JP2023069482A - Information processor, information processing method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an information processor, an information processing method, and a program capable of increasing fun of a game by increasing game medium options that a user can utilize.MEANS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEM: An information processor includes: a first organization part for organizing a first group for each user from a game medium that the user owns; a display control part for displaying game media that belong to a first group of multiple users who perform a collaboration play in a game on a display part in a state in which at least one user from among multiple users can select them; and a second organization part for organizing a second group in which multiple users utilize a game medium selected from among game media that belong to a first group of multiple users in a collaboration play.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, among computer games such as communication-type (online) games, there has been known a game played using a deck composed of a plurality of game contents.

For example, in Patent Document 1, a plurality of decks are organized by a plurality of characters (game media), one of the plurality of decks is used, and each game media included in the deck is operated by a user. is disclosed.

JP 2021-098051 A

However, in Patent Literature 1, the game media that the user can organize into a deck and use are limited to the game media that the user owns. Therefore, there is a possibility that the user who owns a small number of game media may lose interest in the game.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program capable of increasing the options of game media that can be used by the user and improving the fun of the game.

An information processing apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention includes a first organizing unit that organizes a first group for each user from game media possessed by the user, and a first group of a plurality of users who play together in a game. a display control unit for displaying the belonging game media on the display unit in a state in which at least one user of the plurality of users can select; and a second organization unit that organizes the users into a second group that is used in joint play by a plurality of users.

According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to increase the options of game media that can be used by the user and improve the fun of the game.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an information processing system including an information processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of a 1st group organization screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a 2nd group organization screen. 1 is an explanatory diagram of functions of an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of user information. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of game content information; It is a figure which shows an example of 1st group information. It is a figure which shows an example of 2nd group information. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a 1st organization process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a 2nd organization process. It is a flowchart which shows the other flow of a 2nd organization process. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of duplicate elimination processing;

Hereinafter, an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.
It should be noted that the embodiment described below is merely an example given to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and does not limit the present invention. That is, the present invention can be changed or improved from the embodiments described below without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Of course, this invention also includes equivalents thereof.

In addition, the examples of screens described in this specification and drawings are only examples, and the screen configuration and design, the content of display information, and GUI (Graphical User Interface), etc., are subject to system design specifications and user preferences. etc., and can be changed as appropriate.

<Regarding the game according to the present embodiment>
The communication system shown in FIG. 1 (hereinafter referred to as information processing system S) is a communication system including an information processing apparatus (hereinafter referred to as server 10) according to an embodiment of the present invention, and is a game player. A game is provided to a user (hereinafter referred to as a user).

A game is content that a user plays by operating the user terminal 12 while viewing a game screen on the user terminal 12 for game play. It is a game (electronic game). Online games include browser games using a web browser, social games provided on SNS (Social Networking Service), games that can be played by downloading dedicated application software such as mobile games, and play-by-play games. Periodically updated online games such as web (PBW) are included. The genre (classification) of the game is not particularly limited.

In this embodiment, when the user performs a game play operation on the user terminal 12, the user terminal 12 receives data for game progress distributed from the server computer of the game provider, that is, the server 10. . The user terminal 12 outputs video and audio corresponding to the received data, and the user progresses the game while checking the output video and audio. In addition, the user terminal 12 transmits data indicating the content of user's operation to the server 10, and the server 10 transmits data for progressing the game according to the content of the user's operation. Such data transmission/reception between the server 10 and the user terminal 12 is repeated until the user finishes playing the game.

In the game, the user can obtain (acquire) and possess (possess) game media, and use or consume the possessed game media. A game medium is a game object that can be used by a user to advance a game, including gameplay, and includes, for example, characters, items, cards, and avatars used in the game. In addition, game media have value such as points, coins, gold, stones, etc., which are consumed in order to be exchanged for game media such as other items or characters in the game, or to play the game. In-game currency is also included. Furthermore, the in-game currency includes paid in-game currency that can be obtained by charging and free in-game currency that can be obtained without charging. In addition, billing means that the user pays the game usage fee to the game provider, etc. Specifically, cash, electronic money, credit card, prepaid card, etc. to pay the game usage fee.

Game media (excluding in-game currency) have their own individuality, and each game media has its own name, rarity, attributes, appearance, and various parameters indicating abilities (level, strength, attack power, special ability, etc.). value) are set. These parameters are indicators that affect the progress of the game, and are represented by numerical values, alphabetical characters such as "A, B, C..." and represented as ranks, and gauges. Including those represented by indicators such as indicators such as The parameters include those that change with the progress of the game and those that are constant and do not change regardless of the progress of the game. Hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, parameters that change as the game progresses are simply referred to as parameters.

The game of the present embodiment is a so-called multi-play (hereinafter referred to as joint play) in which a plurality of users (for example, four users) operate each user terminal 12 to simultaneously play a common stage (a constituent unit of the game). ) is a corresponding game. Collaborative play is performed through the communication function of each user's user terminal 12, and when a collaborative relationship is formed, the progress of the play is synchronized between the users who perform the collaborative play. Note that the joint play may be either a cooperative play game in which a plurality of users cooperate or a competitive game in which users compete against each other. In addition, although the members who participate in the joint play are not particularly limited, the joint play is carried out with other users who have a friendship relationship with the user and have mutually approved relationships between the users (hereinafter referred to as "friends"). You can do it. In addition, the user can progress the game in cooperation with the friend, or can borrow the game contents possessed by the friend to form a first group or a second group, which will be described later.

For example, in the game of the present embodiment, a base (cart) formed by combining a plurality of (for example, four) first game media is provided with a plurality of (for example, four) second game media as attack means such as gun turrets. This is a game in which a player is installed as a player and battles against enemy characters or other users (game media operated by other users). In addition, a plurality of second game media are automatically arranged at various locations on the stage, and the user operates a base (cart) formed by combining a plurality of first game media to spread them on the stage. A second game medium is collected and placed on the base. As a result, the user can exert the effect of the second game medium, and can attack an opponent character or another user (a game medium operated by another user). Note that the second game media that can be collected here include, in addition to the second game media belonging to the second group organized by the user, prearranged game media that are not related to the second group organized by the user, or , a second game content belonging to a second group organized by another user who is an opponent.

In this embodiment, each user who participates in co-play first designates a plurality of game media (e.g., eight) from among the game media owned by each user, and a first group (e.g., a first group) containing those designated game media ( Organize a personal deck). Here, game media that can be included in the first group include game media owned by the user, game media that can be borrowed from other users such as friends, and game media that can be used for a limited time. etc. may be included.

