JP7105083B2 - Game system and game program - Google Patents

Description

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act On January 24, 2018, Takara Tomy Arts Co., Ltd. opened its website (http://www.takaratomy-arts.co.jp/company/pdf/R_Prichan.pdf ) published a game device, a game system, and a game program invented by the inventor of the present patent application.

The present invention relates to a game system and a game program thereof, in which game devices having computers and printing and issuing printed matter are allowed to communicate with each other.

Conventionally, as described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, provided with a barcode reader, a printer, and an output device such as an image, a card printed with a two-dimensional barcode, a character, etc. is provided to a player, and in subsequent use, 2. Description of the Related Art A game device is used that sets game conditions such as characters appearing in a game produced by a video output device by reading a two-dimensional code on the card.
In the invention described in Patent Literature 1, roll paper is used as a print medium, and a standard card and a large card (special card) twice as large as the standard card are printed.
In the invention described in Patent Document 2, by using a plurality of printing methods, such as applying a plurality of printers and a plurality of types of printing media with different pre-decoration or non-pre-embellishment, it is possible to decorate normal cards and special cards. make the effect different.
Further, in the invention described in Patent Document 2, a game system is configured in which a plurality of game devices can communicate information via a server. to manage.
Information such as a user ID is recorded on the printed matter (card) of Patent Documents 1 and 2, and is used for identification of members (users, game players), character setting, item application/non-application, and the like.

JP 2015-198722 A Japanese Patent No. 5995946

In the above-described conventional game system, in the member's game played by reading the member's ID into the game device, another member's ID is read from the card in which the other member's ID is recorded, and the sub-character is played in the same game. (Patent Document 1).
That is, even if member ID: #002 is read in the game of member ID: #001, it only affects the conditions of the game of member ID: #001. The reading of member ID: #002 in the game of member ID: #001 did not affect the conditions of subsequent games of member ID: #002.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems in the prior art. It is an object of the present invention to construct a computer game system that has effects on games based on different member IDs and interactions between games based on different member IDs, and to increase interest in the games.

The invention according to claim 1 for solving the above problems is a game system in which a plurality of game devices can communicate information with each other via a server ,
The game device
a video output unit, an audio output unit, an operation input unit, a control unit that develops a game by controlling the video output unit and the audio output unit based on operation input information from the operation input unit, and from the control unit A printing unit that performs predetermined printing on a printing medium according to the command of and issues a printed matter, and a reading unit that reads a code from the printed matter,
The control unit
a member ID issuing step of issuing a member ID;
a condition setting step of reading the member ID through the reading unit, acquiring game condition information from the server , and setting game conditions based on the member ID;
Receiving input of information related to the other member ID including input of the other member ID by reading the other member ID for the specific member ID through the reading unit in a game based on the specific member ID a member information registration step;
a step of sharing information of other members, in which information about the ID of another member read in the step of registering information of other members is uploaded to the server for information sharing on the system;
In a game based on a member ID, the member ID is another member ID related to the other member information registration step of the game based on an ID different from the member ID, so that an additional condition for the advantageous game an additional condition setting step to set;
is a game system that is made executable.

According to the second aspect of the invention, when another member's ID is input in the other member's information registration step, the control unit sets game conditions in a game based on the other member's ID. The game system according to claim 1.

In the invention according to claim 3, the control unit receives an input of another member ID in the other member information registration step, and further receives an operation input of information related to the other member ID. 3. The game system according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein game conditions are set in the game based on the other member ID.

In the invention according to claim 4, the control unit performs mutual registration of each other's ID as another member's ID according to the other member's information registration step in the game based on each other's member's ID. 4. The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein additional conditions for a more advantageous game are set in the game based on the member ID .

