JP2002006973A - Selling and distribution method and system for game software - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a selling and distribution method and its system for game software by which users can avoid their miss at the purchase of game software, etc., because users can evaluate their own liking, etc., about the game software before purchase,and also by which the prices of the game software can be reduced. SOLUTION: This method and its system include following steps; the step in which the supplier side provides the game software users with the trial version and the capsulate regular version of the contents of the game software to supply for users free or at a low price; the step in which the user acquires the electrical ticket to unseal the capsulate regular version from the contents supplier side when the user who tried the trial version of game software wants to use the content of the regular version; and the step in which the user refers or executes the capsulate regular version contents of the game software using his acquired electrical ticket.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method and system for distributing and selling information contents using a computer network, and more particularly to a method and system suitable for a game software sales and distribution business.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art With high performance and high functionality of game machines,
Game software development man-hours have increased, and game software has become an expensive product.

On the other hand, referring to advertisements and the like, a user who has purchased game software actually executes the game,
In some cases, the user may find that the game software does not suit his taste.

Since game software is expensive,
Only popular and popular game software sells. For this reason, even if the game software is interesting when actually playing the game, the game software cannot be sold without a certain degree of recognition. As a result, in order to sell a large number of game software, a large amount of advertising expenses is required.

[0005]

As described above, in the conventional game sales and distribution business, the user who purchased the game software actually tried the game software and did not suit his / her taste. May be known, in which case the user will be disadvantaged,
The reality is that sufficient countermeasures and considerations have not been taken for such situations.

In addition, only popular game software is distributed, and other game software is buried without being sold at all, and excellent game software that cannot invest a large amount of advertising expenses is not sold and distributed. There is also a problem that it hinders the growth and development of game software.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and has as its object to allow a user to evaluate his / her preferences in advance, thereby making the user fail to purchase game software or the like. It is an object of the present invention to provide a sales distribution method and system which can be avoided from the above.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a sales distribution method and system for reducing the price of game software.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a sales distribution method and system capable of reducing the cost of advertising for contents such as game software.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a content sales method and system for improving security. Other objects, features, advantages, and the like of the present invention will be immediately apparent to those skilled in the art from the following description of the embodiments.

[0011]

According to the present invention for achieving the above object, there is provided a step of supplying a trial version and an encapsulated full version of the content provided to the user to the user at no cost or at low cost. In a case where the user who has tried the trial version uses the full version content, the user obtains an electronic ticket for opening the encapsulated full version from a content provider. And a step of opening the encapsulated full-scale content using the acquired electronic ticket and using the full-scale content.

According to the present invention, there is provided a step of supplying a user with a trial version of game software and a full-scale version of encapsulated game software free or inexpensively, and the user executes the trial version of the game software. Performing the full version of the game software, the user obtains an electronic ticket for opening the encapsulated full version of the game software from the game software provider, Executing a full-scale version of the encapsulated game software using the electronic ticket.

In the present invention, a trial version of the game software and a full-scale version of the encapsulated game software are supplied to the user via a recording medium (game medium). Alternatively, in the present invention, the trial version of the game software and the full-scale version of the encapsulated game software are supplied to the user terminal via a network. In the present invention, the user is provided with a price for the electronic ticket. In the present invention, the electronic ticket is supplied to the user terminal via a communication medium of a network, and the user is charged.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described. In one embodiment of the present invention, a content provider (a game software sales and distribution company, or an ISP,
With respect to information distribution services or contents provided to users by telecommunications carriers such as ASPs, trial versions and full-scale encapsulated versions can be provided to the user at no cost or at low cost by providing the user with a recording medium or The trial version is supplied via a network and can be used as it is at the user's terminal. The full version is encapsulated and cannot be used as it is, and when using the full version, the user requests an electronic ticket for opening the encapsulated full version from the content provider.

[0015] Upon receiving the request from the user, the content provider authenticates the user, and as a result of the authentication, issues an electronic ticket to a valid user. Open the encapsulated full version and use the full version.

