JP2024080346A - Information processing device, information processing method, and information processing program - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase the possibility that a deck presented to a player as a deck for playing a game meets the player's usage desires.SOLUTION: A memory control unit stores in a memory unit first deck information indicating a first deck organized from game media owned by a player, and second deck information indicating a second deck organized and used in the past for each game from game media owned by the player. A play control unit controls the player to play in a first mode in which the game is played using the first deck or in a second mode in which the game is played using the second deck. When the player plays a second game different from a first game after playing the first game, a presentation control unit controls the priority of the deck to be presented to the player as a deck for playing the second game, out of the first deck and the second deck, on the basis of the mode in which the player has played in the first game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

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

Conventionally, in games such as online games, a user (player) is known to be able to obtain new characters and items by organizing a deck with characters selected from a number of characters owned and clearing quests using the organized deck.

Patent document 1 describes a game in which a player battles an opponent, in which when a player other than the player joins the battle, an effect that increases the attack power of the other player is set for the battle, and information related to the effect set for the battle is displayed on the terminals used by the other players who can join the battle.

JP 2019-148782 A

However, in games in which players organize decks containing multiple characters and use them to play various quests, there is a problem in that there is still room for improvement in terms of increasing the likelihood that the decks presented to the player as decks for playing the game will meet the player's usage needs.

The object of the present invention is to provide an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program that can increase the likelihood that a deck presented to a player as a deck for playing a game will meet the player's usage needs.

The information processing device according to the present invention comprises:
A storage control unit, a play control unit, and a presentation control unit are provided,
the storage control unit stores in the storage unit first deck information indicating a first deck organized from game media owned by a player, and second deck information indicating a second deck organized and used in the past for each game from game media owned by the player;
the play control unit controls the player to play in a first mode in which the game is played using the first deck or in a second mode in which the game is played using the second deck;
When the player plays a first game and then plays a second game different from the first game, the presentation control unit controls the priority of the deck to be presented to the player as a deck for playing the second game, out of the first deck and the second deck, based on the mode played by the player in the first game.

The present invention can improve the likelihood that the deck presented to a player as a deck for playing a game will meet the player's usage needs.

1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. An explanatory diagram illustrating an example of organizing a deck from characters owned by a user. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a server according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a user terminal in the present embodiment. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a server according to the present embodiment; FIG. 13 is an example of a deck setting screen displayed on a display unit of a user terminal. 13 is an example of a deck setting screen displayed on a display unit of a user terminal. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process performed by a server.

The following describes an embodiment of the present invention with reference to the attached drawings. In each drawing, the same reference numerals denote the same or similar configurations.

(Configuration of Game System 1)
Fig. 1 shows the configuration of a game system 1 in this embodiment. The game system 1 shown in Fig. 1 includes a server 10 (game server) and a plurality of user terminals 20 (user terminal 20a, user terminal 20b, user terminal 20c, and user terminal 20d). The server 10 and the user terminals 20 are communicatively connected to each other via a communication line 5 such as the Internet, an intranet, a wireless LAN, or mobile communication. The server 10 functions as the "information processing device" of the present invention.

In this embodiment, the users who use user terminal 20a, user terminal 20b, user terminal 20c, and user terminal 20d are referred to as user U1, user U2, user U3, and user U4, respectively. When there is no need to distinguish between user U1, user U2, user U3, and user U4, user U1, user U2, user U3, and user U4 will each be referred to as user U.

Each user U can be identified by user identification information (ID), and the user identification information may be stored in the server 10 or the user terminal 20 used by each user U. When starting a game, the user identification information may be verified before the game can be made playable, or the game may be made playable without verifying the user identification information. If the user identification information is not verified, data may be saved as a free login user without being associated with any particular user. However, even if the game is played as a free login user, the game may be made playable later by associating it with the user identification information. In that case, the performance of playing as a free login user may be treated as the past performance of the user U associated with the user identification information.

In addition, when there is no need to distinguish between user terminal 20a, user terminal 20b, user terminal 20c, and user terminal 20d, user terminal 20a, user terminal 20b, user terminal 20c, and user terminal 20d will each be referred to as user terminal 20.

The number of user terminals 20 included in the game system 1 is not limited to four, and it is sufficient that the game system 1 includes at least one user terminal 20.

The user terminal 20 is an information processing terminal such as a smartphone or tablet terminal, and provides a game to the user U. The user U can log in to the game and play the game by operating the user terminal 20. The user terminal 20 may be any type of terminal, such as a mobile phone, a personal computer (PC), a notebook PC, a personal digital assistant (PDA), or a home gaming device. The user terminal 20 may notify the server 10 of its own position detected using a global positioning system (GPS) or the like.

The server 10 is a device that performs some of the functions required for the user terminal 20 to provide the game, such as managing various information related to the user U and executing some of the game processing. The server 10 may be composed of one or more information processing devices, or may be composed of a virtual server (such as a cloud server).

(Game Overview)
Next, an overview of the game provided by the game system 1 will be described. In the game provided by the game system 1, a user U (corresponding to the "player" of the present invention) can obtain new characters and items by organizing a deck with characters selected from a plurality of characters (corresponding to the "game media" of the present invention) that the user owns and clearing quests (corresponding to the "game" of the present invention) using the organized deck.

User U can combine multiple characters he/she has acquired to develop stronger characters, or use items to strengthen the attributes of characters, allowing him/her to take on more difficult quests.

Here, a quest is a term that means a task that can be cleared by meeting certain predetermined conditions. Quests are also commonly called explorations, challenges, and missions. A user U who participates in a quest can clear the quest by meeting certain conditions, and when the user U clears a quest, a reward for clearing the quest is awarded and the story of the game progresses.

