JP2019022691A - Information processing device, program, and information processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an information processing device capable of maintaining willingness of various types of players to participate in a ranking event.SOLUTION: An information processing device includes: first determination means 310 for executing first ranking processing to determine the order of each piece of user identification information in a first group including a plurality of pieces of user identification information based on points in a first period; grouping means 320 for extracting partial user identification information from the plurality of pieces of user identification information included in the first group based on at least one of the order determined by the first determination means 310 and the points, and creating a second group including the extracted user identification information; and second determination means 330 for executing second ranking processing for determining the order of each piece of user information in the second group based on the points in a second period which starts after the first period starts.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing technique for providing a game in which a plurality of users or a plurality of teams compete for ranks.

  Conventionally, an event (hereinafter referred to as “ranking event”) in which points are given to users and the ranking of each user in one population (for example, all users registered in the game) is determined based on the given points. ) Is known (for example, Patent Document 1).

In such ranking events, there were players whose willingness to participate in ranking events declined during the event period. Therefore, it has been a challenge to maintain the player's willingness to participate.
Conventionally, in order to maintain the player's willingness to participate, during the event period, each player's ranking is presented to draw the player's interest in changes in ranking, or competitors (e.g., each user's ranking). It has been carried out to improve the player's competitive consciousness by presenting information on other users).
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  However, in the conventional ranking event, as the number of users included in the population increases, the ranking of the users is likely to change, but it is difficult for the player to be aware of the competitor. Therefore, there is a case where the willingness to participate in a ranking event of a player who plays while being aware of competitors is reduced.

  On the other hand, in the conventional ranking event, the smaller the number of users included in the population, the easier it is to be aware of competitors, but the ranking of users is less likely to change. Therefore, there is a case where the willingness to participate in a ranking event of a player who plays while being aware of the ranking is reduced.

  That is, in the conventional ranking event, some players may be less willing to participate in the ranking event regardless of the number of users included in the population. In other words, in conventional ranking events, it is difficult to maintain the willingness to participate in ranking events of various types of players.

  The object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems and to maintain the willingness to participate in ranking events of various types of players.

  One embodiment of the present invention is capable of accessing a storage device in which user identification information for identifying each of a plurality of users of a game and points that change based on the execution of the game are associated with each other and stored. A first determination unit configured to execute a first ranking process for determining a rank of each user identification information in a first group including a plurality of user identification information based on the points in the first period; Extracting a part of user identification information from a plurality of user identification information included in the first group based on at least one of the order determined by the first determination means and the point; and A grouping means for creating a second group including the extracted user identification information, and a second period starting after the first period starts, Based on the point, and a second determining means for performing a second ranking process of determining the order of the user identification information in the second group, an information processing apparatus comprising.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, it is possible to access a storage device in which user identification information for identifying each of a plurality of users of a game and points that change based on the execution of the game are associated and stored An information processing apparatus that associates at least one user identification information with team identification information for identifying a team, and at least one associated with the team identification information in the first period First determination means for executing a first ranking process for determining the rank of each team identification information in a first group including a plurality of team identification information based on points corresponding to the user identification information, and the first determination means Points determined to be determined and at least one user identification information associated with the team identification information Grouping means for extracting a part of team identification information from a plurality of team identification information included in the first group and creating a second group including the extracted team identification information based on at least one of The rank of each team identification information in the second group based on a point corresponding to at least one user identification information associated with the team identification information in a second period starting after the first period has started. And a second determination unit for executing a second ranking process for determining the information.

The figure which shows the structure of the game system of 1st Embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the user terminal of 1st Embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the game server of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the outline | summary of the game of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the structural example of the user data table of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the structural example of the group data table of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the structural example of the reward data table of 1st Embodiment. The functional block diagram which shows the main functions of the game server 30 of 1st Embodiment. The flow of the point provision process of 1st Embodiment. The flow of the large ranking process of 1st Embodiment. The flow of the grouping process of 1st Embodiment. The flow of the mini ranking process of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of an image of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the team data table of 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows the structural example of the group data table of 2nd Embodiment. The functional block diagram which shows the main functions of the game server 30 of 2nd Embodiment. The team creation process flow of the second embodiment. The flow of the large ranking process of 2nd Embodiment. The flow of the grouping process of 2nd Embodiment. The flow of the mini ranking process of 2nd Embodiment.

(1) First Embodiment A first embodiment will be described.

(1-1) Configuration of information processing system (FIG. 1)
Hereinafter, a game system 1 that provides a game will be described as an example of the information processing system of the present embodiment.
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a game system according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 1 includes user terminals 10-1 to 10-n (hereinafter referred to as “user terminals 10” when referred to in common with the user terminals 10-1 to 10-n). The game server 30 is provided.
The user terminal 10 and the game server 30 can communicate with each other via a communication network N (for example, the Internet).

The user terminal 10 executes a game process based on an instruction from the player.
The user terminal 10 is a device that can communicate with the game server 30 (for example, a dedicated game device, a portable communication terminal such as a smartphone or a mobile phone, or a tablet, laptop, notebook, or stationary device). A personal computer or the like, or a device (for example, a stand-alone game device) capable of executing a game process without communicating with the game server 30.

  The game server 30 is an example of an information processing device that provides a game. The game server 30 executes game processing in accordance with the player's instruction received by the user terminal 10.

(1-2) Configuration of user terminal (FIG. 2)
Next, the configuration of the user terminal 10 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the user terminal according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 2, the user terminal 10 includes a CPU 11, a RAM 13, a storage 14, an operation input unit 15, a display unit 16, a communication interface unit 17, and a bus 18.

The RAM 13 is a storage device that temporarily stores data referred to in game processing (hereinafter referred to as “game data”).
The storage 14 is a storage device that stores a game application program for executing a game process and data based on the execution result of the process by the CPU 11. For example, the storage 14 is a flash memory or a hard disk.
The CPU 11 realizes the function of the game application by executing the game application program stored in the storage 14.
The operation input unit 15 is an input device such as a keyboard or a touch panel, for example.
The display unit 16 is a display device such as a liquid crystal display.
The communication interface unit 17 controls communication between the user terminal 10 and the game server 30.
The bus 18 transmits signals between the units.

(1-3) Configuration of game server (FIG. 3)
Next, the configuration of the game server 30 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the game server according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 3, the game server 30 includes a CPU 31, a RAM 33, a storage 34, a communication interface unit 35, and a bus 36.

The RAM 33 is a storage device that temporarily stores game data for processing by the CPU 31.
The storage 34 is a storage device that stores a server application program for executing game processing and data based on the processing result of the CPU 31. For example, the storage 34 is a flash memory or a hard disk.
The CPU 31 realizes the function of the server application by starting the server application program stored in the storage 34. The server application stores the game data stored in the storage 34 in the RAM 33 and refers to the game data stored in the RAM 33 to execute game processing.
The communication interface unit 35 controls communication between the user terminal 10 and the game server 30.
The bus 36 transmits signals between the units.

The user terminal 10 and the game server 30 are an example of an information processing device.
The RAM 13 and the storage 14 of the user terminal 10 and the RAM 33 and the storage 34 of the game server 30 are examples of “storage device”. The storage device may be built in the information processing device (at least one of the user terminal 10 and the game server 30), or may be an external device configured to be accessible by wire or wireless from the information processing device. It may be a device.

(1-4) Outline of the game (FIG. 4)
Next, an outline of the game will be described.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an outline of the game of the first embodiment.

In the present embodiment, the “game” may be one game (for example, a battle game) provided by one game application, or a plurality of games (for example, character training) provided by one game application. May be a set of a breeding game to be played and a battle game using characters raised in the breeding game, or the same game (for example, each of two user terminals) provided by each of a plurality of game applications Or a set of battle games provided by a game application installed on the user terminal, where the battle game applications of each user terminal communicate with each other to communicate with each other. Different games offered by each of (for example, Training game made the game for the application is to provide, and may be a collection of fighting games) the match game for the application provides.
In the present embodiment, the “user” means not a player who uses the user terminal 10 but a virtual player on the game that acts as an intermediary between the player and the game. The “user” may exist in the game (for example, the player can visually recognize it through an image), or does not exist in the game (for example, the player conceptually uses the game story). Can be recognized).

In the game of the present embodiment, points are awarded to users who satisfy a predetermined condition.
The “predetermined condition” means, for example, that the user has used a predetermined item, the progress of the game has reached a predetermined value or more, and the number of times the user has won a battle against an enemy character has reached a predetermined number of times. And the number of times the user has won a battle with another user has reached a predetermined number.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, the rank of each user is determined by each of two types of rankings (large ranking LL and mini-ranking ML1 to ML3).

