JP7798486B2 - Program, method, information processing device, and system - Google Patents

Description

This disclosure relates to programs, methods, information processing devices, and systems.

When playing a trading card game in a virtual space, players need to assemble a card deck to use in the game. Players check the card list to see if they have cards that can be incorporated into the card deck. In this case, it is important for the player to have cards that can be incorporated into the card deck, and it is often not important for the player to have all the cards. In such cases, the card list is displayed in a way that makes it easy for the player to reach the desired card, for example, in a flat display (see Reference 1).

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2020-054885

In a typical TCG, the list of cards is displayed in a flat format, for example, to make it easier for a player to reach a desired card. However, such a list display can make it difficult for a player to understand what cards they own.
So the goal is to make the card intuitively recognizable in its entirety.

This is a program to be executed by a computer having a processor and memory. The program causes the processor to perform the following steps: store information about multiple objects, including whether the user owns them; and present to the user a list of the objects owned by the user in a three-dimensional arrangement that allows the user to grasp the entire picture of each object in a predetermined unit on one screen.

This disclosure allows users to intuitively recognize the overall picture of cards in specified units.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a system. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the terminal device shown in FIG. 1 . FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration of a server. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a data structure of object data stored in a terminal device. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating an area selection screen displayed on a display. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating an area details screen displayed on a display. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a list displayed on a display. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the cylindrical list shown in FIG. 7 is rotated. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the cylindrical list shown in FIG. 7 is switched for each series.

Embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, identical components are designated by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed descriptions thereof will not be repeated.

<Summary>
The information processing device according to this embodiment presents to the user a list of objects owned by the user from among in-game objects such as characters or cards in a manner that allows the user to grasp the entire picture of the objects in each predetermined unit. For example, the information processing device presents to the user a list of the objects owned by the user in a three-dimensional arrangement so that the entire objects fit on one screen.

<1. Overall system configuration>
Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a system 1. The system 1 shown in Fig. 1 includes a plurality of terminal devices 10 and a server 20. The terminal devices 10 and the server 20 are connected for communication via, for example, a network 80. The network 80 is realized by, for example, the Internet and/or a communication network provided by a telecommunications carrier.

In FIG. 1, an example is shown in which the system 1 includes three terminal devices 10, but the number of terminal devices 10 included in the system 1 is not limited to three. There may be fewer than three terminal devices 10, or there may be more than three terminal devices 10.

In this embodiment, a collection of multiple devices may be considered a single server. The allocation of the multiple functions required to realize the server 20 of this embodiment to one or more pieces of hardware can be determined appropriately in consideration of the processing capabilities of each piece of hardware and/or the specifications required of the server 20.

The terminal device 10 is, for example, a device operated by a user as a player playing a game. The user operates the terminal device 10 to play, for example, a game provided by the server 20. The terminal device 10 is realized, for example, by a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet. The terminal device 10 may also be realized by a stationary PC (Personal Computer), a laptop PC, or the like.

The terminal device 10 includes a communication interface (IF) 12, an input device 13, an output device 14, memory 15, storage 16, and a processor 19.

The communication IF 12 is an interface for inputting and outputting signals so that the terminal device 10 can communicate with external devices.

The input device 13 is a device for accepting input operations from the user (e.g., a touch panel, a touchpad, a pointing device such as a mouse, a keyboard, etc.).

The output device 14 is a device (display, speaker, etc.) for presenting information to the user.

Memory 15 is used to temporarily store programs and data processed by programs, and is a volatile memory such as DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory).

Storage 16 is used to store data, and is, for example, a flash memory or HDD (Hard Disc Drive).

The processor 19 is hardware for executing the instruction set written in the program, and is composed of an arithmetic unit, registers, peripheral circuits, etc.

The server 20 is, for example, a device that provides games played by users on the terminal device 10. The server 20 manages, for example, data related to the games it provides and information about players playing the games it provides. Note that the server 20 may also provide games to the terminal device 10 via a specified management server.

The server 20 includes a communication IF 22, an input/output IF 23, memory 25, storage 26, and a processor 29.

The communication IF 22 is an interface for inputting and outputting signals so that the server 20 can communicate with external devices.

The input/output IF23 functions as an interface with an input device for accepting input operations from the user and an output device for presenting information to the user.

Memory 25 is used to temporarily store programs and data processed by programs, etc., and is a volatile memory such as DRAM.

Storage 26 is used to store data, and is, for example, flash memory or a HDD.

The processor 29 is hardware for executing the instruction set written in the program, and is composed of an arithmetic unit, registers, peripheral circuits, etc.