According to a fifth aspect of the invention, there is provided a game system in which a plurality of game devices are capable of communicating information with each other via a server , wherein the game devices include a video output section, an audio output section, and an operation input section. a control unit that controls the video output unit and the audio output unit based on operation input information from the operation input unit to develop the game; The control unit in a game system comprising a printing unit that issues and a reading unit that reads a code from the printed material,
a member ID issuing step of issuing a member ID;
a condition setting step of reading the member ID through the reading unit, acquiring game condition information from the server , and setting game conditions based on the member ID;
Receiving input of information related to the other member ID including the input of the other member ID by reading the other member ID for the specific member ID through the reading unit in a game based on the specific member ID a member information registration step;
a step of sharing information of other members, in which information about the ID of another member read in the step of registering information of other members is uploaded to the server for information sharing on the system;
In a game based on a member ID, the member ID is another member ID related to the other member information registration step of the game based on an ID different from the member ID, so that an additional condition for the advantageous game an additional condition setting step to set;
is a game program for executing

According to the present invention, effects on games by other member IDs and interactions between games by different member IDs are achieved.
As a basic function, the reading of another member ID: #002 in the game by member ID: #001 affects the conditions of subsequent games by other member ID: #002 (other Effect on the game depending on the member ID).
Further, by mutual registration establishment, game conditions can be set (more advantageous than unilateral registration establishment) (interaction between games based on different member IDs).
As described above, the interest in the game can be enhanced.

1 is a functional block diagram of a game device according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the appearance of a game device according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view showing an example of front and back decorations of the first type print medium according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic plan view showing an example of front and back decorations of the second type print medium according to one embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a schematic plan view of a series of cards, which is a printed matter according to an embodiment of the present invention, and is composed of a membership card and another member identification card. FIG. FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view of a series of cards, which are printed matter cards according to an embodiment of the present invention, and are composed of an item card and another member identification card. 4 is a flow chart showing a basic control flow in the game device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The following is one embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the present invention.

[Configuration of game device]
FIG. 1 shows a functional block diagram of the game device of this embodiment.
The game device 100 of this embodiment has a configuration in which a main housing 100M and a sub housing 100S are connected.
The main housing 100M includes a control unit 1, a video output unit 2, an audio output unit 3, an operation input unit 4, a first reading unit 5, a second reading unit 6, an imaging unit 7, and a communication unit 8. , a printing unit 9 , a coin detection unit 10 , and a storage unit 11 . The control unit 1 is a central portion of a computer corresponding to a CPU, and a game program is executed by the control unit 1 to realize the functions described below.
The first reading unit 5 and the second reading unit 6 are provided with cameras and optically read codes from printed matter.
The sub housing 100S includes an operation input section 13 and a printing section 14. As shown in FIG.

Based on the detection signal from the coin detection unit 10, the operation input signal from the operation input unit 4, the code read by the first reading unit 5, the code read by the second reading unit 6, etc., the control unit 1 outputs voice The game is developed by controlling the output unit 3, the video output unit 2, and the like.
In addition, the control unit 1 appropriately processes and synthesizes images to be output to the video output unit 2, images captured by controlling the imaging unit 7, and images stored in the storage unit 11, and prints them in the printing unit 9. , 14 are printed.

FIG. 2 shows an example of the appearance of the game device.
The display screen 21 of the video output unit 2, the operation panel 22 on which the operation buttons of the operation input unit 4 are arranged, and the card insertion slot of the first reading unit 5 are provided on the exterior of the main housing 100M of the game device 100 shown in FIG. 23, a platen glass 24 of the second reading unit 6, a lens unit 25 and an illumination unit 26 of the imaging unit 7, an ejection port 27 of the printing unit 9, a coin insertion port 28 of the coin detection unit 10, and the like are provided.
The operation buttons 29 of the operation input unit 13, the ejection port 30 of the printing unit 14, and the like are arranged on the exterior of the sub housing 100S.
The shape and structure of the housing of such a game device, the shape of the exterior, the layout, etc. are examples, and are not limited to these.

[Main points of operation of the game device]
The main points of the operation of the game device (game system) will be described below in light of a specific game worldview.
The purpose of this game is to register as a member, play the game repeatedly, and obtain an evaluation each time to raise the rank. As a concrete view of the world, live performances of idol units are distributed on virtual net channels, and the fashion coordination and live performance evaluation values (“Like (high evaluation)” and “Followers (channel subscribers)” ”) is a game to win. A so-called game score is expressed by the total number of “likes (high ratings)” acquired and the total number of “followers (channel subscribers)”. You can also add channel ranks. It is recommended that the first purpose is to increase the total number of “followers (channel subscribers)”.
A member ID is issued to the member. The game devices 100 installed in various places communicate with the server via the communication unit 8 . Game condition information is registered in the server in association with the member ID. The game condition information includes character setting information (character name, appearance, clothes, etc.), cumulative evaluation value (“like (high evaluation)” and “follower (channel subscriber)”, channel rank), member follow information (other member information) is included.

(Printed media and printed matter)
Inside the main housing 100M, the loading section 9a of the printing section 9 is loaded with the roll paper R1 of the first type printing medium.
Inside the sub housing 100S, the loading section 14a of the printing section 14 is loaded with the roll paper R2 of the second type printing medium.
An example of decoration on the front and back of the first type print medium is shown in FIG. 3, and the first type print medium is usually used for cards. An example of decoration on the front and back of the second type print medium is shown in FIG. 4, and the second type print medium is for special cards.

The printed matter is the card shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. A card is composed of a series of a main card MC and a sub card SC, and can be divided into the main card MC and the sub card SC. FIG. 5 shows a main card MC1 as a member card and a sub card SC1 as another member identification card. As shown in FIG. 6, the main card MC2 is an item card and the sub card SC2 is a card for identifying other members. A two-dimensional code is printed on each of the main card and the sub card.
The same member ID is recorded in the two-dimensional code of the consecutive member card MC1 and other member identification card SC1. It is unnecessary to record the member ID on the item card MC2. This is because the item card MC2 in the game according to the present embodiment can be used by anyone, and there is no processing for reading the member ID. The member ID read or assigned at the start of the game when the card was issued (steps S2 and S3 to be described later) is recorded on the other member identification card SC2, which is connected to the item card MC2 or the like other than the member card. there is
A code for identifying each card type is also recorded. The item card MC2 also records a code specifying the type of item.

In detail, the printed contents of the membership card MC1 include a two-dimensional code 31, a channel rank 32, a member name (a character name can be substituted) 33, a member ID 34, an issue date 35, and a set character. A profile image 36 and an image (face photo of the game player) 37 captured by the imaging unit 7 are included.
The printed contents of the other member identification cards SC1 and SC2 include a two-dimensional code 41, a channel rank 42, a character name 43, the number of followers 44, the number of followers 45, the latest live image 46 of the set character, and the image taken by the imaging unit 7 ( game player's face photo) 47 is included.
The printed contents of the item card MC2 include a two-dimensional code 51, the latest live image (background) 52 of the set character, the item image 53, the item attribute 54, the item name 55, and the item's "like (high evaluation)" acquisition power 56. is included.

(Game operation flow)
The gist of the flow of actions for one game will be described with reference to the basic flow shown in FIG.
When a coin is inserted into the game device 100, the control unit 1 first reads the member ID and the like from the two-dimensional code 31 of the member card MC1 if the game player plays the game as a member (YES in S1) (S2). . If NO in step S1, a new member registration step S3 is executed and a new member ID is assigned. A "game based on the member ID" starts at step S2 or step S3. In the new member registration step S3, the game player is made to set the character's name, appearance, etc., and the member card MC1+other member identifying card SC1 shown in FIG. 5 is printed and issued (member ID issuing step). It should be noted that the member ID may not be issued via a medium printed by the game device 100, and may be transmitted and stored in the mobile terminal of the member, for example. In that case, the member ID is read by the communication unit (8) with the portable terminal.
A mode in which the game can be played without issuing a member ID can also be installed as software. The game corresponds to "a game that does not depend on the member ID", but is not described in the flowchart of FIG.

Next, the control section 1 executes a game condition setting step S4. In the game condition setting step S4, the control unit 1 sets the game condition based on the game condition information registered in the server referred to by the member ID and the options selected by providing the selection step to the game player (condition setting step S4). step). The game conditions set here include the character's fashion/coordination, live stage, music used, composition of other members, backup by following members, and the like. As the setting of the other member configuration, the control unit 1 allows the game player to select a character prepared by default or automatically sets it as another member, or reads the two-dimensional code 41 of the other member identification card SC1 or SC2. A registered character of the server referred to from the member ID is set as another member. The setting of the other member by reading the other member identification card SC1 or SC2 is the setting of the additional conditions of the game. It is not essential to read the other member identification card SC1 or SC2.
Also, the fashion item read from the two-dimensional code 51 of the item card MC2 is applied as the character's fashion coordination. This is also an additional condition.
As a backup for member follow-up, if there are other members who have newly become followers, the number will increase, and if there are "likes (high ratings)" sent by other members ” is added to each of the “Likes (high ratings)” and “Followers (subscribers)” in the game. In addition, backup by member follow-up is an additional condition.

When the game condition setting step S4 is completed, the control unit 1 develops the game based on the game conditions set in the game condition setting step S4 (S5). The content of the game is a timing game in which operation buttons are operated at timing corresponding to video and audio. Deploy in such a way that high scores (“likes”) can be earned for good timing. In addition, processing is performed so that the more "followers (channel subscribers)" are, the more efficiently "likes (high ratings)" can be obtained. It is also possible to introduce a mechanism to calculate the "followers (channel subscribers)" at this time as the total number of followers of all members. In addition, according to the number of mutual followers in "followers (channel subscribers)" (the number of members who follow you and who also follow you) It is also possible to introduce a mechanism for processing so that it can be obtained.
In addition, the fashion coordination, the sense of unity of the fashion coordination of the entire unit, the sense of matching with the music of the fashion coordination, etc. are also evaluated, and developed to give a score (“like (high evaluation)”).

After completing the game development step S5, the control unit 1 displays the game result (S6). Display the current "likes (high ratings)" and "followers (channel subscribers)" as game results. The control unit 1 determines the acquired item this time according to the game result.

Next, the control section 1 executes a printing condition setting step S7. In the printing condition setting step S7, the control unit 1 makes the game player select from a plurality of graphics, and sets the printing of a card (MC2+SC2) as shown in FIG. 6 on which the selected graphics and acquired items are arranged. The plurality of graphics includes each scene of the game developed in the game development processing step S5.
After the printing condition setting step S7, the control unit 1 determines whether to print the special card (print on the second type printing medium) or print the normal card (print on the first type printing medium), A normal card or a special card is printed (S8-S10).
When the control unit 1 changes the display screen 21 to the continuous purchase screen and inserts coins into the game device 100, the process returns to the printing condition setting step S7 (YES in step S11). That is, the game player can receive a plurality of cards by inserting coins at this timing.
If NO in step S11, the control unit 1 displays a follow-up screen on the display screen 21 (S12). On the follow screen, the characters followed by the member (the member with the member ID in step S2 or S3) related to the current game are displayed. If there is another member you are following, the character (idol) set by that member will be displayed on the follow screen. The characters of other members who are following you are displayed in the game condition setting step S4.
Next, the control unit 1 proceeds to follow-up registration step S13 according to the operation from the operation input unit 4. FIG. In this embodiment, the follow registration step S13 corresponds to the other member information registration step.
In the follow-up registration step S13, when the two-dimensional code 41 of the other member identification card SC1 or SC2 is read, the control unit 1 registers the member with the member ID as the member of the current game (the member with the member ID in step S2 or S3). ) to follow. In addition, the game player can operate the operation input unit 4 to send "Like (high evaluation)" to other members to follow (corresponding to operation input of information related to other member IDs). The control unit 1 also receives and holds the “like (high evaluation)” information input via the operation input unit 4 . The transmission operation of "Like (highly rated)" can be performed in the follow-up screen display step S12 (from the next time onward). The follow-up screen display step S12 in this case corresponds to the other member information registration step by operating the operation input unit 4. FIG. Further, the follow screen display step S12 may be performed immediately after the follow registration in step S13.
Finally, the control unit 1 saves the game condition information updated in the current game by linking it to the member ID in step S2 or S3, uploads it to the server as needed, and shares the information so that it can be used by all game devices. (S14). By this step S14, the other member information sharing step is also executed.

