JP7217536B2 - Program, information processing device, and information processing method - Google Patents

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

In recent years, along with the development of network technology, mechanisms such as social networking services (SNS) that use networks such as the Internet to provide content such as games and enable communication between users have been realized. ing. By providing such a mechanism, it has become possible for a plurality of users to play a common game as participants. Against this background, various schemes have been proposed for some users to invite participation in a game played by a plurality of users. For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses an example of a mechanism in which a part of users becomes a sponsor of a game played by a plurality of users and solicits participation in the game from an unspecified number of users.

JP 2008-279258 A

On the other hand, when searching for recruitment of game participants, recruitment that satisfies the search conditions specified by the user is not necessarily extracted. In such a case, it is conceivable that the user becomes a recruiter and newly recruits game participants.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the circumstances as described above, it is an object of the present invention to make it possible to reduce the user's trouble in making settings for recruiting game participants in a more suitable manner.

A program according to the present invention causes a computer to extract the recruitment that satisfies a specified condition from the set recruitment of game participants, and that the recruitment that satisfies the specified condition is not extracted. setting information according to the specified conditions as at least a part of the information for newly setting the recruitment of game participants.

It is a figure showing an example of composition of a system concerning this embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of hardware constitutions of a game device. It is the figure which showed an example of the hardware constitutions of a server apparatus. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an overview of an example of a recruiting function; FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an overview of an example of a search function; FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a system; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a function related to setting of recruitment slots; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a function related to setting of recruitment slots; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a function related to recruitment settings using search conditions;

Preferred embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the present specification and drawings, constituent elements having substantially the same functional configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, thereby omitting redundant description.

<System configuration>
An overview of an example configuration of a system 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIG. The system 1 includes a plurality of game devices 10-n (n is a positive integer) and a server device 30. FIG. The server device 30 and the game devices 10-n are connected via a predetermined network N so as to be able to transmit and receive various types of information and data. A plurality of game devices 10-n (for example, game devices 10-1, 10-2, . . . ) can apply substantially the same configuration. Therefore, hereinafter, when there is no particular distinction between the plurality of game devices 10-n, they may simply be referred to as "game devices 10".

The type of network N is not particularly limited as long as it can connect between server device 30 and game device 10 . As a specific example, as the network N, the Internet, a dedicated line, a public line (for example, a telephone line, a mobile communication line, etc.), a LAN (Local Area Network), a WAN (Wide Area Network), etc. may be applied. . Also, the network N may be a wireless network or a wired network. Also, the network N may include multiple different types of networks. As a specific example, communication between server device 30 and game device 10 may be relayed by another communication device. In this case, different types of networks may be applied to communication between the other communication device and each of the server device 30 and the game device 10 .

As the game device 10, for example, a dedicated home game machine (stationary or portable), a personal computer, a multifunctional television receiver (so-called smart TV), an industrial (commercial) game machine, etc. are applied. good too. As another example, the game device 10 may be a smart phone, a mobile phone terminal, a PHS (Personal Handy-phone System) terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA: Personal Digital Assistant), a tablet computer, or the like.

The server device 30 associates each user with a user ID for uniquely identifying each user, and stores and manages information about the user's game in a predetermined storage area such as a database. In addition, the server device 30 executes opponent determination processing (so-called matching processing) and the like when conducting online competition. In the communication competition, for example, user A who operates the game device 10-1 and user B who operates the game device 10-2 can play a competition game via the network N. FIG. In the case of a communication match, there is a method in which game devices 10-1 and 10-2 matched by server device 30 directly communicate with each other through a P2P (Peer to Peer) connection or the like. As another example, there is a method in which data is exchanged between game devices 10-1 and 10-2 via server device 30. FIG. The communication battle may be conducted by any method.

Regarding the communication between the game devices 10-1 and 10-2, which are the targets of the online competition, the applicable communication method and the used protocol are particularly limited as long as data can be exchanged with each other. not.
As a specific example, the communication between the game devices 10-1 and 10-2 is UDP (User Protocol), which is implemented mainly on the IP protocol, which is a communication protocol on the transport layer of the OSI reference model. Datagram Protocol). Of course, other protocols than UDP may be used.
Further, if the game device 10 to be the target of the communication battle has a short-range wireless communication function using a predetermined frequency band (for example, a frequency band of 2.4 GHz), A communication match may be realized by directly communicating between a plurality of game devices 10 .

<Hardware configuration>
An example of the hardware configuration of each device that configures the system 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described below.

(Hardware configuration of game device)
First, an example of the hardware configuration of the game device 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The game device 10 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103, a communication device 104, an input device 105, an output device 106, and a storage device 107. including. These components are interconnected via buses 108 which include an address bus, a data bus, a control bus, and the like. An interface circuit may be interposed between the bus 108 and each component as necessary, but illustration of the interface circuit is omitted in FIG.

The CPU 101 expands the control program stored in the ROM 102 into the RAM 103 and implements various functions of the game device 10 by executing the expanded control program. The ROM 102 stores programs (for example, OS: Operation System, etc.), data, and the like for realizing various functions of the game device 10 . The RAM 103 is used as a main storage area for the CPU 101 and as a storage area such as a work area for temporarily storing various information and various data.

The communication device 104 executes various processes related to communication with the server device 30 and other game devices 10 via the network N. FIG. A device applied as the communication apparatus 104 may be appropriately changed according to the type of communication path and the applied communication method.

The input device 105 is used to receive various instructions from the user. As the input device 105, for example, touch panels, physical buttons, controllers, analog sticks, keyboards, pointing devices, etc. can be applied.
Further, the device applied as the input device 105 may be appropriately changed according to the method of recognizing the instruction from the user. As a specific example, a sound collecting device such as a microphone may be applied as the input device 105, and the sound uttered by the user may be collected by the sound collecting device. In this case, various kinds of analysis processing such as acoustic analysis and natural language processing may be performed on the collected sound, so that the content indicated by the sound may be recognized as an instruction from the user. Also, as the input device 105, a plurality of types of devices may be applied.

The output device 106 is a device that outputs various types of information, and is used for presenting various types of information to the user (for example, notification of notification information, etc.). In this embodiment, as the output device 106, at least various known display devices such as a liquid crystal display and an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display are applied. Information is presented to the user. In this case, the display device applied as the output device 106 and the touch panel applied as the input device 105 cooperate to realize a display with a touch interface.
Also, as the output device 106, another device may be applied according to the medium used for presenting information to the user. As a specific example, an audio output device such as a speaker may be applied as the output device 106, and information may be presented to the user by outputting sound such as voice or electronic sound from the audio output device. Moreover, as the output device 106, a plurality of types of devices may be applied.

The storage device 107 is a storage device that stores various data and various programs. As a specific example, the storage device 107 may store a game program related to the game and various data related to the game. The storage device 107 is implemented by a storage device capable of temporarily or permanently storing various data, such as a non-volatile memory such as a HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive). be.

