JP7733338B2 - Information processing device, information processing method, and program - Google Patents

Description

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

Games are known in which multiple players cooperate to participate in a common event and complete missions in a game space. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a game in which multiple players compete against a common enemy character, and if the enemy character's hit points are reduced to 0 and defeated, the participating players are awarded a bonus.

Patent No. 6148022

The game described in Patent Document 1 is a game in which multiple users participate in an event in which they battle a common enemy in a single game space. However, when a large number of users participate in an event, it becomes difficult for all users to complete missions within a single game space.

The present invention aims to provide a game in which users cooperate to accomplish a common mission in a common event in which many users participate, even when it is difficult to carry out the common mission within a single game space.

The information processing device according to the present invention includes a first event implementation unit that manages the implementation of a first event in which multiple users participate to accomplish a common mission; a second event implementation unit that manages the implementation of a second event that is an event that is implemented independently of the first event and is implemented by one or more users who participate in the first event; and an achievement level determination unit that determines the achievement level of the mission of the first event based on the implementation status of the second event.

The present invention makes it possible to provide a game in which users cooperate to accomplish a common mission in a common event in which many users participate, even when it is difficult to complete the common mission within a single game space.

1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a game system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a game server and a terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a functional block configuration of a game server 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a functional block configuration of a terminal 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure performed by a game server 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a screen showing the progress of a second event according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a screen showing the progress of a first event according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a message screen for notifying a user that a special benefit has been provided, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
<System Configuration>
Fig. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the system configuration of a game system 1 according to this embodiment. The game system 1 shown in Fig. 1 includes a game server 10 (information processing device) and a plurality of terminals 20. The game server 10 and the terminals 20 (user terminals) are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate with each other via a communication network N such as the Internet, an intranet, a wireless LAN, or mobile communication.

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

The terminal 20 is an information processing device that provides a game to a player, and the player can play the game according to this embodiment by operating the terminal 20. The terminal 20 is, for example, a computer such as a mobile phone (including a smartphone), a tablet, a personal computer, an arcade game device, or a consumer game device. The terminal 20 notifies the game server 10 of its own location, detected using a GPS (Global Positioning System) or the like.

<Game Overview>
Next, an overview of the game provided by the game system 1 according to this embodiment will be described. In the game provided by the game system 1 (hereinafter referred to as "this game"), a player can select from among a plurality of characters owned by the player, create a deck with characters, and clear (achieve) quests using the created deck to obtain new characters and items. Furthermore, the player can combine the obtained characters to make them stronger, or use items to strengthen the attributes of the characters, thereby taking on more difficult quests.

Here, "quest" is a term meaning a mission that requires certain predetermined conditions to be met in order to be completed. Quests are also called explorations or challenges. Players who participate in a quest can complete the quest by meeting the certain conditions, and completing the quest may grant the player a bonus or advance the game's story.

In this game, an all-player event (first event) in which all players participate in clearing a common quest (mission) and an individual event (second event) in which players individually carry out quests are simultaneously offered. In an all-player event, the degree of completion of the quest is determined based on the status of the individual events that each participating player is playing. When the quest is cleared, a bonus is awarded to all participating players.

Individual events include those that a player can perform alone, and those that can be performed jointly with other players (multiplayer). In an individual event, when a quest is cleared, a reward is awarded to one or more players who played. An individual event (second event) is an event that is performed independently of an all-player participation event (first event). In other words, individual events do not include events that are included in an all-player participation event (part of an all-player participation event) or events that progress in conjunction with the progress of an all-player participation event. Specifically, for example, individual events include performing a mission that is different from the mission of an all-player participation event, or logging into the game.

When a player performs a quest, a certain parameter that the player possesses, called "stamina," is consumed. The amount of stamina consumed varies for each quest. In addition, the upper limit for stamina is set based on the player's rank, experience points, etc. Stamina consumed by playing quests is automatically recovered over time.

<Hardware configuration>
2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the hardware configuration of the game server 10 and the terminal 20. The game server 10 and the terminal 20 each include a processor 11 such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a GPU (Graphical Processing Unit), a storage device 12 such as a memory, a HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and/or an SSD (Solid State Drive), a communication IF (Interface) 13 for wired or wireless communication, an input device 14 for accepting input operations, and an output device 15 for outputting information. The input device 14 is, for example, a keyboard, a touch panel, a mouse, and/or a microphone. The output device 15 is, for example, a display, a touch panel, and/or a speaker.

