JP2021090728A - Information processing device, information processing method and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information processing device, an information processing method and a program capable of increasing motivation for voting behavior for a user in a game for predicting a competition result.
SOLUTION: The present invention accepts a vote for predicting the result of a competition using a voting value from a user, and grants a privilege based on the voting history of the user to the user who has voted. Voting value includes value that does not affect the calculation of dividends for votes that are predictable.
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Description

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

Conventionally, there have been known games that imitate public competitions such as horse racing, bicycle racing, boat racing, or auto racing, and predict the competition results such as the order of arrival.

For example, in Patent Document 1, when a real race is actually performed, the image of the real race is displayed as a target of result prediction, and when the real race is not performed, the image of the virtual race is displayed as a target of result prediction. The displayed game device is disclosed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-044128

In a game such as Patent Document 1 that predicts a competition result, if the prediction is correct, a payout according to the odds can be obtained. However, when the odds are low, the dividend obtained is naturally low, which may be unpleasant for the user and may impair the motivation of the user to vote.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program capable of increasing motivation for voting behavior for a user in a game for predicting a competition result.

The information processing device according to one aspect of the present invention has a voting reception unit that accepts votes from users for predicting the outcome of a competition using the voting value, and a privilege based on the voting history of the user who has voted. The voting value includes a value that does not affect the calculation of the dividend for the vote that the prediction is correct.

According to one aspect of the present invention, even when voting is performed using a value that does not affect the calculation of dividends, a privilege is given to the user who voted, so that the user is voted. It can increase motivation for action.

It is a conceptual diagram of the competition result prediction system including the information processing apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a voting result. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the lottery result. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the point return rate according to a user rank. It is a figure which shows each hardware configuration of the information processing apparatus, the terminal, and the public competition server which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the function of the terminal which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the function of the server which comprises the information processing apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the function of the public competition side server which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a refund value and a privilege grant process (the 1). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a refund value and a privilege grant process (the 2). It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the reward giving process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a user rank determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the privilege which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the point reduction rate which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the refund value and privilege grant processing which concerns on other embodiment of this invention (the 1). It is a flowchart which shows the flow | flow of the refund value and privilege grant processing which concerns on other embodiment of this invention (the 2).

Hereinafter, the information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.
It should be noted that the embodiments described below are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention. That is, the present invention may be modified or improved from the embodiments described below as long as it does not deviate from the gist thereof. Also, of course, the present invention includes an equivalent thereof.

<About the competition result prediction game>
The competition result prediction system S shown in FIG. 1 is a communication system including an information processing device (hereinafter referred to as a server 30) according to an embodiment of the present invention, and provides a competition result prediction game to user U. To do.

The "competition result prediction game" is, for example, a currency or currency that predicts the results (competition target finish order, etc.) of public competitions actually held by public institutions as gambling, such as horse racing, bicycle racing, boat racing, or auto racing. An electronic game in which you can bet using free coins (hereinafter referred to as voting), and if the prediction is correct, you can get a dividend (refund for the hit) according to the odds. In the present embodiment, the user U can play the competition result prediction game for free in principle except for the currency used for voting, but some functions or items may be charged. It will be available.

"Odds" is the rate of refund, and is a numerical value that indicates how many times the value used for voting (hereinafter referred to as "voting value") will be refunded if the voting prediction is correct. Say. Since the odds of this embodiment are determined according to the official odds of the public competition actually held (odds determined by the organizer of the public competition), the odds vary in real time depending on the voting status of the user U himself or another person's currency. Sometimes.

Voting is performed by a voting method designated from a plurality of voting methods (gambling methods). The voting method is set according to the expected content, for example, a voting method that predicts the top finish order according to the finish order, a voting method that predicts the combination of the top finish order, etc. Winning ceremony, winning streak single type, winning streak double type, etc.) are applicable. The odds are different for each voting method, and for votes that are correct, dividends based on the odds according to the voting method are given.

Further, in the present embodiment, the user U usually votes by predicting the result of the competition by himself / herself, but can also vote (piggybacked) according to the expected contents of the votes cast by other users U. .. The former vote corresponds to the first vote, and the latter vote corresponds to the second vote. In conducting the second vote, the user U can view the expected contents of the votes cast by the other user U. Specifically, an image showing the expected content of the vote performed by the other user U or a video of the other user U predicting the result of the competition and voting is distributed to the user U. Will be done. When the user U sees the image or video delivered through his / her own terminal (user terminal 10 described later), confirms the expected content of the vote performed by the other user U, and piggybacks on the expected content. Perform a predetermined terminal operation and make a second vote.

Further, in the competition result prediction game of the present embodiment, the user U may play alone, and a plurality of users U may form a group and play during a predetermined period or for a predetermined competition (hereinafter,). , Called joint play.) Is also possible. In joint play, a communication path for joint play is established in which messages and the like can be exchanged between the users U forming the group, and each user U predicts the competition result together with other users U in the group. You can enjoy it. In the joint play, the upper limit of the number of users forming a group is not particularly limited, but in the present embodiment, the user U can participate in only one group, and cannot participate in a plurality of groups at the same time.

Here, with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4, an example of the voting-lottery flow, the voting result, and the lottery result in the competition result prediction game of the present embodiment will be described together with the game rules.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the voting result. Specifically, there are two types of value used for voting (that is, voting value), currency and free coins, and the value given as the race result. Indicates that there are four types of value: the value refunded as a dividend (hereinafter referred to as the refund value), benefits, experience points, and bonuses. In addition, when currency is used as the voting value, the refund value is currency and the privilege is exchange points, and when free coins are used as voting value, the refund value and privilege are lottery points. It shows that there is. However, the refund value and benefits when using free coins as the voting value may be exchange points. Further, the refund value and the types of benefits may be different from each other, for example, one may be exchange points and the other may be lottery points.

"Currency" corresponds to the first value and means so-called "money" used in exchange for goods and services in the general society. The currency of the present embodiment may be a cash currency such as banknotes or coins, or a deposit currency such as ordinary deposits or checking deposits. Also, as mentioned above, the odds fluctuate depending on the status of voting using currency. In other words, if you vote using currency, it will affect the calculation of dividends (refunds).

The "free coin" corresponds to the second value, and is treated as a virtual currency in the competition result prediction game as a medium having a voting value. Free coins are given to user U based on predetermined conditions, and can be accumulated for a predetermined period (or may be indefinite). Since free coins can be accumulated, the user U does not have to use up all the coins in one competition, and can store up to any competition and effectively use it in the targeted competition.
In addition, since free coins have no exchange value, they cannot be directly exchanged for currency and various goods (hereinafter referred to as prizes), and cannot be used for anything other than voting in the competition result prediction game. It cannot be used for the lottery described later. No matter how many free coins you vote for, the odds will not be affected. In other words, voting using free coins does not affect the calculation of dividends (refunds).

In the present embodiment, the user U can vote using either one of the currency and the free coin, or both the currency and the free coin. In other words, the server 30 accepts a vote from the user U using at least one of the currency and the free coin as the voting value. In the following, for convenience of explanation, it is assumed that voting is performed using currency or free coins.

The "predetermined condition" is a condition in which free coins are given to the user U, and the following cases are applicable, for example.
(A) When logging in to the competition result prediction game once a day (login bonus). The amount to be granted may be gradually increased according to the number of login days. Also, by logging in every day, free coins will be accumulated.
(B) When voting behavior is performed from the first time to a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times) in a day (or one week). Here, it is given even if the prediction is not correct.
(C) When a group is created for the first time in a day (or a week).
(D) When another user U is invited to the group and votes together for the first time.
(E) When the exchange application from another user U is approved and registered as a friend user for the first time.
(F) When the lottery described later is carried out once or a predetermined number of times in one day (or one week).
The amount of free coins granted is appropriately determined according to the user rank, the number of members of the group (limited to joint play), the lottery result, or the time and time when the competition result prediction game is played. ..

The "privilege" is a supplementary prize given according to the hit result of the voting prediction. For example, when the prediction is hit, a predetermined amount of benefits are given in addition to the refund value. The type of value given as a privilege depends on the voting value, and when voting using currency, exchange points are given as a privilege, and when voting using free coins, lottery points are given as a privilege. .. The amount of benefits (number of points) to be granted is determined based on the point return rate and the number of members of the group (limited to the case of joint play), which will be described later.
If the benefit is of the same type as the refund value, the refund value, which is a dividend, will be substantially increased, which is a merit. On the other hand, if the perk is of a different type of value than the refund value, there is a merit because you will get a special perk that cannot be obtained without voting.

The "experience value" is a quantification of the degree to which the user U has grown due to the experience of voting behavior, and is a value that is an element for determining the user rank. The experience value is given according to the voting history of user U (specifically, the number of votes cast so far, the total amount of voting value, etc.), so it does not matter whether the prediction is correct or not. It is given to the user U instead. In addition, the amount of experience points given depends on the voting value, and more experience points are given when voting using currency than when voting using free coins. Further, a predetermined voting amount may be set as a condition, and when the total amount of voting values voted by the user U so far reaches the condition, an additional experience value may be given. In addition, the amount of experience points to be given may be increased according to the total amount of voting values. Further, a predetermined accumulated amount may be set as a condition, and when the experience value reaches the accumulated amount, an additional experience value may be added.