Functions and processes of the game device 10 to be described later are realized, for example, by the CPU 101 reading a program stored in the ROM 102 or the storage device 107, developing the program in the RAM 103, and executing the program.
As long as the CPU 101 can read out the program for realizing the functions and processes of the game device 10, the location where the program is stored and the method by which the CPU 101 reads out the program are not particularly limited. As a specific example, CPU 101 may read a program stored in a recording medium detachable from game device 10 . As another example, CPU 101 may read a program transmitted from another device to game device 10 via a network.

(Hardware configuration of server device)
Next, an example of the hardware configuration of the server device 30 will be described with reference to FIG. Server device 30 includes CPU 301 , ROM 302 , RAM 303 , communication device 304 , and storage device 305 . These components are interconnected via buses 306, which include an address bus, a data bus, a control bus, and the like. An interface circuit may be interposed between the bus 306 and each component as necessary, but illustration of the interface circuit is omitted in FIG.

The CPU 301 expands the control program stored in the ROM 302 into the RAM 303 and implements various functions of the server device 30 by executing the expanded control program. The ROM 302 stores programs (for example, an OS, etc.), data, and the like for realizing various functions of the server device 30 . The RAM 303 is used as a main storage area for the CPU 301 and as a storage area for temporarily storing various information and various data such as a work area.

The communication device 304 executes various processes related to communication with each game device 10 via the network N. FIG. A device applied as the communication device 304 may be appropriately changed according to the type of communication path and the applied communication method.

The storage device 305 is a storage device that stores various data and various programs. As a specific example, the storage device 305 stores a program related to recruitment of game participants, which will be described later, various data related to the recruitment, information related to the user who operates the game device 10, and data for each user managed in the recruitment. Information and the like may be stored. The storage device 307 is implemented by a storage device capable of temporarily or persistently storing various data, such as a non-volatile memory such as an HDD or an SSD. At least part of the data and information described above may be stored in a database or the like (not shown).

<Outline of recruitment function>
Here, as an example of an application target of the technology according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an overview will be given of a recruiting function for some users to recruit game participants. The system 1 according to this embodiment has a function of realizing a game in which a plurality of users can participate as participants. There is a recruitment function for

For example, FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an overview of an example of the recruiting function, and includes various information for setting the recruiting of participants (in other words, various information for registering data related to recruiting participants). information) from a user who is a recruiter. Specifically, the input screen 510 shown in FIG. 4 is displayed under the condition that some users act as organizers of the game and recruit participants for the game. 10 shows an example of a screen for setting recruitment by designating (also referred to as "game conditions").

The input screen 510 serves as an input form for setting the recruitment of participants, and is provided with an input area for receiving instructions from the user for each piece of information related to the setting of the recruitment.
Specifically, the input screen 510 is provided with an input area 511 for accepting designation of one or more sporting events from the user as game conditions. The competition event corresponds to a game to be played by the participants, and as an example, it is configured so that it can be played along with other games, such as a so-called "mini game". But there are games that can be established as games.
In addition, the input screen 510 may be configured to be able to accept designation of games with different play conditions as the event. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 4, the input screen 510 includes an input area 511 as an input area 511, and an input area 512 for accepting designation of a sporting event in which a character trained by playing a training game or the like can be used, and the use of the same character. , and an input area 513 for receiving the designation of the sporting event that is not to be played is separately provided.

In addition, the input screen 510 is provided with a function of setting a combination of one or more sports as a preset, and inputting the sports designated as the preset into the input area 511 according to instructions from the user. good too. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 4, the input area 514 presents a button for receiving an instruction from the user to specify the preset and input the sports event in the input area 511 for each preset set in advance. there is

By accepting the specification of the game conditions from the user (recruiter) via the input screen 510, the recruitment of game participants is set based on the game conditions (the data relating to the recruitment of game participants is registered). The Rukoto.

In addition, in the system 1 according to the present embodiment, when setting the recruitment of game participants, by accepting the designation of the number of participants, it is possible to set the participation quota for the designated number. be. Specifically, when recruitment of five participants is set, participation quotas for five participants are set.
Further, in the system 1 according to the present embodiment, a condition (in other words, It is possible to set conditions for identifying users who By providing such a function, for example, a user who is a recruiter can set an identification condition for a part of the recruiting slots, thereby identifying users who can participate using the recruiting slots. It becomes possible to restrict to specific users identified by conditions.
In addition, the details of the function related to the above-described setting of the recruitment quota will be described separately later. Further, in the following description, when a user who recruits game participants is specifically indicated, it may also be referred to as a "recruiter". In addition, when specifically indicating a user who applies for the set recruitment quota (in other words, a user who wishes to participate in the game), it is also referred to as an "applicant".

After setting up the recruitment of participants, the recruitment is published on a predetermined network. As a result, by accessing the network, other users can refer to the information related to the recruitment (for example, the set game conditions, etc.) and apply for the participation quota of the recruitment. .

In addition, in the system 1 according to the present embodiment, each of a plurality of users can individually set recruitment of game participants. Therefore, in the system 1 according to the present embodiment, by accepting the designation of conditions as an input, a recruitment that satisfies the conditions is searched from the recruitment that has already been set (recruitment published on the network). It has a search function to search

For example, FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an overview of an example of the search function. An example of an input screen for acceptance is shown. Specifically, the input screen 520 shown in FIG. 5 is an example of a screen for receiving specification of a game condition as a search condition, and searching for offers for which at least part of the game condition is set.

The input screen 520 serves as an input form for searching for recruitment of participants, and is provided with an input area for receiving from the user designation of conditions related to the search for the recruitment.
Specifically, the input screen 520 is provided with an input area 521 for accepting designation of one or more sporting events from the user as a search condition.
In addition, the input screen 520 may be configured to be able to accept designation of games with different playing conditions as the sporting event to be used as a search condition. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 5, the input screen 520 includes an input area 521 as an input area 521 for accepting designation of a sporting event in which a character trained by playing a training game or the like can be used, and an input area 522 for accepting the designation of a sporting event in which a character trained by playing a training game or the like can be used. , and an input area 523 for receiving designation of sports events that are not to be played are separately provided.

In addition, the input screen 520 is provided with a function of setting a combination of one or more sports as a preset, and inputting the sports designated as the preset into the input area 521 according to instructions from the user. good too. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 5, the input area 524 presents a button for receiving an instruction from the user to specify the preset and input the sports event to the input area 521 for each preset set in advance. there is In addition, the input area 524 may present a button for accepting an instruction from the user to randomly determine a combination of one or more sporting events specified as a search condition and reflect the determination result in the input area 521. .

Also, the input screen 520 may have a function of searching for and presenting a recruitment specified by the user. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 5, the input screen 520 accepts from the user the specification of an ID to be assigned to each set recruitment, and is related to calling a function for searching and presenting the recruitment to which the ID is assigned. A button 525 is presented.