The user pays the content provider for the acquired electronic ticket. The electronic ticket is supplied to the terminal of the user via the network and charged to the user.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the game software and the information contents are supplied by a recording medium (medium such as a CD-ROM, a cartridge or a communication medium such as a network) in which a trial version and a full-scale version are recorded. You. Here, the trial version and the full-scale version of the content (for example, game software) are supplied to the user for free or at low cost (for example, at a cost level). Therefore, when executing only the trial version of the content, the user hardly bears the cost.

The full-scale version of the content is encapsulated (encrypted), and an electronic ticket (electronic key) is required to execute the encapsulation. This electronic ticket (electronic key)
Is downloaded to the user terminal through a network such as the Internet, and at the same time, the user is charged.

[0020] Encrypting (encapsulating) full-scale version of content
In order to open it, a dedicated electronic ticket (electronic key) is required. That is, without the electronic ticket (electronic key), the full-scale version of the game software or the like cannot be executed. Utilizing this principle, real-world sales of content such as game software will be realized.

The user accesses the content supply side via the Internet from a terminal having an Internet connection function or a terminal capable of connecting to the mobile telephone terminal to enable Internet connection, and obtains an electronic ticket (electronic key). By paying for this, it is possible to execute a full-scale version of the content (game software).

[0021]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a system configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, one embodiment of the present invention is:
A customer management system (10) including a customer database (11) for storing information of customers (users) who have purchased the game software and a server for performing customer management; A ticket issuing system (20) having a ticket database (21) for managing expiration dates and the like and issuing an electronic ticket, and a Web system (30) including a Web server for providing an HP (homepage) and the like accessed from a user terminal
A game sales management system (40) for managing sales of game software; and a charging system (50) for performing charging processing.
And an Internet gateway (60), a customer management system (10), a ticket issuing system (2)
0), the Web system (30), the game sales management system (40), the billing system (50), and the Internet gateway (60) are connected with each other by communication,
Connected to a communication network (200) such as the Internet via an Internet gateway (60);
Connected to the user's game machine (100, 110). The game machine (100) has a network interface, and has a communication network (2) such as the Internet.
00) can be directly connected to the game machine (110).
It is possible to directly connect to a communication network (200) such as the Internet via the mobile terminal (111). The game machine (100, 110) may be a personal computer on which game software is executed, a portable information terminal, or the like, in addition to a dedicated game machine.

Here, the game sales management system (40)
Has a service control function and also manages titles of game software.

The game machines (100, 110) have a function of opening encapsulated (encrypted) game software using an electronic ticket (electronic key). It is physically managed in a secure area so that it is not illegally copied from the (100, 110) body to the outside. That is, the game machine (1
00, 110), an electronic ticket (electronic key)
Information is protected from view.

The operation of the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail. The Internet (200) can be extended to a dedicated line or a switching network.

First, the user (customer) makes a contract with the service provider, so that the service provider directly bills the cost incurred for obtaining the electronic ticket (electronic key) from the service provider. Alternatively, it is debited from a credit company, a bank, or the like.

FIG. 3 shows an example of a processing procedure of game software distribution in one embodiment of the present invention.

The game company creates a "trial version" and a "full version" of game software by recording them on the same medium (CD-ROM, cartridge or other medium).

This game medium is provided by a game company to a user through a game store. The price in this case is provided to the user at no cost or at low cost (cost level). Therefore, when the user executes only the "trial version" game software, the user bears almost no cost (step A1).

The distribution form includes a case where the game is directly supplied to the user from the game company without going through the game store (direct sales form) (step A2). At this stage, the user can use only the "trial version" game software.

When the user who has executed the “trial version” game software further uses the “full-scale version” game software, the user sends an electronic mail for opening the “full-scale version” game software from the game company. Obtain a ticket (electronic key). Specifically, the electronic ticket (electronic key) is downloaded to the game machine, and the price of the electronic ticket is paid to the game company (step A3).

When the electronic ticket (electronic key) is finally obtained, the "full-scale version" of the game software can be executed.

Referring to FIG. 5, there is shown an example of an operation up to using game software in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] The user may select "trial version" and "full version" in advance.
It is assumed that the game media (CD-ROM, cartridge, and other media) are available.