In addition, the experience value may be given when the e-mail address or the like is registered and the identity verification registration is performed. As a provider of a game for predicting competition results, we want as many users U as possible to register for identity verification, but in general, if we try to have user U verify their identity, the withdrawal rate will increase at that point. Therefore, by giving the experience value, the user U is given a merit when registering the identity verification.
In addition, the experience value may be given when a predetermined amount of money is charged, such as when purchasing an item, and the user shifts from a free user to a charged user. Since the user U who has shifted to the charging user has a high continuation rate of the competition result prediction game, it gives a merit when the user U is charged in addition to the items and the like for the purpose of charging.

The "bonus" is a value given to each user U in the group as a supplementary prize in a predetermined amount when the joint play is performed. In this embodiment, free coins are given as a bonus according to the number of users of joint play regardless of whether or not the prediction is correct. Here, the number of users of joint play is not simply the number of users participating in the group, but the number of users who participated in the group and actually voted. However, it is not necessary for all the users U forming the group to vote for the same competition target or the like with the same betting ceremony.

In addition, the bonus may be given, for example, when the user U participates in the group from a predetermined time when voting can be accepted until the end of the competition. Here, "until the end of the competition" may mean, for example, when the competition is a bicycle race, until the athlete who is the target of the ticket reaches the goal, or until the finish order of the competition is confirmed. It may be. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the user U from leaving the group on the way before the end of the competition.
Further, for example, a bonus may be given when the user U does not participate in another group from a predetermined time when voting can be accepted until the end of the competition. Here, "joining another group" may include, for example, the user U temporarily leaving the participating group and joining another group.

The "lottery points" have a value different from that of free coins, and are treated as virtual currency in the competition result prediction game as a medium that can be used for the lottery described later. The lottery points are given to the user U as a refund value and a privilege when voting is performed using free coins and the prediction is correct as a result of the voting. When it is given as a refund value, the amount to be given is determined based on the odds, and when it is given as a privilege, it is given based on the point return rate and the number of members of the group (limited to joint play), which will be described later. The amount is determined.
In addition, since the lottery points have no exchange value, they cannot be directly exchanged for currency or prizes, and cannot be used for anything other than the lottery in the competition result prediction game.

As a general rule, the user U cannot obtain lottery points unless he / she experiences voting behavior, but as an exception, lottery points may be given in the following cases as well. For example, it may be given when another user U is invited to the group and the voting behavior is performed together for the first time. It may also be granted when an exchange application from another user U is approved and registered as a friend user for the first time.

Unlike the above-mentioned free coins and lottery points, "exchange points" are treated as virtual currency in the competition result prediction game as a medium having value that can be exchanged for prizes and the like. That is, by using the exchange points, the user U can select and exchange a desired prize from the prizes prepared by the provider of the competition result prediction game or the like at an arbitrary timing. The prize includes a gift certificate, a gift certificate, a cash voucher, a travel voucher, a prepaid card, and the like.

As a general rule, exchange points are given as a privilege when the prediction is correct by using currency as a voting value, but in the present embodiment, they are also given as a reward when a lottery is performed. The amount of exchange points given as a privilege is determined based on the point return rate and the number of members of the group (limited to the case of joint play), which will be described later. In addition, exchange points may be given when an exchange application from another user U is approved and registered as a friend user for the first time.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the lottery result. Specifically, there are lottery points as the value used when applying for the lottery (hereinafter referred to as the lottery value), and the reward given as the lottery result is given. Indicates that there are three types of rewards: first reward, second reward, and third reward. It also shows that the first reward is currency, the second reward is exchange points, and the third reward is free coins.
In this embodiment, the lottery points are given only when voting is performed using free coins, so that the user U cannot apply for the lottery unless he / she has experienced voting. By the way, lottery points may be given as a privilege when voting is performed using currency.

The "lottery" is an event carried out in the process of playing the competition result prediction game, and the computer selects one or a predetermined number of rewards from a plurality of reward candidates according to the request of the user U, and the selection is made. The reward is given to the user U.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the point return rate according to the user rank, and the respective return rates of the lottery points and the exchange points are defined according to the user rank. The return rate of each point is the ratio used when calculating the benefits. In the present embodiment, the amount of benefits granted is calculated by multiplying the refund value by the return rate.

The "user rank" indicates the grade of the user U, and indicates the stage (high / low degree) of the user U. For example, it is represented by a numerical value of 1 to n (n is a natural number of 2 or more). Will be done. The user rank is determined according to the amount of accumulated experience points, and when a certain amount of experience points are accumulated, the user rank shifts to a higher stage. That is, the user rank increases according to the voting history of the user U, for example, the number of votes so far, the total amount of voting values, and the like. By distinguishing not only as an experience value but as a user rank, it is easy for the user U himself to confirm, and it is easy to set a goal of raising the user rank.

Returning to FIG. 2 and explaining with specific numbers, as shown in FIG. 2, for example, the user U predicts the result of a certain competition and gives a free coin that has been given in advance as a voting value. It is assumed that 1000C (“C” is a unit of free coins) is consumed and voted. Then, assuming that the odds at the time of hitting are 5 times, if the prediction is correct, the lottery points having a value different from that of free coins are 5000 Gpt (“Gpt” is a unit of lottery points). ) Will be refunded. That is, in the competition result prediction game of the present embodiment, when free coins are used as the voting value, the refund value becomes a kind of value (lottery points) different from the voting value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the refund value when voting using free coins may be the same type of value as the voting value (free coins).

In the present embodiment, the user U can obtain additional lottery points as a privilege when the prediction is correct. Benefits are calculated based on the refund value, the lottery point redemption rate determined according to the user rank, and the number of members of the group (limited to joint play). For example, if the refund value is 5000 Gpt, the return rate of lottery points is 5.0% (return rate when the user rank is 1), and the number of members of the group is 4, 5000 Gpt x 5.0% x 4 people. Based on the calculation formula, lottery points 1000 GPt will be given as a privilege.

In this embodiment, if the prediction is not correct, the above refund value and benefits will not be granted. However, regardless of the voting result, based on the fact that you voted, experience points and bonuses according to the number of members of the group (only in the case of joint play) will be given. Specifically, for each vote, an experience value of 100 Exp (“Exp” is a unit of experience value) and a second value of free coins 400C (100C × 4 people) are given as a bonus. As mentioned above, the experience points and bonuses are given regardless of whether the prediction is correct or not.

On the other hand, suppose that you vote by consuming 1000 yen as the voting value. In this case, if the forecast is correct, the currency will be refunded 5000 yen as the refund value (the odds are also assumed to be 5 times). That is, in the competition result prediction game of the present embodiment, when the currency is used as the voting value, the refund value is the same kind of value (currency) as the voting value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the refund value when voting using currency may be a value of a type different from the voting value.

In the present embodiment, the user U can obtain additional exchange points as a privilege when the prediction is correct. Benefits are calculated based on the refund value, the exchange point redemption rate determined according to the user rank, and the number of members of the group (limited to joint play). For example, if the refund value is 5000 yen, the redemption rate of exchange points is 1.0% (user rank 1), and the number of members of the group is 4, then under the formula of 5000 Gpt x 1.0% x 4 people, Exchange points 200 Ppt (“Ppt” is a unit of exchange points) will be given as a privilege.

Further, in the present embodiment, if the prediction is not correct, the above refund value and benefits are not given. However, as with the case of voting using free coins, regardless of the voting result, based on the fact that you voted, the experience value and the bonus according to the number of members of the group (only in the case of joint play) Is given. Specifically, for each vote, an experience value of 200 Exp and a second value of free coins 400C (100C x 4 people) will be given as a bonus. Experience points and bonuses will be given even if the prediction is correct. Further, in the present embodiment, when voting using currency, twice the experience value as when voting using free coins is given.

As described above, in the present embodiment, free coins or currency can be used as the voting value, lottery points or currency exist as the refund value, and lottery points or exchange points exist as the privilege. However, when free coins are used as voting value, the lottery points given as refund value or benefits are not rewards, and rewards can be obtained only after drawing lots using the lottery points. ..

As shown in FIG. 3, for example, the user U consumes 500 Gpt of lottery points to perform a lottery, and if the first reward is won according to the result of the lottery, the currency is 10 million yen and the second reward. If you win, you will get 10 to 100 Ppt of exchange points (50 Ppt on average), and if you win the third reward, you will get 500 C of free coins. Note that these rewards are examples, and other rewards, such as prizes such as coupons that can be used at actual stores, may be included in the rewards. In addition, the amount of currency, exchange points, free coins, and the like may be varied.