Before the start of the joint play, a plurality of users who play jointly belong to a first group of game media (for example, 8×4=32 game media) organized in advance by the users who play jointly. A plurality of game media (for example, 8) are selected from among the game media), and a second group (team deck to be brought into the game) containing the game media to be used in the joint play is organized. In other words, a plurality of users who play together actually play the game using the game contents included in the second group.

In this embodiment, the first group and second group further include a first subgroup and a second subgroup. Game media belonging to the first subgroup of the second group (hereinafter referred to as first game media) belong to the first subgroup of the first group of a plurality of users (for example, 4 pieces x 4 people = 16 game media). A predetermined number (for example, 4) can be selected from among these. Game media belonging to the second subgroup of the second group (hereinafter referred to as second game media) belong to the second subgroup of the first group of a plurality of users (for example, 4 pieces by 4 users). = 16), a predetermined number (for example, 4) can be selected. Note that the numbers of the first game media and the number of the second game media are each a natural number of 1 or more, and are not particularly limited.

In this embodiment, the first game content complements the second game content. For example, when the second game medium has a function of attacking an enemy, the first game medium improves various parameters such as attack power of the second game medium, or functions as a means of movement for the second game medium. It refers to the relationship of becoming and becoming. Depending on the compatibility between the attributes of the first game medium and the attributes of the second game medium, the degree of influence of the first game medium on the second game medium (for example, parameter improvement rate, etc.) changes.

In addition, a role in the game is set for each user who participates in the joint play. For example, each user is assigned the following roles (a) to (c).
(a) Roles for Each Movement Direction Each user is in charge of forward, backward, left, and right operations. For example, user A is responsible for forward movement, user B for backward movement, user C for left movement, and user D for right movement. At this time, a gyro operation that operates the first game medium by moving the user terminal 12 up, down, left, or right can also be applied.
(b) Person in charge of movement and person in charge of attack For example, users A and B are in charge of operating the first game medium (in charge of movement), and users C and D are in charge of operating the second game medium (in charge of attack). At this time, user A may be in charge of forward and backward movement, and user B may be in charge of left and right movement. Also, user C may be in charge of attack direction, and user D may be in charge of attack timing.
(c) Occupation and role in the game The role of recovering allies damaged by the attack), and the role of buffer (role of strengthening the ability of allies and reducing the ability of the enemy).

In addition, advantageous game content may be set for each role. An advantageous game medium is, for example, a game medium that is suitable for moving in the corresponding direction, such as speeding up when moving forward if a role is set for each movement direction, or Includes game media that are excellent in changing direction, such as a fast rotation speed. Also, if the roles are divided into those in charge of movement and those in charge of attack, game media with high parameters indicating attack ability or game media with high parameters indicating movement ability are included.

In the present embodiment, four users perform joint play, but when the number of users who perform joint play is not four, that is, when the number of users who perform joint play is less than a constant (four people), the first The total number of game media belonging to the group is also reduced. Therefore, if the number of users who play jointly is less than four, each user can be included in the first group by, for example, the methods shown in (a) to (c) below. The number of media may be increased to maintain the number of game media options that can be included in the second group.
(a) Designate the game media to be included in the first group of the absent fourth user from among the game media possessed by the other three users.
(b) increase the number of game media that can be included in the first group per user; For example, if one is absent, the other three users may have five or six game media in their first group. Also, if two are absent, the other two users can have eight game media in their first group.
(c) A game in which a user who has the final authority (hereinafter referred to as a specific user) is set from among multiple users who play jointly, and the specific user is included in the first group of the absent fourth user. Organize your media.

Here, a screen displayed on the user terminal 12 (display 12a) when the user organizes the first group and the second group will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. FIG. FIG. 2 shows a first group organization screen G1 for organizing a first group, displayed on the user terminal 12 operated by each user. FIG. 3 is a second group formation screen G2 for organizing a second group, which is displayed on the user terminals 12 operated by a plurality of users who perform joint play before the start of joint play. In the following description, four users A to D play together, and the number of game media that each user can include in the first subgroup and the second subgroup of the first group is The number of first game media and second game media that can be included in the second group by a plurality of users who play cooperatively is up to 4 each (the total number of game media in the first group is up to 8). An example will be described in which there are four of each (the total number of game media in the second group is eight).

As shown in FIG. 2, the first group formation screen G1 has a game content display area 41 and a first group display area 42, and the first group display area 42 is a first subgroup display area. It has a display area 43 and a second subgroup display area 44 .

In the game content display area 41, information about the game media possessed by the user (for example, information indicating the appearance, name, part of the ability, etc. of the game media) is displayed in a list form. The user can select an arbitrary game content from the game media displayed in the game content display area 41 and specify it by tapping or the like, so that the specified game content can be included in the first group. In this embodiment, the user can include up to 4 game media in the first subgroup and up to 4 game media in the second subgroup, for a total of 8 game media in the first group.

In the first group display area 42, information on the game media specified by the user from the game content display region 41, that is, the information on the game media belonging to the first group is divided into the first subgroup and the second subgroup. After that, they are displayed in a list in the first subgroup display area 43 and the second subgroup display area 44, respectively. Then, when the user taps the enter button 45 or the like, the game contents belonging to the first group are confirmed, and the organization of the first group ends. Note that even if the number of game media is less than 8 (for example, 3 in the first subgroup, 4 in the second subgroup, etc.), the first group can be determined. Game media can also be added or changed.

As shown in FIG. 3, the second group formation screen G2 has first group display areas 51a to 51d and a second group display area 52. As shown in FIG. The first group display areas 51a-51d have first sub-group display areas 53a-53d and second sub-group display areas 54a-54d, and the second group display area 52 has first sub-group display areas 54a-54d. It has a group display area 55 and a second subgroup display area 56 .

In the first group display areas 51a to 51d, a list of information on the game contents organized into the first group by each of the plurality of users (users A to D) who perform the joint play is displayed. For example, information about game media belonging to the first group organized by user A is displayed in the first group display area 51a, and information about game media belonging to the first group organized by user B is displayed in the first group display area 51b. Information about game media belonging to the first group organized by user C is displayed in the first group display area 51c, and information about game media belonging to the first group organized by user D is displayed in the first group display area 51d. It is In each of the first group display areas 51a to 51d, the game media belonging to the first subgroup are distinguished from the game media belonging to the second subgroup, and the game media belonging to the first subgroup are displayed in the first subgroup. The game media belonging to the second subgroup are displayed in the subgroup display areas 53a-53d and the second subgroup display areas 54a-54d, respectively.