In this case, the user can execute the "trial version" game software (step C1).

Further, when using the "full-scale" game software, the game terminal (100, 110) requests the purchase of an electronic ticket (electronic key) of the game software (step C2).

Specifically, the game terminals (100, 110)
Enter the customer ID (identification information) and password from
Via the eb system (30), the game sales management system (40) inquires of the customer to the customer management system (10) and authenticates the customer (step C3).

Next, the user is asked to enter the game contents (CD-RO
M), and the game sales management system (40) authenticates whether the game can be sold via the Web system (30) (step C4).

When it is determined that the game can be sold, the game sales management system (40) sends an instruction to create and download an electronic ticket (electronic key) to the ticket issuing system (20). Ticket issuing system (2
0), an electronic ticket is issued, and the game terminal (100,
The electronic ticket (electronic key) is downloaded to 110) (step C5). The ticket issuing system (20)
Information about the issued ticket (issue date, user terminal, user ID, game software ID, expiration date, etc., if necessary) is generated and registered and managed in the database (21).

When the download is completed, a billing request is sent from the game sales management system (40) to the billing system (50).
Perform cost processing in advance according to the user's contract (step C
6).

The user can enter the game terminals (100, 110)
Using the electronic ticket (electronic key) received above, the "full version" game software is opened, and the "full version" game software can be executed on the game terminals (100, 110) (step C7).

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of the second embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 2, the configuration shown in FIG.
A game distribution system (70) has been added.

The user (customer) first makes a contract with the service provider to directly charge the cost incurred for obtaining the electronic ticket (electronic key) from the service provider, or Debited from banks. However, when the game software is downloaded, the price can be processed in the same manner.

Referring to FIG. 4, there is shown a process of an example of game software distribution (game software distribution) in the second embodiment of the present invention.

The game company makes both the "trial version" and the "full-scale version" of the game software into one pack, and directly provides them to the user in units of one pack. That is, the game software is downloaded to the terminal via the network (step B1).

In this case, the price is provided to the user at no cost or at low cost (cost level). In the case of executing only the “trial version” game software, the user hardly bears the cost. At this stage, the user can use only the “trial version” game software.

Further, when using the “full version” game software, the user sends the “full version” from the game company.
Electronic ticket (electronic key) for opening game software
Get. Specifically, the electronic ticket (electronic key) is downloaded to the game machine, and the price is paid to the game company (step B2).

When the electronic ticket (electronic key) is finally obtained, the "full-scale version" of the game software can be executed.

Referring to FIG. 6, there is shown a first example (game software distribution) of the operation from the game distribution system (70) shown in FIG. 2 to the use of the game software.

The user can download the "trial version" and "full-scale version" game software packages. A game software download request is executed from the user's game terminal (100, 110) (step D).
1). The processing flow for selecting a game title is omitted.

The download request is sent to the Web system (3
0), via the game sales management system (40), to the game distribution system (70), and from the game distribution system (70), the designated "trial version" and "genuine version" game software packages are provided. Is downloaded to the game terminals (100, 110) via the network (step D2).

At this stage, the user can execute the "trial version" game software (step D3). That is,
The "full version" game software remains encrypted (encapsulated).

Further, when using the "full-scale" game software, the game terminal (100, 110) requests the purchase of an electronic ticket (electronic key) of the game software (step D4).

Specifically, the game terminals (100, 11
Enter the customer ID and password from 0), and via the web system (30), the game sales management system (40)
Then, a customer inquiry is made to the customer management system (10) to authenticate the customer (step D5).

Next, the user inputs the ID unique to the game software downloaded to the game device (terminal) from the terminal, and the game can be sold by the game sales management system (40) via the Web system (30). Authentication is performed (step D6).

If it is determined that the game can be sold, the game sales management system (40) executes the ticket issuing system (2).
0), an instruction to create and download an electronic ticket (electronic key) is issued, and the electronic ticket (electronic key) is downloaded from the ticket issuing system (20) to the game terminals (100, 110) (step D7).