As described above, in the competition result prediction game of the present embodiment, voting can be performed using free coins or currency, and if the prediction is correct, benefits can be obtained in addition to the refund value. Therefore, in this way, using free coins enhances gameplay, while using currency enhances more realistic and speculative nature, giving high satisfaction to user U who seeks any element. Can be done. In particular, betting ceremonies are complicated in public competitions, and it is difficult for beginners to enter the market, but it is possible to expand the fan base of public competitions by experiencing games using free coins. , Can liven up public competition.

<About the competition result prediction system S>
Next, the configuration of the competition result prediction system S for providing the above-mentioned competition result prediction game to the user U will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the competition result prediction system S is a system for providing the competition result prediction game to the user U, and includes an information terminal (hereinafter referred to as a user terminal 10) operated by the user U. It is composed of a server 30 and a public competition side server 50. Further, the user terminal 10, the server 30, and the public competition side server 50 are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate with each other via a network N such as the Internet.

The network N may be any network N that connects the user terminal 10, the server 30, and the public competition side server 50 in a state in which data communication is possible. It includes the Internet, mobile communication networks, LAN (Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), intranets, Ethernet (registered trademarks), etc., regardless of whether they are wired or wireless. Further, the user terminals 10 may communicate with each other via the network N, or may communicate directly with each other via Bluetooth (registered trademark), Wifi-Direct, or the like without going through the network N.

In the competition result prediction system S of the present embodiment, the competition result prediction game progresses by the cooperation of the user terminal 10, the server 30, and the public competition side server 50 according to the above configuration. Specifically, a part of the progress processing is performed by the server 30 and the public competition side server 50, and a part of the graphic processing and the like is executed by the user terminal 10. For example, the server 30 executes a program including certain rules, logics, and algorithms based on the information about the competition acquired from the public competition side server 50. On the other hand, the user terminal 10 advances the competition result prediction game by the same rules, logics, and algorithms as the program executed on the server 30 while synchronizing with the server 30.

"Competition information" refers to program schedules, odds, forecasts of experts, competition images, competition results, and the like.
Here, the program guide is a list of competition targets participating in each competition, and includes basic information on the competition targets and information that can be used as a reference for forecasting past results and the like. For example, if the competition is a bicycle race, about 9 to 12 races are held a day for each venue, but a program guide that summarizes information on multiple venues, a program guide for each venue, or a program guide for each race, etc. including. In addition, the program guide contains the frame number, car number, condition, characteristics (class group, leg quality, etc.) of the bicycle racer as a competition target, and past results.

<About user terminal 10>
Next, the user terminal 10 according to this embodiment will be described.
The user terminal 10 includes a program stored in the terminal and a processor that executes the program, and is carried by the user U who is the owner of the user terminal 10, and the user U is provided by the competition result prediction system S. The user terminal 10 is operated when playing the competition result prediction game.
As the user terminal 10, a known device used as an information processing terminal, for example, a smartphone, a mobile phone, a notebook PC, a tablet terminal, a wearable terminal, a game-dedicated device having a communication function, or the like can be used. The number of user terminals 10 constituting the competition result prediction system S is not particularly limited and may be any number, but in FIG. 1, the number of user terminals 10 is set to 3 for convenience of illustration.

The configuration of the user terminal 10 will be described in more detail. As shown in FIG. 5, the user terminal 10 has a processor 11, a storage device 12, and a communication interface 13 (in FIG. 5, communication I / O) as hardware configurations. F), an input device 14 and an output device 15 are provided, and these devices are electrically connected via a bus (not shown).

The processor 11 is, for example, a central processing unit (Central Processing Unit), a microprocessor (Micro Processing Unit), a micro control unit (Micro Control Unit), a graphics processor (Graphics Processing Unit), a digital signal processor (Digital Signal Processor), or the like. Is included, various arithmetic processes are executed based on the program or data stored in the storage device 12, and each part of the user terminal 10 is controlled. The programs executed by the processor 11 include an OS (Operating System), which is system software for controlling the entire user terminal 10, an application program for a competition result prediction game, and the like, and various programs thereof include the processor 11. By being read and executed by the user terminal 10, the function as the user terminal 10 constituting the competition result prediction system S is exhibited.

The storage device 12 includes, for example, a memory or a storage, and stores various programs or data.
The memory is composed of semiconductor memories such as ROM (Read Only Memory) and RAM (Random Access Memory), provides a work area to the processor 11 by temporarily storing programs and data, and processes executed by the processor 11. Temporarily stores various data generated by.
The storage stores various data related to the game, for example, flash memory, HDD (Hard Disc Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), FD (Flexible Disc), MO disk (Magneto-Optical disc), CD (Compact Disc). , DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), SD card (Secure Digital card), USB memory (Universal Serial Bus memory), and the like.

The communication interface 13 is composed of, for example, a network interface card (NIC) or the like, and controls the communication processing of the user terminal 10. The communication standard by the communication interface 13 is not particularly limited, and any communication standard for the public can be applied without limitation. Further, the communication method by the communication interface 13 may be a wireless method or a wired method.

The input device 14 is a device that accepts the operation of the user U and generates data indicating the content of the accepted operation. As an example, an operation key, an operation button, a sound collecting microphone, a shooting camera, and the like provided on the user terminal 10 can be used.

The output device 15 is a device that draws a screen to display an image, character string information, or the like, or reproduces sound. As an example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electroluminescence) display, a head-mounted display, a speaker, or the like provided in the user terminal 10 can be used. In this embodiment, the output device 15 has at least a display. The display may have the functions of both the input device 14 and the output device 15, such as a touch panel display.

Next, the configuration of the user terminal 10 will be described again from the functional aspect with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the user terminal 10 includes a plurality of functional units, specifically, an operation specifying unit 16, a terminal-side storage unit 17, a terminal-side generating unit 18, a terminal-side transmitting / receiving unit 19, and a display processing unit. 20 is provided. These functional units are realized by the cooperation of the hardware device of the user terminal 10 and the program as software stored in the user terminal 10.

[Operation identification unit 16]
The operation specifying unit 16 is mainly realized by the processor 11 and the input device 14, and specifies the contents of various operations performed by the user U through the input device 14 of the user terminal 10. The operation specified by the operation specifying unit 16 includes an operation for game progress, an operation related to joint play, and the like. The operation for progressing the game includes an operation of executing a vote, an operation of applying for a lottery, and the like. Operations related to joint play include operations related to recruiting other users U to form a group, operations related to permission / denial of participation applications from other users U, and participation in groups recruited by other users U. The operation to apply for is included.

[Terminal side storage unit 17]
The terminal-side storage unit 17 is mainly realized by the processor 11 and the storage device 12, and stores various data (for example, video data, image data, audio data, etc.) related to the progress of the game.

[Terminal side generator 18]
The terminal-side generation unit 18 is mainly realized by the processor 11 and the storage device 12, and generates game operation data and the like according to the operation content of the user U specified by the operation identification unit 16. The game operation data generated here includes voting operation data, lottery operation data, operation data related to joint play, and the like. These generated data are transmitted to the server 30 by the terminal-side transmission / reception unit 19.

[Terminal-side transmitter / receiver 19]
The terminal-side transmission / reception unit 19 is mainly realized by the processor 11, the storage device 12, and the communication interface 13, and transmits / receives data and information between the server 30, the public competition-side server 50, and the user terminal 10 of another user. Do. For example, during game play, the terminal-side transmission / reception unit 19 receives the game progress data sent from the server 30 and transmits the game operation data to the server 30. Further, when the game is jointly played, the terminal-side transmission / reception unit 19 is the data for joint play with the user terminal 10 of another user U (specifically, the game operation data of each user U). May be sent and received.

[Display processing unit 20]
The display processing unit 20 is mainly realized by the processor 11, the storage device 12, and the output device 15, and executes a display process of displaying the data and information received by the terminal-side transmission / reception unit 19 on the display by the browsing function. Specifically, the display processing unit 20 draws a game screen at the start of the game, and during game play, the terminal-side transmitting / receiving unit 19 develops the game progress data received from the server 30, and the video is displayed on the game screen. And other information. Further, when the terminal-side transmission / reception unit 19 receives the data related to the voting of the other user U from the server 20, the display processing unit 20 expands the data and predicts the contents of the voting of the other user U (specifically). Displays an image or video showing the expected content).

<About server 30>
Next, the server 30 according to this embodiment will be described.
The server 30 is a computer that constitutes the information processing apparatus of the present invention. For example, it is composed of a server computer managed by a company that provides a competition result prediction game, and is responsible for progress processing of the competition result prediction game. Specifically, various information is managed for each user U, and data for progress of the competition result prediction game is distributed to each user U. The server 30 is not limited to a server device composed of one computer that independently exerts a specific function, but a plurality of computers that are distributed and cooperate with each other to exert a specific function. It may be a case where it is composed of a group of server devices including.

The configuration of the server 30 will be described in more detail. As shown in FIG. 5, the server 30 has the same hardware configuration as a general server computer, and includes a processor 31, a storage device 32, and a communication interface 33. These devices are electrically connected via a bus (not shown).