In the large ranking LL, in the large group LG composed of a predetermined number of users (100 users U1 to U100 in the example of FIG. 4), based on the points given to each user during a predetermined first period. The ranking of each user is determined.
An item A1 that can be used in a game (for example, a battle) is given to a user who has been ranked first in the large ranking LL at the end of the first period. When the user uses this item A1, an advantageous game effect (for example, an effect of increasing the user's parameter) is given to the user.

In the mini-ranking ML1 to ML3, each of the plurality of minigroups MG1 to MG3 constituted by users (10 users U1 to U10 in the example of FIG. 4) that is smaller than the number of users constituting the large group LG is predetermined. The ranking of each user is determined based on the points given to each user during the second period.
The second period is a period that starts after the first period starts. The “second period starting after the first period starts” means that the start time of the second period is between the start time of the first period and the end time of the first period. The end time of the second period may be before the end time of the first period, at the same time as the end time of the first period, or after the end time of the first period Good.
During the first period, a plurality of mini rankings ML1 to ML3 are held. The users constituting the mini groups MG1 to SG3, which are the respective populations of the mini rankings ML1 to ML3, are different users. For example, the mini group MG1 includes users U1 to U10, and the mini group MG2 includes users U1 and U12 to U20. The start times of “multiple rankings” are all included in the first period. For example, when three mini rankings ML1 to ML3 are held, the start times of the mini rankings ML1 to ML3 are all before the end time of the first period. Further, the end times of the mini-ranking ML1 and ML2 are both before the end time of the first period. On the other hand, the end time of the mini ranking ML3 may be before the end time of the first period, at the same time as the end time of the first period, or after the end time of the first period. May be.
An item A2 that can be used only during the first period is given to the user who is ranked first in each mini-ranking ML1 to ML3 at the end of each second period. For example, in the mini-ranking ML1 to ML3, the item A2 is given to the users U2, U12, and U1, respectively. When the user uses this item A2, an advantageous effect on the game (for example, an effect of increasing the user parameter only during the first period) is given to the user.

(1-5) Structure of data table (FIGS. 5 to 7)
The configuration of the data table of this embodiment will be described.
The data table of this embodiment is stored in the storage 34 of the game server 30.

(1-5-1) User data table (FIG. 5)
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a user data table according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 5, each record (hereinafter referred to as “user record”) of the user data table TBL301 stores information about the user (hereinafter referred to as “user information”).
The user data table TBL301 includes a “user ID” field, a “user name” field, a “user image” field, a “user parameter” field, a “user point” field, and a “user ranking” field. .

The “user ID” field stores a user ID that is a primary key for specifying a user record. The user ID is also a user account necessary for logging in to the game.
The user ID is an example of user identification information for identifying each of a plurality of users of the game.
The “user identification information” is information set for the purpose of causing the game application and the game server 30 to identify the user. “User identification information” includes, for example, a user ID, an e-mail address, a terminal ID that is information for identifying the terminal, a unique value given by the game server 30 when the user first logs into the game, or these It is a combination.

The “user parameter” field stores a value indicating the ability of the user referred to in a game (for example, a battle). The “user parameter” field includes a “level” field and a “physical fitness” field.
In the “level” field, a value indicating the growth level of the user in the game is stored. The value of the “level” field increases with the progress of the game.
The “physical strength” field stores a value indicating the physical strength of the user in the game. The value of the “physical strength” field decreases when the battle is started, and increases when an item for restoring physical strength is used or every predetermined time. The value of the “physical strength” field is referred to in order to determine whether or not the battle can be executed.

The “user point” field stores a value indicating a point given to the user in the game. The “user point” field includes a “first user point” field and a “second user point” field.
The “first user point” field stores a value indicating a point given to the user during the first period. The value of the “first user point” field varies based on the execution of the game (for example, the result of the battle), and is reset at the end of the first period.
The “second user point” field stores a value indicating a point given to the user during the second period. The value of the “second user point” field varies based on the execution of the game (for example, the result of the battle), and is reset at the end of the second period.
The value of the “first user point” field and the value of the “second user point” field are examples of “points that vary based on game execution” associated with the user ID for identifying the user. It is.
“Running the game” means use of an item by the user, progress of the game (for example, progress of a scenario prepared in advance in the game), battle between the user and an enemy character, battle between the user and another user, or It is a combination of them.
“Points that fluctuate based on the execution of the game” are, for example, the number of times the user has won a battle against an enemy character when the user uses a predetermined item, or the progress of the game exceeds a predetermined value. Means a point that fluctuates when the number of times reaches a predetermined number of times and when the number of times a user wins a battle with another user reaches a predetermined number of times.

The “user ranking” field stores a value indicating the rank of each user ID in a large group (for example, a group composed of all users).
The value of the “user ranking” field (that is, the rank in the large group) is based on the value of the “first user point” field (that is, the points given to the user during the first period).
The value of the “user ranking” field is updated when the value of the “first user point” field is updated, and is reset at the end of the first period.

(1-5-2) Group data table (FIG. 6)
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a group data table according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 shows an example of a group data table in which information related to a group composed of a plurality of users is stored.
As shown in FIG. 6, each record (hereinafter referred to as “group record”) of the group data table TBL302 includes a “group ID” field, a “user ID” field, and an “in-group user ranking” field.
Each group record is reset at the end of the second mini-ranking period, and is added to the group data table TBL302 a predetermined time (for example, 30 minutes before) from the start of the second mini-ranking second period. The

  The “group ID” field stores a group ID that is a primary key for specifying a group record.

  The “user ID” field stores a user ID for identifying a user constituting the group.

The “in-group user ranking” field corresponds to the “user ID” field.
In the “in-group user ranking” field, a value indicating the rank in the group of users constituting the group (hereinafter referred to as “in-group rank”) is stored.
The value of the “in-group user ranking” field is updated when the value of the “second user point” field of the user data table TBL301 is updated, and is reset at the end of the second period.

(1-5-3) Reward data table (FIG. 7)
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a reward data table according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 7, each record (hereinafter referred to as “reward record”) of the reward data table TBL303 stores information related to the reward. The reward data table TBL303 is associated with the user ID (that is, the reward data table TBL303 is provided for each user).
Reward data table TBL 303 includes a “serial” field, a “reward content” field, and an “expiration date” field.

The “serial” field stores a serial code that is a primary key for identifying a reward record and identifies the reward.
When the user is rewarded, a new serial code is added to the “Serial” field.

  In the “reward content” field, a code indicating the content of the reward (for example, an effect on the game) is stored.

In the “expiration date” field, a value indicating the expiration date of the reward is stored. When the expiration date has passed, the reward record specified by the serial code for identifying the reward is deleted from the reward data table TBL 303 (that is, the association between the serial code and the user is released).
The value “N / A” indicates that there is no expiration date (that is, it is valid indefinitely).

“Reward information” refers to, for example, giving an object that can be used in a game (for example, a character, an item, or a combination thereof) to a user, a change in a user parameter (for example, physical fitness), This is information indicating a change in the parameter (for example, the attack power of the character) or a combination thereof.
When the reward is an object that can be used in the game, the code in the “content of reward” field is an object ID for identifying the object. When the user assigns or exchanges the object, the reward record specified by the serial code for identifying the object is deleted from the reward data table TBL303 (that is, the association between the serial code and the user is released). ) Further, when the reward is an item usable in the game, when the user uses the item, the reward record specified by the serial code for identifying the item is deleted from the reward data table TBL303 (that is, the serial number) The association between the code and the user is broken).
When the reward is a change in the user parameter, the code of the “reward content” field is information indicating the type (for example, physical strength) of the user parameter and the change amount of the user parameter. In this case, when a reward record is added to the reward data table TBL303, the value of the “user parameter” field of the user data table TBL301 is updated.
When the reward is a change in the parameter of the object, the code in the “reward content” field is information indicating the type of parameter (for example, attack power) and the amount of change in the parameter. In this case, when a reward record is added to the reward data table TBL303, information on the object stored in the storage 34 (for example, a parameter associated with a character ID for identifying a character possessed by the user) is updated. Is done.
“A reward effective in the first period” means that the expiration date of the reward is the end point of the first period. For example, when the expiration date of the reward expires, the corresponding reward record is deleted from the reward data table TBL303 (that is, the association between the serial code and the user is released).

(1-6) Functions of information processing apparatus (FIG. 8)
Next, functions of the information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram showing main functions of the game server 30 of the first embodiment.