When the download is completed, a billing request is sent from the game sales management system (40) to the billing system (50), and the billing system (50) performs a cost process in accordance with the user's contract in advance (step D8). .

The user opens the "full version" game software using the electronic ticket (electronic key) received on the game terminal (100, 110) and becomes executable (step D8).

Next, still another embodiment of the present invention will be described. The system according to the present invention may be installed in an ISP (Internet Service Provider) or a telecommunications carrier. That is, in the present invention, the system configuration described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 may be installed in a game company, an ASP (application service provider), or the like. In other words, the service is applied not only to the game software sales and distribution business, but also to the information distribution service via the Internet provided by ASPs, ISPs, and telecommunications businesses, and the use and sales services of various digital contents. It is possible.

[0060]

As described above, according to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

The first effect of the present invention is that the user can be saved from the failure to purchase the game software, and can avoid the economic disadvantage.

The reason is that in the present invention, from the viewpoint of the end user, a “trial version” of game software can be purchased for free or at a low cost, and by playing the “trial version”, This is because preference and the like can be evaluated in advance.

The second effect of the present invention is that the game media such as CD-ROMs and cartridges are more likely to be sold and distributed, and that the game media can be obtained at relatively low cost, thereby reducing the user's economy. While the burden is reduced,
From the viewpoint of a game company, the possibility is high that the game software obtained by the user will be used, and this will contribute to the expansion of sales and distribution of various game software. In addition to advertising / advertising game software on TV (television) broadcasts and magazines, by distributing game media such as CD-ROMs and cartridges on which trial versions are recorded, advertising and advertising effects are increased.

A third effect of the present invention is that it functions effectively also for copyright protection such as illegal copying, and prevents unauthorized use.

The reason is that, in the present invention, the authentic version cannot be opened or used without an electronic ticket (electronic key), and the electronic ticket is distributed only to authenticated users.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a system configuration according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a system configuration according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a processing sequence of game distribution according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a game distribution processing sequence according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a processing sequence up to the use of a game according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a processing sequence for using a game according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Customer management system 11 Customer management database 20 Ticket issuing system 21 Ticket issuing database 30 Web system 40 Game sales management system 50 Billing system 60 Internet gateway 70 Game distribution system 71 Game software database

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Claims (24)