The processor 31 is composed of a CPU, an MPU, an MCU, a GPU, a DSP, and the like, and executes various processes by executing a program installed in the server 30. The program executed by the processor 31 is an OS which is system software for controlling the entire server 30, an application program for making the server 30 function as the information processing device of the present invention, and the like.

The storage device 32 includes, for example, a memory or a storage, and stores various programs or data.
The memory is composed of a semiconductor memory such as a ROM and a RAM, provides a work area to the processor 31 by temporarily storing a program and data, and temporarily stores data generated by various processes executed by the processor 31. Remember.
The storage stores various data related to the user U, the game, and the like, and is composed of, for example, a flash memory, an HDD, an SSD, an FD, a MO disk, a CD, a DVD, an SD card, a USB memory, and the like. A database server computer connected to the server 30 via the network N may be used as the storage.

The communication interface 33 is composed of, for example, a network interface card or the like, and controls the communication processing of the server 30. The communication standard by the communication interface 33 is not particularly limited, and any communication standard for the public can be applied without limitation. Further, the communication method by the communication interface 33 may be a wireless method or a wired method.

Next, the configuration of the server 30 will be described again from the functional aspect with reference to FIG. 7.
As shown in FIG. 7, the server 30 includes a plurality of functional units, specifically, a server-side storage unit 34, a server-side transmission / reception unit 35, a server-side generation unit 36, an experience value giving unit 37, and a refund value giving unit. 38, a privilege giving unit 39, a reward giving unit 40, and a user rank determining unit 41 are provided. These functional units are realized by the cooperation of the hardware device of the server 30 and the program as software stored in the server 30. When the server 30 is composed of a plurality of computers, the above functions may be distributed so that the plurality of computers each exhibit different functions.

[Server-side storage unit 34]
The server-side storage unit 34 is mainly realized by the processor 31 and the storage device 32, and stores various data including data related to the user U and data related to game progress processing (game progress data).

The data related to the user U includes an identifier (user ID or terminal ID) that identifies the user U or the user terminal 10 used by the user U, and various information associated with the identifier (personal information of the user U, the user terminal 10). (Information such as model, login history, voting history, lottery history, prize exchange history, number of free coins held, number of lottery points held, number of exchange points held, number of experience values, user rank, etc.).

Regarding the voting history of the user U stored in the server-side storage unit 34, among the votes performed by the user U, the information regarding the second voting with reference to the expected contents of the other user U is the information regarding the other users. Associated with the U identifier (ID). In addition, free coins, lottery points, exchange points, experience points, etc. can be accumulated and stored up to now.

The game progress data also includes data created based on information on the competition acquired from the public competition side server 50.

[Server-side transmitter / receiver 35]
The server-side transmission / reception unit 35 is mainly realized by the processor 31, the storage device 32, and the communication interface 33, and transmits / receives data and information between the user terminal 10 and the public competition side server 50. For example, during game play, the server-side transmission / reception unit 35 transmits game progress data to the user terminal 10 of the user U, and receives game operation data from the user terminal 10. The game progress data received from the user terminal 10 from the server-side transmission / reception unit 35 includes the voting operation data of the user U. The voting operation data includes the expected contents of the user U regarding the result of the target competition, the value used for voting (voting value), and the designated amount thereof (wager). As described above, in the present embodiment, the server-side transmission / reception unit 35 functions as a voting reception unit, and receives a vote from the user U that predicts the result of the competition using the voting value.

Further, the server-side transmission / reception unit 35 receives data including information about the competition from the public competition-side server 50, and transmits data regarding the voting status of the user U to the public competition-side server 50 as necessary. Further, during the joint play, the server-side transmission / reception unit 35 receives the joint play data from the user terminals 10 of each of the plurality of users U performing the joint play, and the data for synchronizing the users U. (Data for game progress in a broad sense) is transmitted to each user terminal 10.

[Server-side generation unit 36]
The server-side generation unit 36 is mainly realized by the processor 31 and the storage device 32, and generates data transmitted by the server-side transmission / reception unit 35. Specifically, the data generated here includes game progress data and the like corresponding to the game operation data received from the user terminal 10. The game progress data also includes data for synchronizing between a plurality of users U who perform joint play while the joint play of the game is performed.

[Experience value giving section 37]
The experience value giving unit 37 is realized mainly by the processor 31 and the storage device 32, and gives the experience value to the user U based on the above game rules. The granted experience value is associated with each user U to be granted and stored in the server-side storage unit 34.

[Reimbursement Value Adding Department 38]
The refund value giving unit 38 is mainly realized by the processor 31 and the storage device 32, and gives the user U a refund value corresponding to the voting value based on the above game rules. In the present embodiment, the refund value giving unit 38 gives lottery points when voting using free coins, and gives currency when voting using currency. The amount of refund value given is calculated based on the odds. The granted refund value is associated with each user U to be granted and stored in the server-side storage unit 34.

[Bonus granting department 39]
The privilege granting unit 39 is mainly realized by the processor 31 and the storage device 32, and grants the privilege to the user U based on the above game rules. In the present embodiment, the privilege granting unit 39 grants lottery points when voting using free coins, and grants currency when voting using currency. The amount of benefits granted is appropriately determined according to the odds, user rank, number of members of the group (limited to joint play), and the like. In the case of joint play, the grant amount is determined according to the user rank most advantageous to the user U among the user ranks of the user U himself or other users U constituting the group. The granted privilege is associated with each user U to be granted and stored in the server-side storage unit 34.

[Reward Granting Department 40]
The reward giving unit 40 is mainly realized by the processor 31 and the storage device 32, and gives the user U a reward such as currency, exchange points, or free coins based on the above game rules. When the reward is an exchange point, the amount to be granted may be appropriately determined according to the lottery result, odds, user rank, the number of members of the group (limited to the case of joint play), and the like. In the case of joint play, the grant amount may be determined according to the user rank most advantageous to the user U among the user ranks of the user U himself or other users U constituting the group. The granted reward is associated with each user U to be granted and stored in the server-side storage unit 34.

[User rank determination unit 41]
The user rank determination unit 41 is mainly realized by the processor 31 and the storage device 32, determines the user rank of each user U according to the voting history of each user U, and more specifically, the experience given by the experience value giving unit 37. The user rank is determined for each user U based on the accumulated value. In the present embodiment, the value of the user rank increases according to the accumulated amount of the experience value, and specifically, when the accumulated amount of the experience value reaches a predetermined amount preset for each rank, the user of the user U The rank shifts to a higher stage.

<Configuration of public competition side server 50>
Next, the public competition side server 50 according to this embodiment will be described.
The public competition side server 50 is composed of, for example, a server computer managed by an organization that holds a public competition, and performs processing such as providing information on the competition, calculating odds, accepting votes, and implementing refunds. Specifically, information about the competition is provided to the server 30, and voting is accepted and refunded directly or indirectly to each user U. The public competition side server 50 is not limited to a server device composed of one computer that independently exerts a specific function, but a plurality of servers that exist in a distributed manner but cooperate to exert a specific function. It may be a case where it is composed of a group of server devices composed of one computer.

The configuration of the public competition side server 50 will be described in more detail. As shown in FIG. 5, the public competition side server 50 has the same hardware configuration as a general server computer, and has a processor 51, a storage device 52, and the like. And a communication interface 53, these devices are electrically connected via a bus (not shown). The configurations of the processor 51, the storage device 52, and the communication interface 53 are substantially the same as those of the server 30 described above.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the configuration of the public competition side server 50 will be described again from the functional aspect. As shown in FIG. 8, the public competition side server 50 includes a plurality of functional units, specifically, a public server side storage unit 54, a public server side transmission / reception unit 55, a public server side generation unit 56, and an odds calculation unit. 57 is provided. These functional units are realized by the cooperation of the hardware device of the public competition side server 50 and the program as software stored in the public competition side server 50. When the public competition side server 50 is composed of a plurality of computers, the above functions may be distributed so that the plurality of computers each exhibit different functions.

[Public server side storage unit 54]
The public server-side storage unit 54 is mainly realized by the processor 51 and the storage device 52, and stores various data including information related to the competition.

[Public server side transmitter / receiver 55]
The public server-side transmission / reception unit 55 is mainly realized by the processor 51, the storage device 52, and the communication interface 53, and transmits / receives data and information between the user terminal 10 and the server 30. For example, data including information about the competition is transmitted to the server 30, and data regarding the voting status of each user U is received from the server 30. Further, data may be transmitted / received to / from the user terminal 10 via the server 30, or data may be directly transmitted / received without passing through the server 30. For example, the data transmitted to the user terminal 10 includes data including information related to the competition, data related to refunds, and the like, and the data received from the user terminal 10 includes data related to voting. When the vote is the second vote (that is, when the user U votes with reference to the expected contents of the other user U), the data related to the vote includes the identifier (ID) of the other user U. Is included.