In the second group display area 52, information on game media belonging to the second group, that is, information on game media designated by a plurality of users who perform joint play from among the first group display areas 51a to 51d is displayed. After being distinguished into a first subgroup and a second subgroup, they are displayed in a list in a first subgroup display area 55 and a second subgroup display area 56, respectively. Also, in the first subgroup display area 55, a first frame 61 to a fourth frame 64 indicating frames corresponding to roles set for each user are displayed. For example, user A has a first frame 61 responsible for forward movement, user B a second frame 62 responsible for backward movement, and user C a third frame responsible for leftward movement. 63 is assigned to the user D, and a fourth frame 64 is assigned to the user D for movement in the right direction.

The user selects an arbitrary game medium from among the game mediums displayed in the first group display areas 51a to 51d, and swipes the selected game medium to display the second group from the first group display areas 51a to 51d. By moving it to the display area 52, the designated game content can be included in the second group. In the present embodiment, four users A to D who perform joint play select four game media from a total of 32 game media belonging to a first group of four users to a first subgroup and a second subgroup. A second group can be formed by selecting and designating four game media, that is, a total of eight game media, to be used in cooperative play. Game media that can be included in the first subgroup of the second group are limited to game media that belong to the first subgroup of the first group, and game media that can be included in the second subgroup of the second group. is limited to game media belonging to the second subgroup of the first group. That is, only the game media displayed in the first subgroup display areas 53a to 53d can be moved to the first subgroup display area 55. FIG. Only the game media displayed in the second subgroup display areas 54a to 54d can be moved to the second subgroup display area 56. FIG. Then, when the selection of all the game contents is completed and the formation of the second group is finished, the game contents included in the formed second group are used to start a joint play as a game.

At this time, the user (equivalent to the first user) may select game media to be included in the second group from the game media belonging to the first group organized by the user, or may select game media to be included in the second group. ) may be selected to be included in the second group from among the game media belonging to the first group. For example, user A selects a game medium included in the first subgroup display area 53b of the first group display area 51b (a game medium belonging to the first group organized by user B), and transfers the selected game medium to the second group display area 51b. It may be applied to the first frame 61 of the first subgroup display area 55 of the group display area 52 . In addition, the user may apply the game content belonging to the first group to another user's frame, or may apply the game content belonging to the first group of another user to the frame of another user. . For example, the user A selects a game medium (a game medium belonging to the first group organized by the user A) included in the first subgroup display area 53a of the first group display area 51a, and transfers the selected game medium to the second group display area 51a. You may apply to the 2nd frame 62 (frame corresponding to the role set to the user B) of the 1st subgroup display area 55 of the group display area 52. FIG. Further, user A selects a game medium (a game medium belonging to the first group organized by user B) included in the first subgroup display area 53b of the first group display area 51b, and sends the game medium to the second group display area 51b. Second frame 62 of group display area 52 (frame corresponding to role set for user B) or third frame 63 of first subgroup display area 55 of second group display area 52 (role set for user C) frame corresponding to ).

Further, in the second group formation screen G2, when game contents belonging to the first group are duplicated among a plurality of users, the duplicated game contents may be displayed so as to be identifiable, or the duplicated game contents may be automatically regrouped. You may For example, when the game medium X belongs to both the first group of user A (corresponding to the first user) and the first group of user B (corresponding to the second user), the first group display area 51a and the first In the one-group display area 51b, a display is made to indicate that the game media X are duplicated. Further, reorganization of the first group may be recommended so as to replace the overlapping game media. For example, user A and/or user B are recommended to reorganize the first group so that game media X are replaced. At this time, in order to prevent both user A and user B from exchanging game media at the same time, a user who owns many game media and has many options for game media to be replaced, or a user who compares the parameters of game media X and has a low parameter. It is preferable to recommend replacement of the game media X to the users who include the game media X in the first group. Also, when recommending the reorganization of the first group, it is also possible to recommend game media that are candidates for replacement. For example, other game media possessed by user A may be displayed to other users who are participating in a joint play, and replacement candidate game media may be recommended to user A based on designation from other users. good. It should be noted that the first group may be appropriately reorganized, including the change of the game contents included in the first group, or only overlapping game contents may be replaced.

Also, the method for organizing the second group by a plurality of users may be a turn system. That is, a plurality of users sequentially select game media to be included in the second group from game media belonging to the first group. For example, user A first selects game media to be included in the second group, and then user B selects game media to be included in the second group. Then, when the turn of all the users from user A to user D is completed, formation of the second group is completed.

Also, in the case where a plurality of users can organize the second group at the same time, other users may place game media first against the user's intention in the frame corresponding to the user's role. Another user may arbitrarily replace the game content that has already been placed. Therefore, a specific user who has the final authority may be set from among a plurality of users who perform joint play. For example, if the user A is the specific user, another user other than the specific user (for example, user B) selects a game from the game media displayed in the first group display area 51a. When the medium Y is moved from the first group display area 51a to the second group display area 52 by swiping or the like (corresponding to a second operation), the game medium Y is displayed so as to be identifiable at least for the user A, The user A is notified that the user B recommends the game medium Y as a candidate for the game medium to be included in the second group. Then, when the user A swipes the game medium Y to move it from the first group display area 51a to the second group display area 52 (corresponding to the first operation), the game medium Y is included in the second group. be Note that the game medium Y is not yet included in the second group at the time of the second operation.

Also, a specific user may have the right to change the first mode (in preparation) and the second mode (determined) in the organization of the second group. In this case, while the first mode is set, other users can freely place game media in the second group. On the other hand, after the specific user sets the second mode, even if another user places game contents in the second group, the game contents belonging to the second group cannot be replaced, and the specific user or the person in charge of the frame cannot replace the game contents. When a specific user or the user in charge approves the proposal, the game media are replaced. For example, the order of processing may be as exemplified below. First, only a specific user has the authority to organize the second group, and the specific user decides whether or not to accept the organization of the second group from other users. After that, the second group is determined by the organization of the specific user, and the process of not accepting the organization of the second group from other users is performed. Alternatively, the specific user accepts the organization of the second group from other users and performs the process of finally confirming the organization.

Also, if the second group can be organized at the same time, priority may be set among a plurality of users. Specifically, for the frame corresponding to the role set for each user, first only the user in charge can organize, and if the user in charge permits other users to organize, other users will also be able to organize It may be configurable. For example, for the first frame 61 assigned to user A, only user A can organize at first, and after user A permits other users to organize, other users BD also , that is, it is possible to place the game content in the first frame 61 .

Note that the user may be allowed to select game media to be included in the second group only from game media belonging to the first group organized by the user. In that case, the first groups organized by other users may not be displayed on the second group organization screen G2. For example, for user A, only the first group display area 51a may be displayed.

Also, when forming the second group, the user may be recommended game media that are advantageous in terms of game play if included in the second group. Specifically, game media such as those shown in (a) to (d) below are recommended.
(a) When the first game medium complements the second game medium, the first game medium may become the second game medium depending on the compatibility between the attributes of the first game medium and the attributes of the second game medium. Game media belonging to the second subgroup of the first group organized by each user based on (attributes of) first game media belonging to the first subgroup of the second group when the degree of influence on the medium changes Among them, (attributes of) game media that are compatible with the first game media, that is, game media or attributes of game media that greatly improve parameters when included in the second subgroup of the second group are recommended.
(b) Based on (attributes of) second game media belonging to the second subgroup of the second group, the second game media are selected from the game media belonging to the first subgroup of the first group organized by each user. A compatible game medium (attribute thereof), that is, a game medium or an attribute of a game medium that significantly improves parameters of the second game medium when included in the first subgroup of the second group is recommended.
(c) When advantageous game media are set for each user's role or frame, the advantageous game media are recommended to each user.
(d) If a game content more useful than the game content set in the second group remains in the first group of the user or another user, replacement with the game content is recommended.

As described above, in the present embodiment, a second group is organized for use in a game by a plurality of users from among game contents included in a first group of users who play jointly. A plurality of users can play the game using common game media. In this way, since a common game medium is used, the user's strength is not determined based on the game medium owned by each user, and there is no difference in strength between users. Both strong and weak users can enjoy the game with each other.

<Configuration of information processing apparatus and user terminal according to the present embodiment>
Next, configurations of the information processing apparatus and the user terminal 12 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. The information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment is configured by a computer for distributing game data, strictly speaking, a server computer (hereinafter referred to as server 10). The server 10 is an example of a computer, and as shown in FIG. 1, is communicably connected to a plurality of user terminals 12 via a network 14, and constructs an information processing system S for games together with the user terminals 12. are doing. The network 14 is, for example, a communication network such as the Internet or a mobile communication network, and may include LANs (Local Area Networks), WANs (Wide Area Networks), intranets, Ethernet (registered trademark), and the like.

In the information processing system S of the present embodiment, the game progresses through cooperation between the server 10 and the user terminal 12 due to the configuration described above. Specifically, part of the game progress processing is performed on the server 10 side, and part of the graphics processing and the like is performed on the user terminal 12 side. For example, the server 10 executes a program containing certain rules, logic and algorithms. On the other hand, on the user terminal 12 side, while synchronizing with the server 10 , the game progresses according to the same rules, logic and algorithms as the program executed on the server 10 .

The server 10 is an example of the "information processing apparatus" of the present invention, and is a computer that executes various information processing related to the progress of the game, such as generation and transmission/reception of data necessary for the progress of the game. is. The server 10 may be composed of one computer, or may be composed of a plurality of computers distributed in parallel. The server 10 may be a server computer for ASP (Application Service Provider), SaaS (Software as a Service), PaaS (Platform as a Service) or IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service). In this case, the server 10 executes a series of information processing processes related to the progress of the game (however, information input and display are excluded). It is sufficient to display the information distributed from.

The server 10 has a processor 21, a memory 22, a communication interface 23, and a storage 24 as hardware devices, as shown in FIG. there is In addition, an operating system (OS) and a dedicated program for information processing related to games are installed in the server 10 as software. These programs correspond to the "programs" of the present invention. By the processor 21 operating according to the above program, the server 10 functions as an information processing device of the present invention and executes a series of processes related to the progress of the game. The program of the present invention may be acquired by reading from a computer-readable recording medium (media), or may be acquired (downloaded) via a network 14 such as the Internet or an intranet.

The processor 21 is a CPU (Central Processing Unit), MPU (Micro-Processing Unit), MCU (Micro Controller Unit), GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), DSP (Digital Signal Processor), TPU (Tensor Processing Unit) or ASIC (Application specific integrated circuit) or the like.

The memory 22 is preferably composed of semiconductor memories such as ROM (Read Only Memory) and RAM (Random Access Memory).

The communication interface 23 may be configured by, for example, a network interface card or a communication interface board. The data communication standard by the communication interface 23 is not particularly limited, and may be communication by wireless LAN based on Wi-fi (registered trademark), communication by 3G to 5G or later generation mobile communication systems, or Communication based on LTE (Long Term Evolution) and the like can be mentioned.

The storage 24 includes flash memory, HDD (Hard Disc Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), FD (Flexible Disc), MO disc (Magneto-Optical disc), CD (Compact Disc), DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), SD It may be configured by a card (Secure Digital card), a USB memory (Universal Serial Bus memory), or the like. Further, the storage 24 may be built in the server 10, or may be attached to the server body in an external form. Furthermore, the storage 24 may be configured by an external computer (for example, a database server) or the like communicably connected to the server main body. As a technique for recording various data, a distributed ledger technique such as a block chain may be used for the purpose of avoiding unauthorized data falsification.

The server 10 distributes information necessary for the progress of the game to each user, and collects and stores information from each user. The information stored by the server 10 includes information on each user (e.g., user identification information and information on game play history), information on games (e.g., game media information such as characters and items, game stage information, etc.). ) etc. are included. In addition, the server 10 executes various information processing related to the progress of the game.

The user terminal 12 is a client terminal operated by the user to play the game, and includes, for example, a personal computer, a smartphone, a mobile phone, a tablet terminal, a game machine, a television receiver capable of inputting information, and a wearable terminal. be done. Note that FIG. 1 shows four user terminals 12 for convenience of illustration, but of course, there are actually as many user terminals 12 as there are users who play the game. do.

The user terminal 12 receives data for progressing the game from the server 10, and displays an image (video) indicated by the data on the display 12a of the user terminal 12 or a display device (not shown) such as a TV connected to the user terminal 12. Display and output audio from a speaker or the like. That is, in this embodiment, the user terminal 12 functions as a display unit and an audio output unit. For example, the user terminal 12 displays a first group formation screen G1 (FIG. 2), a second group formation screen G2 (FIG. 3), and a game play screen (not shown).