A deck is a term that refers to a group of multiple characters. When performing a quest, user U selects characters with the appropriate abilities to clear the quest, organizes a deck, and performs the quest. In this embodiment, user U's "performing" a quest may be referred to as "quest play."

The game of this embodiment is a multiplayer game in which multiple users U can play together by operating their own user terminals 20. That is, a user U can of course play alone (solo play), but can also play a common quest simultaneously with other users U in what is known as multiplayer (also called cooperative play). In multiplayer play, each user U operates a character assigned to him/herself from among the multiple characters that make up the deck.

In this multiplayer mode, a collaborative relationship is formed between a user U (hereafter referred to as the host user) who hosts a multiplayer mode for a specific quest and recruits companions, and a user U (hereafter referred to as the guest user) who responds to the recruitment and participates in the multiplayer mode, and the progress of the play is synchronized between the users U (host user, guest user) who are playing the multiplayer mode. Note that the user U (host user) can also directly invite other users U (candidate guest users) to play in the multiplayer mode by sending an invitation message to the other users U via a messaging app.

Multiplay is performed through the communication function of the user terminal 20 of each user U. As an example, a guest user makes a matching request with a host user who is hosting a multiplay and recruiting friends, and confirms one or more host users displayed in response to the request. The guest user then applies to participate in the multiplay recruited by the desired host user, and when the host user approves the application, a communication path for multiplay is established between the guest user and the host user. Note that the qualifications for applying for multiplay are not particularly limited and can be set arbitrarily. For example, an application may be made to a host user who is within a specified distance from the guest user making the application, or an application may be made by another user U who has a friendship with a certain user U and who has been mutually approved by the users U.

Then, various data required for multiplayer play is sent and received according to a known communication method. The data may be exchanged via a client-server method via the server 10, or a peer-to-peer (P2P) method that does not involve the server 10. Multiplayer play formats are classified as fully synchronous and asynchronous, but either format may be used.

Note that multiplayer games include cooperative play games in which multiple users U cooperate, and competitive games in which users U compete against each other, but either type may be used. Also, the upper limit (maximum number of players) on the number of users U in one multiplayer session is not particularly limited and may be set to any number, but it is recommended to set it to a maximum of about four people, for example.

In this embodiment, in the game, user U can play quests in a first mode using a first deck (normal deck) organized from characters owned by the user, or in a second mode (history mode) using a second deck (history deck) organized from characters owned and used in the past (e.g., the previous time) for each quest. The first deck (normal deck) is a deck that can be used generally for each quest. The second deck (history deck) is a deck that can be used for each quest. User U can change the characters that make up the first deck within the range of characters owned by the user.

Figure 2 is an explanatory diagram explaining an example of organizing a deck from characters owned by user U. As shown in Figure 2, user U owns 10 characters A to J. User U has also organized a first deck from characters B, G, and I owned by user U as a deck for playing quests. The second deck (quest A) is a deck previously organized and used in quest A by characters A, H, and J owned by user U. The second deck (quest B) is a deck previously organized and used in quest B by characters C, D, and F owned by user U.

User U can play quest A in a first mode using a first deck organized from characters B, G, and I owned by user U, or in a second mode using a second deck (quest A) organized in the past (e.g., the previous time) using characters A, H, and J owned by user U. User U can also play quest B in the first mode using a first deck organized from characters B, G, and I owned by user U, or in a second mode using a second deck (quest B) organized in the past (e.g., the previous time) using characters C, D, and F owned by user U.

In the above game, when the user U plays a second quest (corresponding to the "second game" of the present invention) different from the first quest after playing a first quest (corresponding to the "first game" of the present invention), the priority of the deck to be presented to the user U as the deck for playing the second quest out of the first deck and the second deck is controlled based on the mode (first mode/second mode) in which the user U played the first quest. Controlling the priority of the decks to be presented to the user U means presenting multiple decks (the first deck and the second deck) vertically (up and down) as decks for playing the second quest and displaying the deck with the highest priority at the top, being able to present (display) multiple decks (the first deck and the second deck) one by one as decks for playing the second quest, and presenting the deck with the highest priority at an initial stage, etc.

In the example shown in FIG. 2, when user U plays quest B (second quest) after playing quest A (first quest), the priority of the deck to be presented to user U as the deck for playing quest B, out of the first deck and the second deck (quest A), is controlled based on the mode (first mode/second mode) in which user U played quest A. For example, if user U played quest A in the first mode (normal mode), the first deck is presented to user U as the deck with high priority for playing quest B, and if user U played quest A in the second mode (history mode), the second deck (quest A) is presented to user U as the deck with high priority for playing quest B.

In addition, when user U plays quest A (second quest) after playing quest B (first quest), the priority of the deck to be presented to user U as the deck for playing quest A, between the first deck and the second deck (quest B), is controlled based on the mode (first mode/second mode) in which user U played quest B. For example, if user U played quest B in the first mode (normal mode), the first deck is presented to user U as the deck with high priority for playing quest A, and if user U played quest B in the second mode (history mode), the second deck (quest B) is presented to user U as the deck with high priority for playing quest A.

As described above, by controlling the priority of the decks presented to user U, it is possible to increase the likelihood that the decks presented to user U as decks for playing quests will be in line with user U's usage needs.

(Hardware configuration of server 10)
3 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the server 10 in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the server 10 includes a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, a communication unit 13, an operation input unit 14, and a monitor 15.

The control unit 11 is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a microprocessor, or a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), and controls the overall operation of the server 10.