[Public server side generation unit 56]
The public server-side generation unit 56 is mainly realized by the processor 51 and the storage device 52, and generates data transmitted by the public server-side transmission / reception unit 55. The data generated here includes data including information about the competition and the like.

[Odds calculation unit 57]
The odds calculation unit 57 calculates odds mainly by a processor 51 and a storage device 52, and by a known dividend determination method such as a parimutuel method or a bookmaker method. The calculated odds are stored in the public server side storage unit 54, and are transmitted by the public server side transmission / reception unit 55 to the user terminal 10 and the server 30 as data including information about the competition.

The configurations of the user terminal 10, the server 30, and the public competition side server 50 have been described above. In general, the user terminal 10, the server 30, and the public competition side server 50 have various functions other than the above, but here, the feature that exerts an action effect in the competition result prediction system S in the present invention. Functions will be described, and illustration and description of other known functions will be omitted.

<About the processing flow of the competition result prediction system S>
Next, an outline of the competition result prediction processing executed in the competition result prediction system S having the above configuration will be described.
The information processing method according to the present embodiment is realized by using the competition result prediction system S that functions as a computer system. In other words, in the information processing executed by the competition result prediction system S, the information processing method according to the present embodiment. Has been applied.

The competition result prediction processing in the present embodiment mainly includes the first phase in which, when the user U votes using the voting value, the refund value and the privilege are given to the user U according to the voting result. When the user U uses the lottery points to draw a lottery, the user U is composed of two phases, a second phase in which a reward according to the lottery result is given to the user U.
Each phase will be described below.

[Refund value and privilege grant processing]
First, the refund value and the privilege granting process will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10.
The “refund value and privilege granting process” is a process executed on the server 30 and refers to a process of granting the refund value and reward to the user U. In addition, the refund value and privilege grant processing is the processing corresponding to the above-mentioned first phase.

As shown in FIG. 9, when the server 30 receives the voting operation data from the user terminal 10 and determines that the voting from the user U has been accepted before the start of the target competition (S101: YES), the target user The voting value (currency or free coin) stored in association with U is subtracted according to the amount (bet amount) specified by the user U (S102).

After the end of the target competition, the server 30 receives data indicating the competition information including the competition result and the confirmed odds from the public competition side server 50 (S103).
Then, the server 30 determines whether or not the play mode of the user U is joint play (S104). If it is determined that the play is not a joint play but a single play (S104: NO), then it is determined whether or not the user U's prediction, which is the content of the vote, is correct based on the received information on the competition (S104: NO). S105).

When the server 30 determines that the user U's prediction is correct (S105: YES), the server 30 calculates the amount of refund value (currency or lottery points) to be granted based on the odds (S106), and the calculated grant is calculated. A refund value is given to the user U according to the amount (S107).
Further, the server 30 determines the amount of exchange points or lottery points to be given as a privilege, the amount of refund value given previously calculated, and the point return rate (exchange point return rate or lottery) determined according to the user rank. It is calculated based on the point return rate) (S108), and exchange points or lottery points are given to the user U as a privilege according to the calculated grant amount (S109).

After the processing of S109, or when it is determined that the user U's prediction is unreasonable (S105: NO), the server 30 grants the user U an experience value of a predetermined grant amount. (S110).

On the other hand, when the server 30 determines that the play mode of the user U is joint play (S104: YES), as shown in FIG. 10, the user who is the voting content based on the previously received information about the competition. It is determined whether or not U's prediction is correct (S201).

When the server 30 determines that the user U's prediction is correct (S201: YES), the server 30 first selects the user U having the highest user rank among the user U belonging to the joint play group, and the user U is selected. The user rank of the highest user U is specified (S202). Here, the user rank of the highest user U corresponds to the most advantageous user rank for each user U (corresponding to a certain user) in the co-play group.

Then, the server 30 calculates the amount of the refund value to be given based on the odds (S203), and gives the refund value to the user U according to the calculated amount of the grant (S204).
Further, the server 30 determines the amount of exchange points or lottery points to be given as a privilege, the amount of refund value given previously calculated, and the point return rate (exchange point return rate or lottery) determined according to the user rank. It is calculated based on the point return rate) (S205), and exchange points or lottery points are given to the user U as a privilege according to the calculated grant amount (S206).

After the processing of S206, or when it is determined that the user U's prediction is unreasonable (S201: NO), the server 30 grants the user U an experience value of a predetermined grant amount. (S207).

Further, the server 30 determines the amount of free coins to be granted as a bonus for joint play according to the number of users forming the group (S208), and bonuses the free coins according to the determined grant amount. Is given to the user U (S209).

Then, returning to FIG. 9, after the processing of S110 or S209, the server 30 transmits the game progress data notifying the result to the user terminal 10 of the user U (S111). If it is determined that the vote of the user U is not accepted (S101: NO), the process ends as it is.

When the above series of steps is completed, the refund value and privilege granting process is completed. After that, while the user U is playing the competition result prediction game, the above series of steps are repeatedly carried out.
The above is an example of refund value and privilege grant processing.

[Reward grant processing]
Next, the reward granting process will be described with reference to FIG.
The "reward giving process" is a process executed on the server 30, and refers to a process of giving a reward to the user U as a result of performing a lottery based on the instruction of the user U. The reward granting process is a process corresponding to the second phase described above.

As shown in FIG. 11, when the server 30 receives the lottery operation data from the user terminal 10 and determines that the lottery application from the user U has been accepted (S301: YES), the server 30 stores the lottery operation data in association with the target user U. The lottery points that have been drawn are subtracted by a predetermined number as consideration for one lottery (S302).

Then, the server 30 executes a lottery and determines the lottery result (S303). When the first reward is selected as a result of the lottery (S303: first reward), a currency of a predetermined amount is given to the user U as a reward (S304). When the second reward is selected (S303: second reward), a predetermined amount of exchange points is given to the user U as a reward (S305). When the third reward is selected (S303: third reward), a predetermined amount of free coins is given to the user U as a reward (S306).

Then, the game progress data notifying the result is transmitted to the user terminal 10 of the user U (S307). If it is determined that the lottery application from the user U is not accepted (S301: NO), the process ends as it is.

When the above series of steps is completed, the reward granting process is completed. After that, while the user U is playing the competition result prediction game, the above series of steps are repeatedly carried out.
The above is an example of the reward granting process.

[User rank determination process]
Next, the user rank determination process will be described with reference to FIG.
The "user rank determination process" is a process executed on the server 30, and refers to a process of determining the user rank of each user U based on the voting history of the user U. The user rank determined in the user rank determination process is used when calculating the amount of privilege granted.

As shown in FIG. 12, when the amount of experience value possessed by user U increases by satisfying the voting behavior of user U or other experience value granting requirements (S401: YES), the experience value is increased. It is determined whether or not the accumulated amount of the above reaches a predetermined amount and satisfies the rank-up requirement (S402). When it is determined that the amount of experience points meets the rank-up requirement (S402: YES), the user rank is updated by shifting the user rank of the user U to a higher stage (increasing the user rank value) (increasing the user rank value). S403). Then, the game progress data notifying the result is transmitted to the user terminal 10 of the user U (S404). If the amount of experience points has not increased (S401: NO), or if it is determined that the rank-up requirements are not met even if the amount of experience points has increased (S402: NO), the process is performed as it is. finish.

When the above series of steps is completed, the user rank determination process is completed. After that, while the user U is playing the competition result prediction game, the above series of steps are repeatedly carried out.
The above is an example of the user rank determination process.

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

[1] The information processing device according to the present embodiment has a voting reception unit that accepts votes for predicting the outcome of a competition from a user, an experience value giving unit that assigns experience points based on the user's voting history, and a user. On the other hand, when the vote is correct, in addition to the refund value as a dividend for the voting value, there is a privilege granting unit that grants a privilege according to the experience value.
According to the above information processing device, if the prediction is correct, in addition to the refund value as a dividend, different benefits are given according to the experience value based on the voting history, so that the user is motivated to vote. You can increase your motivation.

[2] In the above information processing device, experience points are given regardless of whether or not the vote is correct.
By doing so, the user can obtain experience points even if the vote is not correct, so that the user can be more motivated to vote.

[3] In the above information processing apparatus, the voting value includes a first value that affects the calculation of the dividend and a second value that does not affect the calculation of the dividend.
By doing so, the user can vote using either the first value that affects the calculation of the dividend or the second value that does not affect the calculation of the dividend. You can increase your motivation.

[4] In the above information processing apparatus, the experience value is given more when it is based on the voting history based on the first value than when it is based on the voting history based on the second value.
By doing so, the user can gain more experience points when voting using the first value, and thus motivates the user, in particular, to vote using the first value. Can be enhanced.

[5] When the voting history based on the first value satisfies a predetermined condition, the above-mentioned information processing device further gives an experience value.
By doing so, when the user votes using the first value, more experience points can be obtained if the predetermined conditions are met. Therefore, the voting behavior using the first value is particularly given to the user. Can increase motivation for.