<1.1 Configuration of terminal device>
Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing an example configuration of the terminal device 10 shown in Fig. 1. As shown in Fig. 2, the terminal device 10 includes a communication unit 120, an input device 13, an output device 14, an audio processing unit 17, a microphone 171, a speaker 172, a camera 160, a storage unit 180, and a control unit 190. The blocks included in the terminal device 10 are electrically connected by, for example, a bus or the like.

The communication unit 120 performs processes such as modulation and demodulation to enable the terminal device 10 to communicate with other devices. The communication unit 120 performs transmission processing on signals generated by the control unit 190 and transmits them to an external device (e.g., server 20). The communication unit 120 performs reception processing on signals received from an external device and outputs them to the control unit 190.

The input device 13 is a device through which the user operating the terminal device 10 inputs instructions or information. The input device 13 is realized, for example, by a touch-sensitive device 131, which inputs instructions by touching the operation surface. The input device 13 may also include a keyboard. The input device 13 converts instructions or information input by the user into electrical signals and outputs the electrical signals to the control unit 190. The input device 13 may also include, for example, a receiving port that receives electrical signals input from an external input device.

The output device 14 is a device for presenting information to a user operating the terminal device 10. The output device 14 is realized, for example, by a display 141. The display 141 displays data according to the control of the control unit 190. The display 141 is realized, for example, by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display.

The audio processing unit 17, for example, performs digital-to-analog conversion of audio signals. The audio processing unit 17 converts the signal provided by the microphone 171 into a digital signal and provides the converted signal to the control unit 190. The audio processing unit 17 also provides the audio signal to the speaker 172. The audio processing unit 17 is realized, for example, by a processor for audio processing. The microphone 171 accepts audio input and provides an audio signal corresponding to the audio input to the audio processing unit 17. The speaker 172 converts the audio signal provided by the audio processing unit 17 into audio and outputs the audio externally from the terminal device 10.

Camera 160 is a device that receives light using a light-receiving element and outputs it as a photographic signal.

The memory unit 180 is realized by, for example, the memory 15 and storage 16, and stores data and programs used by the terminal device 10. The memory unit 180 stores, for example, game data 181, play data 182, and object data 183.

Game data 181 is data related to the game played by the user. Game data 181 is provided, for example, by server 20. When the content of game data 181 is updated, it is updated, for example, with data provided by server 20.

Play data 182 is data related to game play information. Specifically, play data 182 includes information such as cleared events, cleared fields, the user's strength, play time, owned items, in-game currency, etc.

The object data 183 is data relating to objects that appear in the game. In this embodiment, the objects are, for example, as follows:
・Cards ・Characters ・Items

Object data 183 stores, for example, data related to all current objects. Object data 183 stores, for example, objects that the user can use. Whether an object is usable can be said to be whether the user owns it or not. Object data 183 stores, for example, the series in which the object is stored. New objects are added, for example, at preset intervals. The series represents, for example, information corresponding to the time when the object was added. Object data 183 will be described later.

The control unit 190 is realized when the processor 19 reads a program stored in the memory unit 180 and executes the instructions contained in the program. The control unit 190 controls the operation of the terminal device 10. By operating in accordance with the program, the control unit 190 performs the functions of an operation reception unit 191, a transmission/reception unit 192, a game control unit 193, a management unit 194, and a display control unit 195.

The operation reception unit 191 performs processing to receive instructions or information input from the input device 13. Specifically, for example, the operation reception unit 191 receives information based on instructions input from the touch-sensitive device 131, etc.

The transmission/reception unit 192 performs processing to enable the terminal device 10 to transmit and receive data to and from external devices such as the server 20 in accordance with a communication protocol.

The game control unit 193 controls the progress of the game based on the game data 181. For example, the game control unit 193 starts the game in accordance with an operation from the user. The game control unit 193 also progresses the game in accordance with an operation from the user. The progress of the game includes, for example, the following:
-Selecting a game stage -Selecting game elements (for example, selecting a mini-game or battling an opponent, etc.)
- Playing game elements (for example, playing a mini-game or battling an opponent, etc.)
・Receive rewards when game elements are completed

Battles with opponents are conducted, for example, using an object deck formed from a preset number of objects. When the user acquires a preset number of objects, the game control unit 193 recognizes the objects as a deck.

The game control unit 193 pits the objects of the user against those of the opponent in a battle using an object deck. During the battle, the game control unit 193 accepts battle instructions from the user for the objects that make up the object deck.

The management unit 194 manages data on objects that have become available to the user in the game. Specifically, for example, when an object is given to the user by satisfying a predetermined condition, the management unit 194 stores, in the object data 183, information that the object has become available to the user. The predetermined conditions include, for example, the following:
・Purchase packs containing objects ・Purchase objects ・Distribute objects ・Complete game elements

In addition, when an object is given to a user, the management unit 194 manages the object as if the user owns the object.

The display control unit 195 controls the presentation of information to the user. Specifically, for example, the display control unit 195 causes the display 141 to display images related to the progress of the game.

Furthermore, the display control unit 195 displays images related to the objects on the display 141. For example, when the following requirements are met, the display control unit 195 presents to the user a list of objects owned by the user based on the object data 183 in a manner that allows the user to grasp the overall picture of the objects owned by each predetermined unit.
- When an instruction is given by the user - When the number of new objects possessed exceeds a preset number - When the number of game elements cleared exceeds a preset number - When game elements set in a preset unit (for example, an area) are cleared

The user's instructions are input, for example, as follows:
- Input from the home screen - If the home screen is a list display, input the command to start the game

The predetermined unit of object is, for example, as follows:
All objects Objects with the same predetermined element (for example, series, rarity, attribute, or number of copies) Note that each element may be combined into a predetermined unit. For example, the objects of a predetermined unit may be objects of a predetermined rarity in a predetermined series.

Specifically, for example, the display control unit 195 presents to the user a list of objects owned by the user in a three-dimensional arrangement that allows the user to grasp the entire picture of each object in a predetermined unit on one screen. Even more specifically, for example, the display control unit 195 presents to the user a list of objects owned by the user in a cylindrical arrangement in which the fronts of the objects included in the predetermined unit face outward.

The display control unit 195, for example, causes the display 141 to display a list of objects owned by the user, including only the owned objects. The display control unit 195 may also cause the display 141 to display a list of objects owned by the user, including both owned and unowned objects. For example, the display control unit 195 displays objects owned by the user with solid lines and objects not owned by the user with dashed lines. Note that the display of objects not owned by the user is not limited to dashed lines, and may instead be displayed with increased transparency or with their contents filled in.

For example, when a user inputs a list displayed three-dimensionally, the display control unit 195 moves the list in a manner corresponding to the input. Specifically, for example, when a user inputs tracing the periphery of a three-dimensional shape in a circumferential direction in a list in which objects are arranged three-dimensionally, the display control unit 195 rotates the list around the axis of the three-dimensional shape. Also, for example, when a user inputs tracing the three-dimensional shape in an axial direction in a list in which objects are arranged three-dimensionally, the display control unit 195 switches the unit of objects included in the list.

The display control unit 195 may control the speaker 172. For example, when a list of objects arranged three-dimensionally is rotated around the axis of the three-dimensional shape, the display control unit 195 controls the speaker 172 to generate a rotation sound according to predetermined requirements. For example, the predetermined requirements are as follows.
・Number of objects owned ・Ownership percentage of objects owned ・Number of game elements cleared ・Number of logins

When displaying the list three-dimensionally, the display control unit 195 initially sets the direction in which the list is displayed in front as follows, for example.
- The direction in which an object with a specified identification number is located in the center. - The direction in which an object with a specified name is located in the center. - The direction in which the object filling rate is high or low.

The display control unit 195 enlarges or reduces the display of a partial area of the list in accordance with an instruction from the user. Specifically, for example, when the user inputs an instruction to enlarge a partial area of the list (for example, a pinch-in operation, etc.), the display control unit 195 enlarges and displays the area specified by the user. When the user inputs an instruction to reduce a partial area of the list (for example, a pinch-out operation, etc.), the display control unit 195 reduces and displays the area specified by the user.

The display control unit 195 arranges the objects owned by the user in the list according to a predetermined rule. The predetermined rule is, for example, as follows. Note that the following rules may be combined.
- Order according to identification number - Order according to name - Order according to a predetermined element (for example, rarity, attribute, number of possessions, etc.)

<1.2 Functional configuration of the server>
3 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of the server 20. As shown in FIG. 3, the server 20 functions as a communication unit 201, a storage unit 202, and a control unit 203.

The communication unit 201 performs processing that enables the server 20 to communicate with external devices.

The memory unit 202 is realized, for example, by the memory 25 and storage 26, and stores data and programs used by the server 20. The memory unit 202 includes, for example, game data 2021 and a player information database 2022.

Game data 2021 is data related to the game played by the user. Game data 2021 also includes data related to objects that appear in the game. Game data 2021 is provided to, for example, the terminal device 10. When the content of game data 2021 is updated, it is provided to, for example, the terminal device 10.

The player information database 2022 is a database for storing information about each player in the game.

The control unit 203 is realized when the processor 29 reads a program stored in the memory unit 202 and executes the instructions contained in the program. By operating in accordance with the program, the control unit 203 performs the functions shown as a reception control module 2031, a transmission control module 2032, and a management module 2033.