In addition, the system 1 according to the present embodiment has a function related to the setting of new recruitment using the conditions specified as the search conditions when the recruitment satisfying the search conditions specified by the user is not extracted. are doing.
Specifically, the system 1 displays the input screen 510 shown in FIG. 4, and inputs the game conditions specified as the search conditions on the input screen 520 to the input form of the input screen 510 for specifying the game conditions. may be entered.
Further, as another example, the system 1 may automatically set a new recruitment in which game conditions specified as search conditions on the input screen 520 are set.
In addition, the details of the function related to the setting of the new recruitment described above will be described separately later.

<Functional configuration>
An example of the functional configuration of the system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with particular attention to the configurations of the game device 10 and the server device 30 with reference to FIG.

(Game device 10)
First, the functional configuration of the game device 10 will be described. Game device 10 includes communication unit 110 , control unit 120 , UI 130 , and storage unit 140 .

The communication unit 110 is a configuration for each component of the game device 10 to transmit and receive data to and from an external device (for example, the server device 30, another game device 10, etc.) via a predetermined network. . The communication unit 110 can be realized by the communication device 104, for example. Hereinafter, when each component of the game device 10 transmits and receives data to and from another device, it is assumed that the data is transmitted and received via the communication unit 110 unless otherwise specified. do.

The UI 130 corresponds to a so-called user interface, and executes processing related to receiving instructions from the user and processing related to presenting information to the user. UI 310 includes an input section 131 and an output section 132 .

The input unit 131 is realized by a predetermined input device (for example, the input device 105), and outputs input information based on input received from the user to the control unit 120 (input analysis unit 121 described later). The input unit 131 can be implemented by, for example, a touch panel, an analog stick, buttons, or the like. Of course, the above is just an example, and the type of input device used to implement the input unit 131 is not necessarily limited. Further, the content of the input information output from the input unit 131 may be appropriately changed according to the type of input device used to implement the input unit 131 .

The output unit 132 is implemented by a predetermined output device (for example, the output device 106) and presents various types of output information to the user. For example, the output unit 132 may be configured such that at least part of its functions are realized by a display device such as a so-called display, and information to be presented can be presented to the user as display information such as an image. good. A part of the function of the output unit 132 is realized by an acoustic output device such as a so-called speaker, and the information to be presented can be presented to the user as sound such as voice or electronic sound. may Of course, the above is merely an example, and the type of output information may be appropriately changed according to the type of output device used to implement the output unit 132 .

The storage unit 140 stores various data and various programs used for realizing functions provided by the game device 10 . As a specific example, the storage unit 140 may store data for presenting the input screen 510 shown in FIG. 4 and the input screen 520 shown in FIG. 5 to the user via the output unit 132 . Further, the storage unit 140 may store identification information for identifying a user and various types of information about the user. The storage unit 140 can be realized by the storage device 107, for example.

The control unit 120 performs control related to implementation of various functions provided by the game device 10 . Control unit 120 includes input analysis unit 121 , search processing unit 122 , condition extraction unit 123 , recruitment setting unit 124 , application processing unit 125 , and output control unit 126 .

The input analysis unit 121 acquires from the input unit 131 input information based on the input received by the input unit 131 from the user, and recognizes an instruction from the user via the input unit 131 based on the input information.
For example, when the input unit 131 is implemented by a touch panel, the input analysis unit 121 may recognize an instruction from the user according to the position at which the touch indicated by the input information was received. Of course, the above is merely an example, and the method of recognizing an instruction from the user may be appropriately switched according to the type of input device used to implement the input unit 131 .
Then, the input analysis unit 121 outputs information corresponding to the recognition result of the instruction from the user to a predetermined output destination according to the situation when the input unit 131 receives the input from the user.

For example, when the input analysis unit 121 receives an input related to settings for recruiting game participants, as in the case of receiving an input from the user via the input screen 510 shown in FIG. information according to the recognition result of the instruction is output to recruitment setting unit 124, which will be described later. As a specific example, the input analysis unit 121 recognizes conditions (e.g., game conditions) related to settings for recruiting game participants specified by the user, and information (e.g., relevant information indicating conditions) may be output to recruitment setting unit 124 .

Further, when the input analysis unit 121 receives an input related to a search for recruitment of game participants, as in the case of receiving an input from the user via the input screen 520 shown in FIG. information according to the recognition result of the instruction is output to the search processing unit 122, which will be described later. As a specific example, the input analysis unit 121 recognizes a search condition related to a search for recruitment of game participants specified by the user, and information according to the result of the recognition (for example, information indicating the search condition ) may be output to the search processing unit 122 .

Further, when the input analysis unit 121 receives an input related to an application for participation in the game for a recruitment frame for recruiting game participants that has already been set, the input analysis unit 121 responds to the recognition result of the instruction from the user. The information is output to the application processing unit 125, which will be described later.

The output control unit 126 presents various types of information to the user by causing the output unit 132 to output information. For example, the output control unit 126 outputs to the output unit 132 realized by the display device an input screen 510 related to settings for recruiting game participants shown in FIG. By causing the output unit 132 to display various screens such as the input screen 520 related to , the screens may be presented to the user.

The search processing unit 122 requests the server device 30 to search for information based on search conditions according to an instruction from the user, and acquires information corresponding to the search result from the server device 30 as a response.
For example, the search processing unit 122 may receive specification of game conditions from the user as at least part of the search conditions via the input screen 520 shown in FIG. In this case, the search processing unit 122 may determine search conditions according to at least the game conditions specified by the user, and request the server device 30 to search for recruitment of game participants based on the search conditions. good.
Then, when the server device 30 extracts an offer that satisfies the search conditions, the search processing unit 122 acquires information about the extracted series of offers from the server device 30 as a response to the request for the search. do.
In this way, the search processing unit 122 requests the server device 30 to search for offers based on the conditions specified by the user, and obtains a response to the request, thereby selecting from among a series of offers managed by the server device 30 , to extract offers that meet the conditions.

When the search processing unit 122 acquires information (in other words, information according to the search results) related to a series of offers extracted based on the search conditions from the server device 30, the search processing unit 122 sends the series of offers to the output control unit 126. may be output as a search result. As a result, the user can apply for participation in the game for a part of the recruiting slots among the series of recruitings output as search results. Note that the process of applying for participation in the game for the recruitment slots that have already been set will be described as the process of the application processing unit 125, which will be described later.

In addition, the game device 10 according to the present embodiment utilizes at least a part of the search conditions when recruitment that satisfies the search conditions according to the user's instruction is not extracted as a search result. Provides functionality for setting up new recruitment. In order to realize this function, the search processing unit 122 outputs information about the search conditions to the condition extraction unit 123, which will be described later, when no recruitment that satisfies the search conditions specified by the user is extracted as a search result. .

