JP2023182138A - Information processing device, information processing method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program capable of realizing a configuration of game media groups including a combination of game media corresponding to a quest in a collaboration playable.MEANS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEM: An information processing device includes: an organization part for organizing a game medium group including two or more game media that multiple users use in quest play on the basis of selection received from the respective users in a game in which the multiple users collaboratively play a common quest; an effect generation part capable of generating a game effect corresponding to a condition during quest play when a game medium combination included in a game medium group satisfies the condition set to a quest; and a notification part for reporting information regarding whether a combination satisfies a condition to at least one of multiple users while the multiple users can organize a game medium group.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

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

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, in computer games such as communication-type (online) games, games called so-called multiplayer games in which a plurality of users can simultaneously play a common quest (joint play) have been known. In addition, in some games that allow collaborative play, multiple users can each select a game medium, and multiple users can use a group of game media such as a deck made up of the selected game media. Games are also known. For example, in Patent Document 1, in a competitive game in which teams of multiple players compete against each other, a cooperative team consisting of one or more players each selected from among the players (game media) owned by each of a plurality of users. (a group of game media) is disclosed.

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By the way, depending on the game, a corresponding combination of game media (for example, a combination of game media that provides an advantageous effect to the user) may be set for each quest. When a user plays alone, he or she can select all game media and organize a group of game media so that a combination of game media corresponding to the quest to be played is realized. However, as in Patent Document 1, when a plurality of users select game media from each other to form a common game medium group, other users who play together organize the game medium group. I don't know what kind of game medium they will choose. Therefore, in collaborative play, it may be difficult to organize a game media group that includes a combination of game media corresponding to the quest.

Therefore, one of the objects of the present invention is to realize the organization of a game media group including a combination of game media corresponding to a quest in a collaborative play.

In a game in which a plurality of users jointly play a common quest, an information processing device according to one aspect of the present invention selects two or more games that the plurality of users use in the quest play based on selections received from each user. If the combination of the game media group that includes the media and the game media included in the game media group satisfies the conditions set for the quest, game effects that can occur according to the conditions during quest play. The game apparatus includes a generating section and a notifying section that notifies at least one of the plurality of users of information regarding whether or not a combination satisfies a condition while the plurality of users can compose a group of game media.

According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to create a game media group including a combination of game media corresponding to a quest in a collaborative play.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an information processing system including an information processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of a quest play screen. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a game media group organization screen. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a game media group display screen. It is a figure showing an example of a condition display screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a quest start screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a condition unachievement warning screen. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of functions of an information processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure showing an example of user information. It is a figure showing an example of game medium information. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of game media group information. It is a figure showing an example of quest information. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of game media group organization processing. 3 is a flowchart showing the flow of warning processing. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of another warning process. 3 is a flowchart showing the flow of change restriction processing. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of another change restriction process. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of recommendation processing.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 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.
Note that the embodiments described below are merely examples given to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention. That is, the present invention may be modified or improved from the embodiments described below without departing from the spirit thereof. Naturally, the present invention also includes equivalents thereof.

Furthermore, the screen examples described in this specification and drawings are merely examples, and the screen configuration and design, content of display information, GUI (Graphical User Interface), etc. may vary based on system design specifications and user preferences. etc., and can be changed as appropriate. The basic data processing technology (communication/transmission technology, data acquisition technology, data recording technology, data processing/analysis technology, image processing technology, visualization technology, etc.) to realize the contents is a well-known technology. Therefore, the explanation regarding this will be omitted.

<About the game according to an embodiment of the present invention>
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 a user who is a game player ( An environment for playing games is provided to users (hereinafter referred to as users). That is, a user is a person who uses the functions of the server 10, and more specifically, by operating a predetermined device, a user can enjoy the benefits (services) provided by the functions of the server 10 and play a game. . Note that the predetermined device may be a device owned by the user, such as the user terminal 12, or a device installed in a store, etc., which the user does not own, but which does not require a password or password when the user visits the store. It may also be a terminal or computer that can be used by inputting information, depositing money, etc.

A game is content that a user plays by operating the user terminal 12 while looking at the game screen on the user terminal 12 for game play, and in this embodiment, it is an online content provided using the information processing system S. 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. This includes regularly updated online games such as web games (PBW). Furthermore, the genre (classification) of the game is not particularly limited. In addition, in the following, unless otherwise specified, when a game is simply referred to as a game, it also includes quests that are set as a constituent unit of the game.

In this embodiment, when the user performs a game play operation on the user terminal 12, the user terminal 12 receives data for playing the game distributed from the server computer of the game provider, that is, the server 10. . The user terminal 12 outputs video and audio according to the received data, and the user proceeds with the game while checking the output video and audio. Further, the user terminal 12 transmits data indicating the contents of the user's operation to the server 10, and the server 10 transmits data for game progress according to the contents of the user's operation. Such data transmission and reception between the server 10 and the user terminal 12 is repeatedly performed until the user finishes playing the game.

In a game, a user can obtain (obtain) and possess (own) game media, and use or consume the game media that he or she owns. Game media refers to game objects that can be used by the user to progress the game, including game play, and includes, for example, player objects such as characters used in the game, items, cards, avatars, etc. Applicable. In addition, game media includes coins, medals, tickets, gold, or stones that can be exchanged for game media such as other items or characters in the game, quests that are the constituent units of the game, and random items called gacha. It also includes in-game currency, etc., which has a value as consideration consumed for playing a lottery system or other events. 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. Note that billing refers to the user paying a game usage fee to a game provider, etc., and specifically, using cash, electronic money, credit card, prepaid card, etc. in response to a billing request. and pay for the game.

Each game medium (excluding in-game currency) has its own individuality, and for each game medium, various parameters (level, physical strength, movement power, attack power, values related to powers or special abilities, etc.) are set. These parameters are indicators that affect the progress of the game, and are expressed numerically, expressed as ranks by alphabets such as "A, B, C...", and gauges. This includes things expressed by indicators such as indicators. Further, some parameters include those that change as the game progresses, and others that are constant and do not change regardless of the progress of the game. In the following, unless otherwise specified, parameters that change as the game progresses will be simply referred to as parameters.

There are no particular limitations on how to obtain the game media. For example, in addition to being able to obtain game media based on game play results, users can also obtain game media by purchasing at a shop set up in the game, and can also obtain game media by holding a lottery. You can also get it. A lottery is a constituent unit of a game, and is one of the events in the game that allows you to obtain game media, and is held in response to a user's request to receive game media (lottery application) while playing the game. be done. Specifically, a lottery is a system that uses chance to provide game media such as characters or items to users, and it uses multiple game media of different rarities (high rarity that can be the centerpiece of the lottery). (including 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 multiple game media that are candidates. and the selected game content is provided to the user. Note that when applying for the lottery, it may be necessary to consume a predetermined value such as in-game currency, or the lottery may be held without consuming a predetermined value.

The game of this embodiment is a so-called multi-play game (hereinafter referred to as a joint play game) in which a plurality of users (for example, 2 to 4 users) operate their respective user terminals 12 to simultaneously play a common quest (constituent unit of the game). ) It is a compatible game. Joint play is performed through the communication function of each user's user terminal 12, and once a joint relationship is formed, the progress of the play is synchronized between the users who play jointly. Note that the joint play may be of any type, such as a cooperative play game in which a plurality of users cooperate, or a competitive game in which users compete against each other. In addition, the members who perform joint play are not particularly limited, but joint play may be performed with other users who are friends with the user and who have a mutually approved relationship (hereinafter referred to as friends). You can also use it as In addition to being able to progress the game in cooperation with a friend, the user can also play the game by borrowing game media owned by the friend.

Note that the combination of a plurality of users who will play together is specifically determined by the following procedure.
First, when playing a game together, a specific user who becomes a host (hereinafter referred to as a host user) selects a quest to play from among the selectable quests displayed on a quest selection screen (not shown). . When the host user selects a quest to play, matching is then performed with a user who will play the selected quest together with the host user. Specifically, a host user creates a room for gathering users, and recruits other users to play together in the room. In response to the recruitment, a combination of multiple users (for example, a member consisting of one host user and three guest users) who will join other users who have joined the room (hereinafter referred to as guest users) and play together will be created. decide. Then, the members including the host user and the guest user play the quest selected by the host user.