The reception control module 2031 controls the process by which the server 20 receives signals from external devices in accordance with a communication protocol.

The transmission control module 2032 controls the process by which the server 20 transmits signals to external devices in accordance with a communication protocol.

The management module 2033 manages the player information database 2022. For example, when the management module 2033 receives data related to game play information from the terminal device 10, it updates the player information database 2022 based on the received data. The management module 2033 manages the game data 2021. For example, the management module 2033 manages updates to the game data 2021.

<2 Data Structure>
Fig. 4 is a diagram showing the data structure of the object data 183 stored in the terminal device 10. Note that Fig. 4 is an example and does not exclude data not shown.

As shown in Figure 4, each record of object data 183 includes the following items: "Object ID," "Name," "Series," "Rarity," "Attributes," and "Number of Items Owned."

The "Object ID" item indicates information used to identify the object.

The "Name" item indicates the name of the object. Specifically, the "Name" item is the name of something represented in the card, the name of a character, the name of an item, etc.

The "Series" item indicates information for identifying the series in which the object is contained. The "Series" item may, for example, be the name of a concept representing a series. For example, new objects are added at preset intervals. Objects in the same series indicate that they were added within the same period.

The "Rarity" item indicates the rarity of the object in question. For example, the higher the rarity, the more difficult it is to obtain the object.

The "Attribute" item indicates the properties to which the object belongs.

The "Number of possessions" item indicates the number of the same object you possess. For example, if you do not own an object, the "Number of possessions" item will be 0.

<3 Operation>
The operation of the control unit 190 when displaying a list of objects owned by the user on the display 141 will be described. In the following description, the object will be a card. The card includes a back image (common face) common to all cards and a front image (unique face) unique to each card. The front image includes, for example, a picture that identifies the type of card and text information that describes the card.

First, we will explain how a user acquires a card. In this embodiment, there are several ways to acquire a card, such as purchasing a pack containing the card, purchasing the card itself, receiving the card, and completing a game element. Here, we will explain how a card is awarded as a reward for completing a game element.

First, the user selects the area where cards will be awarded as a reward for clearing game elements.

Specifically, for example, the display control unit 195 causes the display 141 to display an area selection screen for selecting an area in which game elements are set.

Figure 5 is a schematic diagram showing an example of an area selection screen displayed on display 141. In the example shown in Figure 5, five areas 1411-1 to 1411-5 are displayed. Some areas cannot be selected unless certain conditions are met. In the example shown in Figure 5, areas that the user can select are indicated by solid lines, and areas that the user cannot select are indicated by dashed lines. In Figure 5, areas 1411-1 to 1411-4 are areas that the user can select, and area 1411-5 is an area that the user cannot select.

Any adjacent areas are connected by a line 1412. For example, when the game elements of the connecting area are cleared, the game control unit 193 makes the connecting area selectable.

Cards 30-1 to 30-3 are attached to areas and are awarded as rewards when the area is cleared. In the example shown in Figure 5, cards 30-1 to 30-3 are attached, but the number of cards attached to an area is not limited to three and can be more or less.

The attached card may display the card that will be awarded. In other words, the card that will be awarded as a reward may be identifiable from the attached card.

The attached card may also be displayed with its back side facing up. Displaying the back side indicates, for example, that there is a card that is eligible for grant but has not yet been granted to the user.

The user, for example, refers to the attached card and selects an area. When the user selects, for example, one of areas 1411-1 to 1411-4, the game control unit 193 moves the user to the selected area. As the user moves to the selected area, the display control unit 195 displays details of the selected area on the display 141.

Figure 6 is a schematic diagram showing an example of an area details screen displayed on display 141. The example shown in Figure 6 shows a case where area 1411-1 is selected by the user. A mark indicating the presence of a game element is attached to one of the objects placed within the area. In the example shown in Figure 6, a caution mark 1413 is attached as a mark indicating the presence of a game element. Note that the mark indicating the presence of a game element is not limited to caution mark 1413. The caution mark may be attached from the time the area details screen is displayed, or may be attached by touching an object on the area details screen.

When the user presses the caution mark 1413, the game control unit 193 starts the game element assigned to the caution mark 1413, such as a mini-game or a battle. When the user completes a game element, the game control unit 193 grants the user a card as a reward. For example, when the user completes a mini-game or wins a battle, the game control unit 193 grants the user a card as a reward.

When a card is issued, the management unit 194 associates the card with the user so that it can be used.

When the user inputs an instruction to display the list, the display control unit 195 displays a list of cards owned by the user on the display 141 based on the object data 183.

