank system, a credit card management system, and the like. This game system 1 may be a payout source system (accounting management system).

The display unit 234 prepares and transmits information to be displayed on the game device 5 and the spectator terminal 10 . For example, the display unit 234 displays a button or the like as a user interface superimposed on the game image Sc. For example, the display unit 234 displays buttons PB1, PB2, and PB3 on the display 61 of the game device 5 (see FIG. 5). The display unit 234 displays the buttons UB1 and UB2 on the display 91 of the spectator terminal 10 (see FIG. 9).

The display unit 234 transmits data for displaying the advance notice information to the watching terminal 10 in response to the advance notice information transmission request from the watching terminal 10 . The display unit 234 transmits the tipping information to the game device 5 in response to the tipping information transmission request from the game device 5 . The display unit 234 transmits request information to the game device 5 in response to a request for transmission of request information from the game device 5 .

The effect unit 235 produces a predetermined effect on the spectator terminal 10 when the player successfully executes the announcement or the like. The effect produced by the effect section 235 is at least one of a visual effect and an auditory effect.

For example, the effect unit 235 transmits to the spectator terminal 10 a signal for displaying a character praising the player. In addition, the effect unit 235 transmits a signal for reproducing cheering voices and music to the spectator terminal 10 . The effect unit 235 may cause the game device 5 to have the same effect as the spectator terminal 10 .

The replay reproduction reception unit 236 (third reception unit) receives a reproduction request for a replay video from the spectator terminal 10 . In this game program, by designating an advance notice or the like on the spectator terminal 10 at the time of a reproduction request, a replay video relating to the designated advance notice or the like can be viewed.

《Example of operation》
When the game is started, a game image Sc is displayed on the display 61 of the game device 5 (see FIG. 5). Buttons PB 1 , PB 2 and PB 3 are also displayed on display 61 by the operation of display unit 234 .

When the game image Sc is displayed on the display 61, the player can input the notice by clicking the notice input button PB1 (see FIG. 6). In this game, the player can input a notice before the start of the battle and during the battle. Note that "during the match" means, for example, between the first round and the second round, half time, or the like.

When the game is started, the game image Sc is also displayed on the display 91 of the spectator terminal 10 (see FIG. 9). By operating the display unit 234, the buttons UB1 and UB2 and the display 91 are displayed.

When the spectator clicks the preview list display button UB1, the preview list screen is displayed on the display 91 (see FIG. 10). Thereby, spectators (users) can confirm the content of the notice. The spectator can input a tip on the notice list screen. This allows the spectators to support the players.

On the other hand, the player can confirm the amount of the tip and the number of spectators who gave the tip by clicking the tip display button PB2 for each announcement. (See FIG. 7). This allows the player to consider which announcement to focus on (realization). Also, if the notice is unpopular, the player can consider adding the notice.

When the spectator clicks the request input button UB2, a request form screen is displayed on the display 91 (FIG. 11). As a result, the spectator can request the content of the play.

When the player clicks the request display button PB3, request information is displayed on the display 61 (see FIG. 8). This allows the player to confirm the content of the request. The player can consider how to proceed with the game. The request may be displayed on the notice list screen. Requests are subject to tipping.

When the player succeeds in executing the notice or the like, the coin tipping recording unit 233 records the tipping coin in the database in association with the player. As a result, the ownership of the tips belongs to the player. On the other hand, when the player fails to execute the notice, the tipping recording unit 233 remits (refunds) the amount corresponding to the tipping to the payment source system. That is, the ownership of the tips returns to the original owner.

To summarize the above, in this aspect, a computer is provided with a notice reception unit 231 (first reception unit) that receives a notice of play content by a player or a request of the play content to the player, and a reward for successful execution of the play content. A tip accepting unit 232 (second accepting unit) that accepts a manifestation of intention to give from the user, and when the player succeeds in executing the notice or the request, the player is associated with the reward related to the manifestation of intention. This is a game program characterized by functioning as a coin tip recording unit 233 (reward recording unit) that records.

<<Effect of this embodiment>>
As described above, in this game (game program), the player can foretell the content of the play. This makes it possible to raise the expectations of spectators. In other words, entertainment is improved.

The notice also has the effect of intimidating the opponent player. Intimidation is considered to affect the content of play. Such an influence leads to improvement in entertainment value.

In this game, a spectator can request a play content from the player. Requests may be thought of as indicating expectations for the player. The expectations of the player are considered to affect the content of the play. Such an influence leads to improvement in entertainment value.

