JP7398171B1 - Game live distribution server and program - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a game live distribution server and program that can maintain the motivation of viewers to continue supporting the distributor. [Solution] A game live distribution server 2 that live-distributes a game play video by a distributor to a viewer, the number of times the viewer gives a gift to the distributor, and the total amount charged for the gift to the distributor. , a game live distribution server 2 comprising a viewer reward giving unit 226 that gives a reward to a viewer according to at least one of the viewing time of a play video and the number of times of participation in a game. [Selection diagram] Figure 3

Description

The present invention relates to a game live distribution server and program.

In recent years, various video distribution services have become popular as various devices such as smartphones have become more sophisticated and functional, and communication speeds over the Internet have become faster. In particular, live game distribution services have become available in which a distributor plays a game in real time to the terminals of a large number of viewers (see Patent Document 1).

Some of the various distribution systems that perform live distribution of games are equipped with functions that allow various support acts to be performed for the game distributor.

For example, some game live distribution systems are equipped with a function that allows a distributor to improve rankings among distributors by allowing viewers to vote for the distributors (see Patent Document 1).

Furthermore, some game live distribution systems are equipped with a function that allows viewers to gift gift content that can be used within the game to a distributor (see Patent Document 2).

Additionally, some live game distribution systems are equipped with a coin tipping function. This coin donation function allows viewers to donate real currency (yen, dollars, etc.), virtual currency, or in-game currency that can only be used within the game to the broadcaster through the live streaming system. Yes, this currency, virtual currency, and in-game currency are called tipping coins. There are also games that have an advantageous effect on the broadcaster within the game, depending on the amount of coins donated by viewers.

In this way, when the viewer performs a predetermined support act for the distributor, the viewer can support the distributor of their choice or use the program as an opportunity to communicate with the distributor.

JP2019-165868A Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2022-128459

By the way, in the conventional game live distribution system, while there are advantages to the broadcaster, such as the broadcaster's in-game ranking increasing by cheering, it is not possible for the viewers to watch the stream they are rooting for. All I felt was a self-satisfied feeling of being happy that a situation advantageous to me had arisen. As a result, the sense of unity between the viewers and the distributors became weak, and it was difficult to maintain the motivation of the viewers to support the distributors.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a game live distribution server and program that can maintain the motivation of viewers to continue supporting the broadcaster. purpose.

The present invention is a live distribution server for a game that live-distributes a game play video by a distributor to a viewer, the number of times the viewer gives a gift to the distributor, and the total number of gifts to the distributor. The game live distribution server includes a viewer reward giving unit that gives a reward to the viewer according to at least one of a billing amount, viewing time of the play video, and number of times of participation in the game. do.

The game live distribution server further includes a ranking determining unit that determines an in-game ranking of the broadcaster according to the broadcaster's in-game performance, and the viewer reward granting unit is configured to Preferably, the reward is given to the viewer when the in-game ranking exceeds a predetermined threshold.

The live distribution server for the game further includes a point aggregation unit that aggregates the points earned by the streamer in the game, and the viewer reward granting unit is configured to collect the points acquired by the streamer in the game. Preferably, the reward is given to the viewer when a predetermined threshold is exceeded.

In addition, in the live distribution server of the game, according to at least one of the number of times the viewer presents the gift to the broadcaster, the total amount charged for the gift, the viewing time, and the number of times the viewer participates in the game. It is preferable that the video recording apparatus further includes a cheering score calculation unit that calculates a cheering score of the viewer, and the viewer reward giving unit gives a reward to the viewer according to the cheering score.

The live distribution server for the game further includes a ranking determination unit that determines an in-game ranking of the distributor according to the distributor's in-game performance, and the support score calculation unit Preferably, the support score is calculated when the in-game ranking exceeds a predetermined threshold.

The live distribution server for the game further includes a point aggregation unit that aggregates the points earned by the distributor in the game, and the support score calculation unit is configured to calculate the points acquired by the distributor in a predetermined manner. It is preferable that the support score is calculated when the threshold value of .

Further, in the game live distribution server, it is preferable that the gift is an item that produces an advantageous effect when used in the game.

Further, in the game live distribution server, it is preferable that the gift is at least one of currency, virtual currency, and in-game currency that can be used only within the game.