<Function block configuration>
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the functional block configuration of the game server 10. The game server 10 includes a storage unit 100 and a game control unit 110. The storage unit 100 can be realized using a storage unit 12 provided in the game server 10. The game control unit 110 can be realized by the processor 11 of the game server 10 executing a program stored in the storage unit 12. The program can be stored in a storage medium. The storage medium storing the program may be a non-transitory computer-readable medium. The non-transitory storage medium is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a storage medium such as a USB memory or a CD-ROM.

The storage unit 100 stores a player management DB 100a. The player management DB 100a manages game data owned by each player. The player management DB 100a stores, for example, an ID that uniquely identifies the player (player ID), the player's nickname, the identifier of the device 20 used by the player, the player's level, the player's rank, and the IDs of items owned by the player. It also stores information such as whether or not the player participated in an all-player event, and the implementation status of individual events by the player.

The game control unit 110 provides various functions necessary to run the game. The game control unit 110 includes a first event implementation unit 111, a second event implementation unit 112, a user parameter management unit 113, an achievement level determination unit 114, and a bonus granting unit 115. Each of these functional blocks may be provided in the terminal 20 rather than the game server 10. The game server 10 and the terminal 20 may also be referred to as computers.

<Device>
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the functional block configuration of the terminal 20. The terminal 20 includes a storage unit 200, a communication unit 201, a UI (User Interface) unit 202, and a game control unit 203. The storage unit 200 can be realized using the storage unit 12 provided in the terminal 20. The communication unit 201, the UI unit 202, and the game control unit 203 can be realized by the processor 11 of the terminal 20 executing a program stored in the storage unit 12. The program can be stored in a storage medium. The storage medium storing the program may be a computer-readable non-transitory storage medium. The non-transitory storage medium is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a storage medium such as a USB memory or a CD-ROM.

The memory unit 200 stores game data necessary for the game control unit 203 to execute the game. The game data includes character image data, game scenarios, etc.

The communication unit 201 has the function of performing various communications with the game server 10 using the communication IF 13.

The UI unit 202 has the function of accepting various inputs from the player and displaying various game screens on the display. The UI unit 202 also displays game screens in accordance with instructions from the game server 10.

The game control unit 203 provides various functions necessary to execute the game by working in conjunction with the game server 10. For example, the game control unit 203 provides functions such as obtaining various information (icon image data, text data, etc.) from the game server 10 for drawing on the game screen.

Next, we will explain the procedure by which the game server 10 manages the implementation of the first event (an event in which all players participate).

Figure 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure performed by the game server. The first event implementation unit 111 starts the first event (an all-player participation event) (step S101). Here, the first event is a game in which participating players inflict damage on enemy character C0 to reduce the enemy character C0's HP (hit points), and the mission is cleared when the HP is reduced to a certain value (halved, zero, etc.). HP is a numerical value that represents the damage that enemy character C0 can withstand. In this embodiment, HP is reduced based on the total damage value determined according to the level (parameter) of each player participating in the event.

The first event implementation unit 111 updates the "Participation in all-player event" entry in the player management DB 100a to "Yes" for players participating in the first event (step S102). For players who logged in to the game between the start of the first event and when the mission reaches a predetermined level of completion (for example, when the HP of enemy character C0 is halved or reaches zero), the first event implementation unit 111 determines that the player participated in the first event at the time of login, and updates the "Participation in all-player event" entry to "Yes." Players who logged in to the game are registered to participate in the first event, and can complete missions (quests) in the second event (individual event) individually or with other players in multiplayer. The player's level (parameter) is updated depending on the player's completion status of the second event missions, and this level is reflected in the completion status of the first event missions.

The second events implemented by the second event implementation unit 112 include, for example, logging in to the game, performing a specific quest, and playing multiplayer games. Of these, logging in to the game allows you to raise your level simply by participating in the event. On the other hand, when you complete a specific quest, you are eligible for a level-up once you have cleared the quest, and your level can be raised depending on the number of times you have cleared it. In multiplayer games, your level can also be raised depending on the number of times you have played the game.