[6] The above-mentioned information processing apparatus further has a user rank determining unit that determines a user rank of a user according to the amount of experience value, and a privilege is given according to the user rank.
By doing so, since the privilege to be given differs depending on the user rank determined according to the amount of experience value based on the voting history, it is possible to further increase the motivation for the voting behavior for the user.

[7] In the above information processing device, when a user belonging to a group composed of a plurality of users votes, the privilege is most advantageous to the user among the user ranks associated with the users belonging to the group. Granted according to user rank.
By doing so, when a user forms a group with a plurality of users and votes, the user rank according to the user rank most advantageous to the user among the user ranks of himself / herself or other users who make up the group. Since you can get benefits, you can increase your motivation for voting behavior.

[8] In the above information processing device, when a user belonging to a group composed of a plurality of users votes, the privilege is given according to the number of members of the group.
By doing so, when a user forms a group with a plurality of users and performs voting behavior, the user can obtain benefits according to the number of members of the group, so that the motivation for voting behavior can be further enhanced. it can.

[9] Further, according to the information processing method according to the present embodiment, the computer receives a vote for predicting the result of the competition from the user, gives an experience value based on the vote history of the user, and gives the user an experience value. If the vote is correct, in addition to the refund value as a dividend for the voting value, a privilege according to the experience value will be given.
By doing this, if the prediction is correct, in addition to the refund value as a dividend, different benefits will be given according to the experience value based on the voting history, so that the user will be motivated to vote. Can be done.

[10] Further, according to the program according to the present embodiment, the program is executed by a computer, and the computer is made to accept a vote for predicting the result of the competition from the user, and the experience is based on the voting history of the user. A value is given, and when the vote is successful, the user is given a privilege according to the experience value in addition to the refund value as a dividend for the voting value.
By doing this, if the prediction is correct, in addition to the refund value as a dividend, different benefits will be given according to the experience value based on the voting history, so that the user will be motivated to vote. Can be done.

<Second Embodiment of the present invention>
In the above embodiment (hereinafter referred to as the first embodiment), when the voting prediction is correct, in addition to the refund value as a dividend for the voting value, a privilege according to the experience value is given. .. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a form in which a privilege is given to a user who has voted is conceivable regardless of whether or not the voting prediction is correct. This embodiment will be referred to as a second embodiment, and the second embodiment will be described below.

In the following description, the points different from the first embodiment of the second embodiment will be mainly described, while the points common to the first embodiment will be omitted. To do. Incidentally, also in the second embodiment, the competition result prediction system S is composed of the user terminal 10, the server 30, and the public competition side server 50, and the hardware configuration and functions of the respective devices are the first. It is almost the same as the embodiment.

In the second embodiment, when the voting prediction is correct for the user U who has voted, in addition to the refund value which is a dividend, as in the first embodiment, a privilege (exchange point or exchange point or Lottery points) will be awarded. The refund value and the benefit given in this case may be the same kind of value or different kinds of value from each other.

Further, in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the privilege (exchange point) given when the user U votes using currency and the user U votes using free coins. The benefits (lottery points) given when you go are different from each other. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the type of privilege given to the user U may be the same between the case where the currency is used and the case where the free coin is used.

Further, in the second embodiment, if the prediction is unsuccessful, the refund value is not given, but as shown in FIG. 13, a privilege is given to the user U who has voted. The type (value) of the privilege given when the prediction is unsuccessful is determined according to the value (voting value) used by the user U for voting. In the example shown in FIG. 13, exchange points are given as a privilege when voting is performed using currency, and lottery points are given as a privilege when voting is performed using free coins.

In the second embodiment, the privilege when using currency may be a value other than exchange points (for example, currency, free coins or lottery points, etc.), and the privilege when using free coins is lottery points. It may have a value other than (for example, currency, free coins, exchange points, etc.).

In the second embodiment, the amount of benefits (points) given to the user U who voted is determined based on the voting history of the user U and the expected hit result, and is also determined by the group. When voting in joint play, the number of members of the group is taken into consideration.

Specifically, if the prediction is correct, the amount of benefits (exchange points or lottery points) granted is calculated by multiplying the refund value by the point return rate, as in the first embodiment, and jointly. In the case of play, the number of members of the group is further multiplied. An example of the point return rate at the time of hitting is as shown in the left figure of FIG. 14, and changes according to the value of the user rank. The value of the user rank reflects the voting history of the user U, and in detail, the value increases according to the accumulated amount of experience value for the voting so far. Therefore, it can be said that the privilege calculated by using the point return rate according to the user rank is the privilege based on the voting history of the user U.

On the other hand, if the prediction is unsuccessful, the amount of benefits (exchange points or lottery points) granted is calculated by multiplying the voting value by the point return rate, and in the case of joint play, the group is further awarded. The number of members is multiplied. An example of the point reduction rate at the time of hit is as shown in the right figure of FIG. The point redemption rate at the time of hitting is lower than the point redemption rate at the time of hitting, for example, 1/2 of the point redemption rate at the time of hitting. That is, the amount of benefits given to a user U of a certain user rank when the prediction is unreasonable is less than the amount of benefits given when the prediction is correct, for example, predictive. It is half of the middle time (see FIG. 13).

In the second embodiment, as shown in the left figure of FIG. 14, the point return rate (lottery point return rate) when the prediction of voting using free coins is correct is that the user rank is low. In the meantime, it is relatively high. This is a measure to give preferential treatment to game beginners, considering that beginners of competition result prediction games tend to vote using free coins rather than currency.

Further, in the second embodiment, as the value of the user rank increases, the point return rate (lottery point return rate) when the prediction of voting using free coins is correct decreases, while the currency is used. The point redemption rate (exchange point redemption rate) increases when the prediction of the vote used is correct. As a result, advanced game players with abundant voting experience can be encouraged to shift from voting using free coins to voting using currency.

When the user rank value is less than a predetermined value (“6” in the case of FIG. 14), the point return rate (lottery point return rate) when free coins are used as the voting value is the currency as the voting value. It is higher than the point redemption rate (exchange point redemption rate) when used. On the other hand, when the value of the user rank is equal to or higher than the predetermined value, the point return rate (exchange point return rate) when the currency is used as the voting value is the point return rate when the free coin is used as the voting value (the point return rate). It will be higher than the lottery point return rate). This makes it easier to motivate advanced game players who have a lot of voting experience to vote using currency.

As described above, in the second embodiment, the user U who has voted can obtain the privilege. Voting is done using free coins or currency. As a result, in the second embodiment, the gameplay can be enhanced through the use of free coins. In particular, for game beginners who tend to avoid voting due to the complexity of the betting ceremony, etc., it is possible to vote using free coins and give benefits to voting to motivate them to vote. Can be given. As a result, the fan base of the competition result prediction game can be expanded, and the competition itself to be voted can be excited.

In the above configuration, the privilege is given in both the case where the voting prediction is correct and the case where the prediction is incorrect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when voting is performed using currency, it is advisable to give the user U a privilege regardless of whether or not the voting prediction is correct.
On the other hand, when voting is performed using free coins, a privilege may be given to the user only when the expected hit result of the vote is a predetermined result. Specifically, when the user U votes using free coins, the privilege may be given to the user U together with the refund value only when the prediction of the vote is correct. On the contrary, the user U who has voted using the free coin may be given a privilege on the condition that the prediction of the vote is unreasonable.

Further, in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the experience value is given to the user U regardless of whether or not the voting prediction is correct, and the user U further plays the joint play. If so, a bonus is given to User U regardless of whether the voting prediction is correct or not. The bonus is determined according to the number of members of the group in which the user U has performed joint play (strictly speaking, the number of users who participated in the group and actually voted).

Next, the refund value and the flow of the privilege granting process according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16.

During the refund value and privilege granting process according to the second embodiment, steps S011 to S015 are the same steps as steps S101 to S105 of the refund value and privilege granting process according to the first embodiment. In step S011, the server 30 (specifically, the voting reception unit) can accept voting using at least one of currency and free coins as the voting value when accepting votes from user U. Below, we will accept votes using currency or free coins.

When the play mode of the user U is a single play (S014: NO) and the voting prediction is correct (S015: YES), the subsequent steps are the first embodiment as shown in FIG. Proceed in the same flow as the refund value and privilege grant processing related to. That is, steps S016 to S021 in FIG. 15 are the same steps as steps S106 to S111 in FIG.

On the other hand, when the play form of the user U is a single play (S014: NO) and the voting prediction is unreasonable (S015: NO), the server 30 gives exchange points or lottery points as a privilege. Is calculated (S031). Specifically, the amount of currency or free coins used for voting, in other words, the amount of voting value subtracted in step S012, and the point return rate (exchange point return rate or lottery points) specified according to the user rank. (Return rate) is multiplied to calculate the amount of points awarded. After that, the server 30 (specifically, the privilege granting unit) grants the calculated exchange points or lottery points to the user U as a privilege (S032).