In this game, spectators can offer rewards (throwing money) for the content of the play. As a result, the degree of expectation for the player is quantified. It is believed that the quantified degree of expectation affects the content of the play. Such an influence leads to improvement in entertainment value.

As described above, this game (game program) can realize a mechanism that affects the play content. The game can also raise the expectations of spectators. That is, according to this embodiment, it is possible to enhance the entertainment value of the game executed on the computer.

[Other embodiments]
The types of remuneration are not limited to those illustrated. For example, the reward may be a character, an object, stamina, some kind of right in the game (game play right or gacha (lottery) right), or the like. Also, the game program may be implemented so that the spectator can select the type of reward. For example, it is conceivable to allow spectators to select rewards (tips) to be given from among virtual currency, in-game items, and real currency.

In the case of receiving a declaration of intention to give a reward from a spectator, the declaration of intention may be accepted on the condition that the spectator possesses virtual currency, in-game items, real currency, or the like. In addition, if the spectator does not have virtual currency, in-game items, etc. (or there is not enough of them) when accepting a declaration of intention to give rewards from the spectator, the spectator can purchase items, etc. good too.

Input of notices and requests is not limited to character input. For example, the game program may be implemented so that an announcement or the like can be input by voice.

The game program may be implemented so that the ownership of the reward (throwing money) remains with the spectator until the success or failure of the notice or the like is determined. In other words, it is not always necessary to transfer the ownership of the remuneration through provisional registration. In such an implementation, if the player fails to execute the notice, etc., there is no need for an operation such as a refund.

The game program may be implemented so that spectators can offer additional rewards after a successful announcement or the like.

Rewards (tips) may also be accepted at the time of acceptance of the request.

The configuration of the user interface is exemplary. For example, the interface for tipping input and notice input may always be displayed on the game image Sc.

The game program may be implemented so as to give the player another reward (a bonus, so to speak) according to the reward received by the player. As a result, in the game, it is possible to produce an effect such as selecting an MVP (Most Valuable Player). Such production leads to an improvement in entertainment.

What the spectator (user) consumes as a result of the rewarding and what the player receives may be different. For example, it is conceivable to implement a game program so that spectators pay virtual currency equivalent to in-game items as rewards.

The types of games are not limited to the illustrated games. The mechanism of the above embodiments can be applied to games in which an audience (audience) may exist, such as music games, action puzzles, and racing games.

The processing performed by the game device may be performed on the server side in place of them, or may be shared between the server side and the client (game device) side.

In a game in which a plurality of players participate, a separate game device may be arranged for each player.

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

1 game system
22 Memory
23 Control section (computer)
55 Memory
56 Control section
61 displays
85 Memory
86 control unit
91 displays
231 Advance Notice Reception Department (First Reception Department)
232 Tipping Reception Department (Second Reception Department)
233 Tipping Recording Department (Reward Recording Department)
235 Effect section
236 Replay playback reception section (3rd reception section)
563 Tip Display (Reward Display)
564 Request display area
P1 player
P2 player

Claims (11)

the computer,
a first reception unit that receives a notice of play content by a player or a request of the play content to the player;
a second reception unit that receives from the user a declaration of intention to provide a reward for successful execution of the play content;
a reward recording unit that associates and records a reward related to the declaration of intention with the player when the player succeeds in executing the notice or the request;
A game program characterized by functioning as In the game program according to claim 1,
A game program, wherein the reward is at least one of virtual currency, in-game items, and real currency. In the game program according to claim 1 or claim 2,
A game program, wherein the reward recording unit does not record the reward in association with the player when the player fails to execute the notice or the request. In the game program according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The game program, wherein the second reception unit receives the manifestation of intention from the user at least one of before starting the game and during execution of the game. In the game program according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The game program, wherein the second reception unit additionally receives the manifestation of intention when the player successfully executes the notice or the request. In the game program according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
said computer,
A game characterized in that it functions as an effect unit that presents at least one of a visual effect and an auditory effect to the user when the player succeeds in executing the notice or the request. program. In the game program according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
said computer,
A game program that functions as a remuneration display unit that displays at least one of the content of the remuneration and the number of acceptances of the declaration of intention on a display. In the game program according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
A game program, wherein the reward recording unit associates and records another reward with the player according to the reward associated with the player after the end of the game. In the game program according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
the computer,
A game program characterized by functioning as a request display section for displaying the content of the request when the first reception section receives the request. In the game program according to any one of claims 1 to 9 ,
said computer,
A game program characterized by functioning as a third reception unit that receives reproduction of a moving image of play content related to the notice or the request. a storage unit storing the game program according to any one of claims 1 to 10;
a control unit that executes the game program;
A game system comprising: