JP6359809B2 - Game device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game device.

  Conventionally, a game apparatus using a trading card (hereinafter referred to as a “game card”) carrying character information as a game medium is known, and coupled with the collection characteristics of the game card, it is popular regardless of age. is there.

  As one of such game apparatuses, there is known a game apparatus that prints / discharges (issues) a new game card having information on characters appearing in the game after the game is over (for example, Patent Document 1). See Reference and Non-Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-59648 A

Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd., arcade game “Monster Retsuden Oreba Battle”, started operation on March 22, 2012, related URL: http://www.konami.jp/products/am_orecabattle/

  However, in the conventional game apparatus represented by Patent Document 1, the printing method of the built-in printing apparatus is uniform. That is, there was no difference in the quality of printing between the portion where the character image that is the subject of the design was drawn and the other background portions. For this reason, even if it is a card game in which the character image is devised, the character is buried in the background and lacks the impact of appearance and the sense of quality as a card.

  An object of this invention is to implement | achieve the game device which can give diversity to the newly issued game media.

  A first invention for solving the above-described problem is a game device having at least two types of game media to be discharged, that is, a normal game media and a special game media, wherein the game media has a print area, and As a method for printing in the printing area, a printing unit capable of printing by a standard printing method for issuing the normal game medium and a special printing method for issuing the special game medium (for example, FIGS. 1 and 4). And a selection unit (for example, the control board 1350 in FIG. 1, the processing unit 200 in FIG. 8, and the selection unit) that selects whether the game medium to be issued is the normal game medium or the special game medium. 220, step S46 in FIG. 10), and a print image generation unit (for example, the control board 1350 in FIG. 1, the processing unit 200 in FIG. 8, the card image generation unit 210 in FIG. S54 to S60 in FIG. 11 and a printing control unit (for example, the control board 1350 in FIG. 1) that prints the print image on the printing unit in a printing method corresponding to the game medium selected by the selection unit. 8 includes a processing unit 200, a print control unit 240, S62 and S74 in FIG. 11, and a discharge unit (for example, the discharge device 1340 in FIG. 1) that discharges the game medium printed by the printing unit. It is a game device.

  According to the first invention, at least two types of printing, that is, the standard printing method and the special printing method are possible. It is possible to select and print a normal game medium and a special game medium in which the appearance and texture of the printed portion are different. Therefore, it is possible to give diversity to newly issued game media.

  In a second aspect of the invention, the standard printing method is a method for performing predetermined standard printing, and the special printing method is a method for performing the standard printing and glossy printing for printing a given gloss effect image. The print image generation unit is configured to set a gloss effect image to be printed (for example, the gloss effect setting unit 212 in FIG. 8, the glossy effect setting unit 212 in FIG. 10) when the special play medium is selected by the selection unit. A game apparatus according to the first aspect of the invention having step S52).

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the special printing method can include so-called “shining printing” that allows the user to feel glossy appearance by reflection or phosphorescence, and can add a glossy portion to the special game medium.

  In a third aspect of the invention, the print image generation unit generates a print image with a layer configuration including at least a main layer including a character image and a background and / or foreground auxiliary layer, and the selection unit generates the special game medium. In the game device according to the second aspect of the present invention, when the is selected, the gloss effect image is set as the incidental layer and the print image is generated.

  According to the third invention, by using the layer configuration, various image composition techniques can be used as well as the normal composition process, and the generation of the print image can be made efficient and simplified. Therefore, various combinations such as which layer the character image and the gloss effect image are drawn on are possible. For example, even if the same layer is used, a plurality of types of print images can be created if a plurality of character images are combined and normally combined. Therefore, it is possible to give diversity to newly issued game media.

  In addition, the gloss effect image can be set as an auxiliary layer. “Set as an auxiliary layer” here refers to drawing a glossy effect image directly on an auxiliary layer, as well as temporarily drawing a glossy effect image on another layer, and later It also includes indirect drawing such as compositing. Therefore, it is possible to print an attractive atmosphere in which a glossy effect is added around the character image, for example, the appearance of a character emitting an aura.

  A fourth invention is the game apparatus according to the second or third invention, wherein the glossy effect setting unit sets a range and / or position for printing the glossy effect image.

  According to the fourth aspect of the invention, since the range in which the optical effect image is printed can be made variable, many variations can be made from one optical effect image. In other words, diversity can be improved.

  According to a fifth aspect of the invention, the gloss effect setting unit selects and sets a gloss effect image from a plurality of types of gloss effect images that differ in at least one of the degree of gloss, the type of gloss, and the density of gloss locations. The game device according to any one of the second to fourth inventions.

  According to the fifth aspect, diversity can be further improved.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a reading unit (for example, the code reading device 1316 in FIG. 3, the code reading unit 102 in FIG. 8, and step S2 in FIG. 10) that reads code information from a code image printed on a game medium; Game execution unit (for example, control board 1350 in FIG. 1, processing unit 200 in FIG. 8, game execution unit 202, steps S4 to S10 in FIG. 10) that executes the game based on the code information read by the unit, and game play Based on the result, a code information setting unit (for example, the control board 1350 in FIG. 1, the processing unit 200 in FIG. 8, the code information setting unit 206, step S42) for setting new code information to be printed on the discharged game medium; The print image generation unit generates the print image including the code image indicated by the code information set by the code information setting unit. A game apparatus of any one of the fifth.

  According to the sixth aspect, the code image can be inserted into the printed image.

  In a seventh aspect of the invention, the code information includes character identification information and game progress information associated with the character, and the game execution unit appears a character based on the code information read by the reading unit. The game progress information is executed, the game progress information is changed based on a game play result, the code information setting unit sets code information including the game progress information changed by the game execution unit, and the selection unit Is a game device according to a sixth aspect of the present invention that selects, based on the changed game progress information, whether the game medium to be issued is the normal game medium or the special game medium.

  According to the seventh invention, the game progress information accompanying the character, such as information on the growth and evolution of the character further carded, is inserted into the printed image in the form of a code image, and the game play result is partially inherited. Can be made.

  An eighth invention is the game device according to the seventh invention, wherein the glossy effect setting unit sets a glossy effect image based on the changed game progress information.

  According to the eighth aspect, a difference can be provided in the gloss effect image according to the game progress information. For example, even with the same character image, if the game progress information is different, it becomes a special game medium with a gloss effect image with a different design, and the diversity is further improved.

  In a ninth aspect of the invention, the code information includes usage history information of the game medium, the code information setting unit sets the updated usage history information in the code information, and the selection unit includes: Any one of the sixth to eighth, wherein the game medium to be issued is selected as the normal game medium or the special game medium based on the use history information included in the code information read by the reading unit. This is a game device of the invention.

  According to the ninth aspect, it is possible to further select the type of game medium to be newly issued based on the usage history. For example, even for a general-purpose character, it is possible to issue a game medium of a character that the player likes and uses frequently as a special game medium.

  In the tenth aspect of the invention, the code information includes usage history information of the game medium, and the code information setting unit sets the updated usage history information in code information, and sets the glossy effect setting unit. Is a game device according to any of the sixth to eighth aspects of the invention that sets a gloss effect image based on usage history information included in the code information read by the reading unit.

  According to the tenth aspect, the gloss effect image can be set based on the use history information included in the code information.

  In an eleventh aspect of the invention, the game device can communicate with a predetermined database that manages the game medium ID of the issued game medium and the player ID of the player who played the game at the time of the issue, or the database The code information includes a game medium ID of the game medium, a player ID acquisition unit that acquires a player ID, a player ID acquired by the player ID acquisition unit, and a reading unit. A collation unit that collates the game medium ID included in the read code information with the database, and the selection unit uses the collation result of the collation unit to designate the game medium to be issued as the normal game medium and The game device according to any one of the sixth to tenth aspects, wherein the game device selects which of the special game media to use.

  In a twelfth aspect of the invention, the game device can communicate with a predetermined database that manages the game medium ID of the issued game medium and the player ID of the player who played the game at the time of issuance, or The code information includes a game medium ID of the game medium, a player ID acquisition unit that acquires a player ID, a player ID acquired by the player ID acquisition unit, and the reading A collation unit that collates the game medium ID included in the code information read by the unit with the database, and the selection unit uses the collation result of the collation unit to identify the game medium to be issued as the normal game. The medium and the special play medium are selected, and the glossy effect setting unit is based on the collation result of the collation unit. Setting the swamp effect image, a game apparatus of any one of the sixth to tenth.

  According to the eleventh and twelfth aspects, information relating to issued game media can be stored in a database and used to determine the type of game media to be issued.

The perspective external view which shows an example of a structure of an arcade game device. The external view which shows the structural example of a game card. The longitudinal cross-sectional view which shows the structural example of a card installation part. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a printing apparatus. The figure which shows the example of a game screen. The figure which shows the kind of game card. The figure which shows another example of the layer structure of a card image. The functional block diagram which shows an example of a function structure of an arcade game device. The figure which shows the example of the program and data which are memorize | stored in a memory | storage part. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the process regarding issuance of the game execution and game card in an arcade game device. The flowchart following FIG. The figure which shows the example of an external appearance of the game card in case a code image is included in a card image. The alternative flowchart of FIG. 11 applied when a code image is included in a card image.

[First Embodiment]
As a first embodiment to which the present invention is applied, an example of an arcade game device that executes RPG (Role Playing Game) using a printed game medium carrying data used in a game will be described. .
In the present embodiment, an example in which a card is used as a game medium will be described. However, the card may not be in the form of a card as long as it is a game medium having a print area. For example, it may be in the form of a medal or may have a design of an item that appears in the game. In the following, description will be made assuming direct printing on a game medium. However, depending on the shape of the game medium, it is possible to separately print on a sticker and issue it together with the game medium to which the sticker is attached. In addition, the game genre is not limited to RPG as long as the game uses such a game medium.

[Description of hardware configuration example]
FIG. 1 is a perspective external view showing an example of the configuration of the arcade game apparatus according to the present embodiment. The arcade game apparatus 1300 according to the present embodiment can play a game using the game card 40 (4a, 4b, 4c, 4n,...) With a predetermined amount of coins inserted into the coin inserter 1326 as payment for the play consideration. It is a game device.

  The arcade game apparatus 1300 includes an operation console 1304 extending in front of a housing 1301, a touch panel 1322 that can display a game screen and can be used as operation input means, a speaker 1324 for emitting game sounds, A coin insertion device 1326 used for paying a price for game play, a printing device 1330 for printing the game card 40, a discharging device 1340 for discharging the printed card, and a control board 1350 are provided. In addition, a power supply device (not shown) is appropriately provided.

  The operation console 1304 includes a joystick 1306 for direction input, an NFC reader / writer 1308 for the player card 6, and an operation button switch group 1310.

The player card 6 is a card-type player identification information carrying medium having a built-in storage medium (memory) issued through a user registration procedure in advance.
The player card 6 of the present embodiment includes a player ID, a character ID list of characters owned by the player (synonymous with having a usage right), an item ID list of items owned by the player, Various registration information such as play history is stored in a rewritable manner, and data is read and written by an NFC reader / writer 1308 using NFC (Near Field Communication), for example. The ID of the character or item stored in the player card 6 may be the ID of a virtual game medium that is not accompanied by an actual game medium acquired by online shopping or the like. The player card 6 may be a device that can store data corresponding to NFC, for example, a portable information terminal such as a smartphone or a portable game device.

  The operation button switch group 1310 includes a plurality of button-type push switches for operation input. In the present embodiment, a first standard button 1311, a second standard button 1312, and a third standard button 1313 that are associated with operation input commands related to RPG game play are included. The number of these button switches and the contents of the corresponding operation input can be changed as appropriate according to the contents of the game.

  The operation button switch group 1310 includes a plurality of special buttons 1314 associated with a special operation input command and a plurality of card placement units 1315 associated with each special button switch. In the present embodiment, the first special button 1314a and the first card installation unit 1315a associated therewith, the second special button 1314b and the second card installation unit 1315b associated therewith, the third special button 1314c and the same And a third card setting unit 1315c associated with the. Corresponding special buttons and card placement sections are arranged close to each other, and are configured so that the correspondence between them can be understood intuitively at a glance.

FIG. 2 is an external view showing a configuration example of a game card 40 which is a game medium in the present embodiment, and shows (1) the front surface and (2) the back surface.
The game card 40 uses a thin plate material made of synthetic resin, card paper, or the like as a print medium 41, and printable areas 42f and 42b are provided in a predetermined range on the front and back surfaces. When selecting a material that cannot be printed directly by the printing device 1330, a printing medium such as a paper sticker is previously attached to the printable areas 42f and 42b so that ink or the like can be attached, adsorbed, or transferred. And Alternatively, it is assumed that the printable areas 42f and 42b are coated with an ink receiving layer.

  A card image 60 including a character image 61 for printing a character that can be operated in the game and an accompanying image 62 such as a foreground or background is printed in the front printable area 42f. The “character” here is an object that the player can use in the game. Not only so-called player characters operated by the player, but also items such as weapons, protection and recovery, vehicles, summoned beasts and shikigami to use, image images of special techniques activated by the player character, etc. can be set as appropriate it can. The content can be appropriately determined according to the game genre, the world view of the game, and the content of the game. In the example of FIG. 2, this is “rabbit rabbit”.

  A code image 65 of information relating to the character printed on the front surface is printed in the back surface printable area 42b. In the example shown in the figure, a barcode is drawn as the code image 65, but any display body that can be reproduced by printing, such as a two-dimensional code or other types of code, can be selected as appropriate.

  In the present embodiment, the “character information” carried by the code image 65 includes a character ID for identifying the type of character, level information indicating the growth process and evolution process of the character, a character usage history, and an issue. And a unique game medium ID (eg, serial number) that is sometimes given. In addition, the ability value of the character and a list of belongings can be included. What information is included may be appropriately selected according to the game content and the amount of information that can be carried by the code image 65.

  Depending on the contents of the game, there are cases where the object to be carded is not limited to the character but includes other items such as items. Therefore, the term “character” hereinafter refers to an item to be carded or an object appearing in another game. In addition, the method of supporting information is not limited to a printable code, and the information may be stored by incorporating a storage medium such as an IC tag or an IC memory so that the information can be read out. The printable area 42b can be omitted.

FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a configuration example of the card setting unit 1315.
The card installation unit 1315 (first card installation unit 1315a, second card installation unit 1315b,...) Has a slot for inserting the game card 40 that can hold the game card 40 (40a, 40b, 40c,...). ing. Each card setting unit 1315 includes a code reading device 1316 that can read the code image 65 in a non-contact manner. When the game card 40 is inserted into the card setting unit 1315, the position of the code image 65 is exactly the same as the code reading device. The read range of 1316 is reached. In the present embodiment, since the code image 65 is a bar code, the code reading device 1316 is a bar code reading device. If the game card 40 is configured to include an IC tag instead of the code image 65, the code reading device 1316 serves as an IC tag reader.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the printing apparatus 1330.
The printing apparatus 1330 includes a stock unit 1332 that stocks unprinted game cards 40, a print head unit 1333, and a card transfer unit 1338 that takes out one game card 40 from the stock unit 1332 and moves the game card 40. Then, printing is performed on an unprinted game card 40 in accordance with a print control signal from the control board 1350, and the printed game card 40 is sent to the discharge device 1340.

  The print head unit 1333 includes a special printing head 1334 that performs glossy printing and a standard printing head 1336 that performs standard printing. Depending on the printing technology employed, the special printing head 1334 and the standard printing head 1336 may be the same head. The special printing head 1334 may be composed of a plurality of heads for dye-based ink and pigment-based ink.

  The special printing head 1334 is a known printer that realizes plateless glossy printing having higher light reflectivity and light emission than standard printing. As the gloss printing, one or more can be selected from a method of transferring a metal foil by thermal transfer, and so-called special printing such as lame printing, pearl printing, bead printing, phosphorescent printing, and foil printing. Although only one special printing head 1334 is drawn in FIG. 4, a configuration in which a plurality of special printing heads 1334 are provided according to the number of special printing to be employed is also possible.

  The standard printing head 1336 is a known printer that realizes normal plateless printing that does not have light reflectivity and light emission as much as printing by the special printing head 1334. In this embodiment, two standard printing heads 1336 for front and back are provided so that printing can be performed on the front and back surfaces of the game card 40 at a time. Need only be one corresponding.

  The new game card 40 that has been printed by the printing device 1330 is sent to the discharge device 1340 by the card transfer unit 1338. The discharge device 1340 moves and discharges the new game card 40 that has been printed in order to provide it to the player.

  Returning to FIG. 1, the control board 1350 includes various microprocessors such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 1351, a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), a VRAM, a RAM, Various IC memories 1352 such as ROM, a communication device 1353 for connecting to the communication line N, an I / F (Interface) control IC 1354, and the like are mounted. The I / F control IC 1354 includes, for example, (1) a circuit that receives signals from the button switches of the joystick 1306 and the operation button switch group 1310, (2) a circuit that receives a read signal from the code reader 1316, and (3) Driver circuit of touch panel 1322, (4) Output amplifier circuit that outputs audio signal to speaker 1324, (4) Signal input / output circuit to printing device 1330 and discharge device 1340, (5) Signal input / output to NFC reader / writer 1308 A circuit and the like are mounted, and input / output of signals between the CPU 1351 and various devices is controlled. These elements mounted on the control board 1350 are electrically connected via a bus circuit or the like so that data can be read and written and signals can be transmitted and received.

  The communication line N means a communication path capable of data communication. That is, the communication line N includes not only a dedicated line (dedicated cable) for direct connection, a LAN (Local Area Network) by Ethernet (registered trademark), but also a communication network such as a telephone communication network, a cable network, and the Internet. This means that the communication method may be wired or wireless.

  Then, the control board 1350 reads and executes the program stored in the IC memory 1352, performs arithmetic processing based on various data and operation inputs, and controls the arcade game device 1300 in an integrated manner. Control the progress of the game. The program and data may be stored in advance in the IC memory 1352 or may be downloaded from an external server or the like via the communication line N.

[Description of game contents]
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen in the present embodiment.
In the game of the present embodiment, an object set based on the code information read from the code image 65 of the game card 40 appears in the game. In this embodiment, player character 2 (2a, 2b) corresponds to this.

  One game card 40 carries information on one character that can be the player character 2 by the code image 65 (FIG. 2). The player holds the player card 6 over the NFC reader / writer 1308 to read the player ID, then selects the game card 40 of the character he wants to use before starting the game, inserts it into the card setting unit 1315, and inserts the player character 2 decide. Alternatively, when the player card 6 is held over the NFC reader / writer 1308, data of a character ID list usable by the player may be read out and the player may select from the list and determine the player character 2. Then, a game stage prepared in advance is selected.

  When the game is started, the player must input various operations to manipulate the player character 2 to fight the enemy character 5 that appears one after another and destroy it. If the boss enemy character lurking somewhere on the map can be defeated, the stage is cleared.

  Depending on the result of the battle, the player character 2 acquires experience points, and evolves or grows according to the total of the acquired experience points. The appearance and ability of the player character 2 change according to evolution and growth. The degree of evolution and growth is managed as “level information”.

  In addition, the player character 2 can be used for so-called “character synthesis” by converting to a different character or increasing the degree of evolution or growth by performing a combination operation with another character.

  When the game stage is cleared, the game play ends, and a new game card 40 is printed and ejected and provided to the player.

[Description of game card types]
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing types of game cards 40 in the present embodiment.
The issued game card 40 includes a normal card 40D created by a standard printing method using only standard printing as shown in FIG. 6 (1) and a special card including glossy printing as shown in FIG. 6 (2). Two types of special cards 40S created by the printing method are included.

  The card image 60 printed on the surface printable area 42f of the print medium 41 includes a standard image 63 reproduced by standard printing, and a gloss effect image 64 which is a partial image desired to have high reflectivity and light emission. Are generated using a plurality of layer structures. Specifically, in the standard image 63, an auxiliary image 62 such as a foreground or background is drawn on the lower auxiliary layer 72, a printing character image 61 is drawn on the upper main layer 71, and the main layer 71 is added on the auxiliary layer 72. Is generated by “normal composition” overwriting with transparency of 0% (opaque). The result of normal synthesis is a standard image 63. In the normal card 40D, the card image 60 is the standard image 63.

On the other hand, the gloss effect image 64 is an image of a portion to be given gloss, and is an image including at least one of an image in which a given glitter foil is scattered and a glossy processed image.
The portion to be given gloss may be a part of the print character image 61 or a part of the accompanying image 62 depending on the design. For example, highlights that enter the character's eyes, metallic luster and light emission parts of weapons and armor worn by the character, outlines of the character and auras that stand behind, and stars and flames that flutter before and after the character. This is the case.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (2), the gloss effect image 64 is drawn on the intermediate layer 73 of the main layer 71 and the incidental layer 72. Then, the intermediate layer 73 is normally combined with the incidental layer 72, and the main layer 71 is normally combined with the result of the combination to complete the card image 60 including the gloss effect. In other words, it can be said that the gloss effect image 64 is set in the incidental layer 72.

  As shown in FIG. 7, a part or all of the gloss effect image 64 is drawn on the uppermost layer 74 above the main layer 71, and a standard image 63 in which the main layer 71 is normally combined with the auxiliary layer 72. The uppermost layer 74 may be usually synthesized and created.

If the card image is generated, the control board 1350 transmits a print control signal to the printing apparatus 1330 to execute printing. The specific configuration and control procedure of the print control signal are set as appropriate according to the printing method employed by the printing apparatus 1330. For example, the standard image 63 is printed / reproduced with the special print head 1336, and the portion where the gloss effect image 64 is visible (the same as the image obtained by cutting out the portion overlapping the print character image 61 from the gloss effect image 64) is special. The printing apparatus 1330 is controlled to print with the printing head 1334. Alternatively, the gloss effect image 64 may be printed as it is with the special printing head 1334 without being cut out. When the gloss effect image 64 after printing is visible or invisible due to light reflection, the gloss effect image 64 is set to the size of the entire card surface, and some gloss printing is performed on the entire card surface. It is good as well.
As a result, the special card 40S is generated by a special printing method in which standard printing and glossy printing are combined, and the glossy printed part looks like a “glitter card”.

  Whether the newly issued game card 40 is a normal card 40D or a special card 40S is determined depending on whether or not a predetermined “card type selection condition” is satisfied. The “card type selection condition” here can be set as appropriate based on the game progress status of the player, but in the present embodiment, it is as follows. If any of the conditions is satisfied, the special card 40S is selected. The

<Selection condition 1>
The level information at the end of the game is greater than the level information before the game start by a predetermined amount. In other words, if this gameplay is considered to have evolved or grown significantly. This is called a “level change condition”.
<Selection condition 2>
The usage history satisfies the specified usage conditions. For example, the frequency used for battle in the game has reached a predetermined high frequency, the number of times used for game play is a multiple of the predetermined number, and is considered to be heavy use (for example, continuous use for 7 days) Etc.). Whether the condition is satisfied can be determined from the code information read from the game card 40 before the game starts and the usage history at the end of the game. This condition is called “usage history condition”.
<Selection condition 3>
The character has acquired a specific special skill. This is called a “skill condition”.
<Selection condition 4>
The specified special character has been acquired or can be used. This is a condition that can be identified based on whether the character ID corresponds to a predetermined ID.
<Selection condition 5>
The character has evolved or grown beyond the standard and became a so-called rare character.
<Selection condition 6>
The character has certain special items. This is called “item condition”.
<Selection condition 7>
When there are a plurality of characters as player characters 2, the formation, so-called deck formation, satisfies a predetermined condition. This is called “deck condition”.
Of course, in addition to these selection conditions, the contents of the selection conditions can be set as appropriate in view of the world view of the game, the level of difficulty, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the newly issued game card 40 is devised so as to be as diverse as possible. In other words, a device has been devised to give the player the feeling of being a special card of their own.

  In this embodiment, when the card image 60 is generated, its constituent elements (in this embodiment, the print character image 61, the accompanying image 62, and the glossy effect image 64) are selected based on the game progress and the player's play history. ”To select from candidates.

  For example, the gloss effect image 64 is an image that differs in at least one of the degree of gloss, the type of gloss, the position of the gloss, and the density of the gloss location, which are associated with the “selection condition” for the gloss effect image. A plurality of gloss effect images 64 corresponding to the selection conditions that are prepared and are satisfied at the time of issuance are selected.

  As selection conditions related to the gloss effect image 64, for example, character ID, level information range (for example, level 2 to level 4), start use history condition (for example, start level 2 or higher), end use history Conditions (for example, level 4 or higher at the end), skill conditions (for example, identification information of special skills that should be acquired), item conditions (for example, identification information of special items that should be possessed), usage history conditions ( For example, it is defined by combining one or more of 50 continuous use and daily use.

  Alternatively, the gloss effect image 64 may be generated every time by changing the base image according to the selection condition instead of preparing the gloss effect image 64 in advance. In this case, information that defines how to modify the base image in association with the selection condition (for example, a function that determines the range, position, number, etc. of how many glossy stars are arranged) And the type of gloss, etc.).

  The print character image 61 is also prepared with an image associated with the “selection condition” for the print character image, and the gloss effect image 64 corresponding to the selection condition satisfied at the time of issuance is selected.

  As selection conditions related to the print character image 61, for example, character ID, level information range, start use history condition, end use history condition, skill condition, item condition, use history condition, card type, gloss It is defined by combining one or more of the effect types.

[Description of functional configuration]
Next, a functional configuration in the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the arcade game apparatus 1300 according to the present embodiment. The arcade game apparatus 1300 of this embodiment includes an operation input unit 100, a code reading unit 102, a player identification information acquisition unit 104, a processing unit 200, a printing unit 340, a discharge unit 342, and a sound output unit 350. An image display unit 360, a communication unit 370, and a storage unit 500.

  The operation input unit 100 outputs an operation input signal to the processing unit 200 in accordance with various operation inputs made by the player. For example, it can be realized by a push switch, a joystick, a touch pad, a track ball, an acceleration sensor, a gyro, a CCD module, or the like. The joystick 1306, the first standard button 1311 to the third standard button 1313, the first special button 1314a to the third special button 1314c, and the touch panel 1322 in FIG.

  The code reading unit 102 reads code information from the code image 65 printed on the game card 40. The code reader 1316 (FIG. 3) prepared for each of the first card installation unit 1315a to the third card installation unit 1315c corresponds to this.

  The player ID acquisition unit 104 reads the player ID from the player card 6. The NFC reader / writer 1308 in FIG. 1 corresponds to this. It may be realized by a hardware keyboard or a software keyboard displayed on the touch panel.

  The processing unit 200 is realized by, for example, a microprocessor such as a CPU or a GPU, an electronic component such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an IC memory, and the like, and is connected to each functional unit including the operation input unit 100 and the storage unit 500. To control data input / output. Then, various arithmetic processes are executed based on predetermined programs and data, operation input signals from the operation input unit 100, and various data to control the operation of the arcade game apparatus 1300. This corresponds to the control board 1350 in FIG. The processing unit 200 according to the present embodiment includes a game execution unit 202, a code information setting unit 206, a card image generation unit 210, a verification unit 218, a selection unit 220, an issued card registration unit 230, and a print. The control part 240, the sound generation part 250, the image generation part 260, and the communication control part 270 are provided.

The game execution unit 202 executes the game based on the code information read by the code reading unit 102. Specifically, the game progress control is performed with the character corresponding to the read code information as the player character 2.
The game execution unit 202 includes a level information changing unit 204, and changes the level information of a character (player character 2 in the present embodiment) that can be a card target in accordance with the result of game play. In other words, it manages the evolution and growth of characters.
In addition, a usage history update unit 205 is provided, and the usage history of characters that can be carded is continuously updated in accordance with how it is used in the game.

  The code information setting unit 206 sets new code information to be printed on the newly issued game card 40 based on the game play result. The code information includes the character ID (identification information) of the character to be carded and level information indicating the degree of growth or evolution of the character (more precisely, the level changed during game play by the level information changing unit 204) Information) and card usage history information updated by the usage history update unit 205 up to the end of the game.

  The card image generation unit 210 generates an image to be printed on the newly issued game card 40 (in the present embodiment, the card image 60 and the code image 65). In the present embodiment, a gloss effect setting unit 212 and a code image generation unit 214 are included.

The gloss effect setting unit 212 sets the gloss effect image 64 when the type of the game card 40 to be newly issued is selected as the special card 40S.
Specifically, the gloss effect image 64 is selected from images prepared in advance based on the game progress and the player's play history (more specifically, the use history of the character to be carded in the game). Select one. Alternatively, the base image may be changed and generated based on the game progress status and the player's play history. As an example of changing the base image, for example, when the base image is a pattern image in which stars are scattered in a polka dot shape over the entire print range, according to the level information of the character to be carded, It is conceivable to increase or decrease the number of star shapes in the base image, or to change the actual printing range (for example, the radius of the circular range from the center of the screen) or the position. That is, the gloss effect setting unit 212 has a function of setting a range for printing the gloss effect image 64 by selecting the gloss effect image 64 or changing the base image.

  The code image generation unit 214 generates a code image 65 carrying the code information set by the code information setting unit 206.

  The collation unit 218 collates the player ID acquired by the player ID acquisition unit 104 and the game medium ID included in the code information read by the code reading unit 102 with the database 600 (FIG. 9).

  The selection unit 220 selects whether the newly issued game card 40 is a normal card 40D or a special card 40S. Specifically, the special card 40S is selected when <selection condition 1> to <selection condition 6> are satisfied. Further, using the collation result of the collation unit 218, it is possible to select which of the regular card 40D and the special card 40S is the game medium to be issued.

  The issued card registration unit 230 registers information related to the newly issued special card 40S in the database 600 (FIG. 9). Specifically, for each card, a player ID and code information (information carried by the code image 65 in FIG. 2: character ID, level information, character use history, game medium ID) are registered in association with each other.

  The print control unit 240 causes the printing unit 340 to print the card image 60 generated by the card image generation unit 210 with a printing method corresponding to the card selected by the selection unit 216.

  The printing unit 340 performs printing by a normal printing method for issuing a normal card 40D for printing on a built-in print medium and a special printing method for issuing a special card 40S, and discharges the completed printing unit 342. To provide. The printing apparatus 1330 in FIGS. 1 and 4 corresponds to this.

  The discharge unit 342 discharges the new game card 40 printed by the printing unit 340. The discharge device 1340 in FIG. 1 corresponds to this.

  The sound generation unit 250 is realized by, for example, a processor such as a digital signal processor (DSP), a voice synthesis IC, an audio codec that can play back an audio file, and the sound signals of sound effects, BGM, and various operation sounds as the game progresses. Is output to the sound output unit 350.

  The sound output unit 350 is realized by a device that outputs sound effects, BGM, and the like based on the sound signal input from the sound generation unit 250. The speaker 1324 in FIG. 1 corresponds to this.

  The image generation unit 260 is realized by, for example, a processor such as a GPU or a digital signal processor (DSP), a program such as a video signal IC or a video codec, an IC memory for a drawing frame such as a frame buffer, or the like. The image generation unit 260 generates an image of one game screen in one frame time (for example, 1/60 seconds) according to the progress of the game, and outputs the generated image signal of the game screen to the image display unit 360.

  The image display unit 360 displays various game images based on the image signal input from the image generation unit 260. For example, it can be realized by an image display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, or a head mounted display. In this embodiment, the touch panel 1322 of FIG. 1 corresponds to this.

  The communication control unit 270 executes data processing related to data communication, and realizes data exchange with an external device via the communication unit 370. The communication unit 370 is realized by a device that communicates with the communication line N (FIG. 1), for example, a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a wired communication cable jack, a control circuit, and the like. The The communication apparatus 1353 in FIG.

  The storage unit 500 stores a system program for realizing various functions for causing the processing unit 200 to control the arcade game device 1300 in an integrated manner, a program necessary for game play, various data, and the like. Further, it is used as a work area of the processing unit 200, and temporarily stores calculation results executed by the processing unit 200 according to various programs, input data input from the operation input unit 100, and the like. Such a function is realized by, for example, an IC memory such as a RAM or a ROM, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, or an optical disk such as a CD-ROM or DVD. This corresponds to the IC memory 1352 mounted on the control board 1350 of FIG.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of programs and data stored in the storage unit 500 according to the present embodiment.
The storage unit 500 stores a system program 501 and a game program 502. The system program 501 is a program for realizing basic functions of input / output as a computer of the arcade game apparatus 1300. The game program 502 is read and executed by the processing unit 200, and application software for realizing functions as the game execution unit 202, the code information setting unit 206, the card image generation unit 210, the selection unit 220, and the print control unit 240. It is. The configuration may be incorporated as part of the system program 501.