In addition, the user terminal 12 receives user operations performed during game play, and transmits information corresponding to the details of the operations to the server 10 . For example, the user selects game media to be included in the first group from the game media possessed by the user, performs a first group organization operation to organize the first group, and A second group organization operation (including a first operation and a second operation) is performed on the user terminal 12 to select game media to be included in the second group and organize the second group, etc., and information based on those operations to the server 10. In addition to the above operations, the user performs a game designation operation for designating a game to be played, a game play operation for playing the designated game, and the like on the user terminal 12 .

<Functions of information processing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention>
The configuration of the server 10, which is the information processing apparatus according to this embodiment, will be described again from the functional aspect. The server 10, as shown in FIG. It has a third recommendation section 37 and a game progression section 38 . Of these, the storage unit 30 is realized by the memory 22 or the storage 24, and the other functional units are realized by the cooperation of the hardware devices that make up the server 10 and the programs installed on the server 10. be done. When the server 10 is composed of a plurality of computers, the functions described above may be distributed so that each of the plurality of computers may exhibit different functions.
Each functional unit will be described in detail below.

(storage unit)
The storage unit 30 stores various information necessary for playing the game. Specifically, the storage unit 30 stores information about the user, information about game media, information about the first group, information about the second group, and various other information about the game.

As shown in FIG. 5, information about users (user information) is stored for each user by linking various pieces of information to identification information (identification ID, game account name, etc.) that identifies each user. . For example, the user information includes the user's rank, game media such as possessed characters and items, organized first group, other users in a friend relationship, and game play history such as the number of times played and play results. It contains information that indicates In addition, information other than the above, such as personal information of the user such as contact information, owned in-game currency (paid and free), login date and time, number of logins, total game play time, number of charges and total amount of charges, etc. User information may include information indicating billing history and the like.

As shown in FIG. 6, information about game media (game media information) is stored for each game media by linking various pieces of information to identification information (identification ID, etc.) that identifies each game media. For example, the game content information includes information indicating types (characters, items, etc.), names, rarities, attributes, and various parameters indicating abilities or effects. Various parameters include information indicating initial values and upper limit values in addition to current values. In addition, information other than the above, such as appearance design, acquisition method (acquisition conditions), provision period, available period, number of possessed users, and information indicating usage history, etc. indicating the number of times of use and usage results, etc. It may be included in the media information.

Information about the first group (first group information) is information set for each user, and is information associated with a plurality of game media selected from game media possessed by the user. As shown in FIG. 7, the first group information is stored for each first group by linking various pieces of information to identification information (identification ID, etc.) that specifies the first group. For example, the first group information includes information indicating users associated with the first group (users who organized the first group), information indicating game media associated with the first subgroup, and information indicating the game media associated with the first subgroup. and information indicating the game content associated with the . In this embodiment, each of the first subgroup and the second subgroup is associated with four game media.

Information about the second group (second group information) is information set for each game play (co-play), and is selected from among game media belonging to the first group of a plurality of users who play co-play. Information associated with multiple game media. As shown in FIG. 8, the second group information is stored for each second group by linking various pieces of information to identification information (identification ID, etc.) that specifies the second group. For example, the second group information includes information indicating users associated with the second group (users participating in joint play), information indicating game media associated with the first subgroup, and information indicating game media associated with the second subgroup. and information indicating various parameters indicating abilities or effects of the second group as a whole. Information indicating a user includes information for distinguishing a specific user from other users (users other than the specific user) and information indicating a role set for each user. A plurality of frames (four frames in this embodiment) corresponding to roles are set in the first subgroup, and one game content is associated with each frame. Note that in the present embodiment, four game media are associated with the second subgroup.

In addition, various information (not shown) related to the game includes, for example, game stage names, attributes, difficulty, playable period, play conditions, clear conditions, gimmicks, types and numbers of game media such as appearing items or characters, etc. etc., as well as various information such as clear rewards.

(Information acquisition part)
The information acquisition unit 31 acquires information (data) based on operations performed on the user terminal 12 by the user during game play by communicating with the user terminal 12 . The information acquired by the information acquisition unit 31 includes first group organization information based on the first group organization operation and second group organization information (first operation information and second operation information) based on the second group organization operation. ), game designation information based on a game designation operation, and game play information based on a game play operation. In addition to the above information, the information acquired by the information acquisition unit 31 includes various selections, designations, instructions, requests, orders, permission or denial, registration and other input operations performed by the user in each scene during the game. including information based on

(Display control unit)
The display control unit 32 controls the user terminal 12 of the user to display information for game progress on the screen of the user terminal 12 during the game. Specifically, the display control unit 32 is controlled by a first organizing unit 33, a second organizing unit 34, a first recommending unit 35, a second recommending unit 36, a third recommending unit 37, and a game progression unit 38, which will be described later. It generates display data for displaying information processing results and the like, and transmits the generated display data to the user terminal 12 via the network 14 . For example, when the user organizes the first group, the display control unit 32 causes the user terminal 12 to display a screen (first group organization screen G1) reflecting the result of information processing by the first organization unit 33. When the user organizes the second group, the user terminal 12 displays a screen (second group organization screen G2) on which the result of the information processing by the second organization unit 34 is reflected. In particular, on the second group formation screen G2, the display control unit 32 allows at least one of a plurality of users to select a game content belonging to the first group associated with the plurality of users who will play together. is displayed on the user terminal 12. Further, when the game media belonging to the first group of the first user and the game media belonging to the first group of the second user overlap, the display control unit 32 displays the overlapping game media in a state in which the overlapping game media can be identified. Displayed on the user terminal 12 . Further, the display control unit 32 causes the user terminal 12 to display the game content selected by the second operation in a state in which at least the specific user can identify it.

(1st knitting department)
The first organization unit 33 uses the first group organization information acquired by the information acquisition unit 31 as a trigger to execute information processing for organizing a first group for each user out of the game media possessed by the user. . Specifically, in the storage unit 30, the game media specified by the first group organization information are selected from among the game media included in the user information stored in association with the user. After adding the selected game content to the first group information associated with the user, the first group information is updated and stored in the storage unit 30 . At this time, the first organizing unit 33 determines that the number of game media per user that can be included in the first group is greater when the number of users who participate in joint play is smaller than when the number of users who participate in joint play is large. (the number of selectable game contents) is increased, and then information processing for organizing the first group is executed. In addition, when game contents belonging to the first group are duplicated among a plurality of users who play jointly, information processing for reorganizing the first group is executed.

(Second Knitting Department)
Triggered by the second group organization information acquired by the information acquisition unit 31, the second organization unit 34 collects game media selected from among game media belonging to a first group organized for each user, including game media selected from a plurality of users. performs information processing for organizing a second group to be used in joint play. Specifically, in the storage unit 30, the game media specified by the second group organization information are selected from among the game media included in the first group information stored in association with each user. After adding the selected game content to the second group information associated with the plurality of users, the second group information is updated and stored in the storage unit 30 .