A part of the memory unit 12 is composed of, for example, RAM (Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), and is used as a work area when the control unit 11 executes processes based on various programs.

A part of the storage unit 12 is, for example, a non-volatile memory such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) or an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), and stores various data and programs used in the processing of the control unit 11. The storage unit 12 can hold a database including one or more tables for recording various information, processing results, etc.

The programs stored in the memory unit 12 include, for example, an OS (Operating System) for implementing the basic functions of the server 10, drivers for controlling various hardware, programs for implementing various functions, etc., and include programs that function as the "information processing program" of the present invention.

The communication unit 13 is, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Controller) and has a function of connecting to the communication line 5. Instead of or together with the NIC, the communication unit 13 may have a function of connecting to a wireless LAN (Local Area Network), a function of connecting to a wireless WAN (Wide Area Network), a function of enabling short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), and infrared communication. The server 10 is connected to a user terminal 20 etc. via the communication line 5, and can transmit and receive various data to and from the user terminal 20 etc.

The operation input unit 14 is composed of a keyboard, a mouse, etc., and accepts input of various operations by a user who uses the server 10. The monitor 15 is, for example, a liquid crystal display device, etc., and displays various images.

The control unit 11, memory unit 12, communication unit 13, operation input unit 14, and monitor 15 are electrically connected to each other via a system bus 16. Therefore, the control unit 11 can access the memory unit 12, display images on the monitor 15, grasp the operation state of the user on the operation input unit 14, and access various communication networks and user terminals 20 via the communication unit 13.

(Hardware Configuration of User Terminal 20)
Fig. 4 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the user terminal 20 in this embodiment. As shown in Fig. 4, the user terminal 20 is configured to include a control unit 21, a storage unit 22, a communication unit 23, a display unit 24, a speaker 25, a microphone 26, a camera 27, and an operation button 28. Note that the user terminal 20 may be a terminal having a vibration unit or other sensors.

The control unit 21 is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a microprocessor, a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), etc., and controls the overall operation of the user terminal 20.

A part of the memory unit 22 is composed of, for example, RAM (Random Access Memory) or DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), and is used as a work area when the control unit 21 executes processes based on various programs.

A part of the storage unit 22 is, for example, a non-volatile memory such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) or an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), and stores various data and programs used in the processing of the control unit 21. The storage unit 22 can hold a database including one or more tables for recording various information, processing results, etc.

The programs stored in the memory unit 22 include, for example, an OS (Operating System) for implementing the basic functions of the user terminal 20, drivers for controlling various hardware, programs for implementing various functions, etc.

The communication unit 23 is, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Controller) and has a function of connecting to the communication line 5. Instead of or together with the NIC, the communication unit 23 may have a function of connecting to a wireless LAN (Local Area Network), a function of connecting to a wireless WAN (Wide Area Network), a function of enabling short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), and infrared communication. The user terminal 20 is connected to the server 10, other user terminals 20, etc. via the communication line 5, and can transmit and receive various data between the server 10 and other user terminals 20, etc.

The display unit 24 is a touch panel display or the like, and is capable of displaying images, etc., and accepting operations by the user U.

The speaker 25 outputs various sounds under the control of the control unit 21. The microphone 26 inputs various sounds under the control of the control unit 21. The camera 27 captures an image of a subject under the control of the control unit 21.

The operation button 28 is provided, for example, on the side of the user terminal 20, and includes a power button for starting or stopping the user terminal 20 and a button for adjusting the volume of the sound output from the speaker 25.

The control unit 21, memory unit 22, communication unit 23, display unit 24, speaker 25, microphone 26, camera 27, and operation buttons 28 are electrically connected to each other via a system bus 29. Therefore, the control unit 21 can access the memory unit 22, display images on the display unit 24, grasp the operation state of the touch panel display (display unit 24) and operation buttons 28 by the user U, input sound to the microphone 26, output sound from the speaker 25, control the camera 27, and access various communication networks, the server 10, other user terminals 20, etc. via the communication unit 23.

Figure 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the control unit 11 provided in the server 10 in this embodiment. As shown in Figure 5, the control unit 11 has, as its functional configuration, a reception unit 11a, a play control unit 11b, a memory control unit 11c, and a presentation control unit 11d. Note that the control unit 11 of the server 10 generally has various functions in addition to those described above, but here, only the characteristic functions of the game system 1 in this embodiment will be described, and other known functions will not be illustrated or described.

The reception unit 11a receives a request to play a game (quest) that can be played by consuming in-game value (e.g., stamina, orbs) from a user U (e.g., user U1) via an operation of the display unit 24 of the user terminal 20.

When the reception unit 11a receives a request to play a game from a user U, the play control unit 11b controls the play of the game by the user U (e.g., user U1).

The memory control unit 11c stores in the memory unit 12 of the server 10 first deck information indicating a first deck (normal deck) organized from characters owned by the user U, and second deck information indicating a second deck (history deck) organized and used in the past for each quest from characters owned by the user U. In addition, when the characters to be organized into the first deck (normal deck) are changed by the user U, the memory control unit 11c updates the first deck information stored in the memory unit 12 of the server 10 with the first deck information reflecting the change. In addition, the memory control unit 11c may store the first deck information and the second deck information indicating the second deck (history deck) in the memory unit of another server or the memory unit 22 of the user terminal 20.

The play control unit 11b controls whether the user U can play in a first mode (normal mode) in which the quest is played using the first deck, or in a second mode (history mode) in which the quest is played using the second deck.