An example of a game to which the present invention is applicable will be described below with reference to FIGS. 2 to 7.
Note that in this specification, user 1P who is a host user will be described as a first user, user 2P who is a guest user other than that will be described as a second user, user 3P as a third user, and user 4P as a fourth user. . Further, a deck containing game media that is a character as a player object is referred to as a game media group, and in particular, a deck corresponding to the first user that includes a game media selected from among game media owned by the first user is referred to as a first user's deck. A group of game media, a deck corresponding to the second user as a second game media group, a deck also corresponding to the third user as a third game media group, and a deck also corresponding to the fourth user as a fourth game media group. That's what it means. Further, a common deck including a plurality of game media that can be used jointly by a plurality of users (first to fourth users) who play together in quest play is referred to as a common game media group.

In the game of this embodiment, a plurality of users who play together jointly use game media included in a common game media group to play an enemy character (hereinafter referred to as an enemy character) or another user (other user's operation). It is a game where you defeat the game medium (game media) that you play. Then, when all or a predetermined enemy character such as a boss character that appears in the quest is defeated, or a predetermined score is obtained, the quest is cleared, that is, the game is cleared. Each quest has multiple stages, and if you meet the achievement conditions set for each stage, you can move on to the next stage, and if you meet the achievement conditions of the final stage, You can also complete the quest.

The term "joint use" refers to, for example, allowing other users such as the second user to operate the game media included in the first game media group corresponding to the first user. However, even if it is a game medium of the common game medium group, the game medium that has already been used by the first user cannot be used by other users such as the second user. Furthermore, as will be described later, who selects the game content extracted from the common game media group and assigned to the first user (game media D in the example of FIG. 2) and includes it in the common game media group. Even if the game media is used by other users, other users such as the second user cannot use it.

FIG. 2 is an example of the quest play screen G1 displayed on the user terminal 12 operated by each user. As shown in FIG. 2, the quest play screen G1 includes a play production area 41, a frame row display area 42, a game content display area 43, a HP display area 44, a remaining turn display area 45, and a condition confirmation button 46. are doing.
In the play performance area 41, performance videos and the like accompanying the progress of the quest play of enemy characters and the like are displayed. Further, the play effect area 41 may display the amount of damage inflicted on the enemy character, the HP of the enemy character, and the like.
In the frame row display area 42, a frame row in which a predetermined number N of frames are arranged in a row is displayed on the screen. A frames in the frame row are blank, and each of the remaining b (=N−a) frames is filled in advance with one character (eg, alphabet, hiragana, or katakana).
The game content display area 43 displays x game media (x is a natural number of 2 or more) extracted from a common game media group organized by the user. Also, each piece of game material is pre-assigned one character. In the example shown in the figure, game medium D (assigned letter ``n''), game medium Z (assigned letter ``sa''), game medium U (assigned letter ``ko''), and game medium G ( Four game objects with the assigned letter "tsu") are displayed. Note that game media corresponding to each user is extracted, and for example, game media D allocated to the first user cannot be used by users other than the first user.
The HP display area 44 displays the physical strength (the amount of damage that the common game media group can withstand) set for the common game media group. Note that in this embodiment, physical strength is not set for each user, but physical strength is set for a common game media group (physical strength common to all users), but the present invention is not limited to this.
The remaining turns display area 45 displays the number of turns or time limit until the quest clearing conditions given to the users who play together are met.
When the user taps the condition confirmation button 46, the screen changes to a screen (condition display screen G4) where the conditions set for the quest can be confirmed. Note that the conditions will be described later.

Here, specific game contents will be explained in order of (1) to (6).
(1) First, the user selects one game medium from the game medium display area 43 for a blank frame in the frame row displayed in the frame row display area 42, and selects one game medium from the game medium display area 43, and selects one game medium from the game medium display area 43. Fill in the blank boxes with letters. For example, as shown by the dotted line in the figure, the game medium Z (the assigned character "sa") is selected and the leftmost blank frame in the frame row is filled with the character "sa". When this operation is repeated for all a blank frames, all the frames in the frame string are filled with characters. As a result, a character string consisting of N characters embedded in the frame string is formed.
(2) After forming the character string, the computer analyzes the character string and extracts sequences of characters that form a word for all words included in the character string. Here, the word includes a word consisting of only one character. For example, when forming the character string "sankatetsu" (N = 5), "san (acid)", "sanka (participation)", "ka (mosquito)", "kate (food)" , "tetsu (iron)," and "sankatetsu (iron oxide)."
(3) Next, for each word extracted from the character string, the computer specifies the length of the word (i.e., the number of characters), tallies the length of the specified word for all words, and uses the tally result as Set the score accordingly. Here, the greater the number of words included in the character string, or the longer the length of the word included in the character string, the more points are set. Furthermore, game effects such as more points are generated depending on the conditions set for each quest.
(4) Thereafter, the game progresses according to the set score, and for example, if the score is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the clearing condition of the quest being played at that time is satisfied. To explain specifically, for example, if you attack the enemy character that appears in the quest according to the size of the set score, and the damage given to the enemy character according to the size of the score exceeds the enemy's physical strength, the quest It becomes clear.
(5) Also, if the damage inflicted on the enemy character does not exceed the enemy character's physical strength, change the characters in the a frames included in the frame row, form the character string described above again, and form it again. One or more words included in the given character string are identified, the length of each word is totaled, a score is set, and damage is dealt to the enemy character according to the size of the set score. On the other hand, if the damage inflicted on the enemy character does not exceed the enemy character's physical strength, that is, when the characters in a number of frames included in the frame row change, the user receives damage and the characters set in the common game media group are Reduces physical strength.
(6) These steps continue until the total damage inflicted on the enemy character so far exceeds the physical strength set for the enemy character, or until the total damage the user has received so far reaches the common game media group. Repeats until it exceeds the set physical strength. As mentioned above, if the total damage dealt so far exceeds the enemy character's physical strength, the quest is cleared, and the total damage the user has received so far exceeds the physical strength set in the common game media group. If the limit is exceeded, the game is over and the quest ends. Note that when the quest is cleared, game media such as defeated enemy characters or other game media can be obtained as a clear reward.

In this embodiment, a plurality of users (for example, the first to fourth users) who play together select two or more game media to actually use in the quest from among the game media they own. A game media group (first game media group to fourth game media group) is organized. Then, the game media groups organized by each user are combined to form a common game media group. At this time, the number of characters included in each game media group is not particularly limited, but for example, if the number of game media that can be included in a common game media group is 48, each user can The number of game media that can be included in the group is 12 (48 bodies/4 people). Note that when two people play together, the number of game media that each user can include in their respective game media group is changed as appropriate so that it becomes 24 (48 ÷ 2 people).

FIG. 3 is an example of the game media group organization screen G2 displayed on the user terminal 12 operated by each user. The user can select game media to be included in the game media group on this game media group organization screen G2.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game media group organization screen G2 has a game media group display area 51, a game media list display area 52, a display condition setting button 53, and a save button 54.
The game media group display area 51 lists 12 game media (for example, game media A to L, etc.) selected by the user to be included in the game media group (first game media group for the first user). Displayed. Furthermore, the ability value (for example, the total HP value) of the selected game medium is displayed.
The game media list display area 52 displays a list of game media that can be selected by the user, that is, game media owned by the user. The game content selected from among these is moved or copied to the game content group display area 51.
When the user taps the display condition setting button 53, the screen changes to a screen (not shown) where conditions such as rarity, attribute, race, various parameters, etc. The game contents to be displayed in the area 52 can be narrowed down.
When the user taps the save button 54, the game content displayed in the game media group display area 51, that is, the game content selected to be included in the game media group can be saved. Once saved, the organization is complete (preparation complete).

FIG. 4 is an example of a game media group display screen G3 displayed on the user terminal 12 operated by each user. On this game media group display screen G3, the user can view all games included in the common game media group, including game media groups organized by other users (that is, information regarding game media selected by other users). You can check the medium. It is also possible to check whether the combination of game media included in the common game media satisfies the conditions set for the quest and for generating the game effect.

As shown in FIG. 4, the game media group display screen G3 has a game media group display area 61, a condition display area 62, and a details button 63.
The game media group display area 61 displays a list of all game media selected by a plurality of users included in the common game media group. In this embodiment, a total of 48 game media selected by each user and included in each game media group, 12 by 4 people, are displayed.
The condition display area 62 displays a list of conditions set corresponding to the quest, and information regarding whether or not the conditions are met at that point in time (including the point in the middle of the quest), that is, the common game medium The conditions that are satisfied by the combination of game media included in the group are displayed in an identifiable manner. Further, by tapping the details button 63, the details of the conditions can be confirmed. Specifically, the screen transitions to a condition display screen G4 as shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is an example of the condition display screen G4 displayed on the user terminal 12 operated by each user. On this condition display screen G4, the user can view the details of the conditions set corresponding to the quest and which generate the game effect, and the combination of those conditions with the game media included in the common game media. You can check whether the requirements are met or not.