The second compiling unit 34 selects game media to be included in the second group from game media belonging to the first group organized by the user (corresponding to the first user). Control is performed so that game media to be included in the second group can be selected from game media belonging to the first group organized by another user (corresponding to the second user). In addition, the second organization unit 34 allows users other than the second user to select game media to be arranged in a frame corresponding to the role of the second user from game media belonging to the first group other than the second user. to control.

The second organizing unit 34 also executes information processing for organizing the second group based on the first operation information from the specific user acquired by the information acquiring unit 31 . On the other hand, if the first operation information acquired by the information acquiring unit 31 is information from a user other than the specific user, the second organizing unit 34 does not execute the information processing for organizing the second group, and does not execute the information processing for organizing the second group. When the information acquisition unit 31 acquires second operation information from a user other than the user, information processing for selecting candidate game media for forming the second group is executed based on the second operation information. do.

(First Recommendation)
The first recommendation unit 35 recommends game media to be included in the second subgroup from game media belonging to the first group of the plurality of users based on the first game media belonging to the first subgroup. information processing to be performed. Specifically, from among the game media belonging to the second subgroup of the first group, select game media that are compatible with the first game media and whose parameters are significantly improved when included in the second subgroup of the second group. and generate notification data for recommending the selected game content. Then, the generated notification data is transmitted to the user's user terminal 12 via the network 14 .

(Second Recommendation)
The second recommendation unit 36 performs information processing for recommending, to the user, a game content that is advantageous for a role set for the user or a frame corresponding to the role, from among game media belonging to a first group of a plurality of users. Execute. Specifically, from among the game media belonging to the first group, a game media that greatly improves parameters when included in the role set for the target user or the frame corresponding to the role is selected, and the selected game media are recommended. Generate notification data for Then, the generated notification data is transmitted to the user terminal 12 of the target user via the network 14 .

(Third recommendation part)
When game contents belonging to the first group are duplicated among a plurality of users, the third recommendation unit 37 recommends the duplicate game contents to the user who organized the first group to which the duplicate game contents belong. Execute information processing that recommends replacement. Specifically, the first group among a plurality of users is compared, and the generated Notification data for recommending replacement of game media is transmitted via the network 14 .

(Game progress part)
The game progression unit 38 executes information processing necessary for progressing the game, and specifically, progresses the game based on various information acquired by the information acquisition unit 31 . For example, the game progression unit 38 moves a game medium such as a character in the game being played by the user according to the user's operation, and performs effects according to the user's operation. In addition, according to the progress of the game, etc., the parameter settings (more specifically, the current state or current value) of the game media such as characters are changed.

The configuration of each of the server 10 and the user terminal 12 has been described above. In general, the server 10 and the user terminal 12 have various functions other than those described above, but here, only the characteristic functions that produce effects in the information processing system S of the present invention will be described. , and illustration and description of other known functions are omitted.

<Information processing flow according to an embodiment of the present invention>
Next, the flow of information processing executed in the information processing system S configured as described above (hereinafter referred to as the information processing flow) will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 12. FIG. The information processing flow adopts the information processing method of the present invention and is realized by using the information processing system S functioning as a computer system. In other words, each step in the information processing flow corresponds to a component of the information processing method of the present invention. The information processing flow described below is merely an example, and unnecessary steps may be deleted, new steps added, or the execution order of steps may be changed without departing from the scope of the present invention. .

(First group organization process)
First, based on FIG. 9, an example of the first group organization process will be described.
The first group organization process is a process executed by the server 10 (mainly the first organization unit 33 and the display control unit 32), and a first group for each user is selected from the game media possessed by the user. Information processing to organize.

As shown in FIG. 9, first, the server 10, which is a computer, specifies the game contents to be included in the first group from among the game contents possessed by the user through communication with the user terminal 12 operated by the user. When the organization instruction information for the first group is acquired and the organization instruction for the first group is received from the user (S101), the game specified by the user according to the organization instruction for the first group is selected from among the game media included in the user information. A medium is selected (S102), the selected game medium is added to the first group information associated with the user, and the first group information is updated (S103). Then, the server 10 generates first group display data indicating the game contents included in the first group (S104), and transmits the generated first group display data to the user through communication with the user terminal 12 operated by the user. By transmitting to the terminal 12, the user terminal 12 is caused to display the first group (including the one in the process of organization) (S105), and the process ends.
The above is an example of the first group organization process.

(Second group organization process)
Next, based on FIG. 10, an example of the second group organization process will be described.
The second group organization process is a process executed by the server 10 (mainly the second organization unit 34 and the display control unit 32), and includes games selected from game media belonging to the first group of a plurality of users. This is information processing for organizing a second group that is used by a plurality of users in joint play, including media.

As shown in FIG. 10, first, a server 10, which is a computer, communicates with a user terminal 12 operated by a user to obtain game contents belonging to a first group of the user or other users who play together. Acquisition of second group organization instruction information including contents specifying game contents to be included in the second group and contents indicating specification of a frame in which the specified game contents are arranged, and instructing the organization of the second group from the user. Upon receipt (S201), from the first group information, the game media designated by the user by the instruction to organize the second group are selected (S202), and the frames of the second group designated by the instruction to organize the second group are selected (S202). (S203), and updates the second group information associated with a plurality of users who play together (S204). Then, the server 10 generates second group display data indicating the game contents included in the second group (S205), and transmits the generated second group display data to the user through communication with the user terminal 12 operated by the user. By transmitting it to the terminal 12, the user terminal 12 is caused to display the second group (including the one in the process of organization) (S206), and the process ends.
The above is an example of the second group organization process.

In addition, in organizing the second group, it is also possible to set a specific user who ultimately has the authority to organize the second group from among the plurality of users who are to play jointly.
An example of the second group organization process when the organization authority of the second group is limited to a specific user will be described below with reference to FIG. 11 .

As shown in FIG. 11, first, the server 10, which is a computer, communicates with the user terminal 12 operated by the user to obtain the game contents belonging to the first group of the user himself or other users with whom he or she performs a joint play. Acquisition of second group organization instruction information including contents specifying game contents to be included in the second group and contents indicating specification of a frame in which the specified game contents are arranged, and instructing the organization of the second group from the user. When the request is received (S301), it is determined whether or not the user who instructed to organize the second group is a specific user (S302).