For example, the display control unit 195 presents a list of cards owned by the user to the user in a three-dimensional arrangement so that all of the owned cards fit on one screen. Specifically, for example, the display control unit 195 displays a list of cards owned by the user in a three-dimensional manner by stacking cards arranged in a circular or rectangular shape with the fronts facing outward a predetermined number of times vertically in the circle or rectangle formed by the cards. For example, if the cards form a circle, the list of cards is displayed using cards arranged in a cylindrical (tower) shape.

More specifically, for example, the shape of the cylinder is set in advance for each predetermined unit of card group to be displayed. For example, the number of cards included in one circle, the number of stacked card tiers, and the display magnification of each card are set in advance so that the card group to be displayed can be displayed within a predetermined area of one screen. In addition, the position at which each card is placed within the cylinder is determined in advance. For example, the display control unit 195 displays cards owned by the user in a manner that makes it clear that they are owned, and displays cards not owned by the user in a manner that makes it clear that they are not owned, within the cylinder that represents a list of cards.

The shape of the cylinder does not have to be set in advance for each group of cards to be displayed. The display control unit 195 references the object data 183 to determine how many cards to be displayed the user owns. The display control unit 195 sets a cylinder suitable for arranging the number of cards owned by the user. For example, the display control unit 195 sets the number of cards in one circle, the number of layers of cards that can be stacked, the display magnification of each card, etc., that allow the cards owned by the user to be displayed within a specified area of one screen. The display control unit 195 displays a list of the cards owned by the user in the set cylinder.

Figure 7 is a diagram showing an example of a list displayed on the display 141 according to this embodiment. In the example shown in Figure 7, the display control unit 195 displays field objects 1414 to 1418 on the display 141.

Field object 1414 displays cards arranged in a cylindrical shape. In the cylinder represented by field object 1414, a predetermined number of cards are arranged face up toward the outer periphery, and are arranged in four rows along the axis of the formed circle. The display control unit 195 arranges the cards in field object 1414 so that the user can view the cards arranged in a cylindrical shape from diagonally above or diagonally below.

The display control unit 195 displays a back image of cards whose front faces the back of the cylinder. The display control unit 195 displays cards that are located on the back of the cylinder and that are not in the player's possession in a manner that makes it clear that the card is not in the player's possession.

The display control unit 195 displays the cards arranged in a cylindrical shape with a predetermined interval between them. The display control unit 195 displays the back image of the card located at the back through the gaps between the cards. The display control unit 195 displays the cards located on the back side of the cylinder that are not in the player's possession through the gaps between the cards in a manner that makes it clear that the card is not in the player's possession.

The display control unit 195 displays the back image of the card located at the back from the unowned area of cards located at the front of the cylinder. The display control unit 195 displays the cards that are not owned among the cards located at the back of the cylinder from the unowned area of cards located at the front of the cylinder in a manner that makes it clear that they are not owned.

In the example shown in Figure 7, the cards contained in the cylinder are, for example, cards contained in one series. In the example shown in Figure 7, the locations where the cards are placed are predetermined, and cards that the user does not own are represented by dashed lines.

The field object 1415 represents the series to which the cards contained in the cylinder belong. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the field object 1415 displays "Series 1." In other words, it indicates that the cards contained in the cylinder belong to Series 1. If the cards contained in the cylinder are not limited to a specific series, such as if all cards are included, the display control unit 195 does not need to display the field object 1415.

Field object 1416 shows the number of cards that the user actually owns compared to the number of cards that are being displayed. In the example shown in Figure 7, field object 1416 displays "xxxx/100". In other words, it shows that there are 100 cards to be displayed, and that the user owns xxxx cards. The number of cards to be displayed changes based on the series to which the cards belong, the unit of display, etc.

Field object 1417 represents a button for switching the unit of display. In the example shown in FIG. 7, field object 1417 displays "Rarity." In other words, field object 1417 represents a button for switching the display of cards by rarity. When field object 1417 is pressed, display control unit 195 displays a window for selecting a rarity and accepts the rarity selection from the user. When the user selects a rarity, display control unit 195 displays a cylinder containing cards of the rarity selected by the user on display 141.

Field object 1418 represents a button for switching the unit of display. In the example shown in FIG. 7, field object 1418 displays "Attribute." In other words, field object 1418 represents a button for switching the display of cards to a display by attribute. When field object 1418 is pressed, display control unit 195 displays a window for selecting an attribute and accepts the attribute selection from the user. When an attribute is selected by the user, display control unit 195 displays a cylinder containing cards with the attribute selected by the user on display 141.

When field object 1417 or field object 1418 is pressed, the display control unit 195 displays, for example, a field object below field object 1414 that displays a button for restoring the display target (not shown). The field object displays, for example, "Undo," "Unsort," or "All." When the field object is pressed, the display control unit 195 restores the display range to its original state.