As shown in FIG. 5, the condition display screen G4 has a condition detail display area 71.
The condition details display area 71 displays details of the conditions set corresponding to the quest, and information regarding whether or not the conditions are met at that point (including the point in the middle of the formation), that is, the common game Conditions that are satisfied by the combination of game media included in the media group are displayed in an identifiable manner.

Here, game effects such as inflicting great damage to enemy characters, obtaining high scores, and obtaining game media such as special items during quest play (in the diagram, combined special moves A to C) The following are examples of conditions set for each quest under which the following can occur:
(a) Specific characters For example, if a specific character string is completed with characters associated with game media included in the common game media group, this condition is met. In the example shown in the figure, it is sufficient that the nine characters of ``chohissatsuza'' are completed using 48 game media.
(b) Specific race, specific attribute For example, if the game media included in a common game media group includes a predetermined number or more of game media of a specific race or attribute, this condition is met. become. In the example shown in the figure, for condition 1, it is necessary to include 10 game media of group ○, but currently 4 are included (condition not met). On the other hand, regarding condition 3, it is necessary to include 12 game media belonging to the ○ group or the □ group, and currently 12 are included (condition achieved).
(c) Specific words For example, if there is a possibility that words associated with a specific theme can be completed with characters associated with game media included in the common game media group, this condition is met. . In the example shown in the figure, for condition 1, it is necessary to include 12 character game media that can create words indicating currency such as "doru", but currently 9 are included (condition not met). ). On the other hand, regarding condition 3, it is necessary to include 12 character game media that can create words representing currency or animals such as "cat", and currently 12 characters are included (condition achieved).

FIG. 6 is an example of the quest start screen G5 displayed on the user terminal 12 operated by each user. On this quest start screen G5, the user can also check whether the conditions set for the quest and for generating the game effect are satisfied by the combination of game media included in the common game media. It can be confirmed.

As shown in FIG. 6, the quest start screen G5 includes a user display area 81, a game media group summary display area 82, a condition display area 83, and a start button 84.
In the user display area 81, information indicating the four users participating in the joint play (for example, user names, etc.) and the organization status of each game media group are displayed in an identifiable manner.
The game media group summary display area 82 displays detailed contents of the combinations of game media included in the common game media group. For example, the number of game media corresponding to advantageous characters, the number of game media for each attribute or race, etc. are displayed. Furthermore, ability values indicating parameters such as physical strength (total HP) and attack power (total ATK) set in a common game media group depending on the combination of game media are displayed.
Similar to the condition display area 62 of the game media group display screen G3, the condition display area 83 displays a list of conditions set corresponding to the quest.
When the user taps the start button 84, it is determined that the creation of the common game content is completed, and the screen changes to the quest play screen G1 as shown in FIG. 2. Note that the start button 84 may not be tapped if all the users (first to fourth users) have not completed (prepared for) the organization of their respective game media groups (are currently in the process of assembling).

In addition, at the time when the start button 84 is tapped on the quest start screen G5, if any of the conditions set for the quest are not met (or none of them are met), the user will be prompted to Notify the public. Specifically, a condition unfulfilled warning screen G6 as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed as a dialog. Notifications include visual notifications such as text, images, or videos, such as the condition unfulfilled warning screen G6, auditory notifications, such as sounds, and vibrations, etc. This also includes cases in which tactile notification is provided.

As shown in FIG. 7, the condition unachieved warning screen G6 notifies that there are still conditions that cannot be achieved with the current composition, that is, there is a possibility that the game effect will not be generated. A start button 91 and a reorganization button 92 are displayed on the condition unfulfilled warning screen G6, and if you want to start the quest play in a state where the conditions are not achieved, tap the start button 91, etc. The screen changes to a quest play screen G1 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when reorganizing the common game media group in order to achieve the conditions, by tapping the reorganization button 93, the screen changes to the quest start screen G5 as shown in FIG. It is possible to return to the game media group organization screen G2 as shown and reorganize.

<Configuration of information processing device and user terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention>
Next, the configurations of the information processing apparatus and user terminal 12 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. The information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment includes a computer for distributing game data, more specifically 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 together with the user terminals 12 constructs an information processing system S. . The network 14 is a communication line network consisting of, for example, the Internet or a mobile communication network, and may include a LAN (Local Area Network), a WAN (Wide Area Network), an intranet, and the like.

In the information processing system S of this embodiment, with the above configuration, the game progresses as the server 10 and the user terminal 12 cooperate. Specifically, a part of the game progress processing is performed on the server 10 side, and a part of the graphic processing etc. is performed on the user terminal 12 side. For example, a program including certain rules, logic, and algorithms is executed on the server 10 side. On the other hand, on the user terminal 12 side, the game progresses in synchronization with the server 10 using the same rules, logic, and algorithms as the program being executed on the server 10 . That is, while playing the game, the user terminal 12 displays the game screen, which is the display screen of the game, on a display or the like, and also develops display data sent from the server 10 from time to time, and displays images and characters indicated by the display data. Display information etc. on the game screen.

The server 10 is an example of the "information processing device" of the present invention, and is a computer that executes various information processing related to the game progress, such as generation, transmission and reception of data necessary for the game progress, and more specifically, an SNS server in this embodiment. It is. The server 10 may be composed of one computer, or may be composed of a plurality of computers distributed in parallel. Further, 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, a series of information processing steps related to game progress (excluding input and display of information) are executed by the server 10, so the user terminal 12 side inputs information to be passed to the server 10 and inputs information from the server 10. The information to be distributed may be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 1, the server 10 has a processor 21, a memory 22, a communication interface 23, and a storage 24 as hardware devices, and these devices are electrically connected via a bus 25. There is. Furthermore, the server 10 has an operating system (OS) and a dedicated program for processing information regarding the game installed as software. These programs correspond to the "program" 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. Note that the program of the present invention may be obtained by reading from a computer-readable recording medium (media), or may be obtained (downloaded) via the network 14 such as the Internet or an intranet.

The processor 21 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro-Processing Unit), an MCU (Micro Controller Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), a TPU (Tensor Processing Unit), or an ASIC (Application Processing Unit). Specific Integrated Circuit) etc.

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

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

The storage 24 includes flash memory, HDD (Hard Disc Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), FD (Flexible Disc), MO disk (Magneto-Optical disc), CD (Compact Disc), DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), and SD. It is preferable to use a card (Secure Digital card), a USB memory (Universal Serial Bus memory), or the like. Furthermore, the storage 24 may be built into the server 10 or may be attached to the server body in an external manner. Furthermore, the storage 24 may be configured by an external computer (for example, a database server) etc. that are communicably connected to the server main body. Note that as a technology for recording various data, a distributed ledger technology such as blockchain may be used for the purpose of avoiding unauthorized data tampering.

The server 10 distributes information necessary for progressing the game to each user, and also collects and stores information from each user. The information stored by the server 10 includes information regarding each user, information regarding the room, and various other information regarding the game. 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 a user to play a game. The user terminal 12 includes, for example, a personal computer, a smartphone, a mobile phone, a tablet terminal, a game console, a television receiver capable of inputting information, a wearable terminal, and the like. Although four user terminals 12 are shown in FIG. 1 for the sake of illustration, in reality, there are as many user terminals 12 as there are users.

The user terminal 12 receives data for game progress from the server 10, displays images (videos) indicated by the data on the display of the user terminal 12 or a display device such as a TV connected to the user terminal 12, and displays audio data. output from a speaker, etc. 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 includes a quest play screen G1 (FIG. 2), a game media group organization screen G2 (FIG. 3), a game media group display screen G3 (FIG. 4), a condition display screen G4 (FIG. 5), and a quest start screen. In addition to the screen G5 (Figure 6) and the condition failure warning screen G6 (Figure 7), the quest selection screen for selecting the quest to play, the matching screen for matching users who will play together, and the screen after quest play is completed. A result display screen, a clear reward award screen, and a notification screen for notifying various other information are displayed.

Further, the user terminal 12 accepts user operations performed while playing the game, and transmits information corresponding to the details of the operations to the server 10. For example, the user can perform a game media group formation operation to select game media and organize a game media group, a quest selection operation to select a quest to play, a quest play operation to play the selected quest, and a recruitment of guest users to play together. A recruitment operation to select a host user to play together and an application operation to apply for a room set by the host user are performed on the user terminal 12, and information based on these operations is transmitted to the server 10. In addition to the above-mentioned operations, the user appropriately performs operations necessary for enjoying the services provided by the information processing system S of this embodiment on the user terminal 12.

<Function of information processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention>
The configuration of the server 10, which is the information processing device according to this embodiment, will be explained again from a functional perspective. As shown in FIG. 8, the server 10 includes a storage section 30, an information acquisition section 31, a display control section 32, an organization section 33, an effect generation section 34, a notification section 35, and a game control section 36. Among 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 hardware devices that constitute the server 10 and programs installed in the server 10. be done. In addition, when the server 10 is comprised of multiple computers, the above-mentioned functions may be distributed so that each of the multiple computers may perform different functions. Each functional unit will be explained in detail below.

(Storage part)
The storage unit 30 stores various information necessary for playing the game. Specifically, the storage unit 30 stores information related to users, information related to game media, information related to a group of game media, information related to quests, and various other information related to games.

As shown in FIG. 9, information about users (user information) is stored for each user, with various information linked to identification information (identification ID, game account name, etc.) that identifies each user. . For example, the user information items include information indicating the user rank, game media owned, organized game media groups, game progress, play history of joint play, friends, and the like.
The information indicating the game content includes information for identifying the type and number of game media such as characters, items, and coins owned by the user. The information indicating the game media group includes information for identifying one or more game media groups (including those compiled in the past, such as composition history) that include one or more game media selected by the user. The information indicating the progress of the game includes information for identifying the status, the number of times each quest has been played, the number of times the quest has been cleared, and the like. Information indicating the play history of joint play includes the history of the room to which the joint play was performed, as well as the number of times joint play has been performed (for example, 10 times with user B, 5 times with user C, etc.) ), etc., is included. The information indicating friends includes information for identifying other users with whom the user has a friend relationship. Further, the user information may include information other than the above, such as personal information of the user such as contact information, login history such as play date and time, and billing history indicating the number of times and amount charged for the game. .

As shown in FIG. 10, information related to game media (game media information) is stored for each game media, with various information associated with identification information (identification ID, etc.) that identifies each game media. For example, items of game media information include information indicating type, nature, name, external design, various parameters indicating abilities or effects, compatible quests, compatible game media, etc.
The information indicating the type includes information for identifying the type of game media, such as a character, an item, paid in-game currency, or free in-game currency. The information indicating the nature includes information for identifying the nature of the game medium, such as attribute and race. The information indicating the parameters includes information for identifying values of the game medium, such as level, character, physical strength, movement power, attack power, or special ability. Further, when a parameter changes, information indicating an initial value and an upper limit value is included in addition to the current value. The information indicating quests with good compatibility includes information for identifying quests in which play becomes advantageous when using the game medium, such as improving parameters or exhibiting special abilities. Information indicating compatible game media includes other information that would be advantageous when used in combination with the game media, such as improved parameters or special abilities, etc. Contains information for identifying game content. In addition, information other than the above, such as degree of difficulty in obtaining (rarity), method of obtaining (obtainment conditions), period of availability, period of use, consideration (if it is possible to purchase with in-game currency), number of users in possession, The game media information may also include information indicating usage history by other users.
Note that the above game content information exemplifies the case where the game content is a character, but if the game content is an item or in-game currency, the contents are changed as appropriate.

Information regarding game media groups (game media group information) is stored for each game media group, with various information linked to identification information (identification ID, etc.) that identifies each game media group, as shown in FIG. ing. For example, the item of game media group information includes information indicating the user who organized the game, game media included, various parameters indicating abilities, etc., conditions met, organization history, usage history, and the like.
The information indicating the user includes information for identifying the user who organized the game media group, that is, the user who selected the game media to be included in the game media group. Note that the number of users here may be one or more than one. The information indicating the game media includes information for identifying the type and number of game media such as characters included in the game media group. Information indicating parameters includes parameters for each game medium included in the game medium group and values for identifying levels, physical strength, movement power, attack power, special abilities, etc. determined from the combination of game media. Contains information. Further, when a parameter changes, information indicating an initial value and an upper limit value is included in addition to the current value. Information indicating conditions includes conditions for generating game effects set for each quest, such as a specific character, a specific race or attribute, a specific theme, a specific number of characters, and a specific game medium. Information for identifying whether each condition is satisfied, such as a combination, is included. The information indicating the organization history includes information for identifying the history (including update history) of organizing the game media group, such as selection or change of game media. The information indicating the usage history includes information for identifying the number of times of use, quests used, number of times of clearing, clear quests, and the like. Further, information other than the above, such as information indicating compatible quests suitable for use or compatible game media recommended to be included, may be included in the game media group information. .
Note that the game media group information is information on a game media group organized including the game media selected by the user, and is a game media group organized for each user or a group of game media organized by multiple users who play together. Includes both organized and common game media groups. Further, the game media included in the game media group is not limited to the game media selected by the user, but may include game media automatically selected by the computer.

As shown in FIG. 12, information regarding quests (quest user information) is stored for each quest, with various pieces of information linked to identification information (identification ID, etc.) that identifies each quest. For example, the quest information items include information indicating the title, difficulty level, enemy character, conditions, clear reward, and the like. The information indicating enemy characters includes information for identifying enemy characters that appear during the quest.
Information indicating conditions includes conditions for generating game effects set for each quest, such as a specific character, a specific race or attribute, a specific theme, a specific number of characters, and a specific game medium. Contains information for identifying conditions such as combinations. The information indicating the clearing reward includes information for identifying the type and number of game media that will be given as a reward when the game is cleared. The quest information may also include information other than the above, such as information indicating the playable period, the user level required to play, the game content required to play, and the like.

(Information acquisition department)
The information acquisition unit 31 acquires information (data) based on operations performed by the user on the user terminal 12 during game play by communicating with the user terminal 12 . The information acquired by the information acquisition unit 31 includes information based on the game media group formation operation performed by the user, information based on the quest selection operation, information based on the quest play operation, information based on the recruitment operation, and information based on the application operation. Contains information based on the In addition to the above information, the information acquired by the information acquisition unit 31 includes various selections, specifications, instructions, requests, commands, permissions or refusals, registrations, and other input operations performed by the user in each scene during the game. Contains information based on etc.

(Display control section)
The display control unit 32 controls the user terminal 12 and causes information for game progress to be displayed on the screen of the user terminal 12. Specifically, the display control unit 32 generates display data for displaying the results of information processing by the organization unit 33, effect generation unit 34, notification unit 35, game control unit 36, etc., which will be described later. The generated display data is transmitted to the user terminal 12 via the network 14. For example, the display control unit 32 displays the quest play screen G1 (FIG. 2), the game media group organization screen G2 (FIG. 3), and the game media group display screen G3 as a result of information processing by the organization unit 33, game control unit 36, etc. (FIG. 4), a condition display screen G4 (FIG. 5), a quest start screen G5 (FIG. 6), a condition unfulfilled warning screen G6 (FIG. 7), etc., are displayed on the user terminal 12. The display control unit 32 also displays a quest selection screen, a matching screen, a game result screen, a clear reward granting screen, and various other notification screens that reflect the results of information processing by the game control unit 36, etc. ) is displayed on the user terminal 12.

(Organization Department)
Using the information based on the game media group organization operation acquired by the information acquisition unit 31 as a trigger, the organizing unit 33 selects two or more game media from among the game media owned by the user and uses the user in quest play. Information processing is executed to organize a game media group for each user (a first game media group for the first user, a second game media group for the second user) including the following. Further, the organizing unit 33 uses the information based on the game media group organizing operation acquired by the information acquiring unit 31 as a trigger to organize the first game media group organized by the first user and the second game media group organized by the second user. information processing for organizing a common game media group to be used by a plurality of users in joint play.

Specifically, the organizing unit 33 selects the game media specified by the information based on the game media group organizing operation from among the game media included in the user information stored in association with the user in the storage unit 30. . Then, the organizing unit 33 adds the selected game medium to the game medium group associated with the user (the first game medium group in the case of the first user, the second game medium group in the case of the second user). Then, the game media group information is updated and stored in the storage unit 30. The organizing unit 33 also combines game media groups for each user, updates game media group information regarding a common game media group used jointly by a plurality of users who play together, and stores it in the storage unit 30.