When a user U plays a first quest (e.g., quest A) and then plays a second quest (e.g., quest B) different from the first quest, the presentation control unit 11d controls the priority of the deck to be presented to the user U as the deck for playing the second quest, out of the first deck and the second deck, based on the mode (first mode/second mode) in which the user U played the first quest.

In this embodiment, when the mode played by the user U in the first quest (e.g., quest A) is the first mode (normal mode), the presentation control unit 11d refers to the first deck information stored in the storage unit 12 of the server 10, and presents the first deck (normal deck) to the user U via display on the display unit 24 of the user terminal 20 as a deck with high priority for playing the second quest (e.g., quest B). Also, when the mode played by the user U in the first quest (e.g., quest A) is the second mode (history mode), the presentation control unit 11d refers to the second deck information stored in the storage unit 12 of the server 10, and presents the second deck (history deck) to the user U via display on the display unit 24 of the user terminal 20 as a deck with high priority for playing the second quest (e.g., quest B). This allows the deck (first deck or second deck) presented to the user U as the deck that is likely to meet the user U's usage needs to be different depending on whether the mode played by the user U in the first quest (e.g., quest A) was the first mode or the second mode.

When a first quest (e.g., Quest A) is played using a first deck (normal deck) that reflects characters (characters A, H, and J in the example shown in FIG. 2) from a previously organized second deck (history deck), the memory control unit 11c updates and stores the first deck information using the second deck (history deck). Then, when a user U plays a second quest (e.g., Quest B) after playing a first quest (e.g., Quest A), the presentation control unit 11d presents the first deck (normal deck) to the user U as a high-priority deck for playing the second quest.

As a result, when the first quest is played using a first deck that reflects characters from a previously organized second deck, the first deck information can be updated and stored with the second deck that is likely to be desired by user U as a versatile deck, and the first deck can be presented to user U as a high priority deck for playing the second quest after the first quest.

When the first quest A is played using a second deck (history deck) that has been changed from the first deck (normal deck) and that was previously organized in the first quest (e.g., quest A), the storage control unit 11c does not update and store the first deck information. Then, when the user U plays a second quest (e.g., quest B) after playing the first quest (e.g., quest A), the presentation control unit 11d presents the second deck (history deck) to the user U as a high-priority deck for playing the second quest.

This prevents the first deck information from being updated with the second deck, which is unlikely to be used by players as a versatile deck, when the first quest (e.g., Quest A) is played using a second deck that has been changed from the first deck and was previously organized for that quest, and allows the second deck to be presented to user U as a high priority deck for playing the second quest (e.g., Quest B).

Figure 6 is a diagram showing an example of a deck setting screen displayed on the display unit 24 of a user terminal 20 used by a user U (e.g., user U1). The deck composition screen shown in Figure 6 is displayed when the user U selects a quest (e.g., quest B) from a group of quests and sets up a deck to be used for the selected quest. Note that each screen described below is displayed based on game screen display data transmitted from the server 10 to the user terminal 20.

The deck setting screen displays a switch button 30, a reflect button 32, a start button 34, and characters B, G, I, etc. that are organized into the first deck (normal deck) in quest B. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the presentation control unit 11d presents the first deck (normal deck) to user U as a high priority deck for playing quest B because the mode played by user U in the quest before quest B (e.g., quest A) was the first mode (normal mode).

The switch button 30 is a button that the user U can press to switch the deck displayed on the deck setting screen from the first deck (normal deck) to the second deck (history deck). When the user U presses the switch button 30, the presentation control unit 11d switches the deck displayed on the deck setting screen from the first deck (normal deck) to the second deck (history deck), as shown in FIG. 7.

The reflect button 32 is a button that the user U can press to reflect characters C, D, and F of the second deck (history deck) previously organized in quest B to the first deck (normal deck) displayed on the deck setting screen. When the user U presses the reflect button 32, the presentation control unit 11d switches the deck displayed on the deck setting screen from the first deck (normal deck) to the second deck (history deck), as shown in FIG. 7.

The start button 34 is a button that the user U can press to request playing quest B using the deck (first deck or second deck) displayed on the deck setting screen. When the user U presses the start button 34, the play control unit 11b controls so that the user U can play quest B in a first mode (normal mode) in which the first deck is used, or in a second mode (history mode) in which the second deck is used.

When Quest B is played using a first deck (normal deck) reflecting characters B, G, and I of a second deck (history deck) previously organized for Quest B, the memory control unit 11c updates and stores the first deck information with the second deck (history deck) that is likely to be desired by user U as a versatile deck when the reflection button 32 is pressed. Then, when user U plays, for example, Quest C after playing Quest B, the presentation control unit 11d presents the first deck (normal deck) to user U as a deck with high priority for playing Quest C. In this way, by pressing the reflection button 32, the first deck information can be updated with the second deck that is likely to be desired by user U as a versatile deck.

When Quest B is played using a second deck (history deck) that has been changed from the first deck (normal deck) by pressing the switching button 30 and that was previously organized for Quest B, the storage control unit 11c does not update and store the first deck information with the second deck (history deck), which is unlikely to be a versatile deck that the user U would want to use. Then, when the user U plays, for example, Quest C after playing Quest B, the presentation control unit 11d presents the second deck (history deck) to the user U as a high priority deck for playing Quest C. In this way, it is possible to prevent the first deck information from being updated with the second deck, which is unlikely to be a versatile deck that the user U would want to use.

Figure 7 is a diagram showing an example of a deck setting screen displayed on the display unit 24 of the user terminal 20 used by a user U (e.g., user U1). The deck composition screen shown in Figure 7 is displayed when user U selects a quest (e.g., quest B) from a group of quests and sets up a deck to be used for the selected quest.