When the display control unit 195 receives input from the user sliding a finger around the circumference of the cylinder displayed in the field object 1414, it rotates the cylinder around its axis.

Figure 8 is a diagram showing an example of rotating the cylindrical list shown in Figure 7. In the example shown in Figure 8, when the display control unit 195 receives input from the user sliding a finger to the left around the circumference of the cylinder displayed in the field object 1414, it rotates the cylinder clockwise around its axis. The display control unit 195 determines the rotation speed of the cylinder, for example, depending on the speed at which the finger is slid. By rotating the cylinder, it becomes possible to move the card displayed on the back of the cylinder relative to the display 141 to the side where the user can view it.

When the display control unit 195 receives input from the user sliding a finger in the axial direction of the cylinder displayed in the field object 1414, it switches the series being displayed, for example. Specifically, for example, when the display control unit 195 receives input from the user sliding a finger upward in the axial direction of the cylinder displayed in the field object 1414, it switches the group of cards being displayed to the group of cards in the next series. Also, for example, when the display control unit 195 receives input from the user sliding a finger downward in the axial direction of the cylinder displayed in the field object 1414, it switches the group of cards being displayed to the group of cards in the previous series.

Figure 9 is a diagram showing an example in which the cylindrical list shown in Figure 7 switches for each series. In the example shown in Figure 9, when the display control unit 195 receives input from the user sliding a finger upward in the axial direction of the cylinder displayed in the field object 1414, it switches the list represented by the cylinder to a list for series 2. The display control unit 195 also switches the display of the field object 1415 to "series 2." Because the cylinder switches to a different cylinder as the series switches, it becomes possible to enjoy collections for each series.

As described above, in the above embodiment, the terminal device 10 uses the management unit 194 to store information about multiple objects, including whether the user owns them, in the storage unit 180. The terminal device 10 uses the display control unit 195 to present to the user a list of objects owned by the user in predetermined units, arranged three-dimensionally so that the entire picture of the owned objects can be grasped on one screen. This allows the terminal device 10 to provide the user with an overview of the entire set of objects owned by the user in predetermined units. This allows the user to check the objects in their collection at a glance. Furthermore, the user can grasp the progress of their collection at a glance.

Therefore, the terminal device 10 according to this embodiment allows the user to intuitively recognize the entire picture of each card in a predetermined unit.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the display control unit 195 arranges the objects in a three-dimensional manner by stacking multiple layers of objects arranged in a ring on the outer surface with their front sides facing forward. More specifically, the display control unit 195 arranges the objects in a cylindrical shape, displaying the front side of objects arranged on the front side of the cylinder and the back side of objects arranged on the back side of the cylinder. This makes it easier for the terminal device 10 to grasp the overall picture of each predetermined unit of objects. Furthermore, the terminal device 10 can display the list of objects in a manner that looks better as the collection expands. This allows the user to find even more interest in collecting objects.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the display control unit 195 presents a list in which the user can distinguish between objects that they own and objects that they do not own. Therefore, depending on the number of objects that the user owns, many objects may be missing from the list. This allows the terminal device 10 to increase the user's motivation to collect objects.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the display control unit 195 enlarges or reduces the display of the list of three-dimensionally arranged objects in response to a user instruction. This allows the terminal device 10 to improve the visibility of the displayed list.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the display control unit 195 rotates the display of the list of three-dimensionally arranged objects around the axis of the three-dimensional shape in response to a user instruction. This allows the terminal device 10 to present to the user any side of the list of three-dimensionally arranged objects.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the display control unit 195 generates a sound when the object rotates in accordance with certain requirements related to the object. This allows the terminal device 10 to provide the user with even more excitement when collecting objects.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the display control unit 195 presents the user with a list of objects arranged three-dimensionally, with the front facing in a direction corresponding to the number of objects owned by the user. This enables the terminal device 10 to increase the user's motivation to collect objects.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the management unit 194 stores information about multiple objects, including the elements of the objects. The display control unit 195 then presents a list of objects of a specified element to the user in a three-dimensional arrangement so that the entire view of the relevant object can be grasped on one screen. This enables the terminal device 10 to present the progress of the collection to the user for each element.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the display control unit 195 switches the list of objects for each element and presents it to the user in response to a user instruction. This enables the terminal device 10 to present to the user a list of objects within the range desired by the user.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the management unit 194 stores the elements of the object, including the time when the object was added. Then, the display control unit 195 switches between lists of objects by time period in response to a user instruction and presents them to the user. This allows the terminal device 10 to present the user with a list including objects by the time period when they were added. This allows the user to check the collection by the time period when they were added.