At this time, the organizing unit 33 assigns each user a game media group (in the case of the first user, the first game media group; in the case of the second user, the second game media group) according to the number of users who play together. Change the number of game media that can be included in a game. For example, when the number of users playing together is small, the number of game media per user that can be included in the game media group (selectable After increasing the number of game media, information processing is performed to organize the game media group.

In addition, when organizing the game media group, the organizing unit 33 restricts changes to game media related to the fulfillment of a condition among the game media included in the game media group. Specifically, even if the information acquisition unit 31 acquires information based on the game media group organization operation, it cannot distinguish between the game media specified by the game media group organization information and the game media already included in the game media group. Changes to the game content will not be permitted if the exchange would no longer satisfy the existing conditions. Note that at this time, changes to the game content related to conditions specified by the host user, who is a specific user, may be restricted. Specifically, if the conditions specified by the game media group organization operation acquired by the information acquisition unit 31 from the host user no longer satisfy the conditions, the change of the game media is not permitted. On the other hand, for conditions not specified by the host user, other users are allowed to change the game content even if the conditions are no longer met. Note that the conditions that can be specified by the host user are conditions that have been satisfied at least once while each user is compiling the game media group. In the example of FIG. 6, the 1P user and the 2P user have completed the organization of game media groups, while the 3P and 4P users have not completed the organization of the game media group. In such a case, the host user is controlled to be able to specify the conditions that are satisfied in the game media group for which the 1P and 2P users have completed preparations. Further, the host user may be able to control the conditions that are established for the game media group for which the 1P and 2P users have completed preparations and the game media group that is being edited for the 3P and 4P users.

Furthermore, among the plurality of users who perform collaborative play, the organizing unit 33 determines whether the other users who have not yet completed the game media group include the game media that the user who has completed the game organization has included in the game media group. Recommend game media that would meet the conditions if included. For example, the first user identifies a game medium that satisfies the condition when combined with the game medium included in the first game medium group, and selects the game medium from among the game contents owned by the second user. Then, the selected game medium is recommended to the second user in cooperation with the display control section 32 or the notification section 35. Note that if the game contents selected by a plurality of users playing together are duplicated, information processing may be performed to reorganize the game medium group.

Furthermore, the organizing unit 33 may control so that game media owned by other users or friends with whom the organizer plays together can be included in the game media group that it organizes. For example, the first user may be able to select game media that can be included in the first game media group from among game media owned by the second user or a friend of the first user.

(Effect generation part)
The effect generation unit 34 uses the information based on the quest play operation acquired by the information acquisition unit 31 during the quest play as a trigger, and generates a game effect during the quest play according to the conditions satisfied by the combination of game media included in the game media group. Perform information processing to generate the information. Specifically, when the combination of game media included in the common game media group satisfies the conditions set for the quest, or the combination of the game media selected by the first user and the game media selected by the second user. If the condition is met, if the first user or the second user uses the game media related to the occurrence of the condition during quest play, the above-mentioned game effects such as causing large damage to the enemy character will be applied. generate. Note that since the determination as to whether or not to actually generate a game effect is based on the content of the quest play, the game effect may not occur during the quest play even if the conditions are met.

(Notification Department)
By communicating with the user terminal 12, the notification unit 35 notifies all or at least one of the plurality of users of various information at appropriate timing while the user is able to organize a group of game media. Specifically, notification data (including image data and sound data) containing various information or a link to a place where the information can be obtained is generated, and the generated notification data is sent to the target user via the network 14. to the user terminal 12 of. Note that notification is made in cooperation with the display control unit 32 depending on the content of the information.

Specifically, the notification unit 35 reports the following information.
(a) Information regarding whether the combination of game media satisfies the conditions (b) Game media group associated with another user (if the other user is the first user, the first game media group; In the case of the second user, information regarding game media included in the second game media group) (c) Information regarding game media that would satisfy the condition if included in the game media group.In other words, a game that would satisfy the condition if included in the game media group To distinguishably notify a medium and a game medium that does not satisfy a condition even if it is included in a game medium group.
(d) The number of game media that can be included in the game media group associated with the user (the first game media group in the case of the first user, the second game media group in the case of the second user) has changed. (e) Information including warnings when starting quest play when the conditions are not met; (f) Information regarding changes to the game media included in the group of game media that satisfy the conditions; (g) Information regarding the fact that the success or failure of the condition has changed (i.e., the condition is no longer met); (h) Information regarding alternative game media that would satisfy the conditions if included in the game media group in the case of (f) or (g) above.

(Game control section)
The game control unit 36 also executes various information processing necessary for the progress of the game.
For example, during quest play, the game control unit 36 executes information processing regarding actions such as movement and attack of the game media included in the game media group and other game media such as enemy characters. Specifically, the game control unit 36 performs effects according to the operation content, such as moving the game medium based on the quest play operation information acquired by the information acquisition unit 31 during the quest play. At this time, the game control unit 36 controls the game contents included in the common game medium group to be usable by all of the plurality of users participating in the joint play. That is, the game media selected by the first user included in the common game media group is controlled so that not only the first user but also the second user can use it, and the game media selected by the second user included in the common game media group is controlled so that it can be used by not only the first user but also the second user. It is controlled so that it can be used not only by the second user but also by the first user.

Furthermore, the game control unit 36 changes the settings of parameters of the game medium depending on the progress of the game and the like. Specifically, during quest play, if a game medium included in a game medium group attacks another game medium, such as an enemy character, the game effect that occurred and the attack set in the game medium group or the game medium. Based on parameters such as strength and defense power of other game media, parameters such as physical strength associated with other game media are reduced. In addition, if a game medium included in a game medium group is attacked by another game medium such as an enemy character, the game effect that occurred, the defense power set for the game medium group or the game medium, and the other game Based on a parameter such as the attack power of the medium, a parameter such as physical strength or the like associated with the game medium group or the game medium is decreased.

Further, the game control unit 36 executes information processing regarding matching between users who play together. Specifically, the game control unit 36 sets a room for joint play based on the information regarding recruitment conditions acquired from the host user by the information acquisition unit 31, and recruits guest users to participate in the room. When a user applies for a room, the game control unit 36 stores the room in the storage unit 30 in association with the host user who set the room and the guest user who applied for the room. belong to the same room.
Further, when the quest play is finished, the game control unit 36 performs processing to determine whether the quest has been cleared or not, and to provide a clearing reward to the user who has cleared the quest.

The configurations of the server 10 and user terminal 12 have been described above. Although the server 10 and the user terminal 12 generally have various functions in addition to those described above, only the characteristic functions that have effects in the information processing system S of the present invention will be described here. The illustrations and explanations of other known functions will be omitted.

<Information processing method according to an embodiment of the present invention>
Next, the flow of information processing (hereinafter referred to as information processing flow) executed in the information processing system S having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 18. The information processing flow adopts the information processing method of the present invention and is realized by using an 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. Note that the information processing flow described below is just an example, and unnecessary steps may be deleted, new steps may be added, or the order of execution of the steps may be changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention. .

(Game media group organization processing)
First, an example of game media group organization processing will be described.
Game media group organization processing refers to, in a game where multiple users jointly play a common quest, two or more game media used by multiple users in the quest play based on the selection of game media received from each user. This is the information processing that forms the basis of the present invention for organizing a group of game media including the following, and proceeds along the flow shown in FIG. 13, for example. Note that here, the first user and the second user play together, and the first user selects the game media he/she owns to form a first game media group, and the second user selects game media that he/she owns to form a second game media group, and combines the organized first game media group and second game media group to form a common game media group to be used in the quest. I will explain it as something to do.

As shown in FIG. 13, first, the server 10, which is a computer, acquires information based on the game media group organization operation through communication with the user terminal 12 operated by the first user, When a selection of game media to be included in the first game media group from media is received (S101), the selected game media is added to the game media group information associated with the first user and associated with the first user. By updating the selected game media group information, a first game media group including the selected game media is created (S102). Then, the server 10 generates display data for displaying information regarding game media included in the first game media group, and transmits the generated display data to the user terminal through communication with the user terminal 12 operated by the second user. 12, the information regarding the game media included in the first game media group is displayed on the second user's user terminal 12 (S103).