The game server 30 includes first determination means 310, grouping means 320, second determination means 330, and provision means 340.
Each means is realized by the CPU 31 developing a server application program stored in the storage 34 in the RAM 33 and executing the program expanded in the RAM 33.
Note that at least one of the above means may be provided in the user terminal 10. Further, the providing unit 340 is not an essential component.

(1-6-1) First Determining Unit The first determining unit 310 is a large group (a first group including a plurality of user identification information items) configured from all users registered in the game based on points in the first period. It has a function of executing a first ranking process for determining the rank of each user ID (an example of the rank of each user identification information) in an example of one group.
For example, the function of the 1st determination means 310 is implement | achieved as follows.
The CPU 31 of the game server 30 performs “user ranking” of all user records based on the value of the “first user point” field of the user data table TBL301 (that is, the points given to the user during the first period). In the field, a value indicating the ranking based on the value of the “first user point” field is stored.

“Determine the order of user identification information based on points” means that, for example, the user ID associated with a large point is ranked higher (that is, the user ID associated with the largest point is ranked first) Or a process in which the user ID associated with a smaller point is ranked higher (that is, the user ID associated with the smallest point is ranked first). .
The first determination unit 310 may execute the first ranking process once in the first period, or may execute the first ranking process a plurality of times in the first period.

(1-6-2) Grouping Unit The grouping unit 320 identifies each of a plurality of users making up the large group based on at least one of the order determined by the first determination unit 310 and the points. A user ID (an example of a plurality of user identification information included in the first group) for extracting a part of the user ID (an example of the user identification information) and a user identified by the extracted user ID To create a mini group (an example of a second group including the extracted user identification information).
For example, the function of the grouping unit 320 is realized as follows.
The CPU 31 of the game server 30 extracts a user ID satisfying at least one of the condition relating to the ranking and the condition relating to the point from the user data table TBL301.
Next, the CPU 31 adds a group record including the new group ID and the extracted user ID to the group data table TBL302.

The “order-related condition” may be a condition related to the rank in the large ranking when the CPU 31 refers to the user data table TBL301. That is, a mini group may be created based on the ranking in the large ranking.
In addition, when a mini group that is a population of the (N + 1) -th mini ranking after the N-th (N is a positive integer) mini-ranking is created, the “order condition” is the ranking in the N-th mini ranking. It may be the condition regarding. That is, based on the ranking in the Nth mini-ranking, a mini group serving as a population of the (N + 1) th mini ranking may be created.
The “user ID satisfying the rank order” is, for example, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of user IDs in the user data table TBL301 arranged in descending order of rank, and the last digit of the rank is the same. A plurality of user IDs, a plurality of user IDs whose difference in rank is equal to or less than a predetermined value (that is, a plurality of user IDs whose ranks are close to each other), or a plurality of user IDs whose difference in rank is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (that is, A plurality of user IDs which are far from each other).
The “plurality of user IDs whose rank difference is equal to or less than a predetermined value” means, for example, when the “predetermined value” is “10”, the user ID in the 20th position from the user ID in the 11th position. In this case, the 11th user ID to the 20th user ID are associated with one group ID. That is, one mini group is configured from the 11th user to the 20th user.

The “condition regarding points” may be information regarding points associated with the user ID in the first period of large ranking when the CPU 31 refers to the user data table TBL301. That is, you may create a mini group based on the point matched with user ID from the time of a large ranking start to the time of creating a mini group.
In addition, when creating a mini group that becomes the population of the (N + 1) th mini-ranking after the Nth mini-ranking is completed, the “point condition” corresponds to the user ID in the second period of the Nth mini-ranking. It may be a condition regarding the attached point. That is, based on the points associated with the user ID in the second period of the N-th mini ranking, a mini group serving as the population of the N + 1-th mini ranking may be created.
“The user ID that satisfies the point conditions” is, for example, the same number of user IDs in the user data table TBL301 arranged in descending order of the points (for example, 10) and the last digit of the points. A plurality of user IDs, a plurality of user IDs whose point difference is a predetermined value or less (that is, a plurality of user IDs whose points are close to each other), or a plurality of user IDs whose point difference is a predetermined value or more (that is, A plurality of user IDs whose points are far from each other).
“A plurality of user IDs whose point difference is equal to or less than a predetermined value” means, for example, when “predetermined value” is “100”, a user associated with 1100 points from a user ID associated with 1000 points It means ID. In this case, a user ID associated with 1100 points from a user ID associated with 1000 points is associated with one group ID. That is, one mini group is configured by a user having 1100 points from a user having 1000 points.

(1-6-3) Second Determining Unit The second determining unit 330 determines each user ID in the mini group (an example of the second group) based on the points in the second period starting after the first period starts. It has a function of executing a second ranking process for determining the ranking of (an example of user identification information).
For example, the function of the 2nd determination means 330 is implement | achieved as follows.
The CPU 31 of the game server 30 determines all group records in the group data table TBL302 based on the value of the “second user points” field of the user data table TBL301 (that is, the points given to the user during the second period). In the “user ranking within group” field, a value indicating the ranking based on the value of the “second user point” field is stored.

“Determine the order of user identification information based on points” means that, for example, the user ID associated with a large point is ranked higher (that is, the user ID associated with the largest point is ranked first) Or a process in which the user ID associated with a smaller point is ranked higher (that is, the user ID associated with the smallest point is ranked first). .
The second determination unit 330 may execute the second ranking process once in the second period, or may execute the second ranking process a plurality of times in the second period.

(1-6-4) Granting Unit The granting unit 340 is a serial code for identifying a reward based on the order determined by the second determining unit 330 at the end of the second period, and a code indicating the content of the reward , And a value indicating an expiration date of the reward (an example of information relating to an effective reward in the first period) and a user ID (an example of user identification information) are associated with each other.

The function of the provision means 340 is implement | achieved as follows.
When the second period ends, the CPU 31 of the game server 30 extracts a user ID that satisfies at least one of the condition regarding rank and the condition regarding points from the group data table TBL302. The “user ID satisfying the rank order”, for example, identifies a user ID whose “group user ranking” value in the group data table TBL302 is a predetermined value or less (that is, a user who is a predetermined rank or higher in the mini group). User ID). The “user ID that satisfies a point condition” is, for example, a value in the “user point” field of the user data table TBL301 that is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (that is, for identifying a user having a predetermined point or more in the mini group). User ID).
Next, the CPU 31 determines the content of the reward based on any of the following values or a combination thereof.
The value of the “first user point” field in the user data table TBL301 (that is, the point associated with the user ID during the first period)
The value of the “second user point” field of the user data table TBL301 (that is, the point associated with the user ID during the second period)
The value of the “user ranking field” in the user data table TBL301 (that is, the rank of the user ID in the large ranking)
The value of the “user ranking within group” field of the group data table TBL302 (that is, the ranking of user IDs within the mini group in the mini ranking)
Next, the CPU 31 generates a reward record including a new serial code, a code indicating the content of the determined reward, and a value indicating the expiration date, and a reward data table TBL303 associated with the extracted user ID. Add to

For example, the relationship between the points and ranks and the content of the reward is one of the following or a combination thereof.
・ The more points you receive, the more rewards you get on the game.
・ The more points, the more rewards are granted.
・ The higher the ranking, the higher the reward for the game.
・ The higher the ranking, the more rewards are granted.

(1-7) Information processing flow of this embodiment (FIGS. 9 to 12)
Next, an example of information processing according to the present embodiment will be described.

  The game application transmits a login request to the game server 30 before executing the information processing of the present embodiment. The login request includes a user ID used for logging in to the game. The game application and the game server 30 each acquire game data from the storage 34 before executing each process, and store the acquired game data in the RAM 13 and the RAM 33. In the following processing, the game application and the game server 30 refer to the game data stored in the RAM 13 and the RAM 33, respectively.

The game data referred to in the information processing of the present embodiment is as follows.
User data table TBL301
Group data table TBL302
・ Reward data table TBL303

(1-7-1) Point grant processing (FIG. 9)
The point grant process of this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 9 is a flow of point grant processing according to the first embodiment.

9 is executed in units of user IDs when conditions for giving points (hereinafter referred to as “point granting conditions”) are established.
The point granting condition is satisfied, for example, when the progress of the game becomes a predetermined value or more, or when the number of times of winning the battle with other users becomes a predetermined value or more.

As shown in FIG. 9, first, the server application updates the first user point (S300).
For example, when the progress of the user's game reaches a predetermined value or more, the server application updates the value of the “first user point” field associated with the user ID for identifying the user in the user data table TBL301. To do.