After the execution of step S032, the server 30 (specifically, the experience value giving unit) executes step S020 to impart a predetermined amount of experience value to the user U, and then further executes step S021.

Further, when the play form of the user U is joint play (S014: YES) and the voting prediction is correct (S041: YES), the subsequent steps are the first steps as shown in FIG. Proceed in the same flow as the refund value and privilege grant processing according to the embodiment. That is, steps S042 to S049 in FIG. 16 are substantially the same steps as steps S202 to S209 in FIG. 10, and steps S050 in FIG. 16 are the same steps as steps S111 in FIG. That is, the user U who has voted is given exchange points as a privilege, an experience value, and a bonus according to the number of members of the group.

In step S042, the server 30 selects a user U who satisfies a predetermined condition from the users U belonging to the joint play group, and specifies the user rank of the user U. The user rank of the user U who satisfies the predetermined condition is the most advantageous user rank for the user U (corresponding to a certain user) whose voting prediction was unsuccessful, and when the voting is performed using currency. Is the highest user rank in the group, and if voting is done using free coins, the lowest user rank in the group is applicable.

Further, in step S045, the server 30 is exchanged as a privilege based on the point return rate corresponding to the user rank specified in step S042, the refund value calculated in step S043, and the number of members of the group. Calculate points. Then, the server 30 assigns the calculated exchange point to the user U in step S046. The exchange points given at this time correspond to the privilege according to the user rank that is most advantageous for the users belonging to the joint play group.

On the other hand, when the play mode of the user U is joint play (S014: YES) and the voting prediction is unreasonable (S041: NO), the server 30 executes step S051. Step S051 is the same process as step S042, and selects the user U who satisfies a predetermined condition from the users U belonging to the joint play group, and specifies the user rank of the user U.

After the execution of step S051, the server 30 calculates the amount of exchange points or lottery points to be given as a privilege (S052). Specifically, the amount of currency or free coins used for voting, in other words, the amount of voting value subtracted in step S012, and the point return rate (exchange point return) according to the user rank specified in step 051. The point award amount is calculated by multiplying the rate or the lottery point return rate) and the number of people in the group. After that, the server 30 (specifically, the privilege granting unit) grants the calculated exchange points or lottery points to the user U as a privilege (S053). The exchange points given at this time correspond to the privilege according to the user rank that is most advantageous for the users belonging to the joint play group.

After the execution of step S053, the server 30 executes steps S047 to 049 to give the user U a predetermined amount of experience value and a bonus according to the number of members of the group, and then performs step S050. Further implementation.

When the series of steps described above is completed, the refund value and privilege granting process according to the second embodiment is completed. After that, while the user U is playing the competition result prediction game, the above series of steps are repeatedly carried out.

During the refund value and privilege granting process according to the second embodiment, the experience value given to the user U in steps S020 and S047 is the content of the vote performed by the user U, the voting method, and the hit result of the voting prediction. , And the voting history, etc. Specifically, the server 30 (specifically, the experience value giving unit 40) may change the experience value given to the user U according to the hit result of the prediction of the vote, for example, when hit. May be given more experience points, or may be given more experience points if it is unsuccessful.

Further, when the user U votes using currency, the server 30 gives the user U more experience points than when the user U votes using free coins. May be good. On the contrary, when the user U votes using free coins, even if the user U is given more experience points than when the user U votes using the passage. Good.

Further, the server 30 identifies whether the vote made by the user U is the first vote or the second vote, and if it is the first vote, it is the second vote. The user U may be given more experience points than in the case of the above. In this case, the user U can be urged to predict the result of the competition by himself / herself. On the contrary, when the vote made by the user U is the second vote, more experience points may be given to the user U as compared with the case where the vote is the first vote. In this case, the user U can be urged to refer to the predictions of other users U.
Whether the vote made by the user U is the first vote or the second vote is determined by, for example, the voting operation data sent from the user terminal 10 at the time of voting or the user stored in the server-side storage unit 34. Judgment can be made based on U's voting history and the like.

Further, the server 30 may give the user U an experience value according to the voting method (betting type) specified by the user U at the time of voting. For example, when the voting method is a winning streak, more experience points may be given as compared with the case where the voting method is a winning single. In addition, it is set as an in-game mission to specify a predetermined voting method (for example, a single winning streak) and vote, and an experience value is given to the user U who has completed the mission for the first time as a reward for completing the mission. You may.

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

[1] The information processing apparatus according to the second embodiment uses the voting value to predict the outcome of the competition. The voting reception unit accepts votes from the user, and the voting user is asked to vote in the user's voting history. It has a privilege granting unit that grants a privilege based on the privilege. In addition, the voting value includes a value that does not affect the calculation of the dividend for the vote for which the prediction is correct.
According to the above information processing device, even if a vote is made using a value that does not affect the calculation of dividends, a privilege is given to the user who voted, so the user can be voted. Can increase motivation.

[2] In the above information processing apparatus, the voting reception unit uses at least one of the first value that affects the calculation of the dividend and the second value that does not affect the calculation of the dividend as the voting value. You should accept the vote.
According to the above configuration, the user may use either the first value that affects the calculation of the dividend or the second value that does not affect the calculation of the dividend as the voting value. On the other hand, the motivation for voting behavior can be increased.

[3] In the above information processing apparatus, the information processing apparatus further has a user rank determining unit for determining the user rank of the user, and the privilege giving unit gives the voting user a privilege according to the user rank of the user. It may be given.
According to the above configuration, since the privilege to be given changes according to the user rank, it is possible to further increase the motivation for the voting behavior for the user.

[4] Further, the user rank may be represented by a value that increases according to the voting history. In this case, the privilege granting unit may grant an amount of privilege determined based on the ratio according to the value of the user rank. When the value of the user rank is less than the predetermined value, the ratio when the second value is used as the voting value is higher than the ratio when the first value is used as the voting value, and the value of the user rank becomes higher. When it is equal to or more than a predetermined value, it is preferable that the ratio when the first value is used as the voting value is higher than the ratio when the second value is used as the voting value.
According to the above configuration, when the user rank is low (for example, when the user is a beginner), the second value is used by increasing the amount of benefits given when the second value is used. You can increase your motivation for voting. In addition, when the user rank is high (for example, when the user is accustomed to voting), by increasing the amount of benefits given when the first value is used, the voting using the first value can be performed. Motivation can be increased.

[5] Further, the user rank may be represented by a value that increases according to the voting history. In this case, the privilege granting unit may grant an amount of privilege determined based on the ratio according to the value of the user rank. Then, it is preferable that the ratio when the second value is used as the voting value decreases as the value of the user rank increases.
According to the above configuration, as the value of the user rank increases, the amount of benefits given when using the second value decreases, so the first value is used for users who are accustomed to voting. It can encourage the transition to voting.

[6] Further, in the above information processing apparatus, when a user belonging to a group composed of a plurality of users votes, the privilege granting unit is among the user ranks associated with the users belonging to the group. A user may be given a privilege according to the user rank that is most advantageous to the user.
According to the above configuration, a privilege corresponding to the most advantageous user rank among the user ranks of each member of the group is given to the users who form a group with a plurality of users and vote. This can motivate the user to vote by co-playing the group.

[7] Further, in the above information processing device, a privilege given by the privilege giving unit when the user votes using the first value and a privilege when the user votes using the second value. The benefits given by the granting unit may differ from each other.
According to the above configuration, the privilege given when the first value is used and the privilege given when the second value is used are different. Therefore, the user is voted using each value. Can motivate action.

[8] Further, in the above information processing device, the privilege granting unit may grant a privilege to a user whose voting prediction is unsuccessful.
According to the above configuration, when the voting prediction is unsuccessful, the user is given a privilege, so that the user can be further motivated to vote.

[9] Further, in the above information processing device, when the user votes using the first value, the privilege granting unit gives the user a privilege regardless of whether or not the voting prediction is correct. May be given. In addition, when the user votes using the second value, the privilege granting unit may grant the privilege to the user if the expected hit result of the vote is a predetermined result.
According to the above configuration, since the privilege is given to the user regardless of whether the first value or the second value is used, the motivation for the voting behavior can be further enhanced for the user. In particular, when the first value is used, benefits are given regardless of whether or not the voting prediction is correct, so that the user is motivated to vote using the first value. Can be effectively enhanced.

[10] Further, in the above information processing device, when the user votes using the second value and the prediction of the vote is correct, the privilege granting unit gives the user a refund value as a dividend. In addition, benefits may be granted.
According to the above configuration, it is possible to effectively increase the motivation for the user to vote using the second value.

[11] Further, in the above information processing apparatus, the privilege granting unit may grant a privilege of a type different from the refund value.
According to the above configuration, when the prediction of voting using the second value is correct, in addition to the refund value, a privilege different from the refund value is given to the user. The motivation for voting behavior using the second value can be increased more effectively.