  If the game of the present embodiment is realized in the form of an online game, the game program 502 may be a dedicated client program according to a technical technique for realizing the online game, a web browser program, and interactive image display. It may be configured by a plug-in that realizes the above.

The storage unit 500 stores game stage initial setting data 510, character initial setting data 512, card type selection setting data 514, gloss effect setting data 516, and character image data 518 in advance. Yes. Of course, these may be updated periodically.
The storage unit 500 also stores game progress control data 560, print code information 570, print card type 572, print code image 580, layer data 582, and database 600 as the game is played. Is done.

  The game stage initial setting data 510 is prepared for each game stage, and game space setting data for the game stage, the appearance condition / appearance position / type of the appearing character of the enemy character 5, the appearance condition of the enemy boss character, Information such as the type of enemy boss character is stored.

  Character initial setting data 512 is prepared for each character appearing in the game, and includes ID (identification information) of the character and level information. Then, a data group (model data, texture data motion data, etc.) for displaying the character, initial skill setting information such as attack technique and defense technique, and the like are stored. What kind of data is stored is appropriately set depending on the game genre, game content, and the like.

  The card type selection setting data 514 is prepared for each selection condition, and stores card type information indicating whether the newly issued game card 40 is a normal card 40D or a special card 40S. The selection conditions in the data are configured by appropriately combining a character ID, a level change condition, a usage history condition, a skill condition, an item condition, and the like.

  For example, the level change condition indicates how much the level information read from the code image 65 of the game card 40 before the start of the game has been changed at the end of the game. Therefore, by setting the condition, the selection unit 220 has a function of selecting a normal card 40D or a special card 40S as a newly issued card based on the substantially changed level information. It will be.

  Further, for example, the usage history condition is a condition that can be determined by comparison with the usage history included in the code information read from the game card 40 before the game starts. For example, the usage frequency corresponds to this. Therefore, by setting the condition, the selection unit 220 substantially sets a new card to be issued based on the use history information included in the code information read by the code reading unit 102 and the special card 40S. It will fulfill the function of selecting either of them.

  The gloss effect setting data 516 is prepared for each selection condition, and defines a gloss effect image 64 and an image ID for identifying the image. The selection condition in the data is configured by appropriately combining a character ID, a range of level information, a use history condition, a skill condition, an item condition, and the like. When the gloss effect image 64 is generated by changing the base image each time, it is preferable to include image data of the base image and information defining the contents to be changed. Among these, since the usage history condition is included in the code information, the gloss effect setting unit 212 substantially sets the usage history included in the code information read by the code reading unit 102 by setting including the condition. The function of setting the gloss effect image 64 based on the information is fulfilled.

  The character image data 518 is prepared for each selection condition, and defines a print character image 61 and an accompanying image 62 (see FIGS. 2 and 6). The selection condition in the data is configured by appropriately combining a character ID, a level information range, an item condition, a skill condition, a card type, an image ID of a glossy effect image, and the like.

  The game progress control data 560 stores various data describing the progress of game play. In the present embodiment, the player ID 561 acquired by the player ID acquisition unit 140 and the character status data 562 are stored for each character that can be carded.

  The character status data 562 stores data describing the current and past situation of the corresponding character. In the present embodiment, the character ID 563, the start use history 564 that is the use history included in the code information read from the game card 40 before the game starts, and the level information included in the code information that is also read out. Some start level information 565 and latest level information 566 are included. In addition, items possessed, acquired skills, location information, and the like can be included as appropriate.

The code information for printing 570 is stored by the code information setting unit 206.
The print card type 572 stores information indicating whether the newly issued game card 40 is a normal card 40D or a special card 40S. Stored by the selection unit 220.

The print code image 580 is code image data based on the print code information 570, and is generated and stored by the code image generation unit 214.
The layer data 582 stores image data of each layer for generating the card image 60. This corresponds to the work area of the card image generation unit 210.

  The database 600 stores information related to issued cards. In the present embodiment, one registration data includes the player ID of the player at the time of card issuance and code information.

[Description of operation]
Next, the operation of the arcade game apparatus 1300 in this embodiment will be described.
10 to 11 are flowcharts for explaining the flow of processing relating to game execution and game card issuance in the arcade game apparatus 1300. A series of processing flow in the flowchart is realized by executing the game program 502 in a state where the processing unit 200 executes the system program 501.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the processing unit 200 first executes a player ID acquisition process (step S1). In the present embodiment, reading is performed from the player card 6 held over the NFC reader / writer 1308. However, a software keyboard for inputting a player ID may be displayed on the touch panel 1322, and may be realized by causing the player to input. The read information is stored in the game progress control data 560 as a player ID 561.

Next, the processing unit 200 reads code information from the code image 65 of the game card 40 inserted into the card setting unit 1315 (step S2), and prepares a character corresponding to the character ID included in the read code information ( Step S4).
At the time of character preparation, the processing unit 200 reads character data corresponding to the character ID included in the code information read from the character initial setting data 512, and creates character status data 562 in the game progress control data 560. At this time, the use history included in the read code information is stored as a start use history 564 and also copied to the latest level information 566. Similarly, the level information included in the read code information is stored as start level information 565.

  Next, the processing unit 200 executes a game stage selection process (step S6). With reference to the game stage initial setting data 510, the title of the game stage and the like are displayed on the touch panel 1322 so as to be selectable, and the player is prompted to perform a selection operation. Then, the game stage is selected according to the selection operation input. Then, the processing unit 200 starts the progress control of the RPG that causes the prepared character to appear as the player character 2 at the selected game stage (step S8).

  If there is a character that satisfies the predetermined level changing condition while the game is in progress, the latest level information 566 of the character is updated (step S10).

  When the game is over (step S30), the processing unit 200 selects a character to be carded (step S32), and executes a loop A for all the selected characters (steps S40 to S84: FIG. 11). Note that the player may select a character candidate to be carded and select it.

  In the loop A, first, code information that is the basis of the code image 65 of the newly issued game card 40 is generated (step S42). Specifically, the character ID of the character to be processed in loop A, the latest level information 566 which is level information changed by the game execution unit 202, and the usage obtained by adding the current game play to the start use history 564 Code information including the history is generated and stored as printing code information 570. Then, a print code image 580 is generated from the code information (step S44).

  Next, the processing unit 200 determines the card type of the game card 40 to be newly issued (step S46).

  Specifically, the selection condition of each card type selection setting data 514 and the game progress control data 560 are collated. The card type selection setting data 514 is prepared for each of the aforementioned <selection condition 1> to <selection condition 6>. The processing unit 200 tentatively selects a “special card” if any of the selection conditions is satisfied. If none of the selection conditions is satisfied, “normal card” is provisionally selected.