As for the above-mentioned followers, it is possible to introduce a mechanism for controlling characters (anime characters, etc.) based on computers as followers and mutual followers instead of those based on actual members. In that case, a card printed with an image of a character (such as an anime character) and an ID printed by a computer is also issued as a card for identifying other members. When a computer-based character (anime character, etc.) is followed by a member, the computer controls whether to follow back (mutually follow).

(Application of other member information to games)
In the above embodiment, the game is developed using other member information, that is, information relating to other member IDs.
Here, the two member IDs of member ID: #001 and member ID: #002 will be referred to for explanation.

Assume that there is a "game based on the member ID" in which the member ID read in step S2 or the member ID assigned in step S3 is member ID: #001, that is, there is a game based on the member ID: #001.
Assume that member ID: #002 is read in step S13 of the game based on this member ID: #001, and that "member ID: #001 follows member ID: #002" is registered.
After that, assume that there is a game in which the member ID read in step S2 is member ID: #002, ie, a game based on member ID: #002. In step S4 of the game based on this member ID: #002, characters of other members (member ID: #001) who are following you (member ID: #002) are displayed on the screen 21 and added to the number of followers. be.
In this game based on member ID: #002, following by member ID: #001 is added to the number of followers, and as described above, the more “followers (channel subscribers)”, the more efficiently “likes” (high An advantageous additional condition is set in the game to be processed so that "evaluation)" can be obtained. Also, adding to the number of followers itself corresponds to adding points to the score.
Also, in step S12 of the game using member IDs other than member ID: #002, when a "like (highly rated)" is sent to member ID: #002, the "liked (highly rated)" In the game by member ID: #002, the number of acquisitions is added to the "likes (high evaluation)" on the game, and advantageous additional conditions are set.
For example, every time the number of "likes (high ratings)" increases by a predetermined number (e.g. 100), the number of followers increases by 1, and the channel rank increases as the number of followers increases, and the channel rank increases , the number of items, stages, and songs that can be used increases, and the acquisition rate of "likes (high ratings)" during the game (step S5) increases. Increasing "followers (channel subscribers)" and sending "likes (high ratings)" both set advantageous additional conditions.

In addition to the above, mutual registration (mutual follow-up) is established when member ID: #002 has registered that "member ID: #002 follows member ID: #001."
As mentioned above, according to the number of mutual followers in "followers (channel subscribers)" (the number of members who follow you who also follow you) )” can also be introduced. For example, in the case of one-sided registration (one-sided follow-up), "Like (high evaluation)" obtained by transmission from the member, "Like (high evaluation)" obtained during the game (step S5) For the acquisition of , if mutual registration (mutual follow-up) is established, a mechanism will be introduced to convert it to a high rate. For example, in the case of mutual registration (mutual follow), the member transmission "like (high evaluation)" is doubled or tripled, or during the game (step S5) according to the number of mutual registrations (mutual follow) Raise the acquisition rate of “likes (high evaluation)” that are acquired, set ranks for evaluations such as “like (high evaluation)” and “super like (highest evaluation)”, and mutually register (mutual "Like (high rating)" sent by members in the case of follow) was converted to "Super like (highest rating)", and "Super like (highest rating)" was treated preferentially over "Like (high rating)" There are various things such as introducing a game mechanism.
In any case, compared to the case of one-way registration, the interest in the game is enhanced by setting the conditions of the game to be set with mutual registration more advantageous.

As above,
(1) Set game conditions that are advantageous when there is one-sided registration, as opposed to when there is neither one-sided registration nor mutual registration.
(2) Furthermore, the game conditions are set to be even more advantageous in the case of mutual registration than in the case of only one-way registration.
At this time, it is possible to arbitrarily choose to implement only the above (1) and not implement the above (2), or to implement only the above (2) without implementing the above (1). However, in order to make the game more interesting, it is preferable to carry out the above (1) and (2) and implement a game mechanism that sets advantageous game conditions step by step.
In setting other members in follow-up registration step S13 and game condition setting step S4, the control unit 1 uses its own member ID (member ID in step S2 or S3) and other member identification card SC1 or SC2 It is determined that the read member ID does not match, and if it does not match, the process is performed as described above. If it matches, reject other member's setting and follow registration.

1 control unit 2 video output unit 3 audio output unit 4 operation input unit 5 first reading unit 6 second reading unit 7 imaging unit 8 communication unit 9 printing unit 9a loading unit 10 coin detection unit 11 storage unit 13 operation input unit 14 printing Part 14a Loading part 21 Display screen 22 Operation panel 23 Card slot 24 Platen glass 25 Lens part 26 Lighting part 27 Ejection slot 28 Coin slot 29 Operation button 30 Ejection slot 31 Two-dimensional code 41 Two-dimensional code 51 Two-dimensional code 100 Game Apparatus 100M Main housing 100S Sub housing MC1 Membership card (main card)
MC2 item card (main card)
R1 Ordinary card roll paper R2 Special card roll paper SC1, SC2 Other member identification card (sub card)

Claims (5)

A game system in which a plurality of game devices are enabled to mutually communicate information via a server ,
The game device
a video output unit, an audio output unit, an operation input unit, a control unit that develops a game by controlling the video output unit and the audio output unit based on operation input information from the operation input unit, and from the control unit A printing unit that performs predetermined printing on a printing medium according to the command of and issues a printed matter, and a reading unit that reads a code from the printed matter,
The control unit
a member ID issuing step of issuing a member ID;
a condition setting step of reading the member ID through the reading unit, acquiring game condition information from the server , and setting game conditions based on the member ID;
Receiving input of information related to the other member ID including input of the other member ID by reading the other member ID for the specific member ID through the reading unit in a game based on the specific member ID a member information registration step;
a step of sharing information of other members, in which information about the ID of another member read in the step of registering information of other members is uploaded to the server for information sharing on the system;
In a game based on a member ID, the member ID is another member ID related to the other member information registration step of the game based on an ID different from the member ID, so that an additional condition for the advantageous game a game system enabled to set additional condition setting steps; 2. The control unit sets advantageous additional conditions for a game in a game based on another member's ID when another member's ID is input in the other member's information registration step. The game system described in . When there is an input of another member ID in the other member information registration step, and there is an operation input of information related to the other member ID, the control unit performs a game based on the other member ID. 3. The game system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein in , additional conditions for advantageous games are set. In the game based on each other's member IDs, the control unit performs mutual registration with each other's ID as another member's ID according to the other member information registration step, so that in the game based on the member's ID after that, 4. The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein additional conditions for more advantageous games are set . A game system in which a plurality of game devices can mutually communicate information via a server , wherein the game device includes a video output unit, an audio output unit, an operation input unit, and an input from the operation input unit. A control unit that develops a game by controlling the video output unit and the audio output unit based on operation input information, a printing unit that performs predetermined printing on a print medium according to instructions from the control unit and issues printed material, and the printed material. to the control unit in a game system comprising a reading unit that reads a code from
a member ID issuing step of issuing a member ID;
a condition setting step of reading the member ID through the reading unit, acquiring game condition information from the server , and setting game conditions based on the member ID;
Receiving input of information related to the other member ID including input of the other member ID by reading the other member ID for the specific member ID through the reading unit in a game based on the specific member ID a member information registration step;
a step of sharing information of other members, in which information about the ID of another member read in the step of registering information of other members is uploaded to the server for information sharing on the system;
In a game based on a member ID, the member ID is another member ID related to the other member information registration step of the game based on an ID different from the member ID, so that an additional condition for the advantageous game an additional condition setting step to set;
A game program for executing

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