The server 10 also acquires information based on the game media group organization operation through communication with the user terminal 12 operated by the second user, and includes the information from among the game media owned by the second user into the second game media group. When the selection of game media is received (S104), the selected game media is added to the game media group information associated with the second user and the game media group information associated with the second user is updated. A second game media group including the selected game media is compiled (S105). Then, the server 10 generates display data for displaying information regarding game media included in the second game media group, and transmits the generated display data to the user terminal through communication with the user terminal 12 operated by the first user. 12, the information regarding the game media included in the second game media group is displayed on the first user's user terminal 12 (S106).

Furthermore, the server 10 combines the first game media group and the second game media group, and updates the game media group information associated with the first user and the second user, thereby combining the first game media group and the second game media group. A common game that includes two or more game media that can be jointly used by a first user and a second user in quest play, the game media group including a game media and a game media included in a second game media group. A media group is organized (S107). In addition, in this embodiment, the first user and the second user can each include 24 game media in the first game media group or the second game media group, and can use them jointly in quest play. The common game media group includes a total of 48 game media. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the game media included in the first game media group or the second game media group is updated, the common game media group that can be jointly used in quest play is also updated at the same time.

The server 10 stores information regarding game media included in a common game media group that can be used jointly in quest play, and the combination of game media included in the common game media group is set corresponding to the quest. generates display data for displaying in a discernible manner whether or not a condition is met, and transmits the generated display data to the user terminal 12 through communication with the user terminal 12 operated by the first user and the second user. As a result, information regarding whether the combination of game media included in the common game media group satisfies the condition is displayed on the user terminals 12 of the first user and the second user (S108).

Next, through communication with the user terminals 12 operated by both the first user and the second user, the server 10 transmits information based on the game media group organization operation that instructs the end of the game media group organization (start of quest play). If it is determined that the game media group has been completed (S109: YES), then the game media included in the game media group will be retrieved for the common game media group that can be jointly used in quest play. It is determined whether the combination satisfies the conditions set corresponding to the quest (S110). If the server 10 determines that the combination of game media included in the common game media group satisfies the conditions (S110: YES), it directly starts the quest play (S111) and ends the process. On the other hand, if the server 10 determines that the conditions are not met (S110: NO), the server 10 issues a warning to the effect that the quest play will start without the conditions being met (S112). (S111), and the process ends.

Note that the first user can use the game medium selected by the second user during quest play, and the second user can use the game medium selected by the first user during quest play. In addition, here, the game effects that can be generated when the conditions are met are the game effects that can be generated during the quest play when the combination of the game media selected by the first user and the game media selected by the second user satisfies the conditions. Possible to occur. In addition, the specific information processing and information processing flow of Qwest Play are well-known contents, so the description thereof will be omitted here.
The above is an example of the game media group organization process.

(warning processing)
Next, an example of warning processing will be described based on FIGS. 14 and 15. The warning process is a process of warning the first user and the second user to that effect when a condition is no longer satisfied due to a change in game media included in the game media group.

First, as shown in FIG. 14, the server 10, which is a computer, acquires information based on the game media group organization operation through communication with the user terminal 12 operated by the first user or the second user, and As a result of accepting changes to the game media included in the group or the second game media group (S201), a combination of game media included in the common game media group that can be jointly used in quest play is set corresponding to the quest. If it is determined that the specified conditions are no longer satisfied (S202: YES), a warning is issued to notify that the conditions are no longer satisfied due to a change in the game content (S203). Subsequently, the server 10 generates display data for identifiably displaying alternative game media that would satisfy the conditions if included in the game media group, and displays the display data on the user terminals 12 operated by the first user and the second user. By transmitting the generated display data to the user terminal 12 through communication with the user terminal 12, information regarding alternative game media that would satisfy the conditions if included in the game media group is displayed (S204), and the process ends. On the other hand, if the server 10 determines that the conditions will not be satisfied even if the game content is changed (S202: NO), the server 10 immediately ends the process.
The above is an example of the warning process.

In addition, the warning process may occur if the participation status of a user participating in a collaborative play changes, that is, if the user withdraws from the collaborative play, the game media included in the game media group is changed, and the conditions are no longer met. In some cases, the remaining users may be warned of this fact. Hereinafter, a case in which the second user withdraws from the cooperative play will be described as an example.

As shown in FIG. 15, the server 10, which is a computer, acquires information based on the cancellation operation for the application operation for joint play through communication with the user terminal 12 operated by the second user, and obtains information based on the cancellation operation for the application operation for joint play from the second user. As a result of accepting the cancellation of participation in the play (S301), if it is determined that the combination of game media included in the common game media group that can be used jointly in the quest play no longer satisfies the conditions set for the quest ( S302: YES), a warning is issued to notify that the conditions are no longer met due to the cancellation of the second user's participation (S303), and the process ends. On the other hand, if the server 10 determines that the condition will not be satisfied even if the second user's participation is canceled (S302: NO), the server 10 immediately ends the process.
The above is another example of the warning process.

(Change restriction processing)
Next, an example of the change restriction process will be described based on FIGS. 16 and 17. The change restriction process is a process of restricting the change when the user attempts to change the game media included in the game media group, that is, disallowing the change.

First, as shown in FIG. 16, the server 10, which is a computer, acquires information based on the game media group organization operation through communication with the user terminal 12 operated by the first user or the second user, and As a result of accepting changes to the game media included in the group or the second game media group (S401), the combination of game media included in the common game media group that can be jointly used in quest play is compatible with the quest due to the change. If it is determined that the conditions set as above are still satisfied (S402: YES), change of the game content is permitted (S403), and the process ends. On the other hand, if the server 10 determines that changing the game content will no longer satisfy the conditions (S402: NO), the server 10 disallows the change of the game content by canceling the information based on the game content group organization operation (S404). , ends the process.
The above is an example of the change restriction process.

In addition, the change restriction process prevents the guest user from changing the game media included in the game media group, especially if it affects the conditions specified by the host user among the conditions set corresponding to the quest. It may also be limited. Hereinafter, a case where the first user is a host user and the second user is a guest user will be described as an example.

As shown in FIG. 17, the server 10, which is a computer, acquires information based on the game media group organization operation through communication with the user terminal 12 operated by the second user, who is a guest user, and selects the second game media group. As a result of accepting changes to the included game media (S501), the combination of game media included in the common game media group that can be jointly used in quest play is changed according to the conditions set corresponding to the quest. If it is determined that the conditions specified by the first user, who is the host user, are no longer satisfied (S502: YES), the information based on the game medium group organization operation is canceled, etc., and the change of the game medium is disallowed (S503). ), the process ends. On the other hand, if the server 10 determines that the conditions specified by the host user will not be satisfied even if the game content is changed (S502: NO), the server 10 permits the change of the game content (S504), and ends the process.
The above is another example of the change restriction process.

(Recommended processing)
Next, an example of recommendation processing will be described based on FIG. 18. The recommendation process is a process of recommending that a game medium that can provide an advantageous situation for the user when playing a quest is included in the game medium group, such as when the conditions set corresponding to the quest are satisfied. Hereinafter, an example will be described in which a game medium to be selected is recommended to a second user in a situation where the first user has finished organizing the first game medium group.

As shown in FIG. 18, the server 10, which is a computer, identifies the game media included in the first game media group that the first user has completed (S601), and identifies the game media that the second user owns. From among them, a game medium is selected that, when combined with a game medium included in the first game medium group, satisfies the conditions set corresponding to the quest (S602). Then, the server 10 generates display data for displaying the game content selected from among the game media owned by the second user in an identifiable manner, and displays the selected game content through communication with the user terminal 12 operated by the second user. By transmitting the generated display data to the user terminal 12, the second user's user terminal 12 displays information recommending the selected game medium as a game medium to be included in the second game medium group (S603), and performs processing. finish.
The above is an example of recommendation processing.

<Other embodiments>
Up to this point, the information processing device, information processing method, and program of the present invention have been described using specific examples, but the above embodiments are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Other embodiments are also possible.

In the above embodiment, the server 10 functions as the information processing device of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to this. Even if the user terminal 12 has some of the functions of the server 10, good. For example, the user terminal 12 may have some or all of the functions of the organizing section 33, the effect generating section 34, the notifying section 35, or the game controlling section 36.

In the above embodiment, various information such as user information is stored in the server 10, but it is also possible to separately provide a database server (not shown) and store the information all at once in that database server, or It may also be stored on the terminal 12 side.

In the embodiment described above, each user individually organizes a group of game media, and the plurality of game media groups are combined to form a common game media group that can be jointly used in quest play. However, it is sufficient if multiple users can provide game media and create a common game media group that can be used jointly in quest play. Game media may be directly selected and included in the group.