[Claims] A step of supplying a trial version and an encapsulated full version of the content provided to the user from the content provider to the user for free or at a low cost; The trial version can be used as it is, and when the user uses the full-scale version, a step of acquiring an electronic ticket for opening the encapsulated full-scale version from the content provider; Using the obtained electronic ticket to open the encapsulated full-version content and use the full-version content. 2. A step of supplying a trial version and a full-scale encapsulated version of a service or content provided to a user from a business operator to a user terminal of the user via a network at no cost or at a low cost. In the terminal of the user, the trial version can be used as it is. When the user uses the full version, an electronic ticket for opening the encapsulated full version is displayed in advance. Requesting an article trader, the business entity receiving the request authenticates the user, and issuing an electronic ticket to a valid user as a result of the authentication; and Using an electronic ticket to open the encapsulated full-scale version and use the full-scale version. Through method. 3. A content sales and distribution method according to claim 1, wherein a recording medium on which the trial version and the encapsulated full version are recorded is supplied to the user. . 4. The content sales and distribution method according to claim 1, wherein the trial version and the encapsulated full version are downloaded to a terminal of the user via a network. . 5. The content provider authenticates the user when receiving the electronic ticket issuance request from the user, and issues an electronic ticket to a valid user as a result of the authentication. 2. The game sales distribution method according to claim 1, wherein: 6. The user may provide the content provider with:
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein payment for the acquired electronic ticket is paid. 7. The method according to claim 6, wherein the electronic ticket is supplied to a terminal of the user via a network, and the user is charged. 8. The electronic device according to claim 8, wherein the authentic version is supplied to the user in an encrypted state, and the electronic ticket comprises an electronic key for decrypting the encrypted authentic version. Item 8. The content sales and distribution method according to any one of Items 1 to 7. 9. A game software provider providing a trial version of the game software and a full-scale version of the encapsulated game software to a user for free or at a low cost. And when the user executes the full-scale version of the game software, obtains an electronic ticket for opening the encapsulated full-scale game software from the provider of the game software. Performing a full-scale version of the encapsulated game software using the electronic ticket. 10. The game sales and distribution method according to claim 9, wherein a recording medium on which the trial version and the encapsulated full version are recorded is supplied to the user. 11. A trial version of the game software and a full version of the encapsulated game software are supplied from a distribution system to a terminal of the user via a network. Item 9. The game sales distribution method according to Item 9. 12. The game software provider authenticates the user when receiving the electronic ticket issuance request, and issues an electronic ticket to a valid user as a result of the authentication. The game sales distribution method according to any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein: 13. The game sales distribution method according to claim 9, wherein the user pays the game software provider for the electronic ticket. 14. The game sales distribution method according to claim 13, wherein the electronic ticket is supplied to a terminal of the user via a network, and the user is charged. 15. The electronic device according to claim 15, wherein the authentic version is supplied to the user in an encrypted state, and the electronic ticket comprises an electronic key for decrypting the encrypted authentic version. Item 15. The content sales and distribution method according to any one of Items 9 to 14. 16. The terminal according to claim 11, wherein the terminal of the user is connected to the network via a network connection device or a network interface in the terminal. Game sales distribution method. 17. A step in which a user obtains a medium in which a trial version of game software and a full version game software are recorded from a game software provider, and wherein the user executes the trial version of game software on a user terminal. Steps: When the user uses the full-scale game software,
Inputting a customer ID (identification information) and a password from the user terminal, requesting the game software provider to purchase an electronic ticket for the game software; and requesting an electronic ticket purchase from the user terminal. The game software provider receives the inquiry from the Web system to the customer management system via the game sales management system, and performs customer authentication in the customer management system. ID (identification information)
From the user terminal and authenticating whether the game can be sold by the game sales management system via the Web system. If the game sales management system determines that the game can be sold, a ticket is issued. Creating an electronic ticket to the issuing system, and sending an instruction to download the electronic ticket to the user terminal; issuing an electronic ticket in the ticket issuing system; and transmitting the electronic ticket to the user terminal. Downloading, when the downloading of the electronic ticket is completed, a billing request is sent from the game sales management system to a billing system, and the billing system charges the user for the electronic ticket. Performing the step of: Using the electronic ticket received on the user terminal, opening the full-scale game software,
Enabling the full-scale game software to be executed. 18. A user requesting a game software provider to download game software at a user terminal via a network, wherein the download request is made via a web system and a game sales management system of the game software provider. A game distribution system, and a trial version of the game software designated by the user from the game distribution system;
A step of downloading the encapsulated full version package to the user terminal via a network; a step of executing the downloaded trial version game software at the user terminal; If you use full-scale game software,