The deck setting screen displays a switch button 36, a start button 38, and characters C, D, F, etc. that are organized in the second deck (history deck) for quest B. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the presentation control unit 11d presents the second deck (history deck) to the user U as a high priority deck for playing quest B because the mode in which the user U played the quest before quest B (e.g., quest A) was the second mode (history mode).

The switch button 36 is a button that the user U can press to switch the deck displayed on the deck setting screen from the second deck (history deck) to the first deck (normal deck). When the user U presses the switch button 36, as shown in FIG. 6, the presentation control unit 11d switches the deck displayed on the deck setting screen from the second deck (history deck) to the first deck (normal deck).

The start button 38 is a button that the user U can press to request playing quest B using the deck (first deck or second deck) displayed on the deck setting screen. When the user U presses the start button 38, the play control unit 11b controls so that the user U can play quest B in a first mode (normal mode) in which the first deck is used, or in a second mode (history mode) in which the second deck is used.

Figure 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing (corresponding to the "information processing method" of the present invention) performed by the server 10 when a user U plays a second quest (e.g., quest B) after playing a first quest (e.g., quest A) in this embodiment.

First, the reception unit 11a receives a request to play a game (quest) that can be played by consuming in-game value from a user U (e.g., user U1) via an operation of the display unit 24 of the user terminal 20 (step S100).

The presentation control unit 11d determines whether the mode played by the user U in the first quest (e.g., quest A) is the first mode (normal mode) (step S110). If the result of the determination is that the mode played by the user U is the first mode (normal mode) (step S110, YES), the presentation control unit 11d refers to the first deck information stored in the storage unit 12 of the server 10, and presents the first deck (normal deck) to the user U as a high-priority deck for playing the second quest (e.g., quest B) via displaying a deck setting screen on the display unit 24 of the user terminal 20 (step S120). Then, the process proceeds to step S140.

On the other hand, if the mode played by user U is the second mode (history mode) (step S110, NO), the presentation control unit 11d refers to the second deck information stored in the memory unit 12 of the server 10, and presents the second deck (history deck) to user U as a high priority deck for playing the second quest (e.g., quest B) via displaying a deck setting screen on the display unit 24 of the user terminal 20 (step S130). After that, the process transitions to step S140.

In step S140, the presentation control unit 11d determines whether the start button 34, 38 has been pressed by the user U on the deck setting screen (step S140). If the result of the determination is that the start button 34, 38 has not been pressed (step S140, NO), the process returns to before step S140. On the other hand, if the start button 34, 38 has been pressed (step S140, YES), the play control unit 11b starts controlling the play of the second quest (e.g., quest B) by the user U (e.g., user U1) (step S150). For example, when the first deck (normal deck) is presented to the user U as a deck with a high priority for playing the second quest (e.g., quest B), the play control unit 11b controls the user U to be able to play quest B in the first mode (normal mode) in which the first deck is used for playing, when the start button 34 is pressed. Furthermore, when the second deck (history deck) is presented to the user U as a high-priority deck for playing a second quest (e.g., quest B) and the start button 38 is pressed, the play control unit 11b controls the user U to be able to play quest B in the second mode (history mode) in which the second deck is used. Completion of the process of step S150 causes the server 10 to end the process shown in FIG. 8.

As described above in detail, in this embodiment, the server 10 (information processing device) includes a storage control unit 11c, a play control unit 11b, and a presentation control unit 11d. The storage control unit 11c stores in the storage unit 12 first deck information indicating a first deck (normal deck) organized from game media (characters) owned by the player (user U) and second deck information indicating a second deck (history deck) organized and used in the past for each game (quest) from game media owned by the player. The play control unit 11b controls the player to play in a first mode using the first deck or a second mode using the second deck. When the player plays a second game (e.g., quest B) different from the first game after playing a first game (e.g., quest A), the presentation control unit 11d controls the priority of the deck to be presented to the player as a deck for playing the second game, out of the first deck and the second deck, based on the mode played by the player in the first game.

This embodiment, configured in this manner, can increase the likelihood that the deck presented to the player (user U) as a deck for playing the game (quest) will meet the player's usage needs.

In the above embodiment, the presentation control unit 11d may present the first deck (normal deck) to the user U as a deck with a high priority for playing the second quest (for example, quest B) when the second deck information is stored for the second quest (for example, quest B) a predetermined period of time (for example, one year) or more before the present and the mode played by the user U in the first quest (for example, quest A) is the second mode (history mode). As a result, even if the mode played by the user U in the first quest (for example, quest A) is the second mode, when the second deck information is stored for the second quest (for example, quest B) a predetermined period of time or more before the present, the characters organized in the second deck are old and the performance of the characters improves over time, so that the versatile first deck can be presented to the user U.

In addition, in the above embodiment, when a character organized in the second deck (history deck) indicated by the second deck information for the second quest (e.g., quest B) becomes available for a predetermined period (e.g., one year) or more before the present time, and the mode played by the user U in the first quest (e.g., quest A) is the second mode (history mode), the presentation control unit 11d may present the first deck (normal deck) to the user U as a deck with a high priority for playing the second quest (e.g., quest B). As a result, even if the mode played by the user U in the first quest (e.g., quest A) is the second quest (e.g., quest B), when a character organized in the second deck for the second quest (e.g., quest B) becomes available for a predetermined period or more before the present time, the presentation control unit 11d can present the user U with the first deck, which has versatility, instead of the second deck, which is unlikely to meet the user U's usage needs because the game medium organized in the second deck is old and the performance of the characters improves over time.