The condition extracting unit 123 acquires from the search processing unit 122 information on the search conditions specified by the user (search conditions related to searching for recruitment of game participants), Extract at least some of the available conditions. The condition extraction unit 123 outputs information according to the extraction result of at least part of the conditions from the search conditions specified by the user to the recruitment setting unit 124 as input information related to setting of new recruitment.

The recruitment setting unit 124 executes various processes related to settings for recruitment of game participants.
For example, the recruitment setting unit 124 requests the server device 30 to set the recruitment of game participants according to an instruction from the recruiter. At this time, the recruitment setting unit 124 accepts from the recruiter the conditions (game conditions) related to the game (competition event) to be played by the participants, the number of participants, etc., and the game according to the designation. The server device 30 may be requested to set the recruitment of participants. In this case, the recruitment setting unit 124 causes the output control unit 126 to output a screen related to recruitment settings such as the input screen 510 shown in FIG. You may receive the instruction|indication regarding the setting of recruitment of the participant of this game.

In addition, the recruitment setting unit 124, in accordance with instructions from the recruiter, sets conditions (in other words, identification conditions for identifying the target user) may be set. In other words, the recruitment setting unit 124 sets an identification condition for at least a part of a series of recruitment quotas set according to the number of participants to be recruited, so that the recruitment quotas can be used. Users who can participate in the event may be restricted to specific users identified by the identification condition.
The details of the above process will be separately described later as a description of the "function related to setting of recruitment quotas".

Further, when recruitment satisfying the search conditions is not extracted as search results for recruitment of game participants, the recruitment setting unit 124 sets new recruitment using at least some of the search conditions. may be executed.
Specifically, the recruitment setting unit 124 acquires from the condition extraction unit 123 input information according to the extraction results of at least some of the search conditions specified at the time of the search. Recruitment setting unit 124 causes output control unit 126 to output a screen related to recruitment settings such as input screen 510 shown in FIG. Then, information corresponding to the acquired input information may be input.
As another example, the recruitment setting unit 124 may automatically set a new recruitment based on the obtained input information.
The details of the above process will be separately described later as a description of the "function related to recruitment setting using search conditions".

In addition, the solicitation setting unit 124 may request the server device 30 to update already set solicitation contents (for example, game conditions, the number of users who solicit participation, etc.) in accordance with instructions from the solicitor. good.
As a specific example, the recruitment setting unit 124 instructs the server device 30 to change the number of recruitment quotas for which identification conditions are set, out of a series of recruitment quotas that have already been set, in response to an instruction from the recruiter. You can request it.

The application processing unit 125 executes processing related to application for participation in the game for the recruiting slots for recruiting game participants that have already been set. For example, the application processing unit 125 receives from the user a designation of a recruitment to be applied for, and requests the server device 30 to apply for participation in the game for the designated recruitment. At this time, the application processing unit 125 may receive from the user a designation of a recruitment quota to which the application is applied. You can ask for
In addition, in this disclosure, "designation of recruitment quota" is not limited to the case where the recruitment quota is directly specified by the applicant, but depending on the method of application by the applicant, the target recruitment quota is indirectly It can also include cases where it is specified. For example, by specifying an application method that involves inputting predetermined information set as an identification condition, the recruitment quota that uses the input of the information as the identification condition is determined as the recruitment quota to be applied. may correspond to an example of a case in which a target recruitment quota is indirectly specified.

Further, when an identification condition for a target user is set for a designated recruitment slot, the application processing unit 125 may determine whether or not the applicant satisfies the identification condition. In this case, when the application processing unit 125 determines that the applicant satisfies the identification condition, the application processing unit 125 may request the server device 30 to apply for participation in the game by the applicant for the target recruitment slot. .

As a specific example, when input of information related to identification of a target user is designated as an identification condition, the application processing unit 125 causes the output control unit 126 to notify predetermined notification information, Applicants may be asked to enter information related to the identification. In this case, for example, if the information input by the applicant matches the information required to be input as the identification condition, the application processing unit 125 determines that the user satisfies the identification condition. good too.

It should be noted that the application processing unit 125 may be replaced by the application reception unit 323 of the server device 30, which will be described later, to determine whether the user who is the applicant satisfies the identification condition set for the recruitment quota. good. In this case, the application processing unit 125, as a response to a request related to an application for participation in the game for the recruitment slot specified by the user (applicant), sends the user to the recruitment slot from the server device 30 Information may be acquired according to the determination result as to whether or not the set identification condition is satisfied. In this case, the application processing unit 125 notifies the user (applicant) of the determination result by causing the output control unit 126 to output information corresponding to the determination result obtained from the server device 30. good too.

(Server device 30)
Next, the functional configuration of the server device 30 will be described. Server device 30 includes communication unit 310 , control unit 320 , and storage unit 330 .

The communication unit 310 is a configuration for each component of the server device 30 to transmit and receive data to and from an external device (for example, the game device 10 or the like) via a predetermined network. The communication unit 310 can be realized by the communication device 304, for example. Hereinafter, when each component of the server device 30 transmits and receives data to and from another device, it is assumed that the data is transmitted and received via the communication unit 310 unless otherwise specified. do.

The storage unit 330 stores various data and various programs used to implement the functions provided by the server device 30 . As a specific example, the storage unit 330 may store various data related to recruitment (hereinafter also referred to as “recruitment data 331”) set by the recruitment data management unit 322, which will be described later, based on a request from the game device 10. . In addition, the storage unit 330 may store various types of information about users who play games using the game device 10, information about management of each user, and the like. The storage unit 330 can be realized by the storage device 305, for example.

The control unit 320 controls the realization of various functions provided by the server device 30 . Control unit 320 includes an extraction unit 321 , a recruitment data management unit 322 and an application acceptance unit 323 .

The recruitment data management unit 322 executes various processes related to management of recruitment of game participants.
For example, the recruiting data management unit 322 receives a request from the game device 10 and sets the recruiting of game participants based on the conditions specified in the request (for example, the game conditions, the number of participants, etc.). . Specifically, the recruitment data management unit 322 generates data in which game conditions for recruiting game participants and recruitment quotas for the number of participants to be recruited are set, and stores the data in the recruitment data 331. is stored in the storage unit 330 as .
At this time, in response to a request from the game device 10, the recruitment data management unit 322 restricts users to be recruited for at least part of the set recruitment slots. You may set the identification conditions for

Further, the solicitation data management unit 322 may update the content of the already set solicitation in response to a request from the game device 10 .
As a specific example, recruitment data management unit 322 may change the number of recruitment quotas for which identification conditions are set, out of a series of recruitment quotas that have already been set, in response to a request from game device 10. good.