<Modification>
In the above embodiment, the display control unit 195 displays a rear image of a card for a card whose front face faces the back side of the cylinder. However, the display control unit 195 may display an image other than a rear image of a card for a card whose front face faces the back side of the cylinder. For example, the display control unit 195 may display a front image, rather than a rear image, of a card that has been moved to the back side of the cylinder. Specifically, for example, when the cylinder rotates and a card moves to the back side of the cylinder, the display control unit 195 displays a front image of the card, rather than a rear image. This causes a front image to be displayed even for cards that are moved to the back side, making it possible to more intuitively grasp the entirety of the card.

The above describes several embodiments of the present disclosure, but these embodiments can be embodied in a variety of other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and their variations are considered to be within the scope of the invention and its equivalents as set forth in the claims, as well as within the scope and spirit of the invention.

<Additional Notes>
The matters described in the above embodiments will be supplemented below.
(Appendix 1)
A program to be executed by a computer having a processor 19 and a memory 15, the program causing the processor 19 to execute the steps of: storing information about a plurality of objects, including whether or not the objects are owned by the user (management unit 194); and presenting a list of objects owned by the user to the user in a three-dimensional arrangement so that the entire view of each object in a predetermined unit can be grasped on one screen (display control unit 195).
(Appendix 2)
The plurality of objects have a common surface on the back surface and a unique surface on the front surface, and in the presentation step, the objects are arranged in a ring with their front surfaces facing the outer surface, and are stacked in multiple layers to arrange the list of objects in a three-dimensional manner (Appendix 1).
(Appendix 3)
In the presentation step, the objects are arranged in a cylindrical shape, and objects arranged on the front side of the cylindrical shape are displayed as their front faces, and objects arranged on the back side of the cylindrical shape are displayed as their back faces (Appendix 2).
(Appendix 4)
The program according to any one of (Supplementary Note 1) to (Supplementary Note 3), wherein in the presenting step, a list is presented in such a way that objects owned by the user and objects not owned by the user can be distinguished from each other.
(Appendix 5)
The program according to any one of (Supplementary Note 1) to (Supplementary Note 4), wherein in the presenting step, the display of the list of three-dimensionally arranged objects is enlarged or reduced in response to a user instruction.
(Appendix 6)
A program described in any one of (Appendix 1) to (Appendix 5), wherein in the presenting step, the display of the list of three-dimensionally arranged objects is rotated around the axis of the three-dimensional shape in accordance with a user's instruction.
(Appendix 7)
The program according to claim 6, wherein in the presenting step, a sound is generated when the object rotates in accordance with predetermined requirements related to the object.
(Appendix 8)
A program described in any one of (Appendix 1) to (Appendix 7), in which in the presentation step, a list of objects arranged three-dimensionally is presented to the user with a direction corresponding to the number of objects owned by the user as the front.
(Appendix 9)
A program described in any one of (Appendix 1) to (Appendix 8), in which, in the storing step, information regarding multiple objects is stored, including elements of the objects, and in the presenting step, a list of objects of specified elements is presented to the user in a three-dimensional arrangement so that the entire view of the corresponding objects can be grasped on one screen.
(Appendix 10)
The program according to claim 9, wherein in the presenting step, the list of objects for each element is switched and presented to the user in response to a user instruction.
(Appendix 11)
A program described in Appendix 9, in which in the storing step, the elements of the object correspond to the time when the object is added, and in the presenting step, a list of objects for each time period is switched and presented to the user in response to the user's instructions.
(Appendix 12)
A method executed by a computer having a processor 19 and a memory 15, the method including the steps of the processor 19 storing information about a plurality of objects, including whether or not the objects are owned by the user, and presenting a list of the objects owned by the user to the user in a three-dimensional arrangement so that the entire view of each object in a predetermined unit can be grasped on one screen.
(Appendix 13)
An information processing device (10) comprising a control unit (190) and a storage unit (180), wherein the control unit (190) executes the steps of storing information about a plurality of objects, including whether or not the objects are owned by the user, and presenting a list of the objects owned by the user to the user in a three-dimensional arrangement so that the entire view of each object in a predetermined unit can be grasped on one screen.
(Appendix 14)
The system comprises a means for storing information about a plurality of objects including whether or not the objects are owned by a user, and a means for presenting a list of the objects owned by the user in a three-dimensional arrangement so that the entire picture of each object in a predetermined unit can be grasped on one screen.