Further, in the game live distribution server, the reward is preferably a product, an item that produces an advantageous effect when used in the game, currency, or virtual currency.

The present invention also provides a program for live distribution of a game in which a video of a game played by a distributor is live-distributed to a viewer, the number of times the viewer gives a gift to the distributor, and the number of times the viewer gives a gift to the distributor. A program for causing a computer to execute a viewer reward granting step of granting a reward to the viewer according to at least one of the total amount charged for the product, the viewing time of the play video, and the number of times the viewer participates in the game. characterized by something.

According to the present invention having the above-described configuration, since the viewers themselves are rewarded when they support the broadcaster, it is possible to maintain the motivation to continue supporting the broadcaster. It becomes possible.

1 is a schematic diagram showing a game live distribution system to which a game live distribution server according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied. 1 is a configuration block diagram of a game live distribution server according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of a game live distribution server according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a specific example of a database stored in a storage means of a game live distribution server according to an embodiment of the present invention, (a) is a schematic diagram showing a specific example of a distributor database, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing a specific example of a distributor database. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a specific example of a viewer database. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a specific example of a screen displayed on a viewer terminal that communicates with a live distribution server for a game according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart showing processing by a live distribution server of a game according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a game live distribution system to which a game live distribution server according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a game live distribution system 1 to which a game live distribution server 2 according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied. As shown in FIG. 1, a game live distribution system 1 according to the present embodiment includes a game live distribution server 2 (hereinafter also simply referred to as "server 2") and a server connected to the server 2 via a network N. It is configured to include a distributor terminal 3 and a plurality of viewer terminals 4 (4A, 4B, . . . , 4N).

In the present embodiment, the game live distribution system 1 is a system that allows a user acting as a distributor to provide a video of a game played being distributed in real time to one or more users acting as viewers.

Specifically, in the game live distribution system 1, the server 2 provides one or more games, and each user accesses the server 2 from his or her own terminal (broadcaster terminal 3 or viewer terminal 4). By doing so, the game operation information is sent from the terminal to the server 2, and the server 2 performs various information processing in the game based on the operation information and sends the results of the information processing to the user's terminal, and the user's terminal A play video is displayed based on the result of the information processing. That is, the user's terminal only generates and transmits game operation information, and receives and draws play videos, and all other information processing related to the game is performed by the server 2.

Further, when a user who plays the game wishes to live-distribute his/her play video, the server 2 provides the play video to the viewer terminal 4 of the viewer who desires the distribution.

The broadcaster terminal 3 and the viewer terminal 4 are terminals equipped with a communication function, a voice call function, a recording/recording function, an operation function, a display function, etc. By accessing the server 2, the terminal is capable of playing various games, and is also capable of distributing or viewing the playing videos. Further, the distributor terminal 3 and the viewer terminal 4 are equipped with a chat function and a telephone call function. The distributor terminal 3 and the viewer terminal 4 are basically the same terminal, and when the user who wants to distribute the game performs an operation to start live distribution of the game via the terminal, the terminal functions as the distributor terminal 3. On the other hand, when a user who wants to view the distributed video performs a viewing start operation via the terminal, the terminal functions as the viewer terminal 4.

FIG. 2 is a configuration block diagram of the game live distribution server 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the server 2 includes a control section 21 that controls the entire server 2, a storage means 25, and a communication section 26.

The control unit 21 includes a CPU 22 that controls the entire control unit 21, a ROM 23 that stores a control program that runs on the CPU 22, and a RAM 24 that temporarily stores various data.

FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the game live distribution server 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 21 causes the CPU 22 to load a program stored in the ROM 23 into the RAM 24 and execute it, thereby allowing the game providing unit 221, the video distribution unit 222, the ranking determining unit 224, and the support score calculation 225 and a viewer remuneration section 226.

The game providing unit 221 provides a game to the distributor terminal 3 and the viewer terminal 4 based on one or more game data stored in the storage means 25. As described above, the distributor terminal 3 and the viewer terminal 4 only generate and transmit game operation information and draw play videos, and all other information processing regarding the game is performed by the game providing unit 221. That is, the game providing unit 221 performs various types of information processing in the game based on the operation information transmitted from the distributor terminal 3 and the viewer terminal 4, and transmits the results of the information processing to the distributor terminal 3 and the viewer terminal 4. Send to. Then, the distributor terminal 3 and the viewer terminal 4 display the play video based on the received results of information processing by the game providing unit 221.

Furthermore, in at least some of the games provided by the game providing unit 221, viewers can support the distributor. In this embodiment, the act of support includes not only the giving of gifts but also the act of viewing a game distribution by a viewer. The gift is at least one of an item that produces an advantageous effect when used in the game, currency, virtual currency, and in-game currency that can be used in the game. In this embodiment, the viewer obtains any gift for a fee and presents it to the distributor.

When the video distribution unit 222 receives information from the distributor terminal 3 to start live distribution of the game, the video distribution unit 222 transmits information to the distributor terminal 3 accessing the server 2 that wishes to view the play video of the game. , distribute play videos. When distributing this play video, the video distribution unit 222 may distribute the video data as is, or may add predetermined processing to the video and distribute it.

The point tally unit 223 tallies the points earned in the game by broadcasters. Details regarding the points will be described later.

The ranking determination unit 224 determines the in-game ranking of the distributor according to the distributor's game performance within a predetermined period (ranking determination period). The ranking determination period is, for example, one month from the first day to the last day of each month, and the ranking determined on the last day of the month is applied from the first day to the last day of the following month. The in-game rankings are, for example, rankings such as 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, . . . N (N is a natural number) determined based on the competition results in the competition game. The ranking determination unit 224 manages the in-game ranking of distributors in an updatable manner using the distributor database DB1 stored in the storage means 25 (see FIG. 4(a)).

The support score calculation unit 225 calculates the number of times the viewer has given a gift as a support record to the broadcaster, the total amount charged for the gift, the viewing time, and the number of times the broadcaster has played during a predetermined period (support performance evaluation period). The viewer's support score is calculated according to at least one of the number of times the viewer participates in the game. The support performance evaluation period is, for example, one month from the 1st to the last day of every month, like the ranking determination period, and the support score determined in that month is applied from the 1st to the last day of the following month. The support score is, for example, the value obtained by multiplying the number of gifts by a correction coefficient of 50, the value of the charge amount, and the value obtained by multiplying the unit time of 10 minutes of viewing time by a correction coefficient of 10 (viewing time less than 10 minutes). (time is rounded down). The cheering score calculation unit 225 manages each item of the cheering record and the cheering score calculated based on these in an updatable manner using the viewer database DB2 stored in the storage means 25 (see FIG. 4). b)).

The viewer reward giving unit 226 gives a reward to the viewer according to the support score. Specifically, the viewer reward giving unit 226 gives a reward to the viewer every time the viewer's support score exceeds a predetermined threshold. The reward is currency or virtual currency. For example, the viewer reward granting unit 226 sets a predetermined threshold value for each cheering score of 1000, 2000, 3000, etc. Each time the threshold is exceeded, a process is performed in which 100 yen is transferred to a pre-designated account as a reward to the viewer. By remuneration to viewers in the form of currency or virtual currency, viewers receive direct economic benefits, which can increase the motivation of viewers to work hard to support the broadcaster. .

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a specific example of a database stored in the storage means of the game live distribution server according to the embodiment of the present invention, and (a) is a schematic diagram showing a specific example of the distributor database; (b) is a schematic diagram showing a specific example of a viewer database.

As shown in FIG. 4(a), the distributor database DB1 includes the user ID of the distributor, the number of wins, the number of losses, the number of draws, using a tennis game as an example (see FIG. 5) as achievements in the game. The number of points awarded for wins, losses, and ties, and the ranking among distributors based on the number of points are associated with each other and maintained in an updatable state. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 4(a), the in-game results for the distributor with user ID 0001 include 5 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw; The number of points based on the number is 18, and the ranking among all the distributors based on the points is 3rd place, which is maintained in the distributor database DB1.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 4(b), the viewer database DB2 includes the user ID of the viewer, the number of gifts given to the distributor as a support record, and the total amount charged for the gifts. Viewing times of distributions by predetermined distributors are associated with each other and maintained in an updatable state. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 4(b), for the viewer with user ID 0021, the number of gifts given is 5 times, the total amount charged for gifts is 1500 yen, and the viewer with user ID 0001 The viewing time for the distributor is 6 hours, 11 minutes, and 52 seconds, and the cheering score calculated by the cheering score calculation unit 225 based on these cheering records is held as 2120 in the viewer database DB2. Note that each time the number of distributors who have viewed a video increases, an item of viewing time corresponding to the distributor is added to the viewer database DB2.

Returning to FIG. 2, the server 2 includes, in addition to the control section 21, a storage means 25 and a communication section 26.

The storage means 25 is configured using a storage device such as a magnetic hard disk or a semiconductor storage device. The storage means 25 stores data regarding various games, and various databases such as the distributor database DB1 and the viewer database DB2, which are necessary for the server 2 to function.

The communication unit 26 is a network interface, and communicates with the distributor terminal 3 and the viewer terminal 4 via the network N. The communication unit 26 passes various data received from the distributor terminal 3 and the viewer terminal 4 to the control unit 21, and also transmits data generated by the controller 21 to the distributor terminal 3 and the viewer terminal 4.

Next, the state of live distribution by the game live distribution system 1 having the above-described configuration will be described. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a specific example of a screen displayed on the viewer terminal 4 that communicates with the game live distribution server 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5, when the game is live-streamed, the viewer terminal 4 displays a video window V, a chat window C, a chat input window I, an avatar window A, a gift icon G, and various operation menus. A menu button M to be called up is displayed.

The video window V is a window in which a video of a game played by a distributor, which is distributed from the video distribution unit 222, is displayed.

In the present embodiment, a playing video of a tennis game is displayed in the video window V, and a player P who is a distributor and his name ("Honoka") are displayed.

Furthermore, in the video window V, a high evaluation button L is displayed that gives a high evaluation to the distributor (“Honoka”) who distributes the play video. When the viewer taps the high rating button L, the high rating information for the broadcaster is sent from the viewer terminal 4 to the server 2, and the high rating management department (not shown) sends the high rating information for the broadcaster in the game. The total number of ratings is measured, and the total number is displayed as the total number of high ratings S in the video window V of the distributor terminal 3 and the viewer terminal 4. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the total number of high ratings S is "117", which indicates that viewers gave high ratings to the distributor who distributes the game 117 times. In this embodiment, it is assumed that each viewer can give a high rating once, but the present invention is not limited to this, and each viewer can give a high rating multiple times or unlimitedly. It may be possible to do so. Further, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that high ratings are given free of charge, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be in a mode in which the viewer can give high ratings for a fee. The total number of high ratings S can be updated, and is updated every time a high rating is given.

Chat window C is a window where chats using text and pictograms are displayed, and the names of the viewers who are speakers ("Aoi", "Hinata") and the statements made by each speaker ("Nice to meet you!" and "Chance" are displayed). !”) is displayed.

Chat input window I is a window for inputting comments displayed in chat window C. A viewer who wishes to speak can use the character input function of the viewer terminal 4 to enter characters or pictograms in this chat input window I, and send the character data to the server 2, thereby allowing the viewer terminal 4 to make a comment. The characters are displayed in chat window C. The contents of this chat are also displayed on the distributor terminal 3.

The avatar window A is a window in which the name of the distributor (“Honoka”) is displayed together with the avatar a corresponding to the distributor. Avatar a can be designed arbitrarily by each user and can be equipped with various accessories.

The gift icon G is an icon selected by the viewer when gifting gift content to the broadcaster. By selecting the icon, the viewer terminal 4 is informed of the gift content that can be presented based on the gift database. A list will be displayed. Then, when the viewer selects the gift content that he/she wishes to gift from the list of gift contents for a fee, the gift request is sent from the viewer terminal 4 to the server 2, and the gift management section (not shown) of the server 2 receives this. According to the gift request, predetermined gift contents are extracted from the gift database DB and provided to the distributor.

Next, the operation of the server 2 having the above-described configuration and functions will be explained using a flowchart. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing processing by the game live distribution server 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6, first, a viewer operates the viewer terminal 4 to transmit a request to the server 2 to view a live game broadcast by a predetermined distributor (step S1).

Next, the video distribution unit 222 distributes the play video of the distributor to the viewer terminal 4 (step S2). The distributed video data is displayed on the video window V of the viewer terminal 4, as shown in FIG.

Next, the ranking determination unit 224 determines the in-game ranking of the distributor according to the points earned, which are the in-game achievements of the distributor (step S3).

If the in-game ranking of the broadcaster determined by the ranking determination unit 224 is equal to or higher than the predetermined threshold (step S4: YES), the support score calculation unit 225 then calculates the support performance of the viewer regarding the broadcaster. The support score of the viewer is calculated according to at least one of the following: , the number of times the gift is given, the total amount charged for the gift, and the viewing time of the video (step S5). Here, if the predetermined threshold regarding the in-game ranking of the distributor is that the in-game ranking is 3rd place or higher, then if the distributor's in-game ranking is 3rd place or higher, then the distributor The cheering score calculation unit 225 calculates the cheering score of the viewer who cheered for the viewer.

Next, according to the support score of the viewer calculated by the support score calculation unit 225, the viewer reward giving unit 226 gives the viewer a reward in the form of currency or virtual currency (step S6). Processing related to reward granting ends.

Furthermore, if the in-game ranking of the broadcaster is not equal to or higher than the threshold in step S4 (step S4: NO), the support score calculation unit 225 calculates the support score, and the viewer reward provision unit 226 calculates the reward for the viewer. The process for awarding rewards to viewers ends without being awarded.

According to the game live distribution server 2 according to the present embodiment described above, when a viewer performs an act of supporting the distributor, a reward that directly benefits the viewer himself/herself is given, so that the viewer can support the distributor. It will be possible to maintain the motivation to continue supporting.

Furthermore, if the in-game ranking of the broadcaster does not exceed the threshold, the support score calculation unit 225 does not calculate the support score of the viewer, and the reward is not given to the viewer. It is possible to increase the motivation to do one's best in cheering so that the threshold can be exceeded. In addition, even if viewers were not originally the target of support, if the in-game ranking is likely to exceed the threshold, viewers will have an incentive to support this broadcaster and receive rewards. By continuing to support the streamer based on such motivations, you can eventually create opportunities for them to become fans.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications can be adopted.

For example, in the embodiment described above, the distributor terminal 3 and the viewer terminal 4 only generate and transmit game operation information and draw play videos, and all other information processing related to the game is performed by the server 2. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the distributor terminal 3 and the viewer terminal 4 perform functions other than generation and transmission of game operation information and drawing of play videos, which the server 2 was responsible for in the above-described embodiment. At least part of the information processing may be performed.

In addition, in the embodiment described above, if the in-game ranking of the broadcaster does not exceed a predetermined threshold, the support score calculation unit 225 is prevented from calculating the support score of the viewer. The reward was no longer given to the user. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and while the cheering score calculation unit 225 calculates the cheering score of the viewer regardless of the in-game ranking of the streamer, the in-game ranking of the streamer exceeds a predetermined threshold. If it does not exceed the amount, the viewer remuneration unit 226 may not provide remuneration to the viewer. This also increases the viewer's motivation to support the broadcaster so that the in-game ranking exceeds the threshold.

In addition, instead of the in-game ranking of the broadcaster, if the points earned by the broadcaster in the game exceed a predetermined threshold, the support score calculation unit 225 calculates the support score, or the viewer reward giving unit 226 calculates the support score. It is also possible to adopt a mode in which no reward is given to the viewer. This also increases the viewer's motivation to do his or her best to support the broadcaster so that the points of the broadcaster exceed the threshold.

Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the viewer performs an act of support for the distributor, converts the track record of the support act into a support score, manages it, and responds to the support score by the viewer reward granting unit 226. Rewards were being given to viewers. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the viewer reward granting unit 226 may grant rewards directly in accordance with the support performance such as the number of times the gift has been given as described above, without using the support score. There may be. However, by using the support score, it is possible to easily weight the value of each gift performance, such as the number of times gifts have been given, and it is possible to create a reward system that is more in accordance with the degree of contribution to the distributor.

In addition, in the games provided by the server 2, the support actions performed by viewers for the broadcaster include participation in the game that the broadcaster is playing, and the support results of the viewers include: The number of times of participation in this game may be included. For a viewer to participate in a game, for example, the viewer makes a request to participate in the game, and the distributor allows the request, thereby allowing the viewer to participate in the game being played by the distributor. Viewers who have participated in the game can play cooperatively with the broadcaster, creating opportunities for interaction between the viewers and the broadcaster. The support score calculation unit 225 also sets a support score for the number of times the viewer participates in the game, and manages it using the viewer database DB2 described above.