The extraction unit 321 receives a search request from the game device 10, extracts data satisfying the search conditions specified in the search request from among the data stored in the storage unit 330, and extracts information according to the extraction result. is returned to the game device 10.
For example, the extraction unit 321 may receive, from the game device 10, a search request for searching for recruitment of game participants specified as search conditions such as game conditions. In this case, the extracting unit 321 extracts the recruitment that satisfies the condition specified as the search condition from the recruitment data 331 stored in the storage unit 330, and transmits the extracted information about the recruitment to the above-mentioned game device as the request source. You can send it back to 10. In addition, when no offer that satisfies the search condition is extracted, the extracting unit 321 outputs information indicating that no offer that satisfies the search condition is extracted. may be returned to

The application reception unit 323 executes various processes related to reception of applications for recruitment that has already been set.
For example, the application accepting unit 323 may accept a request for an application from the game device 10 to recruit participants for a game that has already been set. In this case, the application reception unit 323 extracts the recruitment specified in the application request from the recruitment data 331 stored in the storage unit 330, (For example, the user specified in the application request) may be registered as a game participant.
Further, when a recruitment quota to be applied for is specified in response to an application request from the game device 10, the application reception unit 323 selects the recruitment quota set for the extracted application for the request. A user who is a target of application may be registered as a participant of the game for the specified recruitment quota.

In addition, when an identification condition is set for the recruitment quota to be applied for, the application reception unit 323 determines whether the user to be applied for (that is, the applicant) satisfies the identification condition. may be determined. In this case, if the applicant satisfies the identification condition, the application reception unit 323 may register the applicant as a participant in the game for the specified participation quota. Further, if the applicant does not satisfy the identification conditions, the application reception unit 323 does not register the applicant for the designated participation quota, and sends the application to the game device 10 that requested the application. It may be notified that the person does not meet the identification conditions.

Note that the configuration shown in FIG. 6 is merely an example, and does not necessarily limit the functional configuration of the system 1 according to this embodiment.
For example, the functions of the server device 30 may be realized by a plurality of devices working together. As a specific example, some of the components of server device 30 may be provided in another device different from server device 30 . As another example, the load associated with the execution of processing by at least some of the components of server device 30 may be distributed among a plurality of devices.
Similarly, the functions of the game device 10 may also be realized by cooperation of a plurality of devices.
Also, some of the game devices 10 may serve as the server device 30 . In this case, the part of the game devices 10 may include each component of the server device 30 .

<Details of recruitment function>
Below, as details of the recruiting function of system 1 according to the present embodiment, "function related to setting of recruiting quota" and "function related to setting of recruiting using search conditions" will be described together with the flow of processing. do.

(Function related to setting quota)
First, among the recruiting functions of the system 1 according to the present embodiment, a function relating to setting of recruiting slots will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. FIG.
First, with reference to FIG. 7, an input screen 530 for accepting an instruction from a recruiter regarding setting of a recruitment quota will be described. On the input screen 530, for example, after specifying the game conditions for the input form presented on the input screen 510, a button 515 for receiving an instruction from the solicitor regarding the transition to the next screen is pressed. is displayed on the output unit 132 according to an instruction from the output control unit 126. FIG.

The input screen 530 is provided with an input area for receiving various instructions from the user regarding the setting of the recruitment quota as an input form for setting the recruitment quota.
Specifically, the input screen 530 is provided with an input area 531 for receiving the designation of the number of participants to be recruited (in other words, the number of recruitment slots to be set) from the user. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the input area 531 is configured so that the number of participants to be recruited can be designated numerically. That is, a repair frame corresponding to the numerical value specified in the input area 531 is set.

Further, the input screen 530 is provided with an input area 532 for receiving from the user a designation of a recruitment frame for which identification information is set in order to limit users to be recruited.
In the example shown in FIG. 7, on the premise that game participants are recruited using a virtual area called a "room" set on the network, an ID (hereinafter referred to as "ID") set for each room is used. , also referred to as "room ID") is set as an identification condition for the user to be recruited. Based on such a premise, in the example shown in FIG. 7, the input area 532 numerically indicates the number of recruitment slots (recruitment slots for setting identification conditions) for identifying users to be recruited based on the room ID input. can be specified within a range that does not exceed the numerical value specified in the input area 531 .

Further, the input screen 530 is provided with a button 533 for receiving a notification from recruiters indicating completion of input of information related to recruitment of game participants. When the button 533 is pressed, based on the information entered in the input forms of the input screens 510 and 530, the processing related to the settings for recruiting game participants is executed. As a result, recruitment of game participants based on the conditions entered in the input forms of the input screens 510 and 530 is started.

Here, with reference to FIG. 8, a specific example will be given to explain the processing related to recruiting game participants based on the recruiting frame for which the identification condition is set. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 8, recruitment quotas 541a to 541e for five persons are set as recruitment quotas for game participants.

Further, among the recruitment slots 541a to 541e, for the two recruitment slots 541a and 541b, an identification condition for identifying the target user by inputting the identification information 542 (for example, room ID) is set. As a result, users who can apply for the recruitment slots 541 a and 541 b are limited to users who recognize the identification information 542 . For example, if the recruiter notifies only the users Ua and Ub of the identification information 542, the users who can apply for the recruitment slots 541a and 541b are substantially the users Ua and Ub (that is, specific users).
On the other hand, the other three recruitment slots 541c to 541e do not limit the users to be recruited. That is, unspecified users Ub can apply for the recruitment slots 541c to 541e.
Under such conditions, it is possible to recruit game participants for each of the recruitment slots 541a and 541b and the recruitment slots 541c to 541e in parallel. As a result, the solicitor can, for example, secure some of the set solicitation quotas for specific users such as acquaintances, while the remaining solicitation quotas are unspecified without limiting the target. of users can be invited to participate. That is, in this case, it can be said that the identification conditions set in the recruitment slots 541a and 541b are conditions for distinguishing specific users from non-specific users who invite participation without limiting the target.

Note that different identification information 542 may be individually set for each of the recruitment frames 541a and 541b that limit users to be recruited. As a result, for example, it is possible to individually restrict users who can apply for the recruitment slots 541a and 541b.

Further, different types of identification conditions may be set for some of the set solicitation slots and other solicitation slots. As a specific example, acceptance of input of predetermined information such as an ID and a password is set as an identification condition for some recruitment slots, and conditions related to parameters of characters used by applicants for other recruitment slots. (For example, a condition such that the value of a predetermined parameter is equal to or greater than a threshold) can also be set.