  If “normal card” is temporarily selected, information indicating “normal card” is stored in the print card type 572. If “special card” is temporarily selected, the processing unit 200 compares the player ID 561 and the printing code information 570 with the database 600, and if the registered data does not correspond, the processing card 200 sets “special card” as the print card type 572. Information indicating “ordinary card” is stored in the print card type 572 if there is data corresponding to the registered data. That is, the processing unit 200 selects the type of card to be issued using the collation result with the issued card. This prevents the same special card from being reissued to the player who is playing this time.

  In the configuration in which the total number of issues is stored for each registration data registered in the database 600, even if the registration data is applicable, the total number of issues associated with the corresponding registration data is a predetermined upper limit (for example, If the number is not two, information indicating “special card” may be stored in the print card type 572.

  If the card type is determined to be “special card” (“special” in step S50), the processing unit 200 next prepares the gloss effect image 64 (step S52).

  More specifically, the selection condition of the gloss effect setting data 516 is compared with the game progress control data 560, and the gloss effect image 64 defined in the gloss effect setting data 516 of the suitable selection condition is displayed in the middle of the layer data 582. Drawing is performed on the layer 73 (FIG. 6B). In the configuration in which the gloss effect image 64 is changed each time based on the base image, the information defining the change contents is included in the gloss effect setting data 516. Therefore, the base image is changed in accordance with this and the intermediate layer layer 73 is changed. Just draw. It should be noted that the image ID defined in the glossy effect setting data 516 of the suitable selection condition is stored in the game progress control data 560.

  Next, the processing unit 200 prepares a print character image 61 and an accompanying image 62 (step S54). Specifically, the selection condition of each character image data 518 and the game progress control data 560 are collated, and the print character image 61 and the incidental image 62 defined by the character image data 518 satisfying the selection condition are obtained. Read, the former is drawn on the main layer 71 of the layer data 582, and the latter is drawn on the incidental layer 72 (FIG. 6 (2)).

  Next, the processing unit 200 normally synthesizes the gloss effect image 64 on the auxiliary image 62 (step S56), and further normally synthesizes the print character image 61 on the synthesized image (step S58). The card image 60 is now complete.

  11, the processing unit 200 causes the printing unit 340 to print the print code image 580 (step S60) and causes the card image 60 to be specially printed (step S62).

  On the other hand, when the card type of the new game card 40 is “normal card” (“normal” in step S50), the processing unit 200 prepares a character image 61 for printing and an accompanying image 62 (step S70), and prints. The card image 60 is generated by normally compositing the character image 61 for use on the auxiliary image 62 (step S72). Then, the processing unit 200 causes the printing unit 340 to print the printing code image 580 (step S74), and causes the card image 60 to be normally printed (step S76).

  Next, the processing unit 200 sends the printed new game card 40 from the printing unit 340 to the discharge unit 342 and discharges it from the discharge unit 342 (step S80). Then, the player ID and the printing code information of the card issued this time are associated and registered in the database 600 (step S82), and the loop A is terminated (step S84). If the loop A is executed for all characters to be newly carded, a series of processing is terminated.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide the player with a glossy special game card having high light reflectivity and light emission, that is, a “kira card”. In addition, since the gloss effect image 64 and the print character image 61 are variously selected according to the progress of the game, a unique special card that can make the player think that it is “your own card” is provided. be able to.

[Modification]
Note that the application form of the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the above-described embodiment, and changes, additions, omissions, and the like of components can be made as appropriate.

[Part 1]
For example, in the above embodiment, the card image 60 and the code image 65 are separately printed on the front surface and the back surface, respectively. However, as shown in FIG. 12, the code image 65 may be included in the card image 60. Is possible. In this case, the flowchart of FIG. 13 is used instead of FIG. That is, instead of step S60, the processing unit 200 (more specifically, the card image generation unit 210) normally synthesizes the print code image 580 on the image synthesized in step S58 (step S61). Instead of step S74, the print code image 580 is normally synthesized on the image synthesized in step S72 (step S75).

[Part 2]
Further, as the gloss effect image 64, a configuration using a self image (for example, an emblem) separately created by the player himself is also possible.

  The self image is created using a self image creation function provided on a predetermined website associated with the game of the arcade game apparatus 1300 and is stored in the player card 6. Alternatively, it may be created on a personal computer at home and stored in the player card 6 using an NFC reader / writer at home.

  Then, when the processing unit 200, more specifically, the card image generation unit 210 prepares the gloss effect image 64, the self-image is read from the player card 6 and the gloss effect image selected from the gloss effect setting data 516 is selected. 64 is usually synthesized. Alternatively, the gloss effect image 64 selected from the gloss effect setting data 516 may be replaced according to the player's selection operation (whether or not to replace).

[Part 3]
In the above-described embodiment, as the special printing, the shining printing using reflection or phosphorescence is taken as an example, but the invention is not limited thereto. Printing that enhances the matte feeling with almost no reflection and glossiness compared to the standard printed part, and printing that changes the texture of the surface (for example, chijimi printing, foaming printing, pseudo embossing printing using transparent shrink ink hardened with ultraviolet rays) , Pseudo etching printing, UV thick printing, etc.). Alternatively, they may be added to the shining print to further increase the printing variation. In that case, in the description of the above embodiment, “gloss effect” may be read as “special effect”.

[Part 4]
Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the issue of the new game card 40 is after the game, it is not restricted to this. Depending on the content of the game, it may be before or during the game.

[Part 5]
In addition, a function for setting a gloss effect image based on the collation result of the collation unit 218 can be added to the above embodiment. Specifically, when the total number of issued data is stored for each registered data registered in the database 600, and the total number of issued registered data that matches the player ID and code information related to the card issued this time is plural, Changes the image drawn on the intermediate layer 73 according to the total number of issues. For example, if the total number of issues is “2”, the right half of the image drawn on the intermediate layer 73 is deleted, and if it is “3”, the left half is deleted. Thereby, the gloss effect setting unit 212 performs a function of setting a gloss effect image based on the collation result of the collation unit 218, and can suppress the possibility that a plurality of special cards 40S having the same design are issued. .
Note that the same effect can be obtained by including the total number of issues in the selection condition of the glossy effect setting data 516.

[Part 6]
In the above embodiment, the arcade game device 1300 includes the database 600. However, the database 600 may be provided in an external device (for example, a server system) capable of communication connection through the communication line N. In that case, in step S46 and step 82, data communication with the external device is appropriately performed.
Further, if the database 600 is registered information of issued cards for each player, the player card 6 may be provided. Of course, the player card 6 requires a storage medium having a predetermined storage capacity. Specifically, at step S82, the player card 6 stores the registration data by associating the player ID and the code information related to the card issued this time, and reads the registration data when reading the player ID at step S1. It is good to leave.