1... System 10... Terminal device 12... Communication IF
120...Communication unit 13...Input device 131...Touch-sensitive device 14...Output device 141...Display 15...Memory 16...Storage 160...Camera 17...Audio processing unit 171...Microphone 172...Speaker 180...Memory unit 181...Game data 182...Play data 183...Object data 19...Processor 190...Control unit 191...Operation acceptance unit 192...Transmission/reception unit 193...Game control unit 194...Management unit 195...Display control unit 20...Server 201...Communication unit 202...Memory unit 2021...Game data 2022...Player information database 203...Control unit 2031...Reception control module 2032...Transmission control module 2033...Management module 22...Communication IF
23... Input/output IF
25...Memory 26...Storage 29...Processor 80...Network

Claims (14)

A program to be executed by a computer having a processor and a memory, the program causing the processor to:
storing information about a plurality of objects, including whether they are owned by the user and the series in which they are contained;
and presenting to the user, among the objects owned by the user, a list of objects contained in the same series in a three-dimensional arrangement so that the entire list of objects contained in the same series can be grasped on one screen, regardless of the number of objects contained in the same series ;
the plurality of objects have a common surface on their back faces and unique surfaces on their front faces;
In the presenting step, a program stacks a plurality of objects arranged in a ring with the front facing the outer surface in multiple layers, and presents the list in a manner that allows the user to distinguish between objects that the user owns and objects that the user does not own . 2. The program according to claim 1, wherein in the presenting step, the objects are arranged in a cylindrical shape, and an object arranged on the front side of the cylindrical shape is displayed as a front face, and an object arranged on the back side of the cylindrical shape is displayed as a back face. 3. The program according to claim 1 , wherein in the presenting step, the display of the list of three-dimensionally arranged objects is enlarged or reduced in accordance with an instruction from the user. 4. The program according to claim 1 , wherein in the presenting step, the display of the list of three-dimensionally arranged objects is rotated around an axis of the three-dimensional shape in response to an instruction from the user. 5. The program according to claim 4 , wherein in said presenting step, a sound is generated during said rotation in accordance with a predetermined requirement regarding said object. A program as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein in the presentation step, the filling rate of objects in the list of three-dimensionally arranged objects is obtained, and the list of three- dimensionally arranged objects is presented to the user with the direction with the higher or lower filling rate as the initial front. The program of claim 1, wherein in the presenting step, the series is switched in response to an instruction from the user, and a list of objects contained in the switched series is presented to the user. 8. The program according to claim 7 , wherein the user's instruction is input by sliding a finger in a predetermined direction relative to the three-dimensional arrangement of the objects. The program of claim 1, wherein the presenting step presents to the user the total number of objects contained in the same series and the number of objects contained in the series that the user owns. The program of claim 1, wherein in the presenting step, the series is switched in response to an instruction from the user, a list of objects contained in the switched series is presented to the user, and the total number of objects contained in the switched series and the number of objects owned by the user out of the total number of objects contained in the series are presented to the user. The program according to claim 1 , wherein the series is a group of objects that are added every preset period. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising a processor and a memory, the processor:
storing information about a plurality of objects, including whether they are owned by the user and the series in which they are contained;
and presenting to the user, among the objects owned by the user, a list of objects contained in the same series in a three-dimensional arrangement so that the entire list of objects contained in the same series can be grasped on one screen, regardless of the number of objects contained in the same series ;
the plurality of objects have a common surface on their back faces and unique surfaces on their front faces;
In the presenting step, a plurality of objects are arranged in a ring with the front facing the outer surface and stacked in multiple layers, and the list is presented in a manner that allows the user to distinguish between objects that the user owns and objects that the user does not own . An information processing device including a control unit and a storage unit, wherein the control unit:
storing information about a plurality of objects, including whether they are owned by the user and the series in which they are contained;
and presenting to the user, among the objects owned by the user, a list of objects contained in the same series in a three-dimensional arrangement so that the entire list of objects contained in the same series can be grasped on one screen, regardless of the number of objects contained in the same series ;
the plurality of objects have a common surface on their back faces and unique surfaces on their front faces;
In the presenting step, an information processing device stacks a plurality of objects arranged in a ring with the front facing the outer surface in multiple layers, and presents the list in a manner that allows the user to distinguish between objects that the user owns and objects that the user does not own . means for storing information about a plurality of objects, including whether or not the object is owned by the user and the series in which it is contained;
and means for presenting to the user a list of objects contained in the same series in a three-dimensional arrangement so that the entire list of objects contained in the same series can be grasped on one screen, regardless of the number of objects contained in the same series, among the objects owned by the user ;
the plurality of objects have a common surface on their back faces and unique surfaces on their front faces;
The presenting means is a system that stacks multiple objects arranged in a ring with the front facing the outer surface in multiple layers, and presents the list in a manner that allows the user to distinguish between objects that they own and objects that they do not own .