It should be noted that the number of recruitment slots set for soliciting participation in the game may be updateable in accordance with instructions from the solicitor. As a specific example, even if 5 recruitment quotas are set at the beginning of recruitment, the recruitment quotas may be reduced to 4 or less according to the instructions from the recruiter after that. , may be added so that the number of recruitment slots is six or more.
Also, the number of solicitation slots for which identification conditions are set may be changeable according to instructions from solicitors within the range of the set number of solicitation slots. As a specific example, even if identification conditions are set for 3 out of 5 recruitment slots at the beginning of the solicitation, the three solicitation slots may be changed according to subsequent instructions from the solicitor. The setting of the identification condition may be canceled for some of the recruitment slots. In this case, for the part of the recruitment quota, participation is solicited from unspecified users without limiting the target. Similarly, it is possible to increase the number of recruitment slots for which identification conditions are set by setting identification conditions for some of the recruitment slots for which no identification conditions are set. .

As described above, in the system 1 according to the present embodiment, by setting an identification condition for some recruitment slots, users who can participate in the game using the recruitment slots are identified by the identification conditions. It is possible to restrict access to specific users. Therefore, the solicitor can, for example, secure at least some of the set solicitation slots for users who intend to participate. Thus, according to the system 1 according to the present embodiment, compared to the case of inviting the participation of non-specific users without limiting the target, the intention of the recruiter (for example, the game sponsored by the recruiter It is possible to recruit participants more flexibly according to the purpose).

(Function related to recruitment settings using search conditions)
Next, among the recruitment functions of the system 1 according to the present embodiment, functions related to recruitment settings using search conditions will be described with reference to FIG. 9 . As described with reference to FIG. 5, the system 1 according to the present embodiment accepts designation of search conditions as an input, so that recruitment that has already been set (recruitment published on the network) It has a search function to search for recruitment that satisfies the search conditions from among them. However, there may not always be an offer that satisfies the specified search criteria. Therefore, the system 1 according to the present embodiment has a function that enables a new recruitment of game participants to be set using the search conditions when no recruitment that satisfies the specified search conditions is extracted. are doing.

For example, the example shown in FIG. 9 shows an example of a case where designation of a game condition as a search condition is accepted from the user via the input screen 520, and recruitment that satisfies the search condition (the game condition) is not extracted. .
Specifically, the game device 10 presents the user with a dialog 550 displaying notification information indicating that no recruitment that satisfies the designated search condition was extracted, and newly recruits via the dialogue 550 . receives an instruction from the user as to whether or not to set the When the game device 10 receives an instruction to newly set recruitment from the user via the dialog 550, the game device 10 displays the input screen 510 for setting the recruitment of game participants described with reference to FIG. present to the user. At this time, the game device 10 inputs the game condition specified as the search condition in the input area 521 of the input screen 520 at the time of the search, to the input area 511 of the input screen 510 that accepts the specification of the game condition from the user.

As a specific example, the input screen 520 is provided with an input area 522 and input areas 523a to 523c as an input area 521, and game conditions are individually set for each of the conditions related to recruitment settings. Accepts specification from the user. Further, the input screen 510 is provided with an input area 512 and input areas 513a to 513c as an input area 511, and individually receives designation of game conditions from the user as search conditions for each of them. In addition, the input screen 510 accepts specification of game conditions of the same type as the game conditions specified in the input area 522 via the input area 512, and inputs them to the input areas 523a to 523c via the input areas 513a to 513c. Accepts the specification of a game condition of the same type as the specified game condition.
After that, if a game condition is specified for the input area 522 at the time of searching, the game device 10 specifies the game condition specified in the input area 522 for the input area 512 at the time of setting a new recruitment. input. Similarly, when game conditions are specified for the input areas 523a to 523c at the time of searching, the game device 10 sets the input areas 523a to 523c to the input areas 512a to 512c when setting a new recruitment. Enter the specified game conditions.
By applying such control, in the case where the conditions intended by the user are not extracted as the recruitment of participants in the game, the user's efforts are made when newly setting the recruitment based on the conditions. It is possible to reduce labor.

In addition, the game device 10 selects another input area different from the input area 511 in which the information based on the conditions specified at the time of searching for the recruitment is input, out of the series of input areas 511 of the input screen 510 related to the setting of the new recruitment. Predetermined information (for example, default conditions) may be input to 511 .
As a specific example, if information (for example, game conditions) has not been input in some of the input areas 511 at the time of searching, information is not input in the corresponding input areas 521 when setting a new recruitment. Not entered. In such a case, for example, the game device 10 may separately input default information to the input area 521 .
As a result, for example, when newly setting up the recruitment of game participants, even in a situation where the input of the conditions required for setting the recruitment is insufficient only with the conditions specified at the time of searching for recruitment, the game device can be used. By supplementing the input of the conditions for the shortage of 10, it is possible to reduce the user's trouble when newly setting the recruitment.

In addition, the game device 10 may update the information (for example, game conditions) input to the input area 511 according to instructions from the user.
As a result, when setting a new recruitment, the user can change the conditions related to the setting of the new recruitment according to the situation at that time, not limited to the conditions specified at the time of searching for recruitment (for example, game conditions). It is possible to
As a more specific example, a situation can be assumed in which it is difficult for game participants to gather under the game conditions specified at the time of search. In such a case, the user may modify the game conditions input by the game device 10 to the input area 511 of the input screen 510 according to the situation at that time, and then set a new recruitment. is also possible.

As another example, when receiving an instruction from the user to set a new recruitment via dialog 550 , game device 10 does not accept the instruction from the user via input screen 510 . Alternatively, a new recruitment may be set using game conditions specified as search conditions at the time of search.
By applying such control, in the case where the conditions intended by the user are not extracted as the recruitment of participants in the game, the user's efforts are made when newly setting the recruitment based on the conditions. It is possible to further reduce the labor.

Further, when setting a new offer using search conditions, the game device 10 may set other conditions that are not set based on the conditions specified at the time of searching for the offer, out of a series of conditions related to the setting of the offer. A predetermined condition (for example, a condition set as a default) may be set for this. In particular, the game device 10 may set a predetermined condition for the conditions required for setting the recruitment among the other conditions that are not set based on the conditions specified at the time of searching for the recruitment.
As a result, for example, when newly setting up the recruitment of game participants, even in a situation where the conditions specified at the time of searching for recruitment are insufficient for the conditions required for setting the recruitment, the game device can be used. By supplementing the insufficient condition with 10, it is possible to prevent the user from performing a complicated operation such as inputting information about the insufficient condition again.

In addition, the game device 10 may update at least part of a series of conditions (e.g., game conditions) applied when setting a new recruitment, in accordance with an instruction from the user. Game device 10 may perform this update in advance according to an instruction from the user when setting a new offer, or after setting a new offer according to an instruction from the user. you can go
As a result, when setting a new recruitment, the user can change the conditions related to the setting of the new recruitment according to the situation at that time, not limited to the conditions specified at the time of searching for recruitment (for example, game conditions). It is possible to
As a more specific example, a situation can be assumed in which it is difficult for game participants to gather under the game conditions specified at the time of search. In such a case, the user can modify the game conditions applied when setting up a new recruitment according to the situation at that time.