When the server 10 determines that the organization instruction for the second group is not from the specific user (S302: NO), the user other than the specific user is designated by the organization instruction for the second group from among the first group information. (S303), generates second group candidate display data showing the selected game media as game media candidates to be included in the second group (S304), and controls the user terminal 12 operated by the specific user; By transmitting the generated second group candidate display data to the specific user's user terminal 12 through the communication, the specific user's user terminal 12 is caused to identifiably display the game contents that are the second group candidates (S305). , the process returns to S301.

On the other hand, when the server 10 determines that the organization instruction for the second group is from the specific user (S302: YES), the user specified by the organization instruction for the second group from among the first group information A game content is selected (S306), the selected game content is arranged in the frame of the second group specified by the second group organization instruction (S307), and the second group associated with the plurality of users who are to play together is displayed. 2 Group information is updated (S308). Then, the server 10 generates second group display data indicating the game contents included in the second group (S309), and transmits the generated second group display data to the user through communication with the user terminal 12 operated by the user. By transmitting it to the terminal 12, the user terminal 12 is caused to display the second group (including the one in the process of organization) (S310), and the process ends.
The above is an example of another second group organization process.

(Duplicate elimination process)
Next, based on FIG. 12, an example of duplication elimination processing will be described.
The duplication elimination process is a process executed by the server 10 (mainly the first organization unit 33, the display control unit 32, and the third recommendation unit 37). In this case, the information processing is performed to replace the overlapping game contents and promote elimination of the overlapping.

As shown in FIG. 12, first, the server 10, which is a computer, compares game contents belonging to a first group organized by a plurality of users who are to play together (S401). If it is determined that the belonging game contents are duplicated (S402: YES), duplicate display data indicating the duplicated game contents is generated (S403), and the generated duplicate display data is displayed through communication with the user terminal 12 operated by the user. By transmitting the display data to the user terminal 12, the overlapping game contents are displayed on the user terminal 12 in an identifiable manner (S404).

Then, the server 10 selects the user for whom the reorganization of the first group is recommended so as to replace the overlapping game contents (S405), and recommends the user to replace the game contents. (S406), transmits the generated recommendation data to the user terminal 12 through communication with the user terminal 12 operated by the recommended user (S407), and terminates the process. After that, when the game contents are replaced, the first grouping process (FIG. 9) is executed.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the game contents belonging to the first group do not overlap among a plurality of users (S402: NO), the process ends.
The above is an example of the duplication elimination process.
<Other embodiments>
The information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program of the present invention have been described above with specific examples, but the above embodiments are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Other embodiments are also conceivable.

In the above embodiment, the server computer for distributing game data (that is, the server 10) functions as the information processing apparatus of the present invention. A portion may reside in the user terminal 12 . For example, the user terminal 12 may have a part or all of the functions of the first organizing section 33, the second organizing section 34, or the game progression section .

In the above embodiment, the user information and the like are stored in the server computer for game data distribution (that is, the server 10). Alternatively, it may be stored in the user terminal 12 side.

In the above embodiment, as an example of the game, a game in which a game content belonging to the second group is operated to compete against an enemy character or another user (game content operated by another user) has been described. However, as long as the game requires formation of the first group and the second group, it can be applied to other games. For example, it may be a word game, fighting game, sports game, shooting game, racing game, puzzle game, card game, board game, role-playing game, simulation game, or the like. Also, the game may be an individual match or a team match. Also, humans may play against each other as users, or humans and computers (for example, AI or robots) may play against each other.

In the above embodiment, the user can, in principle, enjoy all functions free of charge. It is good to be able to do it. That is, a special condition or the like may be set for a paying user who has paid a predetermined usage fee so as to be advantageous in playing the game. For example, a paying user may be able to obtain hard-to-obtain game content or be able to play a special stage depending on the amount of money charged. This usage fee may be a pay-as-you-go system, or it may be effective for the user for a certain period of time (for example, one month or one year, etc.) once paid like a subscription. good.

In the above-described embodiment, no particular reference is made to how to obtain game media, but users can obtain game media according to the results of playing the game. (Hereinafter, simply referred to as a lottery.) You can also obtain game media. A lottery is a constituent unit of a game, and is one of the events in the game in which game media can be obtained. be done. Specifically, the lottery is a mechanism for providing game media such as characters or items to the user using chance, and multiple game media with different rarities (high rarity that can be the centerpiece of the lottery) game media called rare items) are prepared as candidates, and one or a predetermined number of game media are selected at random or with a predetermined probability (winning probability) from a set of a plurality of candidate game media. Selected and provided to the user with the selected game media. When applying for the lottery, it may be necessary to consume a predetermined value such as in-game currency, or the lottery may be conducted without consuming the predetermined value.

<Summary>
The main features of the information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program according to the present embodiment described above are as follows.

[1] An information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment includes a first organizing unit that organizes a first group for each user from game media possessed by the user, and a first group of a plurality of users who play a game together. a display control unit for displaying game media belonging to a first group on a display unit in a state in which at least one of a plurality of users can select the game media belonging to a first group of the plurality of users; , and a second organization unit that organizes the users into a second group that is used in joint play by a plurality of users.
According to the information processing device described above, the user can use not only the game media owned by the user himself but also the game media owned by other users with whom the user performs a joint play. As a result, the number of options for game media available to the user increases, and the taste of the game can be improved.

[2] In the information processing apparatus described above, the plurality of users includes a first user and a second user, and the second organizing section arranges the game media to be organized into the second group into the first group of the second user. control so that the first user can select from among game media belonging to .
As a result, the user can select not only the game media owned by the user himself/herself, but also the game media owned by other users with whom the user is to play together as game media to be used in the joint play. As a result, the options for game media available to the user are further increased, and the interest in the game can be further improved.

[3] In the information processing device described above, the plurality of users includes a first user and a second user, and the display control unit controls the game content belonging to the first user's first group and the game content belonging to the second user's first group. When the game contents belonging to one group overlap, the overlapping game contents are displayed on the display section so as to be identifiable.
As a result, the user can avoid that the game contents organized into the second group overlap with those of other users who are playing together. As a result, the options for game media available to the user are further increased, and the interest in the game can be further improved.

[4] In the information processing device described above, the second organizing unit selects game media to be organized into the second group from game media belonging to the first group of the plurality of users, from a specific user among the plurality of users. The second organization unit accepts the first operation from the users other than the specific user among the plurality of users, and selects the second group from among the game media belonging to the first group of the plurality of users without accepting the first operation. The display control unit receives a second operation for selecting candidate game media to be organized into a group, and causes the display unit to display the game media selected by the second operation in a state that the specific user can identify them.
As a result, only the specified user can organize the second group, and users other than the specified user cannot directly organize the second group, thereby avoiding confusion in organizing the second group. As a result, the second group can be organized smoothly, and the number of options for game content available to the user is further increased, thereby further enhancing the taste of the game.