Requesting a purchase of an electronic ticket for the game software by inputting a customer ID (identification information) and a password from the user terminal; and selling the game from the Web system receiving the request for an electronic ticket from the user terminal. Making a customer inquiry to a customer management system via a management system, and performing customer authentication in the customer management system, wherein the user inputs an ID unique to the game software downloaded to the user terminal from the user terminal. Authenticating whether or not the game can be sold by the game sales management system via the Web system; and, if the game sales management system determines that the game can be sold, an electronic ticket is issued to the ticket issuing system. Creation and the electronic ticket to the user terminal Sending an download instruction; issuing an electronic ticket in the ticket issuing system; and downloading the electronic ticket to the user's terminal.When the download of the electronic ticket ends, from the game sales management system, A charging request is sent to the charging system, and the charging system charges the user for the electronic ticket in the charging system. The user uses the electronic ticket received on the user terminal. Opening the full-scale game software to enable the full-scale game software to be executed. 19. A trial version relating to content and a full-scale encapsulated version are supplied to a user from a content provider via a recording medium or a network at no cost or at low cost. When using the full-version content from a terminal, the user who has tried the above requests the content provider to purchase an electronic ticket for opening the encapsulated full-version, Means for performing authentication from the information of the user and the information of the content, and means for, if the authentication is correct, issuing an electronic ticket and transmitting it to the terminal of the user, wherein the user uses the electronic ticket. Opening the encapsulated full-scale content and using the full-scale content. Beam. 20. A trial version relating to an information distribution service or content and a full-scale encapsulated version are supplied to a user terminal via a network at no cost or at low cost from a business operator, and the trial version is tested. When the user uses the full-scale version, the user requests, via the network, the business operator to purchase an electronic ticket for opening the encapsulated full-scale version from the user terminal. The business entity that has received the electronic ticket purchase request from the terminal via the network issues means for performing authentication based on the user information and the service or content identification information, and issues an electronic ticket if the authentication is correct. Means for transmitting to the user terminal by using the electronic ticket. Utilizing the full-scale version of content by opening the content, content sales distribution system, characterized in that. 21. The contents sales and distribution system according to claim 20, wherein said business operator is an ISP (Internet Service Provider) or an ASP (Application Service Provider). 22. A ticket issuing system for supplying the electronic ticket to a terminal of the user via a network, wherein the user is charged from a charging system for issuing the electronic ticket. 22. The game sales and distribution system according to claim 20. 23. A game sales system, which is accessed from a user terminal via the Internet, is connected to each other by communication, a Web server system, a game sales management system for games that manage sales of game software, and stores user information. A customer management system for providing customer management with a database provided, a ticket issuing system for issuing an electronic ticket, and a billing system, wherein the user receives a trial version game software and a full version game software from a seller in advance. After obtaining the recorded medium, the trial version game software can be executed as it is on the user terminal, the full version game software is kept in an encapsulated state, and the user uses the full version game software. To enter the customer ID and password from the user terminal, The Web system that has requested the purchase of an electronic ticket from the user terminal and that has requested the purchase of an electronic ticket from the user terminal makes an inquiry of a customer to a customer management system via the game sales management system, and Perform customer authentication in the management system, the user, from the user terminal, the ID of the game medium
Is entered, the game sales management system authenticates whether the game can be sold via the Web system, and when it is determined that the game can be sold, the game sales management system creates an electronic ticket in the ticket issuing system. And sending a download instruction. Downloading an electronic ticket from the ticket issuing system to the user terminal. Upon completion of downloading the electronic ticket to the user terminal, the game sales management system sends the electronic ticket to the charging system. A billing request is sent out, and the billing system bills the user for the electronic ticket. The user opens the full-scale game software using the electronic ticket received on the user's terminal. ,
A game sales and distribution system wherein the full-scale game software is executable. 24. A game sales system in which a user terminal is accessed via the Internet, a Web system, a game sales management system for managing game sales, and a database storing user information, which are connected to each other by communication. A customer management system that manages provision customers, a ticket issuing system that issues electronic tickets, a billing system, and a game distribution system that downloads games from the Internet. A software download is requested, and the download request reaches the game distribution system via the Web system and the game sales management system. From the game distribution system, a designated trial version and a full-scale game are designated. Software package is sent via network The trial version game software is downloaded to the user terminal, the trial version game software can be executed as it is, the full version game software is kept in an encapsulated state, and the user who executes the trial version game software on the user terminal If you use full-scale game software,
A customer ID and a password are input from the user terminal to request the purchase of an electronic ticket of the game software, and the purchase of the electronic ticket from the user terminal is requested by the Web system via the game sales management system. Inquiry of the customer to the customer management system, the customer authentication is performed by the customer management system, the user inputs an ID unique to the game software downloaded from the user terminal, and the game sales management via the Web system. The system authenticates whether the game can be sold, and if it is determined that the game can be sold, the game sales management system sends an instruction to create and download an electronic ticket to a ticket issuing system. Download the electronic ticket to the terminal, When the download of the packet to the user terminal is completed, a billing request is sent from the game sales management system to the billing system, and the billing system performs billing processing of the electronic ticket for the user. A game sales and distribution system, wherein a user opens the full-scale game software using the electronic ticket received on the user terminal, thereby enabling the full-scale game software to be executed.