[Part 7]
In addition, when the character made into a special card corresponds to the same type as the player character 2 or its evolved character or a level-up character, and the game card 40 of the player character 2 is read by the code reader 1316 before the game is started. When reading, special registration data in which the character ID of the player character 2 and the game medium ID of the game card 40 are associated with each other can be additionally registered in the database 600. In this configuration, when the card type is determined in step S46, if there is more than a reference number (for example, “3”) special registration data that matches the character ID to be carded this time, the normal card is forcibly Select. According to the said structure, it can prevent that the special card more than a reference number is issued from the same game card 40 as the origin. In the case of this configuration, it is preferable that the database 600 is provided in an external device, or the arcade game devices 1300 periodically perform parallel processing of special registration data.

[Part 8]
Further, the player ID may be included in the image to be printed. For example, printing may be performed by including the player ID in the printing code information.

  2 ... Player character, 40 ... Game card, 40D ... Normal card, 40S ... Special card, 41 ... Print medium, 42b ... Back side printable area, 42f ... Front printable area, 60 ... Card image, 61 ... For printing Character image 62 ... Attached image 63 ... Standard image 64 ... Glossy effect image 65 ... Code image 71 ... Main layer 72 ... Attached layer 73 73 Intermediate layer 74 74 Uppermost layer 100 ... Operation input , 102 ... Code reading unit, 104 ... Player ID acquisition unit, 200 ... Processing unit, 202 ... Game execution unit, 204 ... Level information change unit, 205 ... Usage history update unit, 206 ... Code information setting unit, 210 ... Card Image generating unit 212... Glossy effect setting unit 214 214 Code image generating unit 220 220 Selecting unit 240 Print control unit DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 40 ... Printing part, 342 ... Ejection part, 500 ... Storage part, 501 ... System program, 502 ... Game program, 510 ... Game stage initial setting data, 512 ... Character initial setting data, 514 ... Card type selection setting data, 516 ... Glossy effect setting data, 518 ... Character image data, 560 ... Game progress control data, 562 ... Character status data, 563 ... Character ID, 564 ... Usage history at start, 565 ... Level information at start, 566 ... Latest level information, 570 ... Code information for printing, 572 ... Type of printing card, 580 ... Code image for printing, 582 ... Layer data, 1300 ... Game device for business use, 1315 ... Card placement unit, 1316 ... Code reading device, 1330 ... Printing device, 1332 ... Stock part, 1333 ... Printing head unit, 1334 ... special printing head, 1336 ... special printing head, 1338 ... card transport unit, 1340 ... discharge device, 1350 ... control board, 1351 ... CPU, 1352 ... IC memory

Claims (7)

A game device having at least two types of game media on which a character is printed and discharged, at least a normal game media and a special game media,
The play medium has a print area,
A code image indicating code information including the identification information of the character and game progress information associated with the character, which is information indicating the degree of evolution or growth of the character, is printed on the discharged game medium. And
A reading unit that reads code information from a code image printed on the game medium;
A game execution unit that executes a game in which the character appears based on the code information read by the reading unit, and changes the game progress information based on a game play result that controls the evolution or growth of the character ;
A code information setting unit for setting code information including game progress information changed by the game execution unit as new code information to be printed on the game medium to be discharged;
As a method for printing on the printing area, a standard printing method for issuing the normal game medium for performing a given standard printing, and the special printing for performing the glossy printing for printing the standard printing and a given gloss effect image. A special printing method for issuing amusement media, and a printing section capable of printing by,
A selection unit that selects , based on the changed game progress information, whether the game medium to be issued is the normal game medium or the special game medium;
A print image generation unit that generates a print image including a code image indicating code information set by the code information setting unit, wherein the change is performed when the special game medium is selected by the selection unit . A print image generation unit having a gloss effect setting unit for setting the gloss effect image to be printed by selecting a gloss effect image corresponding to the selection condition based on the game progress information from the gloss effect image candidates ;
A printing control unit that causes the printing unit to print the print image in a printing method corresponding to the game medium selected by the selection unit;
A discharge unit for discharging the game medium printed by the printing unit;
A game device comprising: A game device having at least two types of game media on which a character is printed and discharged, at least a normal game media and a special game media,
The play medium has a print area,
A code image indicating code information including identification information of the character and use history information of using the character printed on the game medium using the game medium in the game is printed on the discharged game medium. And
A reading unit that reads code information from a code image printed on the game medium;
A game execution unit for executing a game in which the character appears based on the code information read by the reading unit;
A code information setting section for setting code information including the updated use history information as new code information to be printed on the game medium to be discharged;
As a method for printing on the printing area, a standard printing method for issuing the normal game medium for performing a given standard printing, and the special printing for performing the glossy printing for printing the standard printing and a given gloss effect image. A special printing method for issuing amusement media, and a printing section capable of printing by,
A selection unit for selecting whether the game medium to be issued is the normal game medium or the special game medium;
A print image generation unit that generates a print image including a code image indicating code information set by the code information setting unit, wherein the updated information is selected when the special game medium is selected by the selection unit . A print image generating unit having a gloss effect setting unit for setting the gloss effect image to be printed by selecting a gloss effect image corresponding to the selection condition based on the usage history information from candidates for the gloss effect image;
A printing control unit that causes the printing unit to print the print image in a printing method corresponding to the game medium selected by the selection unit;
A discharge unit for discharging the game medium printed by the printing unit;
A game device comprising: The code information includes use history information that uses the character printed on the game medium using the game medium in the game,
The code information setting unit includes the updated use history information included in the code information,
The gloss effect setting unit sets a gloss effect image to be printed by selecting a gloss effect image corresponding to a selection condition based on the updated use history information from candidates for a gloss effect image;
The game device according to claim 1 . The selection unit selects, based on the usage history information included in the code information read by the reading unit, whether the game medium to be issued is the normal game medium or the special game medium.
The game device according to claim 2 or 3 . The print image generation unit generates a print image with a layer configuration including at least a main layer including a character image and a background and / or foreground auxiliary layer,
The glossy effect setting unit sets the glossy effect image in the incidental layer when the special play medium is selected by the selection unit;
The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 . The gloss effect setting unit sets a range and / or position for printing the gloss effect image.
The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 . The gloss effect setting unit selects and sets a gloss effect image from a plurality of types of gloss effect images that differ in at least one from the degree of gloss, the type of gloss, and the density of gloss locations.
The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 6 .

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