Further, the reward given to the viewer by the viewer reward giving unit 226 may include real goods such as game-related goods, for example. In this case, each viewer registers in advance in the server 2 the destination of the goods, such as their own address. When the viewer reward granting unit 226 awards an item to the viewer as a reward, the item is sent to the destination registered in the server 2. Such an aspect can also increase the viewer's motivation to support the distributor.

<Other embodiments>
A program that causes a computer to execute each process performed by the server 2 may be provided. The program may be recorded on a computer readable medium. Computer-readable media allow programs to be installed on a computer. Here, the computer-readable medium on which the program is recorded may be a non-transitory recording medium. The non-transitory recording medium is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a recording medium such as a CD-ROM or a DVD-ROM.

As used in this disclosure, the terms "based on" and "depending on/in response to" refer to "based solely on" and "depending on," unless expressly stated otherwise. does not mean "only according to". Reference to "based on" means both "based solely on" and "based at least in part on." Similarly, the phrase "in accordance with" means both "in accordance with" and "in accordance with, at least in part." The terms "include", "comprise", and variations thereof do not mean to include only the listed items, but may include only the listed items or in addition to the listed items. This means that it may contain further items. Also, the term "or" as used in this disclosure is not intended to be exclusive OR. In this disclosure, when articles are added by translation, for example, a, an, and the in English, these articles are used in the plural unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. shall include things.

(Additional note 1)
A game live distribution server 2 that live-distributes game play videos by a distributor to viewers,
The viewer according to at least one of the number of times the viewer gives gifts to the distributor, the total amount charged for gifts to the distributor, the viewing time of the play video, and the number of times the viewer participates in the game. A game live distribution server 2 including a viewer reward giving unit 226 that gives rewards to viewers.

(Additional note 2)
further comprising a ranking determination unit 224 that determines an in-game ranking of the distributor according to the distributor's in-game performance,
The game live distribution server 2 according to Supplementary Note 1, wherein the viewer reward giving unit 226 gives the reward to the viewer when the in-game ranking of the broadcaster exceeds a predetermined threshold.

(Additional note 3)
further comprising a point aggregation unit 223 that aggregates points earned in the game by the distributor,
The game live distribution server 2 according to Supplementary Note 1, wherein the viewer reward giving unit 226 gives the reward to the viewer when the points acquired by the distributor exceed a predetermined threshold.

(Additional note 4)
A support score of the viewer is calculated according to at least one of the number of times the viewer presents the gift to the distributor, the total amount charged for the gift, the viewing time, and the number of times the viewer participates in the game. Further comprising a support score calculation unit 225,
The game live distribution server 2 according to supplementary note 1, wherein the viewer reward giving unit 226 gives a reward to the viewer according to the support score.

(Appendix 5)
further comprising a ranking determination unit 224 that determines an in-game ranking of the distributor according to the distributor's in-game performance,
The game live distribution server 2 according to appendix 3, wherein the support score calculation unit 225 calculates the support score when the in-game ranking of the distributor exceeds a predetermined threshold.

(Appendix 6)
further comprising a point aggregation unit 223 that aggregates points earned in the game by the distributor,
The game live distribution server 2 according to appendix 4, wherein the support score calculation unit 225 calculates the support score when the points acquired by the distributor exceed a predetermined threshold.

(Appendix 7)
The game live distribution server 2 according to any one of appendices 1 to 6, wherein the gift is an item that produces an advantageous effect when used in the game.

(Appendix 8)
The game live distribution server 2 according to any one of appendices 1 to 6, wherein the gift is at least one of currency, virtual currency, and in-game currency that can be used in the game.

(Appendix 9)
The game live distribution server 2 according to appendix 1, wherein the reward is a product, an item that produces an advantageous effect when used in the game, currency, or virtual currency.

(Appendix 10)
A game live distribution program for live streaming a game play video by a distributor to viewers,
The viewer according to at least one of the number of times the viewer gives gifts to the distributor, the total amount charged for gifts to the distributor, the viewing time of the play video, and the number of times the viewer participates in the game. A program for causing a computer to execute a viewer reward granting process for granting rewards to viewers.