When the point granting process is executed within the second period (S302-YES), the server application updates the second user point (S304).
For example, the server application updates the value of the “second user point” field associated with the user ID for identifying the user in the user data table TBL301.
Thereby, the points given to the user can be referred to in the mini-ranking process.

  When the point providing process is executed outside the second period (S302-NO), or when the process of S304 ends, the point providing process ends.

(1-7-2) Large ranking process (Fig. 10)
The large ranking process of this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 10 is a flow of the large ranking process of the first embodiment.

  In the large ranking process of FIG. 10, when the value of the “first user point” field of the user data table TBL 301 is updated (that is, points are given to the user during the first period), all user IDs It is executed in units.

As shown in FIG. 10, first, the server application determines the rank of the user ID in the large group based on the points associated with the user ID during the first period (S310).
For example, the server application determines the rank of each user ID in descending order of the value of the “first user point” field of the user data table TBL301. Then, the server application stores a value indicating the determined order in the “user ranking” field of the user data table TBL301.

  The process of S310 is an example of the function of the first determination unit 310.

When the first period ends (S312—YES), the server application gives a reward for large ranking to the user (S314).
For example, the server application extracts, from the user data table TBL301, a user ID whose value in the “user ranking” field is a predetermined value or less (that is, a user ID whose rank in the large group is a predetermined rank or more).
Next, the server application determines the content of the reward based on the value of the “user ranking” field associated with the extracted user ID (that is, the rank in the large group). More specifically, the server application determines a serial code for identifying a reward having a higher effect on the game as the rank is higher.
Next, the server application stores the information related to the determined reward in association with the extracted user ID in the storage 34. More specifically, the server application creates a new reward record including the determined serial code, a code indicating the content of the reward identified by the serial code, and a value indicating the expiration date of the reward, It adds to reward data table TBL303 matched with the extracted user ID.
When the reward for the large ranking has no expiration date, the value “N / A” is stored in the “expiration date” field of the added reward record.

  When the first period has not ended (S312—NO), or when the process of S314 ends, the large ranking process ends.

(1-7-3) Grouping processing (FIG. 11)
The grouping process of this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flow of grouping processing according to the first embodiment.
The grouping process of FIG. 11 is executed for every user ID in a predetermined time (for example, 30 minutes before) from the start of the second period of the mini-ranking.

As shown in FIG. 11, first, the server application extracts a user ID that satisfies a predetermined condition (S320).
For example, the server application has, from the user data table TBL301, a plurality of user IDs whose difference in values in the “user ranking” field is equal to or smaller than a predetermined value (that is, user IDs whose rank difference in the first period is equal to or smaller than a predetermined value). To extract.

Next, the server application associates the extracted user ID with the new group ID and stores them in the storage 34 (S322).
For example, the server application adds a new group record including the extracted user ID and a new group ID to the group data table TBL302.

  The process of S320 to S322 is an example of the function of the grouping unit 320.

(1-7-4) Mini ranking process (FIG. 12)
The mini ranking process of this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 12 is a flow of mini-ranking processing according to the first embodiment.

  The mini-ranking process in FIG. 12 is performed in units of group IDs when the value of the “second user point” field of the user data table TBL301 is updated (that is, points are given to the user during the second period). Executed.

As shown in FIG. 12, first, the server application determines the rank of the user ID in the mini group based on the points associated with the user ID during the second period (S330).
For example, the server application determines the rank of each user ID in the mini group in the descending order of the value of the “second user point” field in the user data table TBL301.
Next, the server application stores a value indicating the determined order in the “in-group user ranking” field of the group data table TBL302.

  The process of S330 is an example of the function of the second determination unit 330.

When the second period ends (S332-YES), the server application grants a mini-ranking reward to the user (S334).
For example, the server application extracts from the group data table TBL302 a user ID whose value in the “user ranking within group” field is equal to or smaller than a predetermined value (that is, a user ID whose rank in the mini group is equal to or higher than the predetermined rank).
Next, the server application determines the content of the reward based on the value of the “in-group user ranking” field associated with the extracted user ID (that is, the rank in the mini group). More specifically, the server application determines a serial code for identifying a reward that has a higher effect on the game as the rank is higher.
Next, the server application stores the information related to the determined reward in association with the extracted user ID in the storage 34. More specifically, the server application creates a new reward record including the determined serial code, a code indicating the content of the reward identified by the serial code, and a value indicating the expiration date of the reward, It adds to reward data table TBL303 matched with the extracted user ID.
As an example, when an effective reward is given in the large ranking, a value indicating the end point of the first period is stored in the “expiration date” field of the added reward record.

  The process of S334 is an example of a function of the providing unit 340.

  When the second period has not ended (S332-NO) or when the process of S334 ends, the mini-ranking process ends.

(1-7-5) Image example (FIG. 13)
An example of an image displayed in the information processing of this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image according to the first embodiment.

The game application acquires information necessary for displaying an image from the game server 30 in response to the player operating the operation input unit 15. Next, the game application displays the image G10 of FIG. 13 on the display unit 16 using the acquired information.
The image G10 is an image for presenting information regarding the user (user name: U0001) in the large ranking and the mini ranking.
The image G10 includes areas A100 and A101 and buttons B100 and B101.
In the area A100, points given to the user in the first period (10000), the ranking of the user in the large group (100th place), and the remaining time (6 days) until the end of the first period are presented. Is done.
In the area A101, points (2500) given to the user in the second period, the ranking of the user determined in the mini group (second place), and the remaining time (12 hours) until the end of the second period, , Is presented.
The button B100 is a button designated by the player in order to instruct the presentation of information regarding competitors in the large ranking.
The button B101 is a button designated by the player to instruct the presentation of information regarding competitors in the mini-ranking.

When the player specifies the button B100 via the operation input unit 15, the game application displays the image G11 on the display unit 16.
The image G11 is an image for presenting information on competitors in the large ranking.
The image G11 includes areas A110 and A111.
In the area A110, information about the user one higher in the large group (rank: 99th place, user name: U0002, point: 10001) is presented to the player who has designated the button B100.
In the area A111, information related to the next lower user (rank: 101, user name: U1111, point: 9999) in the large group is presented to the player who has designated the button B100.

When the player specifies the button B101 via the operation input unit 15, the game application displays the image G12 on the display unit 16.
The image G12 is an image for presenting information on competitors in the mini ranking.
The image G12 includes areas A120 and A121.
In the area A120, information about the user one higher in the mini group (rank: 99th place, user name: U0002, point: 10001) is presented to the player who specified the button B101.
In the area A121, information regarding the user one level lower in the mini group (rank: third place, user name: U2222, point: 9000) is presented to the player who specified the button B100.

(1-8) Summary of this embodiment Hereinafter, this embodiment will be summarized.

In the present embodiment, a player competes for ranking in a large group composed of a plurality of users, and a mini ranking competes for ranking in a mini group composed of users less than the number of users constituting the large group. Can enjoy.
In particular, since there are more users configuring a large group than users configuring a mini group, the ranking is more likely to change in the large ranking than in the mini ranking. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the willingness to participate in the ranking event of the player who plays with awareness of the ranking.
On the other hand, since there are fewer users that make up the mini large group than users that make up the large group, mini ranking makes it easier to be aware of competitors than large ranking. Therefore, it is possible to maintain a willingness to participate in a ranking event of a player who plays while being aware of competitors.
In other words, according to the present embodiment, by providing both large ranking and mini-ranking, various types of players can maintain their willingness to participate in ranking events.

In general, players with different levels of game proficiency (for example, a player who has passed a year since the start of playing the game and a player who has passed a month since the start of playing the game) When competing for ranking, it is difficult to encourage each player to compete.
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, a mini group may be configured by users whose ranks and points are close to each other. In this case, the players can compete for ranks among the players who are close to the proficiency level of the game. Thereby, competition between players can be promoted.

  In the present embodiment, the mini-ranking may end before the large ranking ends. In this case, the player can enjoy the large ranking even after the mini ranking is completed. Thereby, a player who has maintained a willingness to participate in a ranking event in the mini-ranking (that is, a player who plays while being aware of changes in the ranking) can be guided to the large ranking.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of mini-rankings may be held. In this case, it is possible to give a player who has not been ranked high in the Nth mini-ranking the opportunity to aim high in the N + 1th mini-ranking. Thereby, a player's willingness to participate in a ranking event can be continuously improved.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, you may create the mini group used as the population of the N + 1th mini ranking based on the result in the Nth mini ranking. In this case, the performance in the Nth mini-ranking affects the population of the N + 1th mini-ranking. Thereby, the player's willingness to participate in each mini-ranking can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, a reward that is valid only during the first period in which the large ranking is held may be given to the user based on the results of the mini-ranking. Thereby, the player's willingness to participate in both mini-ranking and large ranking can be improved.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, you may determine the content of a reward based on the point matched with user ID. Thereby, the player can be motivated to acquire points.

(2) Second Embodiment A second embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment, the example in which the rank of the user ID is determined in the large ranking process and the mini ranking process has been described. In the second embodiment, the large ranking process and the mini ranking process are configured by a plurality of users. An example of determining the order of team IDs for identifying teams will be described.
In addition, the description similar to 1st Embodiment is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

(2-1) Configuration of data table (FIGS. 14 to 15)
The configuration of the data table of this embodiment will be described.
The data table of this embodiment is stored in the storage 34 of the game server 30.

(2-1-1) Team data table (FIG. 14)
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a team data table according to the second embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 14, each record (hereinafter referred to as “team record”) of the team data table TBL315 stores information related to a team composed of a plurality of users (hereinafter referred to as “team information”).
The team data table TBL315 includes a “team ID” field, a “team name” field, a “team image” field, a “team member” field, a “team point” field, and a “team ranking” field. .

The “team ID” field stores a team ID that is a primary key for specifying a team record.
The team ID is an example of team identification information for identifying a team.
The “team identification information” is information set for the purpose of causing the game application and the game server 30 to identify the team.
A “team” is a set of users. The number of users making up the team may be one or more than one. The user constituting the team may be a user designated by the player, or may be a user randomly determined by the game application and the game server 30.

In the “team member” field, information about users constituting the team is stored. The “team member” field includes a “user ID” field, a “first team user ranking” field, and a “first team user ranking” field. The “first team user ranking” field and the “first team user ranking” field correspond to the “user ID” field.
In the “user ID” field, a user ID for identifying users constituting the team is stored.
The “first team user ranking” field indicates the ranking of each user constituting the team in the team (hereinafter referred to as “team ranking”), and the “first user point” field of the user data table TBL301. A value indicating a ranking based on a value (that is, a point given to the user during the first period) is stored.
In the “second team user ranking” field, the team ranking of each user constituting the team and the value of the “second user point” field of the user data table TBL301 (that is, during the second period) A value indicating a ranking based on the points given to the user is stored.

In the “team point” field, a value indicating the total of points of all users constituting the team is stored. The “team point” field includes a “first team point” field and a “second team point” field.
In the “first team point” field, the value of the “first user point” field of the user data table TBL 301 associated with each of all the user IDs stored in the “user ID” field of the team data table TBL 315. Is stored (that is, the total points given to all users constituting the team during the first period). The value of the “first team point” field is updated when the value of the “first user point” field of the user data table TBL301 is updated, and is reset at the end of the first period.
In the “second team point” field, the value of the “second user point” field of the user data table TBL 301 associated with each of all the user IDs stored in the “user ID” field of the team data table TBL 315. Is stored (that is, the total points given to all the users constituting the team during the second period). The value of the “second team point” field is updated when the value of the “second user point” field of the user data table TBL301 is updated, and is reset when the second period ends.
The values of the “first team point” field and the “second team point” field are examples of “a point corresponding to at least one user identification information associated with the team identification information”.
“Points corresponding to at least one user identification information associated with team identification information” means the sum of points associated with all user identification information included in the team, and all user identification information included in the team The total of points associated with a predetermined number of user identification information, the average value of points associated with all user identification information included in all user teams included in the team, and all users included in the team It means an average value of points associated with a predetermined number of pieces of user identification information among the identification information, or a combination thereof.
The “predetermined number of user identification information among all user identification information included in the team” may be a predetermined number of user identification information in ascending order of corresponding points (for example, ten user IDs in descending order of points). Alternatively, it may be a predetermined number of user identification information in descending order of the corresponding points (for example, 10 user IDs in ascending order of points).
The “predetermined number” may be the same value for each team, or may differ for each team (for example, the smaller the sum of points associated with all user identification information included in the team, the smaller the value). It may be.

  The “team ranking” field stores a value indicating the rank of each team in a large group (for example, a group including all teams identified by all team IDs in the “team ID” field). The value of the “team ranking” field is updated when the value of the “first user point” field of the user data table TBL301 is updated, and is reset at the end of the first period.

  For example, when the player gives an instruction to create a team via the operation input unit 15, a new team ID and a plurality of users designated by the player (that is, a plurality of users constituting the team). Are added to the team data table TBL315. Thereby, a new team is created.

(2-1-2) Group data table (FIG. 15)
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a group data table according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 15 shows an example of a group data table in which group information related to a group composed of a plurality of teams is stored.

As shown in FIG. 15, the group record of the group data table TBL 312 includes a “group ID” field, a “team ID” field, and an “in-group team ranking” field. The “team ID” field is the same as in the first embodiment (FIG. 6).
Each group record is reset at the end of the second mini-ranking period, and is added to the group data table TBL302 a predetermined time (for example, 30 minutes before) from the start of the second mini-ranking second period. The

The “in-group team ranking” field corresponds to the “team ID” field.
In the “in-group team ranking” field, a value indicating the in-group ranking of the teams constituting the group is stored.
The value of the “in-group team ranking” field is updated when the value of the “second user point” field of the user data table TBL301 is updated, and is reset at the end of the second period.

(2-2) Function of information processing apparatus (FIG. 16)
Next, functions of the information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 16 is a functional block diagram illustrating main functions of the game server 30 according to the second embodiment.

The game server 30 includes first determination means 310A, grouping means 320A, second determination means 330A, provision means 340A, and association means 350A.
Each means is realized by the CPU 31 developing a server application program stored in the storage 34 in the RAM 33 and executing the program expanded in the RAM 33.
Note that at least one of the above means may be provided in the user terminal 10. Further, the providing unit 340A is not an essential component.

(2-2-1) Association means The association means 350A has a function of associating at least one user ID (an example of user identification information) with a team ID (an example of team identification information) for identifying a team. Have.
For example, the function of the association unit 350A is realized as follows.
When the player gives an instruction to create a team via the operation input unit 15 of the user terminal 10, the CPU 11 determines each of a plurality of users designated by the player (that is, a plurality of users constituting the team). The user ID for identification is transmitted to the game server 30.
The CPU 31 of the game server 30 adds a team record including the new team ID and the user ID transmitted from the user terminal 10 to the team data table TBL315.

(2-2-2) First determining means The first determining means 310A, in the first period, based on the points, the points of at least one user constituting the team (at least one associated with the team identification information) The first order of each team in the large group (an example of the first group including a plurality of team identification information) (an example of the order of each team identification information) is determined based on an example of a point corresponding to one user identification information). It has a function of executing one ranking process.
For example, the function of the first determination unit 310A is realized as follows.
Based on the value of the “first team point” field in the team data table TBL 315 (that is, the total of points given to the users constituting the team during the first period), the CPU 31 of the game server 30 ”Field and“ first team user ranking ”field store values indicating ranks based on the values of the“ first team point ”field and“ first user point ”field, respectively.

“Determine the rank of the team identification information based on the points” means, for example, that the higher the rank is the higher the team ID associated with the larger point (that is, the higher the team ID associated with the largest point is the first place). Or a process of increasing the ranking as the team ID is associated with a smaller point (that is, the team ID associated with the smallest point is first). .
310 A of 1st determination means may perform the 1st ranking process once in a 1st period, and may perform the 1st ranking process in multiple times within a 1st period.

(2-2-3) Grouping means The grouping means 320A identifies each of the plurality of teams constituting the large group based on at least one of the order and the points determined by the first determination means 310A. A part of a team ID (an example of team identification information) from a team ID (an example of a plurality of team identification information included in the first group) and a team identified by the extracted team ID To create a mini group (an example of a second group including the extracted team identification information).
For example, the function of the grouping unit 320A is realized as follows.
The CPU 31 of the game server 30 extracts, from the team data table TBL315, a team ID that satisfies at least one of the condition regarding rank and the condition regarding points.
Next, the CPU 31 adds a group record including the new group ID and the extracted team ID to the group data table TBL312.

When a mini group that is a population of the (N + 1) th mini-ranking after the N-th (N is a positive integer) mini-ranking is completed, the “ranking condition” is a ranking condition in the Nth mini-ranking. It may be. That is, based on the ranking in the Nth mini-ranking, a mini group serving as a population of the (N + 1) th mini ranking may be created.
“Team ID satisfying the order” means, for example, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of team IDs in the team data table TBL315 arranged in descending order, and the last digit of the order is the same. A plurality of team IDs, a plurality of team IDs whose difference in rank is equal to or less than a predetermined value (that is, a plurality of team IDs whose ranks are close to each other), or a plurality of team IDs whose rank difference is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (that is, A plurality of team IDs which are far from each other).
“A plurality of team IDs whose rank difference is equal to or less than a predetermined value” means, for example, when the “predetermined value” is “10”, the team ID of the 20th place from the team ID of the 11th place. In this case, the team ID of 20th from the team ID of 11th is associated with one group ID. That is, one mini group is composed of the 11th place team to the 20th place team.

When creating a mini group that becomes the population of the (N + 1) -th mini ranking after the N-th mini ranking is completed, the “condition regarding points” is associated with the team ID in the second period of the N-th mini ranking. It may also be a condition regarding the points. That is, based on the points associated with the team ID in the second period of the N-th mini ranking, a mini group serving as the population of the N + 1-th mini ranking may be created.
The “team ID that satisfies the conditions regarding points” is, for example, the same number of team IDs in the team data table TBL315 arranged in descending order of points (for example, 10) and the last digit of the points A plurality of team IDs, a plurality of team IDs whose point difference is a predetermined value or less (that is, a plurality of team IDs whose points are close to each other), or a plurality of team IDs whose point difference is a predetermined value or more (that is, A plurality of team IDs whose points are far from each other).
“A plurality of team IDs whose point difference is equal to or less than a predetermined value” means, for example, when “predetermined value” is “100”, a team associated with 2100 points from a team ID associated with 2000 points It means ID. In this case, a team ID associated with 2100 points from a team ID associated with 2000 points is associated with one group ID. That is, one mini group is constituted by a team having 2100 points from a team having 2000 points.

(2-2-3) Second Determination Unit The second determination unit 330A determines each team ID in the mini group (an example of the second group) based on the points in the second period starting after the first period starts. It has a function of executing a second ranking process for determining the ranking of (an example of team identification information).
For example, the function of the second determination unit 330A is realized as follows.
Based on the value of the “second team point” field of the team data table TBL 315 (that is, the total points given to the users constituting the team during the second period), the CPU 31 of the game server 30 ”Field and“ second team user ranking ”field store values indicating rankings based on the values of the“ second team point ”field and“ second user point ”field, respectively.

“Determine the rank of the team identification information based on the points” means, for example, that the higher the rank is the higher the team ID associated with the larger point (that is, the higher the team ID associated with the largest point is the first place). Or a process of increasing the ranking as the team ID is associated with a smaller point (that is, the team ID associated with the smallest point is first). .
The second determining unit 330A may execute the second ranking process once within the second period, or may execute the second ranking process a plurality of times within the second period.

(2-2-4) Granting Unit The granting unit 340A is a serial code for identifying a reward based on the order determined by the second determining unit 330A at the end of the second period, and a code indicating the content of the reward , And a value indicating an expiration date of the reward (an example of information relating to an effective reward in the first period) and a user ID (an example of user identification information) are associated with each other.

  The function of the providing unit 340A is realized as follows.

When the second period ends, the CPU 31 of the game server 30 extracts, from the group data table TBL302, a team ID that satisfies at least one of the condition regarding rank and the condition regarding points. The “team ID satisfying the rank order” is, for example, a team ID for which the “team ranking within group” value of the group data table TBL 312 is equal to or smaller than a predetermined value (that is, a team that is equal to or higher than the predetermined rank in the mini group). Team ID). The “team ID satisfying the point condition” is, for example, a value of the “second team point” field of the team data table TBL315 is a predetermined value or more (that is, a team having a predetermined point or more in the mini group is identified. Team ID).
Next, the CPU 31 extracts a user ID satisfying a predetermined condition from the user IDs associated with the extracted team ID from the team data table TBL315. “User ID satisfying a predetermined condition” means, for example, a user ID having a value of “second team user ranking” equal to or lower than a predetermined value (that is, a user whose team rank in the second period is equal to or higher than a predetermined rank). User ID).
Next, the CPU 31 determines the content of the reward based on any of the following values or a combination thereof.
The value of the “first user point” field in the user data table TBL301 (that is, the point associated with the user ID during the first period)
The value of the “second user point” field of the user data table TBL301 (that is, the point associated with the user ID during the second period)
The value of the “user ranking field” in the user data table TBL301 (that is, the rank of the user ID in the large ranking)
The value of the “team ranking within group” field of the group data table TBL312 (that is, the rank of the team ID within the mini group in the mini ranking)
The value of the “first team user ranking” field of the team data table TBL315 (that is, the ranking of user IDs within the team in the large ranking)
The value of the “second team user ranking” field of the team data table TBL315 (that is, the ranking of user IDs within the team in the mini ranking)
The value of the “first team point” field in the team data table TBL315 (that is, the point associated with the team ID during the first period)
The value of the “second team point” field in the team data table TBL315 (that is, the point associated with the team ID during the second period)
The value of the “team ranking field” in the team data table TBL315 (that is, the rank of the team ID in the large ranking)
Next, the CPU 31 generates a reward record including a new serial code, a code indicating the content of the determined reward, and a value indicating the expiration date, and a reward data table TBL303 associated with the extracted user ID. Add to

(2-3) Information processing flow of this embodiment (FIGS. 17 to 20)
Next, an example of information processing according to the present embodiment will be described.

The game data referred to in the information processing of the present embodiment is as follows.
User data table TBL301
Group data table TBL312
・ Reward data table TBL303
・ Team data table TBL315

(2-3-1) Team creation process (FIG. 17)
The team creation process of this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 17 is a flow of team creation processing according to the second embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 17, first, the server application accepts a player's instruction (S1340).
For example, when the player gives an instruction for creating a team via the operation input unit 15, the game application identifies each of a plurality of users (a plurality of users constituting the team) designated by the player. And the user ID to be transmitted to the game server 30.
Next, the server application receives the user ID transmitted from the user terminal 10.

Next, the server application stores the team ID and the user ID in association with the storage 34 (S1342).
For example, the server application adds a team record including a new team ID and a plurality of user IDs transmitted from the user terminal 10 in S1340 to the team data table TBL315.

Next, the server application stores the team ID and the team point in association with the storage 34 (S1344).
For example, the server application calculates the sum of the values of the “first user points” field of the user data table TBL301 (that is, the sum of points given to users who should form a team in the first period).
Next, the server application stores the calculated sum in the “first team point” field corresponding to each user ID in the “user ID” field of the team record added in S1342.
Next, the server application sets the value of the “second user point” field of the user data table TBL301 to the “second team point” field corresponding to each user ID of the “user ID” field of the team record added in S1342. (That is, the total of points given to users who should form a team in the second period).

  When the server application updates the value of the “first user point” field and the value of the “second user point” field in the user data table TBL301, the server application updates the values in the “first team point” field of the team data table TBL315, respectively. Also update the value and the value of the "second team point" field.

  The processing of S1340 to S1344 is an example of the function of the association unit 350A.

(2-3-2) Large ranking process (FIG. 18)
The large ranking process of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 18 is a flow of the large ranking process of the second embodiment.

  The large ranking process in FIG. 18 is executed when the value of the “first team point” field in the team data table TBL315 is updated (that is, points are given to the users who make up the team during the first period). Is done.

As shown in FIG. 18, first, the server application determines the rank of the team ID in the large group based on the points associated with the team ID during the first period (S1310).
For example, the server application determines the rank of each user ID in descending order of the value of the “first user point” field of the user data table TBL301. Then, the server application stores a value indicating the determined order in the “user ranking” field of the user data table TBL301.

  The process of S1310 is an example of the function of the first determination unit 310A.

When the first period ends (S1312-YES), the server application gives a reward for large ranking to the user (S1314).
For example, the server application extracts, from the team data table TBL315, a team ID whose value in the “first team ranking” field is equal to or smaller than a predetermined value (that is, a team ID whose rank in the large group is equal to or higher than the predetermined rank).
Next, in the server application, the value of the “first team user ranking” field corresponding to the user ID associated with the extracted team ID is equal to or smaller than a predetermined value (that is, the rank in the large group is equal to or higher than the predetermined rank). Among the user IDs associated with the team ID, the in-team user ranking is a predetermined rank or higher).
Next, the server application determines the content of the reward based on the value of the “first team user ranking” field associated with the extracted user ID (that is, the team user ranking in the large ranking). More specifically, the server application determines a serial code for identifying a reward that has a higher effect on the game as the rank is higher.
Next, the server application stores the information related to the determined reward in association with the extracted user ID in the storage 34. More specifically, the server application creates a new reward record including the determined serial code, a code indicating the content of the reward identified by the serial code, and a value indicating the expiration date of the reward, It adds to reward data table TBL303 matched with the extracted user ID.
When the reward for the large ranking has no expiration date, the value “N / A” is stored in the “expiration date” field of the added reward record.