Here, the presentation control unit 11d may present the second deck (history deck) to the user U as a deck with a high priority for playing the second quest (e.g., quest B) if the characters organized in the second deck (history deck) indicated by the second deck information for the second quest (e.g., quest B) a predetermined period (e.g., one year) or more before the present have become evolvable or strengthenable compared to the time of organization of the second deck, and the mode in which the user U played the first quest (e.g., quest A) was the second mode (history mode). For example, if quest A was played in the second mode (history mode) and the second deck information was stored in a first period that is a predetermined period (e.g., one year) or more before the present, if the characters organized in the second deck (history deck) have become evolvable or strengthenable in a second period that is a predetermined period after the first period, the presentation control unit 11d presents the second deck (history deck) to the user U, and if the characters organized in the second deck (history deck) have not become evolvable or strengthenable, the presentation control unit 11d presents the first deck (normal deck) to the user U. As a result, if the mode in which the user U played the first quest (e.g., quest A) was the second mode, even if the second deck was organized for the second quest (e.g., quest B) a predetermined period or more before the present, if the characters organized in the second deck are open to evolution or strengthening compared to the time when the second deck was organized, a second deck that is likely to meet the user U's usage desires can be presented. Note that, if quest A was played in the second mode (history mode) during a first period that is a predetermined period or more before the present and second deck information was stored, during a second period that is a predetermined period after the first period, if the parameters of the characters organized in the second deck (history deck) have been updated or changed, the second deck (history deck) may be presented to the user U, and if the parameters of the characters organized in the second deck (history deck) have not been updated or changed, the first deck (normal deck) may be presented to the user U.

In the above embodiment, the presentation control unit 11d may present the first deck (normal deck) to the user U as a high priority deck for playing the second quest (e.g., quest B) if the characters organized in the second deck (history deck) indicated by the second deck information for the second quest (e.g., quest B) are not characters that have been used by multiple users U with a frequency equal to or greater than a predetermined frequency when clearing the second quest (e.g., quest B) and the mode in which the user U played the first quest (e.g., quest A) was the second mode (history mode). Here, the control unit 11 tally up the characters used by multiple users U when clearing each quest and calculate the frequency of use of the characters. As a result, even if the mode played by user U in the first quest (e.g., Quest A) is the second mode, if the characters organized in the second deck for the second quest (e.g., Quest B) are not characters that have been used by multiple users U with a frequency equal to or greater than a predetermined frequency when clearing the second quest (e.g., Quest B), the versatile first deck can be presented to user U, rather than the second deck that is unlikely to meet user U's usage needs because it includes characters that are not advantageous for clearing the second quest.

In addition, in the above embodiment, when the user U does not possess the characters organized in the second deck (history deck) indicated by the second deck information for the second quest (e.g., quest B) and the mode played by the user U in the first quest (e.g., quest A) is the second mode (history mode), the presentation control unit 11d may present the first deck (normal deck) to the user U as a deck with a high priority for playing the second quest (e.g., quest B). As a result, even if the mode played by the user U in the first quest (e.g., quest A) is the second mode, if the user U does not possess the characters organized in the second deck for the second quest (e.g., quest B) by combining characters or selling characters (selling in the game, for example, exchanging for in-game currency), the presentation control unit 11d can present the user U with the first deck, which is likely not to meet the user U's usage request due to reasons such as the inability to organize the second deck in the first place, rather than the second deck, which has versatility.

The above embodiments are merely examples of how the present invention can be implemented, and the technical scope of the present invention should not be interpreted in a limiting manner based on these. In other words, the present invention can be implemented in various forms without departing from its gist or main features.

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[General-purpose Project]
One object of the present invention is to enable a player to efficiently organize a deck in accordance with his or her usage needs.

Problems corresponding to [Appendix 1] One of the objectives of the present invention is to improve the likelihood that the deck presented to a player as a deck for playing a game will be in line with the player's usage needs.
[Supplementary Note 1] The information processing device of this embodiment includes a memory control unit that stores in a memory unit first deck information indicating a first deck organized from game media owned by the player and second deck information indicating a second deck organized and used in the past for each game from game media owned by the player; a play control unit that controls so that the player can play in a first mode in which the game is played using the first deck or a second mode in which the game is played using the second deck; and a presentation control unit that, when the player plays a second game different from the first game after playing the first game, controls the priority of the first deck or the second deck to be presented to the player as a deck for playing the second game based on the mode in which the player played the first game.
According to the above information processing device, it is possible to increase the likelihood that the deck presented to the player as a deck for playing the game will meet the player's usage needs.

Issues corresponding to [Appendix 2] One of the objectives of the present invention is to present a different deck (first deck or second deck) to a player depending on whether the mode played by the player in the first game is the first mode or the second mode.
[Appendix 2] The information processing device described in Appendix 1, wherein the presentation control unit presents the first deck to the player as a high priority deck for playing the second game when the mode played by the player in the first game is the first mode, and presents the second deck to the player as a high priority deck for playing the second game when the mode played by the player in the first game is the second mode.
This makes it possible to present a different deck (first deck or second deck) to the player depending on whether the mode played by the player in the first game is the first mode or the second mode.