Figure 6 is a diagram illustrating a screen displayed on the player's terminal 20 showing the progress of the second event. As shown in Figure 6, the current level (class) is displayed in the upper left of the screen. Also shown are each mission (quest) included in the second event and their respective progress. When each mission is completed, points (pt) are awarded, as displayed on the far right, and the level increases according to the total number of points.

The second event implementation unit 112 records the player's implementation status of the second event in the player management DB 100a. Furthermore, the user parameter management unit 113 records the player's level, which is updated depending on the player's implementation status of the second event, in the player management DB 100a.

The second event implementation unit 112 may determine the content of the missions included in the second event according to parameters related to the player's proficiency. Parameters related to proficiency include, for example, the player's rank, the time elapsed since the start of the game, or the playing time. The player's rank is the player's rating in the game (beginner, intermediate, advanced, etc.) and is determined based on past performance, etc. The higher the rank of the player, the higher the upper limit of "stamina." The second event implementation unit 112 sets missions of higher difficulty for players with higher ranks. In this way, missions are set according to the player's proficiency, allowing players of all ranks to level up in a balanced manner.

The achievement level determination unit 114 determines the achievement level of the mission of the first event at a predetermined timing. The timing for determining the achievement level of the mission of the first event is, for example, when a screen (Figure 7) showing the progress of the first event is displayed on the terminal 20 as a result of the player operating the terminal 20. When a screen showing the progress of the first event is displayed on the terminal 20 (step S103: YES), the first event implementation unit 111 obtains the levels of the players participating in the first event from the player management DB 100a (step S104).

Furthermore, the achievement level determination unit 114 determines the achievement level of the missions of the first event based on the acquired level of each player. A player's level is set, for example, as a number from 1 to 10. When a player logs into the game, they are set to level 1, and their level subsequently increases depending on the progress of the second event.

The achievement level determination unit 114 tallies the number of players for each level (step S105). Furthermore, the total damage value is calculated by multiplying the number of players for each level by the damage value for each level and adding them up (step S106). The damage value for each level may be greater the higher the level. For example, if there are 10 players at level 3, 5 players at level 5, and 10 players at level 7, and the damage values for levels 3, 5, and 7 are 3 points, 5 points, and 7 points, respectively, the total damage value is 3 x 10 + 5 x 5 + 7 x 10 = 125 points. Players who have not reached a specific level (e.g., level 2) may be excluded from the damage value tallies. This makes it possible to exclude players who log in solely to receive game benefits.

Furthermore, the achievement level determination unit 114 calculates the current HP of the enemy character C0 by subtracting the total damage value from the initial HP of the enemy character C0 (step S107). If the current HP reaches a predetermined value (e.g., half the initial value, or zero) (step S108: YES), it determines that the mission of the first event has been achieved.

The first event implementation unit 111 displays a screen on the player's device 20 showing the progress of the first event, as shown in Figure 7. As shown in Figure 7, the initial HP (HP0) and current HP (HP1) of enemy character C0 are displayed in the center of the screen. The player can check the current decrease in HP. In addition, a breakdown (%) of the levels (L) of the participating players is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

In addition to the above timing, the achievement level assessment unit 114 may also assess the mission achievement level periodically (for example, every 10 minutes).

Next, when a screen (FIG. 7) showing the progress of the first event is displayed on the terminal 20 and the achievement level determination unit 114 determines that the mission of the first event has been accomplished (step S108: YES), the bonus granting unit 115 executes a process of granting a bonus to the participating player (step S109). The bonus granting unit 115 displays a message on the terminal 20 informing the player that a bonus will be awarded, as shown in FIG. 8, and when the player selects the receive button, the bonus is sent to each player's bonus message box or the like. The bonus may be an item that can be used in the game, digital content, code information for entering a prize lottery, or the like. The bonus may also be set to allow the player to participate in a higher-level mission (unlock a mission). For example, when the mission of the first event is accomplished, the bonus granting unit 115 may grant the player who participated in the first event the right to play a specific quest (mission) that the player would not normally fulfill the conditions for playing. Specifically, for example, for a quest where the original challenge condition (eligibility to play) is to possess a certain number of characters with certain abilities, the challenge condition may be relaxed for players who participated in the first event, allowing them to challenge the quest even if they do not possess the certain number of characters. Here, the original challenge condition is, for example, the challenge condition set for a specific mission before the mission of the first event is completed. Note that even if the challenge conditions are relaxed, this will not be like a practice mode in which rewards and benefits for clearing a mission are eliminated; rather, only the challenge conditions are relaxed while the rewards and benefits are maintained.

In addition to the benefit (first benefit) given to all players participating in the first event as described above, the benefit granting unit 115 may also grant a benefit (second benefit) according to each player's level. The benefit according to each player's level is granted when the player's level increases. As a benefit, for example, a character that can be used in the game may be granted.

The bonus granting unit 115 may also grant the first bonus to users whose level is at or above a certain value when the mission of the first event is completed. In this case, the first event implementation unit 111 may notify players whose level has not yet reached the certain value required to receive the bonus when the mission of the first event is close to being completed. Here, the time when the mission is close to being completed may be the time when the level of completion reaches a predetermined value or the time when a predetermined percentage of completion is reached. For example, if the completion of the mission is to reduce the HP of the enemy character C0 to zero, the time when the remaining HP of the enemy character C0 reaches a predetermined value (e.g., 100 HP) may be the time when the remaining HP of the enemy character C0 decreases to a predetermined percentage (e.g., 10%) of the original HP.

The notification may be sent when the player logs into the game, with the achievement level calculated and the player nearing completion of the mission described above. Alternatively, the notification may be sent when the player operates the device 20 to display a screen (Figure 7) showing the progress of the first event.

The content of the notification may include information about the level and number of points required to receive the benefit, as well as information about the second event missions that can earn the required points. Furthermore, of the second event missions that can earn the required points, priority may be given to the missions that offer the highest number of points. Furthermore, a confirmation screen may be displayed on the terminal 20 to ask the player whether or not they wish to attempt the notified mission, and if the player chooses to attempt it, the device may guide the player by transitioning to a screen where the mission can be played.

Note that even if a player's level has not yet reached a certain value, notification may not be sent to such a player if it is determined that it will be difficult to award a bonus based on the play situation of the second event or the player's level. For example, with regard to the implementation situation of the second event, a notification may not be sent to a player who is determined to have no chance of reaching a certain value, such as a player for whom it has been more than a certain amount of time since the last time they acquired points (a player whose points have not changed for more than a certain amount of time), or a player whose points or level are lower than a predetermined value calculated based on the points or player level required to award a bonus and the remaining HP of enemy character C0 (a player whose current points or level do not meet certain conditions).

As described above, according to this embodiment, in a game that involves a first event in which multiple players participate and accomplish a common mission, and a second event in which players participate individually or in multiplayer, the degree of accomplishment of the mission in the first event is determined based on each player's progress in the second event. This makes it possible to provide a game in which players cooperate to accomplish a common mission through the second event, even when it is difficult for multiple users to complete a common mission in the same game space in a first event in which multiple users participate.

In this embodiment, the information processing device of the present invention is a game server 10, but the information processing device is not limited to a server. For example, it may be a terminal device such as a personal computer or a mobile information terminal, or a dedicated game machine.

Some or all of the above-described embodiments can be described as follows, but the present invention is not limited to the following.
(Appendix 1)
a first event implementation unit that manages the implementation of a first event in which a plurality of users participate to accomplish a common mission;
a second event implementation unit that manages implementation of a second event, which is an event that is implemented independently of the first event and is implemented by one or more users who participate in the first event;
an achievement level determination unit that determines an achievement level of the mission of the first event based on an implementation status of the second event.

With the above configuration, even when it is practically difficult to execute a common mission in a single game space in a first event in which a large number of users participate, it is possible to indirectly execute a common first mission based on the progress of each user's individual second event.

(Appendix 2)
a user parameter management unit that manages parameters associated with each user and that are updated based on the implementation status of the second event;
The achievement level determination unit
2. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the degree of accomplishment of the mission of the first event is determined based on the parameters of each user participating in the first event.

With the above configuration, each user can indirectly execute a common first mission using their own parameters determined by the status of the second event they individually carry out.