  When the first period has not ended (S1312-NO), or when the process of S1314 ends, the large ranking process ends.

(2-3-3) Grouping process (FIG. 19)
The grouping process of this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart of grouping processing according to the second embodiment.
The grouping process of FIG. 19 is executed for all user IDs a predetermined time before the start time of the second period of mini-ranking (for example, 30 minutes before).

As shown in FIG. 19, first, the server application extracts a team ID that satisfies a predetermined condition (S1320).
For example, the server application determines, from the team data table TBL315, a plurality of team IDs whose difference in the “team ranking” field is a predetermined value or less (that is, team IDs whose ranking difference in the first period is a predetermined value or less). To extract.

Next, the server application associates the extracted team ID with the new group ID and stores them in the storage 34 (S1322).
For example, the server application adds a new group record including the extracted team ID and a new group ID to the group data table TBL312.

  The processing of S1320 to S1322 is an example of the function of the grouping unit 320A.

(2-3-4) Mini ranking process (FIG. 20)
The mini ranking process of this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 20 is a flow of mini-ranking processing according to the second embodiment.

  In the mini-ranking process of FIG. 20, when the value of the “second team point” field of the team data table TBL 315 is updated (that is, points are given to the users configuring the team during the second period), This is executed for each group ID.

As shown in FIG. 20, first, the server application determines the rank of the team ID in the mini group based on the points associated with the team ID during the second period (S1330).
For example, the server application determines the rank of each team ID in the mini group in descending order of the value of the “second team point” field in the team data table TBL315.
Next, the server application stores a value indicating the determined rank in the “team ranking within group” field of the group data table TBL312.

  The process of S1330 is an example of the function of the second determination unit 330A.

Next, the server application updates the in-team user ranking (S1331).
For example, the server application determines the in-team user ranking in the first period in descending order of the value of the “first user point” field associated with the user ID in the “user ID” field of the team data table TBL315. Then, the server application stores a value indicating the determined rank in the “first team user ranking” field.
Further, the server application determines the in-team user ranking in the second period in descending order of the value of the “second user point” field associated with the user ID in the “user ID” field of the team data table TBL315. Then, the server application stores a value indicating the determined rank in the “second team user ranking” field.

When the second period ends (S1332-YES), the server application grants a mini-ranking reward to the user (S1334).
For example, the server application extracts, from the group data table TBL 312, a team ID whose value in the “in-group team ranking” field is equal to or smaller than a predetermined value (that is, a team ID whose rank in the mini group is equal to or higher than the predetermined rank).
Next, in the server application, the value of the “second team user ranking” field corresponding to the user ID associated with the extracted team ID is equal to or smaller than a predetermined value (that is, the rank in the mini group is equal to or higher than the predetermined rank). Among the user IDs associated with the team ID, the in-team user ranking is a predetermined rank or higher).
Next, the server application determines the content of the reward based on the value of the “second team user ranking” field associated with the extracted user ID (that is, the team user ranking in the mini ranking). More specifically, the server application determines a serial code for identifying a reward that has a higher effect on the game as the rank is higher.
Next, the server application stores the information related to the determined reward in association with the extracted user ID in the storage 34. More specifically, the server application creates a new reward record including the determined serial code, a code indicating the content of the reward identified by the serial code, and a value indicating the expiration date of the reward, It adds to reward data table TBL303 matched with the extracted user ID.
As an example, when an effective reward is given in the large ranking, a value indicating the end point of the first period is stored in the “expiration date” field of the added reward record.

  The process of S1334 is an example of the function of the providing unit 340A.

  When the second period has not ended (S1332-NO), or when the process of S1334 ends, the mini-ranking process ends.

(2-4) Summary of this embodiment Hereinafter, this embodiment will be summarized.
According to the present embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained even when the team ID ranking is determined (that is, in team units) in large ranking and mini ranking.

(3) Modification A modification will be described.

(3-1) Modification 1
Modification 1 will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which one user ID is associated with one group ID in one second period (that is, one user belongs to one mini group) has been described. An example in which one user ID is associated with a plurality of group IDs in one second period (that is, one user belongs to a plurality of mini groups simultaneously) will be described.
The grouping means 320 of the present modification is configured based on a level (an example of a user parameter) associated with each user ID (an example of user identification information) included in a large group (an example of a first group). A part of user identification information is extracted from a plurality of user identification information included in the group, and a mini group (an example of a third group) including the extracted user identification information is created.
For example, the function of the grouping means 320 of this modification is implement | achieved as follows.
The CPU 31 of the game server 30 determines from the user data table TBL301 to the user data table TBL301 by the start time of the second period (for example, from the end of the previous mini-ranking to the start of the next mini-ranking). A plurality of user IDs (that is, a plurality of user IDs whose levels are close to each other) whose value difference in the “level” field is equal to or less than a predetermined value are extracted.
Next, the CPU 31 adds a group record including the new group ID and the extracted user ID to the group data table TBL302.

In this modified example, the user belongs to a plurality of mini groups, so that the user can aim for the top in all of the plurality of mini groups, or a part of the plurality of mini groups (for example, a player operates). It is also possible to aim for a higher rank in the mini group having the highest user level.
Thereby, the player's willingness to participate in the mini-ranking can be improved.

(3-2) Modification 2
Modification 2 will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the large group is configured by all users registered in the game (that is, the number of large groups is one) has been described. However, in this modification, the number of large groups is plural. But you can.
For example, information that identifies each of a plurality of large groups based on the time of registration in the game, the results of past events, or a combination thereof includes a plurality of user IDs (for example, in the game during the past month). A user ID for identifying a registered user, a user ID for identifying a user who is higher than a predetermined rank in a past ranking event, or a plurality of team IDs may be associated with each other.

(3-3) Modification 3
Modification 3 will be described.
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a plurality of mini groups are created has been described. However, in this modification, the number of mini groups may be one.
For example, a predetermined number of user IDs (for example, registered in the game during the past month based on the ranking in the past mini-ranking, the points given in the second period of the past mini-ranking, or a combination thereof) A user ID for identifying a user, a user ID for identifying a user who was higher than a predetermined rank in the previous mini-ranking, or a predetermined number of team IDs (for example, registered in the game during the past month) The team ID for identifying the team created in response to the player's instruction, the team ID for identifying the team that was higher than the predetermined rank in the previous mini-ranking, etc.) and extracting it to the group ID The extracted user ID or the extracted team ID may be associated.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described in detail, the scope of the present invention is not limited to said embodiment. The above-described embodiment can be variously improved and changed without departing from the gist of the present invention. Moreover, said embodiment and modification can be combined.

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From the above description, the present invention is grasped as follows, for example.

  In the first aspect of the present invention, user identification information (for example, user ID) for identifying each of a plurality of users of a game and points that change based on the execution of the game are stored in association with each other. The information processing device (30) that can access the storage device (34), and each user in a first group (for example, a large group) including a plurality of user identification information based on the points in the first period At least one of first determination means (310) that executes a first ranking process for determining the rank of identification information (for example, the process of S310), the rank determined by the first determination means, and the points And extracting a part of user identification information from a plurality of user identification information included in the first group, and extracting the user identification information Based on the points in the second period that starts after the first period starts and the grouping means (320) that creates a second group (e.g., a mini group) that includes (e.g., processes of S320 to S322) An information processing apparatus comprising: a second determination unit (330) that executes a second ranking process for determining the rank of each user identification information in the second group (for example, the process of S334).

In the first aspect of the present invention, a player competes for a ranking in a large group composed of a plurality of users and a ranking in a mini group composed of users smaller than the number of users constituting the large group. You can enjoy mini-ranking.
In particular, since there are more users configuring a large group than users configuring a mini group, the ranking is more likely to change in the large ranking than in the mini ranking. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the willingness to participate in the ranking event of the player who plays with awareness of the ranking.
On the other hand, since the number of users constituting the mini group is smaller than the number of users constituting the large group, the mini ranking is more conscious of competitors than the large ranking. Therefore, it is possible to maintain a willingness to participate in a ranking event of a player who plays while being aware of competitors.
In other words, according to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to maintain the willingness to participate in ranking events of various types of players by providing both large ranking and mini ranking.