In the above embodiment, as an example of a game, a character string is formed using a game medium, and a character string is formed to compete against an enemy character or another user (game medium operated by another user), or to obtain points. He explained the game. However, it is also applicable to other games as long as they allow multiple users to play together. For example, it may be a word play game, an action game, a fighting game, a sports game, a shooting game, a racing game, a puzzle game, a card game, a board game, a role-playing game, a simulation game, or the like. Further, the game may be an individual game or a team game. Furthermore, it may be a competition between humans as users, or a competition between humans and a computer (for example, an AI or a robot).

In the above embodiment, the user can enjoy all the functions for free in principle, but some functions are limited and the user can use the limited functions by paying a predetermined usage fee. It may also be something that can be done. That is, special conditions or the like may be set for a paying user who has paid a predetermined usage fee to be advantageous in playing the game. For example, a paying user may be able to obtain difficult-to-obtain game media or play a special quest depending on the amount charged. Note that this usage fee may be based on a pay-as-you-go system, or it may be similar to a subscription, where once payment is made, it remains effective for the user for a certain period of time (for example, one month or one year, etc.). good.

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One of the purposes of the present invention is to facilitate the organization of game media for use in collaborative play.

Problems with [Appendix 1] One of the objects of the present invention is to realize the organization of a game media group including a combination of game media corresponding to a quest in a collaborative play.
[Additional Note 1] In a game in which a plurality of users jointly play a common quest, the information processing device according to the present embodiment is configured to select two or more items used by the plurality of users in the quest play based on selections received from each user. If the combination of the game media group that includes the game media group and the game media included in the game media group satisfies the conditions set for the quest, game effects according to the conditions can be generated during quest play. and a notification unit that notifies at least one of the plurality of users of information regarding whether or not a combination satisfies a condition while the plurality of users can compose a group of game media.
According to the above information processing device, information regarding whether a combination of game media included in a group of game media used in joint play of a quest satisfies conditions for generating a game effect set for the quest, At least one of the plurality of users is notified while the plurality of users who play together can compose a group of game media. Therefore, it is possible to easily organize a group of game media to be used in collaborative play, and it is also possible to realize a group of game media that includes a combination of game media corresponding to a quest in collaborative play.

Problems with [Appendix 2] One of the objects of the present invention is to realize the organization of a game media group including a combination of game media corresponding to a quest in a collaborative play.
[Additional Note 2] The plurality of users includes a first user and a second user, and the organizing unit includes a first game media group including a game media selected from among game media owned by the first user; The information processing device according to [Appendix 1], wherein a game media group is formed by combining a second game media group including a game media selected from game media owned by the second user.
As a result, when the first user and the second user play together, the first game media group including the game media selected from among the game media owned by the first user and the game media group owned by the second user. A second game media group containing the game media selected from among the game media selected from among the game media selected from among the game media is combined to form a game media group containing two or more game media used in the quest play. The organization of game media groups including combinations can be realized in collaborative play.

Problems with [Additional Note 3] One of the objects of the present invention is to realize the organization of a game media group including a combination of game media corresponding to a quest in a collaborative play.
[Appendix 3] The information processing device according to [Appendix 2], wherein the notification unit notifies the second user of information regarding game media included in the first game media group before starting the quest play.
As a result, when a first user and a second user play together, when selecting a game medium, the second user can refer to the content of the game medium selected by the first user and set the conditions. Since it is possible to select game media to create a combination that satisfies the requirements, it is possible to easily organize a group of game media to be used in collaborative play, and it is also possible to organize a group of game media that includes a combination of game media that corresponds to the quest. can be realized in collaborative play.

Problems with [Additional Note 4] One of the objects of the present invention is to realize the organization of a game media group including a combination of game media corresponding to a quest in a collaborative play.
[Additional note 4] The organization unit changes the number of game media that the first user can include in the first game media group according to the number of multiple users, and the notification unit changes the number of game media that the first user can include in the first game media group, and the notification unit The information processing device according to [Additional Note 2], which notifies the first user.
As a result, if the number of game media that the first user can select is changed depending on the number of users playing together, the first user can understand that the number of game media that he or she can select has changed. It is possible to easily organize a group of game media to be used in collaborative play, and it is also possible to realize a group of game media that includes a combination of game media corresponding to a quest in collaborative play.

Problems with [Additional Note 5] One of the objects of the present invention is to realize the organization of a game media group including a combination of game media corresponding to a quest in a collaborative play.
[Appendix 5] The plurality of users includes a first user and a second user, and the effect generation unit is configured to determine whether the combination of the game medium selected by the first user and the game medium selected by the second user satisfies the condition. The information processing device according to [Additional Note 1], wherein the information processing device can generate a game effect during quest play.
As a result, when the first user and the second user play together, a game effect will occur based on the combination of the game medium selected by the first user and the game medium selected by the second user. Therefore, the formation of a game media group including a combination of game media corresponding to a quest can be realized through collaborative play.

Problems with [Appendix 6] One of the objects of the present invention is to provide a game environment in which a first user and a second user can enjoy quest play with a sense of unity.
[Additional Note 6] A game in which the plurality of users includes a first user and a second user, and the game medium included in the game medium group and selected by the first user is controlled so that the second user can use it during quest play. The information processing device according to [Additional Note 1], including a control unit.
As a result, when the first user and the second user play together, the second user can also use the game media included in the game media group by the first user, so the first user and the second user can play together. It is possible to provide a game environment where players can enjoy quest play with a sense of unity.

Problems with [Appendix 7] One of the objects of the present invention is to realize the organization of a game media group including a combination of game media corresponding to a quest in a collaborative play.
[Additional Note 7] The information processing device according to [Additional Note 1], wherein the notification unit warns at least one of the plurality of users when starting the quest play in a state where the conditions are not satisfied.
This makes it possible to warn and make at least one of multiple users aware of starting quest play without satisfying the conditions, making it easier to organize a group of game media to be used in collaborative play. In addition, it is possible to create a group of game media including a combination of game media corresponding to a quest through collaborative play.

Problems with [Appendix 8] One of the objects of the present invention is to realize the organization of a game media group including a combination of game media corresponding to a quest in a collaborative play.
[Appendix 8] The notification unit accepts changes to the game media included in the group of game media that meet the conditions from at least one of the multiple users, and if the conditions are no longer met, alerts at least one of the multiple users. , the information processing device according to [Appendix 1].
This makes it easy to organize a group of game media to be used in collaborative play, as it is possible to alert at least one of multiple users to make them aware of the change in game media that no longer satisfies the conditions. In addition, it is possible to create a group of game media including a combination of game media corresponding to a quest through collaborative play.

Problems with [Additional Note 9] One of the objects of the present invention is to realize the organization of a game media group including a combination of game media corresponding to a quest in a collaborative play.
[Additional note 9] The notification unit informs at least one of the plurality of users of game media that satisfies the conditions when included in the game media group and game media that does not satisfy the conditions even when included in the game media group, so that at least one of the plurality of users can identify them. , the information processing device according to [Appendix 1].
This allows at least one of multiple users to be identifiably notified of the game media that meets the conditions when included in the game media group, making it easier to organize the game media group used in collaborative play. In addition, it is possible to create a group of game media including a combination of game media corresponding to a quest through collaborative play.

Problems with [Additional Note 10] One of the objects of the present invention is to realize the organization of a game media group including a combination of game media corresponding to a quest in a collaborative play.
[Additional Note 10] The notification unit accepts changes to the game media included in the game media group that satisfy the conditions from at least one of the plurality of users, and if the game media no longer satisfies the conditions, the notification unit accepts changes to the game media that are included in the game media group that satisfy the conditions, and if it is included in the game media group, it is replaced by a change that satisfies the conditions. The information processing device according to [Additional Note 1], wherein the information processing device identifiably informs at least one of the plurality of users of information regarding game media.
As a result, if a game medium that satisfies the condition is changed and no longer satisfies the condition, if it is included in the game medium group instead of the changed game medium, the game medium that satisfies the condition can be identified to at least one of multiple users. Since it is possible to notify and recommend, it is possible to easily organize a group of game media to be used in collaborative play, and also to realize the organization of a group of game media that includes a combination of game media corresponding to a quest in collaborative play. be able to.