Issues corresponding to [Appendix 3] One of the objectives of the present invention is to, when a first game is played using a first deck that reflects the game content of a second deck previously organized in the first game, update and store the first deck information using the second deck, and present the first deck to the player as a high priority deck for playing the second game.
[Appendix 3] An information processing device as described in Appendix 2, wherein when a first game is played using a first deck that reflects the game media of a second deck previously organized in the first game, the memory control unit updates and stores the first deck information using the second deck, and the presentation control unit presents the first deck to the player as a high priority deck for playing the second game.
As a result, when a first game is played using a first deck that reflects the game content of a second deck that was previously organized in the first game, the first deck information can be updated and stored with the second deck that is likely to be desired by the player as a versatile deck, and the first deck can be presented to the player as a high priority deck for playing the second game.

Issues corresponding to [Appendix 4] One of the objectives of the present invention is to prevent the first deck information from being updated by the second deck when the first game is played using a second deck that has been changed from the first deck and that was previously organized in the first game, and to present the second deck to the player as a high priority deck for playing the second game.
[Appendix 4] An information processing device as described in Appendix 2, wherein when a first game is played using a second deck that has been changed from the first deck and that was previously organized in the first game, the memory control unit does not update and store the first deck information, and the presentation control unit presents the second deck to the player as a high priority deck for playing the second game.
This prevents the first deck information from being updated by the second deck, which is unlikely to be used by a player as a versatile deck, when the first game is played using a second deck that has been changed from the first deck and was previously organized in the first game, and makes it possible to present the second deck to the player as a high priority deck for playing the second game.

[Appendix 5] Corresponding Issues One of the objectives of the present invention is to present the first deck to the player as a deck for playing the second game when second deck information for a second game was stored a predetermined period of time ago and the mode played by the player in the first game was the second mode.
[Appendix 5] An information processing device described in any of Appendices 1 to 4, wherein the presentation control unit presents the first deck to the player as a high priority deck for playing the second game when second deck information for the second game was stored a predetermined period of time ago and the mode played by the player in the first game was the second mode.
As a result, even if the mode played by the player in the first game is the second mode, if the second deck information for the second game was stored a predetermined period of time ago, the versatile first deck can be presented to the player, rather than a second deck which is unlikely to meet the player's usage needs because the game medium organized in the second deck is old, for example.

[Appendix 6] Corresponding Issues One of the objectives of the present invention is to present the first deck to the player as a deck for playing the second game when characters organized in a second deck for a second game that were available a predetermined period of time ago are available and the mode played by the player in the first game is the second mode.
[Appendix 6] An information processing device described in any of Appendices 1 to 5, wherein the presentation control unit presents the first deck to the player as a high priority deck for playing the second game when game media organized into the second deck indicated by the second deck information for the second game becomes available at least a predetermined period of time ago from the present and the mode played by the player in the first game is the second mode.
As a result, even if the mode played by the player in the first game is the second mode, if the game media organized in the second deck for the second game became available a predetermined period of time ago, the versatile first deck can be presented to the player, rather than the second deck which is unlikely to meet the player's usage needs because the game media organized in the second deck is outdated, for example.

[Appendix 7] Corresponding Issues One of the objectives of the present invention is to present the second deck to a player as a deck for playing the second game when the game media organized into a second deck for a second game a predetermined period of time ago is capable of evolving or being strengthened compared to the time when the second deck was organized, and when the mode played by the player in the first game is the second mode.
[Appendix 7] The information processing device described in Appendix 6, wherein the presentation control unit presents the second deck to the player as a high priority deck for playing the second game when the game medium organized into the second deck indicated by the second deck information for the second game more than a predetermined period of time ago is capable of evolving or strengthening compared to the time when the second deck was organized, and when the mode played by the player in the first game is the second mode.
As a result, when the mode played by the player in the first game is the second mode, even if the second deck was organized for the second game more than a predetermined period of time ago, if the game media organized in the second deck are capable of evolving or being strengthened compared to the time the second deck was organized, it is possible to present to the player a second deck that is likely to meet the player's usage needs.

Issues corresponding to [Appendix 8] One of the objectives of the present invention is to present the first deck to the player as a deck for playing the second game when the game media organized into the second deck for the second game are not game media that have been used more than a predetermined frequency when multiple players clear the second game, and the mode played by the player in the first game is the second mode.
[Appendix 8] An information processing device described in any of Appendices 1 to 7, wherein the presentation control unit presents the first deck to the player as a high priority deck for playing the second game when the game medium organized into the second deck indicated by the second deck information for the second game is not a game medium that has been used by multiple players with a frequency equal to or greater than a predetermined frequency when clearing the second game, and the mode played by the player in the first game is the second mode.
As a result, even if the mode played by the player in the first game is the second mode, if the game media organized into the second deck for the second game are not game media that have been used by multiple players with a predetermined frequency or more when clearing the second game, the versatile first deck can be presented to the player, rather than the second deck which is unlikely to meet the player's usage needs.

[Appendix 9] Corresponding Issues One of the objectives of the present invention is to present the first deck to the player as a deck for playing the second game when the player does not possess the game media organized into the second deck for the second game and the mode played by the player in the first game is the second mode.
[Appendix 9] An information processing device described in any of Appendices 1 to 8, wherein the presentation control unit presents the first deck to the player as a high priority deck for playing the second game when the player does not possess the game medium organized into the second deck indicated by the second deck information for the second game and the mode played by the player in the first game is the second mode.
As a result, even if the mode played by the player in the first game is the second mode, if the player does not possess the game media organized into the second deck for the second game, the versatile first deck can be presented to the player, rather than a second deck that is unlikely to meet the player's usage needs due to reasons such as the player being unable to organize a second deck in the first place.