  In the second aspect of the present invention, user identification information (for example, user ID) for identifying each of a plurality of users of a game and points that change based on the execution of the game are stored in association with each other. The information processing device (30) that can access the storage device (34), and associates at least one user identification information with team identification information (for example, team ID) for identifying a team (for example, S1300). -S1340 processing) first means including a plurality of team identification information based on the association means (350A) and points corresponding to at least one user identification information associated with the team identification information in the first period. A first ranking process for determining the rank of each team identification information in a group (for example, a large group) is executed (for example, Processing in S1310) At least one of the first determination means (310A), the order determined by the first determination means, and the point corresponding to at least one user identification information associated with the team identification information Based on the above, a part of the team identification information is extracted from the plurality of team identification information included in the first group, and a second group (for example, a mini group) including the extracted team identification information is created ( For example, in the process of S1320 to S1322, the grouping means (320A) and the point corresponding to at least one user identification information associated with the team identification information in the second period starting after the first period starts. Based on the second ranking process for determining the rank of each team identification information in the second group. (For example, S1330 of the processing) and the second determining means (330A), an information processing apparatus including a.

In the second aspect of the present invention, a player competes for a ranking in a large group composed of a plurality of teams and a ranking in a mini group composed of a team smaller than the number of teams constituting the large group. You can enjoy mini-ranking.
In particular, since there are more teams that make up the large group than teams that make up the mini group, the ranking is more likely to change in the large ranking than in the mini ranking. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the willingness to participate in the ranking event of the player who plays with awareness of the ranking.
On the other hand, since the teams that make up the mini large group are fewer than the teams that make up the large group, the mini ranking makes it easier to be aware of competitors than the large ranking. Therefore, it is possible to maintain a willingness to participate in a ranking event of a player who plays while being aware of competitors.
In other words, according to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to maintain the willingness to participate in ranking events of various types of players by providing both large ranking and mini ranking.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the information processing apparatus according to the first aspect or the second aspect, the grouping unit is determined by the first determination unit from a plurality of user identification information included in the first group. A difference in rank of each user identification information, a difference in points associated with each user identification information, a difference in rank of each team identification information determined by the first determining means, and a correspondence with the team identification information It is preferable to extract user identification information in which at least one of the points corresponding to the at least one user identification information is equal to or less than a predetermined value.

In general, players with different levels of game proficiency (for example, a player who has passed a year since the start of playing the game and a player who has passed a month since the start of playing the game) When competing for ranking, it is difficult to encourage each player to compete.
On the other hand, in the third aspect of the present invention, a mini group is configured by users or teams whose ranks and at least one of points are close. In this case, the players can compete for ranks among the players who are close to the proficiency level of the game. Thereby, competition between players can be promoted.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the information processing device according to any one of the first aspect to the third aspect, it is preferable that the second period ends before the first period ends.

  In the fourth aspect of the present invention, the mini-ranking ends before the large ranking ends. In this case, the player can enjoy the large ranking even after the mini ranking is completed. Thereby, a player who has maintained a willingness to participate in a ranking event in the mini-ranking (that is, a player who plays while being aware of changes in the ranking) can be guided to the large ranking.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the information processing apparatus according to any one of the first aspect to the fourth aspect, the second determination unit executes the second ranking process a plurality of times in the first period. Is preferred.

  In the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the mini-ranking is held a plurality of times, it is possible to give the player who has not been ranked high in the Nth mini-ranking the opportunity to aim for high rank in the N + 1-th mini-ranking. Thereby, a player's willingness to participate in a ranking event can be continuously improved.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the information processing apparatus according to the fifth aspect, the grouping unit includes the points at the start of the second period in which the second ranking process is performed for N times (N is an integer equal to or greater than 1). And extracting the partial user identification information based on at least one of a difference between the point and the point at the end of the second period and a rank determined in the N-th second ranking process, and It is preferable to create a second group that includes the extracted user identification information and is a target of the (N + 1) -th second ranking process.

  In the sixth aspect of the present invention, the performance in a certain mini-ranking affects the population of the next mini-ranking. Thereby, the player's willingness to participate in each mini-ranking can be improved.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided the information processing device according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, based on the order determined by the second determining means at the end of the second period. It is preferable to further include provision means (340, 340A) for associating information (for example, a serial code) relating to a reward effective for one period and the user identification information.

  In the seventh aspect of the present invention, based on the results of the mini-ranking, a reward that is effective only during the first period in which the large ranking is held is given to the user. Thereby, the player's willingness to participate in both mini-ranking and large ranking can be improved.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the information processing apparatus according to the seventh aspect, it is preferable that the grant unit determines the content of the reward based on the points.

  In the eighth aspect of the present invention, the reward corresponding to the points is given to the user, so that the player can be motivated to acquire the points.

  A ninth aspect of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to function as each unit of the information processing apparatus according to any one of the first to eighth aspects.

  A tenth aspect of the present invention is an information processing system (1) including a communication terminal (10) and a server (30) accessed from the communication terminal, and any one of the first aspect to the eighth aspect described above. In the information processing system, each means of the information processing apparatus is provided in either the communication terminal or the server.

  According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the information processing apparatus according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, the user identification information is further associated with a user parameter (for example, a level) indicating a user ability. And the information processing apparatus determines a part of the user identification information from a plurality of user identification information included in the first group based on a user parameter associated with each user identification information included in the first group. And means (320) for creating a third group including the extracted user identification information.

In the eleventh aspect of the present invention, since the player belongs to a plurality of mini groups, it is possible to aim for a higher rank in all of the plurality of mini groups, or a part of the plurality of mini groups (for example, It is also possible to aim for a higher rank in a mini group having the highest level of users operated by the player.
Thereby, the player's willingness to participate in the mini-ranking can be improved.

  In the above, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, the reference numerals used in the drawings or the terms used in the embodiments are described in parentheses as appropriate, but the information processing apparatus and the like according to the present invention are thereby illustrated. It is not limited to the embodiment.

1: Game system 10: User terminal 11: CPU
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14: Storage 15: Operation input unit 16: Display unit 17: Communication interface unit 18: Bus 30: Game server 31: CPU
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Claims (9)

An information processing apparatus capable of accessing a storage device in which user identification information for identifying each of a plurality of users of a game and points that change based on the execution of the game are stored in association with each other,
First determination means for executing a first ranking process for determining a rank of each user identification information in a first group including a plurality of user identification information based on the point at the end of the first period;
A part of the plurality of user identification information included in the first group based on at least one of the points before the start of the second period included in the first period and the order determined by the points Grouping means for creating a second group including the user identification information of
Second determining means for executing a second ranking process for determining a rank of each user identification information in the second group based on a fluctuation amount in the second period;
An information processing apparatus comprising: an assigning unit that associates information related to a reward effective for becoming higher in the first ranking process and the user identification information based on the ranking in the second period. In the grouping means, at least one of a difference in rank of each user identification information and a difference in points associated with each user identification information from a plurality of user identification information included in the first group is equal to or less than a predetermined value. Is extracted as user identification information constituting the second group,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1. An information processing apparatus capable of accessing a storage device in which user identification information for identifying each of a plurality of users of a game and points that change based on the execution of the game are stored in association with each other,
Association means for associating at least one user identification information with team identification information for identifying a team;
Based on the point corresponding to at least one user identification information associated with the team identification information at the end of the first period, the order of each team identification information in the first group including a plurality of team identification information is determined. First determining means for executing a first ranking process;
Before the start of the second period included in the first period, at least one of the points corresponding to at least one user identification information associated with the team identification information and the rank of each team identification information based on the points Grouping means for creating a second group including a part of the team identification information among the plurality of team identification information included in the first group,
A second ranking process for determining the rank of each team identification information in the second group based on a variation amount of points corresponding to at least one user identification information associated with the team identification information in the second period Second determining means for executing
An information processing apparatus comprising: an assigning unit that associates information related to a reward effective for becoming higher in the first ranking process and the user identification information based on the ranking in the second period. The grouping means includes user identification information in which at least one of a difference in rank of each team identification information and a difference in points corresponding to at least one user identification information associated with the team identification information is a predetermined value or less. Are extracted as user identification information constituting the second group,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 3. The reward can be used only in the first period.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The reward is to change a user parameter, or to change a parameter of an object associated with the user on the game.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The granting means determines the content of the reward based on the amount of change in the points in the second period.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6.   The program for functioning a computer as each means of the information processing apparatus in any one of Claims 1-7. An information processing system including a communication terminal and a server accessed from the communication terminal,
Each means of the information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7 is provided in either the communication terminal or the server.
Information processing system.

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