As described above, in the system 1 according to the present embodiment, at least information for setting a new recruitment when no recruitment satisfying the search conditions specified at the time of searching for recruitment of game participants is extracted. As part of this, information is set according to the search conditions. This makes it possible to reduce the user's trouble when newly setting recruitment based on the conditions when the conditions intended by the user are not extracted as the recruitment of game participants. Become.

<Other application examples>
Note that the recruiting function of the system 1 according to the present embodiment described above can be applied regardless of the content of the game, as long as it is a situation in which participants are recruited for a game in which multiple users can participate. It is possible. For example, a game in which some users act as organizers of a game, each participant plays a specified sporting event (game), and the users compete for the total score obtained according to the result. It is possible to apply the recruiting function according to the present embodiment described above under a situation in which participants are recruited.
As another example, it is possible to apply the recruiting function according to the present embodiment described above even in a situation in which participants are recruited for a game in which a plurality of users play cooperatively.
It should be noted that the conditions (e.g., game conditions) related to the settings for recruiting game participants may be appropriately changed according to the content and type of the game to which the recruiting function according to the present embodiment is applied.

Also, the conditions specified when a new recruitment is set are not necessarily limited to only game conditions. For example, when setting up a new recruitment, conditions other than game conditions such as conditions related to the parameters of the character that the user uses to play the game, conditions related to the user himself such as the user's age and gender, etc. Conditions may be specifiable. Also, when setting a new recruitment, it may be possible to designate a combination of multiple types of conditions.
Also, the conditions specified as search conditions when searching for recruitment are not necessarily limited to only game conditions. As a specific example, when searching for recruitment, conditions other than the game conditions illustrated above may be designated as search conditions. Further, when searching for recruitment, multiple types of conditions may be designated as search conditions.
Also, the conditions used for setting a new offer when no offer that satisfies the designated search condition is extracted is not necessarily limited to the game condition only. That is, among a series of conditions specified as search conditions, conditions that can be specified when setting an offer may be used for setting a new offer.

<Appendix>
From the above description, the present invention can be grasped, for example, as follows.

(1)
A program according to an aspect of the present invention sets, in a computer, a series of recruitment quotas related to recruitment of a plurality of users as game participants; , and setting identification conditions for distinguishing a target user from other users and recruiting them.

(7)
An information processing apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention includes: first setting means for setting a series of recruitment slots related to recruitment of a plurality of users as game participants; and second setting means for setting an identification condition for identifying and recruiting a target user from other users.

(8)
An information processing method according to an aspect of the present invention includes: setting a series of recruitment slots related to recruitment of a plurality of users as game participants; and setting an identification condition for identifying a target user from other users and recruiting.

According to the inventions of (1), (7), or (8) above, by setting identification conditions for some of the recruitment quotas, users who can participate using the recruitment quotas are It becomes possible to restrict to a specific user identified by the identification condition. Therefore, the solicitor can secure a part of the solicitation slots for users who intend to participate. As a result, compared to the case of inviting the participation of unspecified users without restricting the target, according to the content of the game in which the recruiter invites other users to participate (for example, the purpose of the game sponsored by the recruiter) , it becomes possible to recruit participants.

(2)
In one aspect of the present invention, in the above aspect (1), the program comprises: the part of the recruitment quotas; another recruitment quota different from the part of the series of recruitment quotas; Recruitment of participants will be carried out in parallel for each of the
According to the aspect of (2) above, while maintaining a state in which a part of the recruitment quota is secured, participants are recruited for other recruitment quotas (for example, participants are recruited for a wider range to perform). Therefore, for example, it is possible to secure a part of the recruiting slots for acquaintances, while recruiting participants widely without specifying conditions for the other recruiting slots.

(3)
In one aspect of the present invention, in the above aspect (1) or (2), the program allocates recruitment quotas as part of the series of recruitment quotas in accordance with instructions from recruiters. update the number of
According to the aspect (3) above, it is possible to expand or reduce a part of the recruiting frames for which the identification conditions are set according to the situation at that time. As a result, for example, if an acquaintance wishes to participate after the start of recruitment, the recruitment quota will be secured for the acquaintance, or if the acquaintance who was scheduled to participate is unable to participate, the recruitment quota has been secured for the acquaintance. It is also possible to widely recruit participants without specifying conditions for the recruitment quota.

(4)
In one aspect of the present invention, in any one of aspects (1) to (3) above, the identification condition is a condition for identifying a user who invites participation without limiting the target.
According to the above aspect (4), it is possible to solicit the participation of specific users for a part of the recruitment slots while soliciting the participation of non-specific users without limiting the target.

(5)
In one aspect of the present invention, in any one of aspects (1) to (3) above, the program differs from the identification condition set for the part of the recruiting quotas for the other recruiting quotas. Based on the condition, set other identification conditions to limit the intended participants.
According to the aspect (5) above, it is possible to solicit the participation of a wider variety of users by setting identification conditions for other solicitation slots in addition to some solicitation slots.

(6)
In one aspect of the present invention, in any one of the above aspects (1) to (5), the program accepts input of preset information based on instructions from recruiters, at least one of the identification conditions set as part.
According to the aspect (6) above, it is possible to allow a user who knows information (for example, ID, password, etc.) set in advance according to an instruction from a solicitor to participate. Therefore, for example, it is possible to operate such as limiting the users who can participate in the corresponding recruitment slots to the users who have been notified of the above information. The information to be set may be information explicitly designated by the solicitor, or may be information automatically generated by a computer in response to an instruction from the solicitor.

(9)
A program according to an aspect of the present invention causes a computer to extract the recruitment that satisfies a specified condition from a set recruitment of game participants, and the recruitment that satisfies the specified condition. setting information according to the specified condition as at least a part of the information for newly setting the recruitment of game participants if it is not extracted.

(17)
An information processing apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention includes an extracting unit that extracts the recruitment that satisfies a specified condition from among set recruitment of game participants, and the recruitment that satisfies the specified condition. setting means for setting information according to the specified condition as at least a part of information for newly setting recruitment of game participants when the information is not extracted.

(18)
An information processing method according to an aspect of the present invention extracts the recruitment that satisfies a specified condition from among set recruitment of game participants, and extracts the recruitment that satisfies the specified condition. setting information according to the specified condition as at least a part of the information for newly setting the recruitment of participants of the game, if not set.

According to the above (9), (17), or (18) inventions, when the conditions intended by the user are not extracted as the recruitment of game participants, the conditions are taken into consideration. It is possible to reduce the user's trouble when newly setting recruitment.

(10)
In one aspect of the present invention, in the above aspect (9), the program generates an input form including one or more input areas for accepting input from the user of conditions for newly setting the recruitment, and information corresponding to the specified condition is input to at least a part of the input area of .
According to the above aspect (10), in a situation where the user designates information and sets a new recruitment when no recruitment that satisfies the conditions intended by the user is extracted, the information is related to the input of the information. It is possible to reduce the trouble of the user.