1: Game live distribution system 2: Game live distribution server 3: Distributor terminal 4: Viewer terminal 21: Control unit 22: CPU
23:ROM
24:RAM
25: Storage means 26: Communication unit 221: Game providing unit 222: Video distribution unit 223: Point aggregation unit 224: Ranking determination unit 225: Support score calculation unit 226: Viewer reward granting unit A: Avatar window a: Avatar C: Chat window DB: Index value database G: Gift icon I: Chat input window M: Menu button P: Player (distributor)
L: High rating button S: Total number of high ratings V: Video window

Claims (9)

A game live distribution server that live-distributes game play videos by distributors to viewers,
a game providing unit that processes information regarding the game;
a ranking determination unit that determines an in-game ranking of the distributor according to the performance in the game played by the distributor;
The viewer according to at least one of the number of times the viewer gives gifts to the distributor, the total amount charged for gifts to the distributor, the viewing time of the play video, and the number of times the viewer participates in the game. a viewer reward granting unit that grants a reward to the viewer ;
The viewer reward granting unit is a game live distribution server that provides the reward to the viewer when the in-game ranking of the broadcaster exceeds a predetermined threshold . A game live distribution server that live-distributes game play videos by distributors to viewers,
a game providing unit that processes information regarding the game;
a point aggregation unit that aggregates points earned in the game played by the distributor;
The viewer according to at least one of the number of times the viewer gives gifts to the distributor, the total amount charged for gifts to the distributor, the viewing time of the play video, and the number of times the viewer participates in the game. a viewer reward granting unit that grants a reward to the viewer ;
The viewer reward granting unit is a game live distribution server that grants the reward to the viewer when the points acquired by the distributor exceed a predetermined threshold . A game live distribution server that live-distributes game play videos by distributors to viewers,
a game providing unit that processes information regarding the game;
a ranking determination unit that determines an in-game ranking of the distributor according to the performance in the game played by the distributor;
The viewer according to at least one of the number of times the viewer gives gifts to the distributor, the total amount charged for gifts to the distributor , the viewing time of the play video , and the number of times the viewer participates in the game. a support score calculation unit that calculates the support score of
a viewer reward giving unit that gives a reward to the viewer according to the support score,
The support score calculation unit is a game live distribution server that calculates the support score when the in-game ranking of the distributor exceeds a predetermined threshold. A game live distribution server that live-distributes game play videos by distributors to viewers,
a game providing unit that processes information regarding the game;
a point aggregation unit that aggregates points earned in the game played by the distributor;
The viewer according to at least one of the number of times the viewer gives gifts to the distributor, the total amount charged for gifts to the distributor , the viewing time of the play video , and the number of times the viewer participates in the game. a support score calculation unit that calculates the support score of
a viewer reward giving unit that gives a reward to the viewer according to the support score,
The support score calculation unit is a game live distribution server that calculates the support score when the points acquired by the distributor exceed a predetermined threshold. 5. The game live distribution server according to claim 1 , wherein the gift is an item that produces an advantageous effect when used in the game. The game live distribution server according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the gift is at least one of currency, virtual currency, and in-game currency that can be used only within the game. 5. The game live distribution server according to claim 1, wherein the reward is a product, an item that produces an advantageous effect when used in the game, currency, or virtual currency. A game live distribution program for live streaming a game play video by a distributor to viewers,
a game providing step of processing information regarding the game;
a ranking determination step of determining an in-game ranking of the distributor according to the performance in the game played by the distributor;
The viewer according to at least one of the number of times the viewer gives gifts to the distributor, the total amount charged for gifts to the distributor, the viewing time of the play video, and the number of times the viewer participates in the game. causing the computer to execute a viewer reward granting step of granting a reward to the
The viewer reward granting step is a program that grants the viewer the reward when the in-game ranking of the broadcaster exceeds a predetermined threshold . A game live distribution program for live streaming a game play video by a distributor to viewers,
a game providing step of processing information regarding the game;
a point aggregation step of aggregating points earned in the game played by the distributor;
The viewer according to at least one of the number of times the viewer gives gifts to the distributor, the total amount charged for gifts to the distributor, the viewing time of the play video, and the number of times the viewer participates in the game. causing the computer to execute a viewer reward granting step of granting a reward to the
The viewer reward granting step is a program for granting the reward to the viewer when the points acquired by the distributor exceed a predetermined threshold .

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