Problems corresponding to [Appendix 10] One of the objectives of the present invention is to improve the likelihood that the deck presented to a player as a deck for playing a game will meet the player's usage needs.
[Appendix 10] In the information processing method of this embodiment, a processor stores in a memory unit first deck information indicating a first deck organized from game media owned by the player, and second deck information indicating a second deck organized and used in the past for each game from game media owned by the player, the processor controls the player to play in a first mode in which the game is played using the first deck, or in a second mode in which the game is played using the second deck, and when the player plays a second game different from the first game after playing the first game, the processor controls the priority of the deck to be presented to the player as the deck for playing the second game, out of the first deck and the second deck, based on the mode in which the player played the first game.
According to the above information processing method, it is possible to increase the likelihood that the deck presented to the player as a deck for playing the game will meet the player's usage needs.

Problems corresponding to [Appendix 11] One of the objectives of the present invention is to improve the likelihood that the deck presented to a player as a deck for playing a game will meet the player's usage needs.
[Appendix 11] The information processing program of this embodiment causes the processor to store in a memory unit first deck information indicating a first deck organized from game media owned by the player, and second deck information indicating a second deck organized and used in the past for each game from game media owned by the player, control the player to play in a first mode in which the game is played using the first deck, or in a second mode in which the game is played using the second deck, and, when the player plays a second game different from the first game after playing the first game, execute a process to control the priority of the deck to be presented to the player as the deck for playing the second game, out of the first deck and the second deck, based on the mode in which the player played the first game.
According to the above information processing program, it is possible to increase the likelihood that the deck presented to the player as a deck for playing the game will meet the player's usage needs.

1: Game system, 10: Server, 11: Control unit, 11a: Reception unit, 11b: Play control unit, 11c: Storage control unit, 11d: Presentation control unit, 12: Storage unit, 13: Communication unit, 14: Operation input unit, 15: Monitor, 16: System bus, 20, 20a, 20b, 20c: User terminal, 21: Control unit, 22: Storage unit, 23: Communication unit, 24: Display unit, 25: Speaker, 26: Microphone, 27: Camera, 28: Operation button, 29: System bus, 30, 36: Switch button, 32: Reflection button, 34, 38: Start button, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J: Character, U, U1, U2, U3, U4: User

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A storage control unit, a play control unit, and a presentation control unit are provided,
the storage control unit stores in the storage unit first deck information indicating a first deck organized from game media owned by a player, and second deck information indicating a second deck organized and used in the past for each game from game media owned by the player;
the play control unit controls the player to play in a first mode in which the game is played using the first deck or in a second mode in which the game is played using the second deck;
the presentation control unit controls, when the player plays a second game different from the first game after playing a first game, a priority of a deck to be presented to the player as a deck for playing the second game, out of the first deck and the second deck, based on a mode played by the player in the first game;
Information processing device. the presentation control unit presents the first deck to the player as a deck with high priority for playing the second game when the mode in which the player played the first game is the first mode, and presents the second deck to the player as a deck with high priority for playing the second game when the mode in which the player played the first game is the second mode;
The information processing device according to claim 1 . the storage control unit, when the first game is played using the first deck reflecting game media of a second deck previously organized, updates and stores the first deck information using the second deck;
the presentation control unit presents the first deck to the player as a deck with a high priority for playing the second game.
The information processing device according to claim 2 . the storage control unit, when the first game is played using a second deck that has been changed from the first deck and that was previously organized in the first game, does not update and store the first deck information,
the presentation control unit presents the second deck to the player as a deck with a high priority for playing the second game.
The information processing device according to claim 2 . the presentation control unit presents the first deck to the player as a high priority deck for playing the second game when the second deck information for the second game was stored a predetermined period of time ago and the mode played by the player in the first game is the second mode;
The information processing device according to claim 1 . the presentation control unit presents the first deck to the player as a high-priority deck for playing the second game when game media organized in the second deck indicated by the second deck information for the second game became available a predetermined period of time ago and the mode played by the player in the first game is the second mode;
The information processing device according to claim 1 . the presentation control unit presents the second deck to the player as a high-priority deck for playing the second game when game media organized in the second deck indicated by the second deck information for the second game at least a predetermined time before the present time have become evolvable or strengthenable compared to the time of organization of the second deck, and the mode played by the player in the first game is the second mode;
The information processing device according to claim 6. the presentation control unit presents the first deck to the player as a high-priority deck for playing the second game when the game media organized in the second deck indicated by the second deck information for the second game are not game media that have been used by a plurality of players at a frequency equal to or greater than a predetermined frequency when the second game is cleared and the mode played by the player in the first game is the second mode;
The information processing device according to claim 1 . the presentation control unit presents the first deck to the player as a high-priority deck for playing the second game when the player does not own game media organized in a second deck indicated by the second deck information for the second game and the mode played by the player in the first game is the second mode;
The information processing device according to claim 1 . The processor causes a storage unit to store first deck information indicating a first deck organized from game media owned by a player, and second deck information indicating a second deck organized and used in the past for each game from game media owned by the player;
a processor controls the player to play a game in a first mode using the first deck or in a second mode using the second deck;
when the player plays a second game different from the first game after playing the first game, the processor controls a priority of a deck to be presented to the player as a deck for playing the second game, out of the first deck and the second deck, based on a mode played by the player in the first game;
Information processing methods. The processor:
storing in a storage unit first deck information indicating a first deck organized from game media owned by a player, and second deck information indicating a second deck organized and used in the past for each game from game media owned by the player;
a first mode in which a game is played using the first deck, or a second mode in which a game is played using the second deck;
when the player plays a second game different from the first game after playing a first game, controlling a priority of a deck to be presented to the player as a deck for playing the second game, out of the first deck and the second deck, based on a mode played by the player in the first game;
An information processing program that executes processing.

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