Problems with [Additional Note 11] One of the objects of the present invention is to realize the organization of a game media group including a combination of game media corresponding to a quest in a collaborative play.
[Additional note 11] If the success or failure of the condition is changed due to at least one of the plurality of users changing the participation status in the joint play, the notification unit warns at least one of the plurality of users, [Appendix 1 The information processing device described in ].
As a result, if the participation status of other users in joint play changes and the conditions are no longer met, at least one of the multiple users can be warned and made aware of the group of game media used in joint play. In addition, it is possible to easily organize a group of game media including a combination of game media corresponding to a quest in a collaborative play.

Problems with [Additional Note 12] One of the objects of the present invention is to realize the organization of a game media group including a combination of game media corresponding to a quest in collaborative play.
[Additional Note 12] The information processing device according to [Additional Note 1], wherein the organizing unit restricts changes to game media related to satisfaction of a condition among game media included in the game media group.
This restricts changes to the game media related to the fulfillment of the conditions, and even if the user changes the game media included in the game media group, it will not affect the fulfillment of the conditions, so the game media group used in collaborative play In addition, it is possible to easily organize a group of game media including a combination of game media corresponding to a quest in a collaborative play.

Problems with [Additional Note 13] One of the objects of the present invention is to realize the organization of a game media group including a combination of game media corresponding to a quest in a collaborative play.
[Additional Note 13] When the organizing department receives an operation specifying a condition that is satisfied from a specific user among a plurality of users, the organizing department changes the game content included in the game media group related to the specified condition. The information processing device according to [Additional Note 1].
As a result, changes to the game media related to the fulfillment of the conditions specified by a specific user are restricted, and even if the user changes the game media included in the game media group, it will not affect the fulfillment of the conditions, so in collaborative play It is possible to easily organize a group of game media to be used, and it is also possible to realize a group of game media including a combination of game media corresponding to a quest in collaborative play.

Problems with [Appendix 14] One of the objects of the present invention is to realize the organization of a game media group including a combination of game media corresponding to a quest in a collaborative play.
[Additional Note 14] The plurality of users includes a first user and a second user, and the organizing unit selects the second user so as to satisfy the condition based on the first game media group that has been compiled by the first user. The information processing device according to [Appendix 1], which recommends game media to be included in a second game media group organized by a user.
As a result, when the first user and the second user play together, the second user organizes the second game media group so as to satisfy the conditions based on the first game media group that has been completed by the first user. Since the game media to be included in the game media group is recommended, it is possible to easily organize the game media group to be used in collaborative play, and it is possible to easily organize the game media group to be used in collaborative play. This can be realized in

Problems with [Additional Note 15] One of the objects of the present invention is to realize the organization of a game media group including a combination of game media corresponding to a quest in a collaborative play.
[Additional Note 15] The information processing method according to the present embodiment is such that, in a game in which a plurality of users jointly play a common quest, the processor uses the information processing method used by the plurality of users in the quest play based on the selection received from each user. When a combination of game media included in the game media group satisfies the conditions set for the quest, the processor creates a game effect according to the conditions during quest play. The processor notifies at least one of the plurality of users of information regarding whether the combination satisfies the condition while the plurality of users are able to compile the game media group.
According to the above information processing method, it is possible to easily organize a group of game media to be used in cooperative play, and it is also possible to realize the formation of a group of game media including a combination of game media corresponding to a quest in cooperative play. Can be done.

Problems with [Appendix 16] One of the objects of the present invention is to realize the organization of a game media group including a combination of game media corresponding to a quest in a collaborative play.
[Additional Note 16] In a game in which multiple users jointly play a common quest, the program according to the present embodiment is configured to cause the processor to perform two functions that are used by the multiple users in the quest play based on selections received from each user. A game media group including the above game media is organized, and if the combination of game media included in the game media group satisfies the conditions set for the quest, the processor generates a game effect according to the conditions during quest play. and the processor notifies at least one of the plurality of users of information regarding whether the combination satisfies the condition while the plurality of users can compile the game media group.
According to the above program, it is possible to easily organize a group of game media to be used in cooperative play, and it is also possible to realize a group of game media including a combination of game media corresponding to a quest in cooperative play. .

10 Server 12 User terminal 14 Network 21 Processor 22 Memory 23 Communication interface 24 Storage 25 Bus 30 Storage section 31 Information acquisition section 32 Display control section 33 Organizing section 34 Effect generation section 35 Notification section 36 Game control section 41 Play production area 42 Frame Column display area 43 Game media display area 44 HP display area 45 Time limit display area 46 Condition confirmation button 51 Game media group display area 52 Game media list display area 53 Display condition setting button 54 Save button 61 Game media group display area 62 Condition display Area 63 Details button 71 Condition details display area 81 User display area 82 Game media group summary display area 83 Condition display area 84 Start button 91 Start button 92 Reorganization button G1 Quest play screen G2 Game media group organization screen G3 Game media group display screen G4 Condition display screen G5 Quest start screen G6 Condition unfulfilled warning screen S Information processing system

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In a game where multiple users play a common quest together,
a organizing unit that organizes a game media group including two or more game media used by the plurality of users in quest play, based on selections received from each user;
an effect generation unit capable of generating a game effect according to the conditions during quest play when a combination of game media included in the game media group satisfies conditions set for the quest;
a notification unit that notifies at least one of the plurality of users of information regarding whether or not the combination satisfies the condition while the plurality of users can compile the game media group;
An information processing device having: The plurality of users include a first user and a second user,
The organizing unit includes a first game media group including a game media selected from among game media owned by the first user, and a game media selected from among game media owned by the second user. composing the game media group by combining with a second game media group including;
The information processing device according to claim 1. The notification unit notifies the second user of information regarding game media included in the first game media group before starting quest play.
The information processing device according to claim 2. The organizing unit changes the number of game media that the first user can include in the first game media group according to the number of the plurality of users,
The notification unit notifies the first user when the number is changed.
The information processing device according to claim 2. The plurality of users include a first user and a second user,
The effect generating unit enables the game effect to be generated during quest play if a combination of the game medium selected by the first user and the game medium selected by the second user satisfies the condition.
The information processing device according to claim 1. The plurality of users include a first user and a second user,
comprising a game control unit that controls a game medium selected by the first user included in the game medium group so that the second user can use it during quest play;
The information processing device according to claim 1. The notification unit warns at least one of the plurality of users when starting the quest play in a state where the conditions are not satisfied.
The information processing device according to claim 1. The notification unit accepts a change to the game media included in the game media group that satisfies the condition from at least one of the plurality of users, and when the condition is no longer satisfied, the notification unit sends a notification to at least one of the plurality of users. Warning,
The information processing device according to claim 1. The notification unit is configured to enable at least one of the plurality of users to identify a game medium that satisfies the condition when included in the game medium group and a game medium that does not satisfy the condition when included in the game medium group. inform,
The information processing device according to claim 1. The notification unit accepts a change to the game medium included in the game medium group that satisfies the condition from at least one of the plurality of users, and when the game medium no longer satisfies the condition, the notification unit changes the game medium to be included in the game medium group if the game medium satisfies the condition. identifiably informing at least one of the plurality of users of information regarding an alternative game medium that satisfies the following;
The information processing device according to claim 1. The notification unit warns at least one of the plurality of users when the success or failure of the condition is changed due to at least one of the plurality of users changing the participation status in the joint play.
The information processing device according to claim 1. The organizing unit restricts changes to game media related to satisfaction of the condition among the game media included in the game media group.
The information processing device according to claim 1. When the organizing unit receives an operation specifying the condition that is satisfied from a specific user among the plurality of users, the organizing section changes the game media included in the game media group related to the specified condition. limit,
The information processing device according to claim 1. The plurality of users include a first user and a second user,
The organizing unit recommends game media to be included in a second game media group organized by the second user so as to satisfy the condition based on a first game media group that has been compiled by the first user. ,
The information processing device according to claim 1. In a game where multiple users play a common quest together,
a processor organizes a group of game media including two or more game media used by the plurality of users in quest play based on selections received from each user;
If the combination of game media included in the game media group satisfies a condition set for the quest, the processor enables a game effect according to the condition to be generated during the quest play;
a processor notifying at least one of the plurality of users of information regarding whether the combination satisfies the condition while the plurality of users are able to organize the game media group;
Information processing method. In a game where multiple users play a common quest together,
causing a processor to organize a group of game media including two or more game media used by the plurality of users in quest play based on selections received from each user;
causing the processor to generate a game effect according to the conditions during the quest play if a combination of game media included in the game media group satisfies a condition set for the quest;
a processor informs at least one of the plurality of users of information regarding whether the combination satisfies the condition while the plurality of users are able to organize the game media group;
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