[12] Further, the above-mentioned information processing apparatus may have an experience value giving unit that gives an experience value to a user who has voted. In this case, the privilege giving unit may give the user a privilege according to the experience value, and the experience value giving unit may give the experience value according to the hit result of the prediction of voting.
According to the above configuration, the experience value given to the user is determined according to the hit result of the prediction of voting, and the privilege to be given to the user is determined according to the experience value, so that the interest of voting is improved.

[13] Further, in the above information processing device, in the voting, the first vote in which the user predicts the result of the competition by himself / herself and the second vote in which the user matches the predicted contents of the votes cast by other users. May be included. In this case, the experience value giving unit may give the experience value according to the vote made by the user among the first vote and the second vote.
According to the above configuration, the experience value given to the user differs between the case where the first vote is made and the case where the second vote is made. Therefore, for example, by setting more experience points when either the first vote or the second vote is performed, the user is more motivated to perform that type of voting behavior. Can be done.

[14] Further, in the above information processing apparatus, voting may be performed by a voting method designated from a plurality of voting methods. In this case, the experience value giving unit may give the experience value according to the voting method specified by the user.
According to the above configuration, the experience value given to the user is determined according to the voting method specified by the user. Therefore, for example, by setting a larger number of experience points when voting by designating a predetermined voting method, it is possible to further increase the motivation for the user to vote by the voting method. ..

[15] Further, in the above information processing apparatus, the voting reception unit sets at least one of the first value that affects the calculation of the dividend and the second value that does not affect the calculation of the dividend as the voting value. You may accept the vote used. In this case, the experience value giving unit gives the user more experience points when the user votes using the first value than when the user votes using the second value. May be given to.
According to the above configuration, when the first value is used, more experience points are given to the user than when the second value is used, so that the first value is given to the user. It is possible to increase the motivation for the voting behavior used.

[16] Further, in the above information processing apparatus, when a user belonging to a group composed of a plurality of users votes, the privilege granting unit gives a privilege according to the number of members of the group to the user. May be granted.
According to the above configuration, a user who forms a group with a plurality of users and votes is given a privilege according to the number of members of the group. Therefore, the user is voted by the group's joint play. You can increase your motivation for action.

[17] Further, in the information processing method according to the second embodiment, the computer receives a vote from the user for predicting the result of the competition using the voting value, and the computer receives the vote from the user, and the user receives the vote. Grant benefits based on the voting history of. And the voting value includes the value that does not affect the calculation of the dividend for the voting that the prediction is correct.
According to the above method, even if a vote is made using a value that does not affect the calculation of dividends, a privilege is given to the user who voted, so that the user is motivated to vote. You can increase your motivation.

[18] Further, in the program according to the second embodiment, the computer is made to accept a vote from the user who predicts the result of the competition by using the voting value, and the computer is made to receive the vote of the user. Give benefits based on voting history. And the voting value includes the value that does not affect the calculation of the dividend for the voting that the prediction is correct.
By executing the above program, even if you vote using a value that does not affect the calculation of dividends, benefits will be given to the user who voted, so voting behavior for the user Can increase motivation for.

<Other Embodiments>
The present invention is not limited to the first and second embodiments described above.
In the first and second embodiments, the server 30 executes the program of the present invention to function as the information processing device of the present invention, but a part of the functions of the server 30 as the information processing device or All of them may be provided in the user terminal 10. For example, the user terminal 10 may have a function corresponding to the refund value giving unit 38, the privilege giving unit 39, or the reward giving unit 40.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, as an example of the game, an online game using data communication performed between the user terminal 10 operated by the user U and the server 30 has been described. However, the type of game is not particularly limited, and an offline game that does not require data communication may be used. Further, for example, it may be a social game or the like that can be used only by a Web browser and an account of SNS (Social Networking Service).

Further, in the first and second embodiments, as an example of the competition, a public competition is assumed and described. However, the content of the competition is not limited to this, and the result of victory or defeat of athletics, swimming, baseball, soccer, rugby, basketball, and martial arts such as boxing may be predicted.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the lottery points are given to the user U as a refund value and a privilege when voting using free coins, but the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. For example, free coins and lottery points may be convertible to each other at a predetermined rate.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the amount of exchange points and lottery points to be given, which are benefits, is determined according to the experience value. However, the amount of benefits granted may be determined according to the voting history of user U, and the actual value other than the experience value, for example, the number of votes cast by user U within a predetermined period such as one week or one month, and voting. It may be decided according to the total amount of the value used for.

10 User terminal 11 Processor 12 Storage device 13 Communication interface 14 Input device 15 Output device 16 Operation specific unit 17 Terminal side storage unit 18 Terminal side generation unit 19 Terminal side transmission / reception unit 20 Display processing unit 30 Server 31 Processor 32 Storage device 33 Communication Interface 34 Server side storage unit 35 Server side input / output unit 36 Server side generation unit 37 Experience value granting unit 38 Refund value granting unit 39 Benefit granting unit 40 Experience value granting unit 41 User rank determination unit 50 Public competition side server 51 Processor 52 Storage Device 53 Communication interface 54 Public server side storage unit 55 Public server side transmission / output unit 56 Public server side generation unit 57 Odds calculation unit N Network S Information processing system U User

Claims (18)

A voting reception department that accepts votes from users to predict the outcome of the competition using the voting value,
It has a privilege giving unit that grants a privilege based on the voting history of the user to the user who has voted.
An information processing device, wherein the voting value includes a value that does not affect the calculation of the dividend for the voting for which the prediction is correct. The voting receiving unit accepts and requests the voting using at least one of the first value that affects the calculation of the dividend and the second value that does not affect the calculation of the dividend as the voting value. Item 1. The information processing apparatus according to item 1. Further having a user rank determination unit for determining the user rank of the user,
The information processing device according to claim 2, wherein the privilege granting unit grants the privilege according to the user rank of the user to the user who has voted. The user rank is represented by a value that increases according to the voting history.
The privilege granting unit grants the privilege in an amount determined based on a ratio according to the value of the user rank.
When the value of the user rank is less than a predetermined value, the ratio when the second value is used as the voting value becomes higher than the ratio when the first value is used as the voting value.
When the value of the user rank is equal to or higher than a predetermined value, the ratio when the first value is used as the voting value becomes higher than the ratio when the second value is used as the voting value. The information processing device according to claim 3. The user rank is represented by a value that increases according to the voting history.
The privilege granting unit grants the privilege in an amount determined based on a ratio according to the value of the user rank.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the ratio when the second value is used as the voting value decreases as the value of the user rank increases. When a user belonging to a group composed of the plurality of users votes, the privilege granting unit is most advantageous to the user among the user ranks associated with the user belonging to the group. The information processing device according to any one of claims 3 to 5, which grants the privilege according to the user rank to the user. The privilege given by the privilege giving unit when the user makes the vote using the first value, and the privilege giving unit when the user makes the vote using the second value. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the privilege to be granted is different from each other. The information processing device according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein the privilege granting unit grants the privilege to the user whose voting prediction was unsuccessful. When the user casts the vote using the first value, the privilege granting unit grants the privilege to the user regardless of whether or not the prediction of the vote is correct.
When the user casts the vote using the second value, the privilege granting unit grants the privilege to the user if the expected hit result of the vote is a predetermined result. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 8. When the user makes the vote using the second value and the prediction of the vote is correct, the privilege granting unit gives the user the privilege in addition to the refund value as the dividend. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 9, which is provided. The information processing device according to claim 10, wherein the privilege granting unit grants the privilege of a type different from the refund value. It has an experience value giving unit that gives experience points to the user who voted.
The privilege granting unit grants the privilege according to the experience value to the user,
The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the experience value giving unit gives the experience value according to the expected hit result of the vote. The voting includes a first voting in which the user predicts the result of the competition by himself / herself, and a second voting in which the user matches the expected content of the votes cast by other users.
The information processing device according to claim 12, wherein the experience value giving unit grants the experience value according to the vote made by the user among the first vote and the second vote. The voting is performed by a voting method designated from a plurality of voting methods.
The information processing device according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the experience value giving unit grants the experience value according to the voting method designated by the user. The voting receiving unit receives the voting using at least one of the first value that affects the calculation of the dividend and the second value that does not affect the calculation of the dividend as the voting value.
When the user makes the vote using the first value, the experience value giving unit has more of the above as compared with the case where the user makes the vote using the second value. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 14, which gives an experience value to the user. A claim that when a user belonging to a group composed of a plurality of the users votes, the privilege granting unit grants the privilege according to the number of members of the group to the user. The information processing apparatus according to any one of 1 to 15. The computer accepts votes from users to predict the outcome of the competition using the voting value.
The computer grants the user who voted the privilege a privilege based on the voting history of the user.
An information processing method in which the voting value includes a value that does not affect the calculation of the dividend for the voting for which the prediction is correct. Have the computer accept votes from users to predict the outcome of the competition using the voting value.
The computer is made to give the user who has voted the privilege based on the voting history of the user.
The voting value includes a value that does not affect the calculation of the dividend for the voting that the prediction is correct.

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