[5] In the information processing device described above, when the number of users who perform joint play is small, the first organization department can include them in the first group compared to when the number of users who perform joint play is large. Increase the number of game media per user.
As a result, even when the number of users who play jointly is small, the users can select game media to be organized into the second group from a sufficient number of game media. As a result, the options for game media available to the user are further increased, and the interest in the game can be further improved.

[6] In the above information processing device, the second group includes a first subgroup and a second subgroup, and the first game content belonging to the first subgroup is the second game content belonging to the second subgroup. If the parameters are complemented, based on the first game media belonging to the first subgroup, game media belonging to the first group of a plurality of users are recommended to the user to be included in the second subgroup. It further has a first recommendation part.
This makes it easier for the user to select game media suitable for joint play, and organizes the second group so that the game media in the first subgroup and the game media in the second subgroup are well combined. can be done. As a result, the user's convenience is improved, and the options for game media available to the user are further increased, thereby further enhancing the taste of the game.

[7] In the information processing apparatus described above, when roles are assigned to a plurality of users, a second method of recommending game media advantageous for each role to the users from among game media belonging to the first group of the plurality of users. It also has 2 recommendations.
This makes it easier for the users to select game media suitable for joint play according to their respective roles. As a result, the user's convenience is improved, and the options for game media available to the user are further increased, thereby further enhancing the taste of the game.

[8] In the information processing apparatus described above, the plurality of users includes a first user and a second user, and game media corresponding to the respective roles of the first user and the second user are arranged in the second group. When the possible frames are set, the second organization unit selects the game media to be arranged in the frame corresponding to the role of the second user from among the game media belonging to the first group of the plurality of users. to organize the second group.
As a result, users can select game media corresponding to their respective roles from game media possessed by other users, and can form a second group suitable for joint play. As a result, the options for game media available to the user are further increased, and the interest in the game can be further improved.

[9] Further, according to the information processing method according to the present embodiment, the computer organizes a first group for each user from the game media possessed by the user, and the computer creates a plurality of groups for joint play in the game. game media belonging to a first group of users are displayed on a display unit in a state in which at least one of a plurality of users can select them, and a computer selects game media belonging to the first group of users; The collected game contents are organized into a second group for use by a plurality of users in joint play.
According to the above information processing method, it is possible to increase the options of game content that the user can use, and to improve the taste of the game.

[10] Further, according to the program according to the present embodiment, the computer organizes a first group for each user from the game media possessed by the user, and the first group of a plurality of users who play the game together. game media belonging to the first group are displayed on the display unit in a state in which at least one of the plurality of users can select the game media belonging to the first group of the plurality of users; are organized into a second group to be used in joint play.
According to the above program, the options for game media available to the user are increased, and the taste of the game can be improved.

10 server 12 user terminal 12a display 14 network 21 processor 22 memory 23 communication interface 24 storage 25 bus 30 storage unit 31 information acquisition unit 32 display control unit 33 first composition unit 34 second composition unit 35 first recommendation unit 36 second Recommendation section 37 Third recommendation section 38 Game progression section 41 Game medium display area 42 First group display area 43 First subgroup display area 44 Second subgroup display area 45 Enter buttons 51a-51d First group display area 52 Second Group display areas 53a-53d First subgroup display areas 54a-54d Second subgroup display area 55 First subgroup display area 56 Second subgroup display area 61 First frame 62 Second frame 63 Third frame 64 Fourth Frame G1 First grouping screen G2 Second grouping screen S Information processing system

Claims (10)

a first organizing unit that organizes a first group for each user from game media possessed by the user;
a display control unit that causes a display unit to display game media belonging to a first group of a plurality of users who play a game together in a state that at least one of the plurality of users can select the game content;
a second organizing unit that organizes game media selected from game media belonging to a first group of the plurality of users into a second group that is used by the plurality of users in joint play;
Information processing equipment. the plurality of users includes a first user and a second user;
The second organizing unit controls the game media to be organized into the second group so that the first user can select the game media belonging to the first group of the second user.
The information processing device according to claim 1 . the plurality of users includes a first user and a second user;
When game media belonging to the first group of the first user and game media belonging to the first group of the second user overlap, the display control unit allows the overlapping game media to be identified by the display unit. to display
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. The second organization unit receives, from a specific user among the plurality of users, a first operation of selecting game media belonging to a first group of the plurality of users to be organized into the second group. ,
The second organizing unit does not accept the first operation from a user other than a specific user among the plurality of users, and organizes game media belonging to a first group of the plurality of users into the second group. receiving a second operation of selecting a candidate game content to be played;
The display control unit causes the display unit to display the game content selected by the second operation in a state identifiable by a specific user.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3. If the number of users performing co-play is small,
The first organization unit increases the number of game media per user that can be included in the first group, compared to the case where the number of users who play jointly is large.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The second group includes a first subgroup and a second subgroup, and the first game content belonging to the first subgroup complements the parameters of the second game content belonging to the second subgroup. case,
a first recommendation unit for recommending to the user game media belonging to the first group of the plurality of users to be included in the second subgroup based on the first game media belonging to the first subgroup; , further having
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5. When a role is set for each of the plurality of users,
further comprising a second recommendation unit that recommends to the user game media that are advantageous for each role from among the game media belonging to the first group of the plurality of users;
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6. The plurality of users includes a first user and a second user, and the second group is set with frames in which game media corresponding to the respective roles of the first user and the second user can be arranged. case,
The second organization unit receives from the first user a selection of game media to be arranged in a frame corresponding to a role of the second user from game media belonging to the first group of the plurality of users, and selects the second group. organize,
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7. a computer organizes a first group for each user from game media possessed by the user;
a computer displaying a game content belonging to a first group of a plurality of users who play a game together on a display unit in a state in which at least one of the plurality of users can select;
The computer organizes the game media selected from among the game media belonging to the first group of the plurality of users into a second group to be used by the plurality of users in joint play;
Information processing methods. to the computer,
Organizing a first group for each user from game media possessed by the user,
displaying a game content belonging to a first group of a plurality of users who play a game together on a display unit in a state in which at least one of the plurality of users can select;
Organizing game media selected from game media belonging to a first group of the plurality of users into a second group to be used by the plurality of users in joint play;
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