(11)
In one aspect of the present invention, in the above (10) aspect, the program further comprises, of the input areas included in the input form, an input area different from the input area in which the information according to the specified condition is input. Predetermined information is entered in the input area.
According to the aspect (11) above, if at least part of the conditions required for setting up the offer are not included in the conditions specified when searching for the offer, default information etc. are automatically entered. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the user's trouble in inputting information.

(12)
In one aspect of the present invention, in the above aspect (10) or (11), the program updates information entered in at least part of the input areas included in the input form based on an instruction from the user. do.
According to the above aspect (12), when setting a new recruitment, the user can change the conditions according to the situation at the time, not limited to the conditions specified at the time of searching for the recruitment. .

(13)
In one aspect of the present invention, in the aspect (9), the program sets recruitment of new game participants based on the specified conditions.
According to the aspect (13) above, by setting a new offer using the conditions specified at the time of searching for the offer, it is possible to reduce the user's trouble in setting the offer. .

(14)
In one aspect of the present invention, in the above aspect (13), the program is not set based on the specified condition among a series of conditions related to the setting of recruiting participants for the new game. A predetermined condition is set for the condition.
According to the aspect (14) above, if at least part of the conditions required for setting up the offer are not included in the conditions specified when searching for the offer, default information etc. are automatically entered. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of complicated operations such as inputting information again.

(15)
In one aspect of the present invention, in the above aspect (13) or (14), the program sets at least part of a set of conditions related to settings for recruitment of new game participants. Update based on instructions from the person.
According to the above aspect (15), even when a new recruitment is automatically set, the user can change the conditions according to the situation at the time, not limited to the conditions specified at the time of searching for the recruitment. becomes possible.

(16)
In one aspect of the present invention, in any one of the above aspects (9) to (15), as at least part of the conditions related to the setting of recruitment, the participant plays as part of the game. Contains game conditions for games played.
In particular, the technology according to the present disclosure is such that one or more competition events (mini games, etc.) to be actually played are set in the game to be recruited for participants as described above. High compatibility with use cases. That is, the technology according to the present disclosure can more effectively achieve the various functions and effects described in the above aspects in use cases such as those described above.

1 system 10 game device 110 communication unit 120 control unit 121 input analysis unit 122 search processing unit 123 condition extraction unit 124 recruitment setting unit 125 application processing unit 126 output control unit 130 UI
131 input unit 132 output unit 140 storage unit 30 server device 310 communication unit 320 control unit 321 extraction unit 322 recruitment data management unit 323 application reception unit 330 storage unit

Claims (12)

to the computer,
Extracting the recruitment that satisfies a specified condition from among the recruitment of participants of the set game;
Setting information according to the specified conditions as at least part of the information for newly setting the recruitment of game participants when the recruitment that satisfies the specified conditions is not extracted. and,
and
The specified conditions include game conditions including designation of a plurality of sports with different conditions related to play to be played by the participant, and conditions related to the play of each of the plurality of sports ,
setting information according to the game conditions as at least part of the information for setting the recruitment;
program. setting up recruitment of new game participants based on said specified conditions;
A program according to claim 1. setting a predetermined condition for a condition that has not been set based on the specified condition, out of a series of conditions related to the setting for recruiting participants of the new game;
3. A program according to claim 2. updating at least some of the conditions related to setting the recruitment of new game participants based on instructions from the recruiter;
4. A program according to claim 2 or 3. The game conditions include conditions for specifying a plurality of sports events with different play conditions,
The program according to any one of claims 1-4. an extracting means for extracting the recruitment that satisfies a specified condition from among the set recruitment of game participants;
Setting for setting information according to the specified condition as at least a part of the information for newly setting the recruitment of game participants when the recruitment that satisfies the specified condition is not extracted. means and
with
The specified conditions include game conditions including designation of a plurality of sports with different conditions related to play to be played by the participant, and conditions related to the play of each of the plurality of sports ,
The setting means sets information according to the game conditions as at least part of the information for setting the recruitment.
Information processing equipment. An information processing method executed by an information processing device,
Extracting the recruitment that satisfies a specified condition from among the recruitment of participants of the set game;
Setting information according to the specified conditions as at least part of the information for newly setting the recruitment of game participants when the recruitment that satisfies the specified conditions is not extracted. and,
including
The specified conditions include game conditions including designation of a plurality of sports with different conditions related to play to be played by the participant, and conditions related to the play of each of the plurality of sports ,
Information according to the game conditions is set as at least part of the information for setting the recruitment.
Information processing methods. to the computer,
Extracting the recruitment that satisfies a specified condition from among the recruitment of participants of the set game;
Setting information according to the specified conditions as at least part of the information for newly setting the recruitment of game participants when the recruitment that satisfies the specified conditions is not extracted. and,
generating an input form including one or more input areas for accepting input of conditions for newly setting the recruitment from the user, and inputting at least part of the input areas of the input form according to the specified conditions; and
and
The specified conditions include designation of a plurality of sports events with different conditions related to play to be played by the participant, and conditions related to the play of each of the plurality of sports events,
The input form includes an input area for each sport event,
Information according to the conditions related to the play of the sport is input to the input area for each sport,
program. inputting predetermined information into another input area different from the input area in which information corresponding to the specified condition is input, among the input areas included in the input form;
9. A program according to claim 8. updating information entered in at least some of the input areas included in the input form based on instructions from the user;
A program according to claim 8 or 9. an extracting means for extracting the recruitment that satisfies a specified condition from among the set recruitment of game participants;
Setting for setting information according to the specified condition as at least a part of the information for newly setting the recruitment of game participants when the recruitment that satisfies the specified condition is not extracted. means and
generating an input form including one or more input areas for accepting input of conditions for newly setting the recruitment from the user, and inputting at least part of the input areas of the input form according to the specified conditions; an output control means for inputting information obtained from
with
The specified conditions include designation of a plurality of sports events with different conditions related to play to be played by the participant, and conditions related to the play of each of the plurality of sports events,
The input form includes an input area for each sport event,
Information according to the conditions related to the play of the sport is input to the input area for each sport,
Information processing equipment. An information processing method executed by an information processing device,
Extracting the recruitment that satisfies a specified condition from among the recruitment of participants of the set game;
Setting information according to the specified conditions as at least part of the information for newly setting the recruitment of game participants when the recruitment that satisfies the specified conditions is not extracted. and,
generating an input form including one or more input areas for accepting input of conditions for newly setting the recruitment from the user, and inputting at least part of the input areas of the input form according to the specified conditions; and
including
The specified conditions include designation of a plurality of sports events with different conditions related to play to be played by the participant, and conditions related to the play of each of the plurality of sports events,
The input form includes an input area for each sport event,
Information according to the conditions related to the play of the sport is input to the input area for each sport,
Information processing methods.

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