(Appendix 3)
3. The information processing device according to claim 1, further comprising a reward granting unit that grants a reward to a user participating in the first event when the mission of the first event reaches a predetermined level of achievement.

With the above configuration, the degree of mission completion for the first event can be determined based on the participating users' progress in the second event, and rewards can be awarded.

(Appendix 4)
The first event implementation unit:
When a request is made by each user to display a specific screen for the first event on a user terminal, parameter information associated with the user is acquired;
The achievement level determination unit
4. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the degree of accomplishment of the mission is determined at the timing when the parameters of each user are acquired.

With the above configuration, the degree of completion of the mission for the first event can be determined based on the latest parameter information obtained when the user displays the screen for the first event, thereby providing the user with the latest information when checking the status of the game.

(Appendix 5)
The benefit granting unit
An information processing device as described in Appendix 3, wherein when a specific screen for the first event is displayed on the user's user terminal, if the mission has reached a predetermined level of completion, the user is granted the benefit.

With the above configuration, the reward can be granted when the user displays the first event screen, ensuring that the user is reliably notified that the reward has been granted.

(Appendix 6)
The achievement level determination unit
6. The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the information processing device determines that the mission has been accomplished when a cumulative value of values based on the parameters of each user reaches a predetermined value.

The above configuration makes it possible to realize a mechanism in which parameters according to each user's implementation status of the second event are reflected in the achievement level of the mission of the first event.

(Appendix 7)
The user parameter management unit
increasing the value of the parameter as the implementation status of the second event progresses;
The achievement level determination unit
The information processing device according to claim 6, wherein the larger the value of each user's parameter, the greater the impact on the achievement of the mission is evaluated.

The above configuration allows for a mechanism to be realized in which each user can increase their own parameter values by participating in the second event, thereby completing the mission of the first event.

(Appendix 8)
The benefit granting unit
An information processing device as described in Appendix 3, wherein, when the mission of the first event reaches a predetermined level of achievement, a first benefit is granted to all users participating in the first event, and a second benefit is granted according to the value of a parameter associated with each user.

With the above configuration, a second benefit is also awarded to users who have made a significant contribution to completing the mission, allowing for a balanced distribution of benefits to players from beginner to advanced levels.

(Appendix 9)
The first event implementation unit:
An information processing device described in any one of appendices 1 to 8, wherein a user who logs in to a game in which the first event is implemented before the mission of the first event reaches a predetermined level of completion is registered as a participating user of the first event at the time of login.

The above configuration allows efficient management of registration of users participating in the first event. Furthermore, users can easily participate in the first event without having to perform any special operations.

(Appendix 10)
The second event implementation unit:
10. The information processing device according to any one of appendices 1 to 9, wherein the content of the second event is determined according to the rank of each user.

With the above configuration, the content of the second event can be set according to the user's level of proficiency, allowing any user, from beginner to advanced, to achieve results in the second event and contribute to the mission of the first event.

(Appendix 11)
The first event implementation unit:
When the degree of accomplishment of the mission of the first event approaches the predetermined degree of accomplishment to a certain extent, a notification is sent to users who participate in the first event and whose parameter value is less than a predetermined value;
The benefit granting unit
4. The information processing device according to claim 3, wherein, when the mission of the first event reaches the predetermined level of achievement, a benefit is granted to a user whose parameter value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value.

This configuration can prevent users from missing out on a special benefit when they are just about to receive it. It can also encourage targeted users to complete more missions in the second event.

(Appendix 12)
The benefit granting unit
An information processing device as described in Appendix 3, which, when the mission of the first event reaches the specified level of achievement, grants a user who participated in the first event the right to participate in a specific mission that the user would not normally meet the conditions for participation in.

With the above configuration, a system is established that allows users to become eligible to participate in a mission by participating in the first event and completing the mission, even if the original participation conditions are difficult to fulfill. This provides users with a variety of ways to enjoy the game and encourages them to participate in the first event and complete missions in the second event.

(Appendix 13)
a computer managing the implementation of a first event in which multiple users participate to accomplish a common mission;
a computer managing a second event that is held independently of the first event and that is held by one or more users participating in the first event;
An information processing method, in which a computer determines the degree of accomplishment of the mission of the first event based on the implementation status of the second event.

With the above configuration, even when it is practically difficult to execute a common mission in a single game space in a first event in which a large number of users participate, it is possible to indirectly execute a common first mission based on the progress of each user's individual second event.

(Appendix 14)
Computer,
a first event implementation unit that manages the implementation of a first event in which a plurality of users participate to accomplish a common mission;
a second event implementation unit that manages implementation of a second event, which is an event that is implemented independently of the first event and is implemented by one or more users who participate in the first event;
a program that functions as an achievement level determination unit that determines the achievement level of the mission of the first event based on the implementation status of the second event;

With the above configuration, even when it is practically difficult to execute a common mission in a single game space in a first event in which a large number of users participate, it is possible to indirectly execute a common first mission based on the progress of each user's individual second event.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be implemented in various other forms without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the above-described embodiments are merely examples in all respects and should not be interpreted as limiting. For example, the order of the above-described processing steps can be changed or they can be executed in parallel as long as no contradictions occur in the processing content. Other steps may also be added between processing steps. Furthermore, a step described as one step may be executed in multiple steps, and something described as being divided into multiple steps can also be understood as one step.

1...Game system, 10...Game server, 11...Processor, 12...Storage device, 13...Communication IF, 14...Input device, 15...Output device, 20...Terminal, 100...Storage unit, 100a...Player management DB, 110...Game control unit, 111...First event execution unit, 112...Second event execution unit, 113...User parameter management unit, 114...Achievement level determination unit, 115...Benefit granting unit, 200...Storage unit, 201...Communication unit, 202...UI unit, 203...Game control unit

Claims (4)

The processor:
determining a common level of achievement of the first event among the plurality of participating users based on the play status of a plurality of second events different from the first event, each of which is played by one or more of the plurality of participating users participating in the first event ;
allowing a user who logs in to a game including the first event during the period from when the first event is started until a first achievement level is reached to participate in the first event as a participating user;
When the first event reaches the first achievement level, a benefit is awarded to a participating user among the plurality of participating users whose playing status in the second event is equal to or greater than a predetermined level;
When the first event reaches a second achievement level lower than the first achievement level, a notification is issued to participating users among the plurality of participating users whose play status in the second event has not yet reached a level at which the benefit is to be awarded.
Information processing device. a processor determines a common achievement level of the first event among the plurality of participating users based on play statuses of a plurality of second events different from the first event, each of which is played by one or more of the plurality of participating users participating in the first event;
the processor allows a user who logs in to a game including the first event during the period from when the first event is started until a first achievement level is reached to participate in the first event as a participating user;
a processor, when the first event has reached the first achievement level, granting a benefit to a participating user among the plurality of participating users whose playing status in the second event is equal to or greater than a predetermined level;
when the first event reaches a second achievement level lower than the first achievement level, the processor executes a notification to participating users among the plurality of participating users whose play status in the second event has not reached a level at which the benefit is to be awarded.
Information processing methods. causing a processor to determine a level of achievement of the first event common to the plurality of participating users based on play situations of a plurality of second events different from the first event, each of which is played by one or more of the plurality of participating users participating in the first event;
a processor causing a user who logs in to a game including the first event during a period from when the first event is started until a first achievement level is reached to participate in the first event as a participating user;
a processor that, when the first event reaches the first achievement level, grants a benefit to a participating user among the plurality of participating users whose playing status in the second event is equal to or greater than a predetermined level;
causing a processor to execute a notification to a participating user among the plurality of participating users whose play status in the second event has not reached a state where the benefit is to be awarded, when the first event has reached a second achievement level lower than the first achievement level;
Program. A terminal and a server are provided,
The server
determining a common level of achievement of the first event among the plurality of participating users based on the play status of a plurality of second events different from the first event, each of which is played by one or more of the plurality of participating users participating in the first event;
allowing a user who logs in to a game including the first event during the period from when the first event is started until a first achievement level is reached to participate in the first event as a participating user;
When the first event reaches the first achievement level, a benefit is awarded to a participating user among the plurality of participating users whose playing status in the second event is equal to or greater than a predetermined level;
when the first event reaches a second achievement level lower than the first achievement level, issuing a notification to participating users among the plurality of participating users whose play status in the second event has not yet reached a level at which the benefit is to be awarded;
System.