JP2007260451A - Game system, game program and game card reading apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system which uses a game card, allows setting the conditions for the use of game cards, carries out processes based on game card data that have been finished reading to date, and makes new game data by combining data recorded on two or more game cards. <P>SOLUTION: This game system has, a game card which has a record or a memory of game data and condition data for game data use, a game card reading means which reads out the game data and condition data for game data use from the game card, a judging means which judges whether the read game data can be used or not according to the condition data for game data use read by the game card-reading means, and a game processing means which carries out game-processing using the game data if the game data is judged usable by the judging means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a game system using a game card, a game program, a game card reader, and a game card, and in particular, a game system, a game program, a game card reader, and a game capable of setting conditions for using the game card Regarding cards.

The present invention also relates to a game system, a game program, and a game card reader that perform processing based on reading completion data of a game card up to now.

The present invention also relates to a game system, a game program, and a game card reader that synthesize data recorded on a plurality of game cards to generate game data.

A game system using a game card is disclosed in JP-A-11-99285 and JP-A-6-15694.

<Problem 1>
In the above-described conventional technology, there is no restriction on the use of the game card. In other words, there has been no technique for changing the game card that can be used depending on the progress of the game or limiting the number of times the game card (particularly a barcode card) is used.

For technologies that limit the number of times of use, in the case of a writable card medium such as a magnetic card or IC card, the usable number of times is written on the magnetic card or IC card, and the usable number of times is set each time it is used. By reducing the number of times, it is possible to limit the number of times of use, but in the case of a barcode card, writing is impossible, and thus techniques such as magnetic cards and IC cards cannot be applied as they are.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a game system, a game program, a game card reader, and a game card in which a game card use condition can be set in a game system using a game card.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a game system, a game program, a game card reader, and a game card in which a usable game card changes depending on the progress of the game in a game system using a game card. And

Furthermore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game system, a game program, a barcode reader, and a barcode card that can limit the number of times the barcode card is used in a game system that uses a barcode card. To do.
<Problem 2>
In the above-described prior art, the user only needs to obtain a game card because it is necessary for the progress of the game, and there is no pleasure to collect the game card. Further, it is sufficient for the user to obtain only the game cards necessary for the user, and there is no motive for obtaining unnecessary (or less necessary) game cards.

Further, in the above-described conventional technology, the element used for the game process is only data recorded on the game card, and if a predetermined game card is read, only a certain game process is always performed. There is no diversity.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a game system, a game program, and a game card reader that make it easy to collect game cards in a game system that uses game cards.

Furthermore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game system, a game program, and a game card reader that perform unexpected game processing when a game card is read in a game system that uses a game card.
<Problem 3>
In the above-described conventional technology, data read from the game card is used as it is in the game device. For this reason, the game process executed when the game card is read is fixed, and there is no surprise. In addition, since the game process executed when the game card is read can be easily predicted, there is no difficulty and there is no sense of fulfillment when cleared.

Therefore, according to the present invention, in a game system using a game card, there is a variety of game processes executed when the game card is read, and a game process that requires unexpected thinking and performs an unexpected game process. An object is to provide a system, a game program, and a game card reader.

The invention according to claims 1 to 15 is an invention for solving the above-mentioned problem 1.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game card (40) on which game data (142c; correspondence with an example described later) and usage condition data (142d) of the game data are recorded or stored, and a game card. Game card reading means (30) for reading game data and use condition data, and determination means (23) for determining whether or not the read game data is usable based on the use condition data read by the game card reading means. , S132, S136, S140), and a game system (10, 10) that includes game processing means (23, S152) for performing game processing using the game data when the determination means determines that the game data can be used. ). The judging means may be provided on the game card reading means (30) side or on the game processing means (20) side.

In the present invention, the game card is a bar code card in which data is printed in a bar code format, a magnetic card in which data is stored by magnetism, or an IC card stored in a semiconductor memory (regardless of contact type or non-contact type). ), Etc., are possible.

The invention according to claim 2 is the game system according to claim 1, further comprising progress status storage means (125a) for storing game progress status data based on the processing result of the game processing means, and determination means. (23, S140) is characterized by determining whether or not the progress status data stored in the progress status storage means satisfies the use condition data read by the game card reading means.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a barcode card in which the game data (142c) and the card identification data (142a) are recorded in a barcode format, and a barcode reading means for reading the game data and the identification data from the barcode card. (30), a usage count storage means (136b ′) for storing the usage count for each identification data, and a usage count storage means for the identification data read when the barcode card is read by the barcode reading means. The determination means (23, S148 ′) for determining whether or not the usage count data is less than or equal to the predetermined number of times, and when the determination means determines that the usage count data is less than or equal to the predetermined number of times, the read game data is used. Game data is used by the game processing means (23, S152) for performing game processing and the game processing means. Occasionally, comprises a number of uses increasing means increasing the number of uses data use frequency storage means for identifying data read (S154 '), a game system (10).

A bar code card (40) in which game data (142c), card identification data (142a), and usable count data (142e) are recorded in a bar code format, and a bar code card Bar code reading means (30) for reading game data, identification data and usable number of times data from, a usable number storage means (136b) for storing usable number of times data for each identification data, and a barcode by means of the barcode reading means When the card is read, if the read identification data is the data read for the first time, the usable number setting means for setting the read usable number data in the usable number storage means (23, S146) And when the bar code card is read by the bar code reader, Using the game data when it is judged by the judging means (23, S148) that the usable number data of the usable number storage means for other data is not 0, and when the judging means determines that it is not 0 When the game data is used by the game processing means (23, S152) for performing the game processing and the game processing means, the usable frequency reduction of the usable frequency storage means for the read identification data is reduced. A game system (10) comprising means (23, S154).

The invention according to claim 5 is a game apparatus comprising a game card reading means (30) for reading a game card (40) in which game data (142c) and use condition data (142d) for the game data are recorded or stored. Is a game program (35a) to be executed. The game program is read based on the game card reading step (S130) for reading game data and use condition data from the game card via the game card reading means, and the use condition data read by the game card reading step. A determination step (S132, S136, S140) for determining whether or not game data can be used, and a game in which game processing is performed using the game data when it is determined that the game data is usable in the determination step A processing step (S152) is included.

The invention according to claim 6 is the game program according to claim 5, further comprising a progress status storage step (S113) for storing game progress status data based on the processing result of the game processing step, and the determination step Is characterized by determining whether or not the progress status data stored in the progress status storage step satisfies the use condition data read in the game card reading step.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game apparatus comprising a barcode reading means (30) for reading a barcode card (40) in which game data (142c) and card identification data (142a) are recorded in a barcode format. This is a game program (135a) to be executed. This game program includes a barcode reading step (S130) for reading game data and identification data via a barcode reading means, and the identification data read when the barcode card is read by the barcode reading step. A determination step (S148 ′) for determining whether or not the usage count data is equal to or less than the predetermined number of times, and when the determination step determines that the usage count data is equal to or less than the predetermined number of times, the game processing is performed using the read game data. A game process step (S152) to be performed and a use frequency increase step (S154 ′) for increasing the use frequency data for the read identification data when the game data is used in the game process step.

The bar code reading means for reading the bar code card (40) in which the game data (142c), the card identification data (142a) and the usable number of times data (142e) are recorded in the bar code format. It is a game program (135a) performed by a game device provided with (30). This game program is read when the barcode data is read by the barcode reading step (S130) for reading the game data, the identification data and the usable frequency data via the barcode reading means, and the barcode reading step. If the identification data is the data read for the first time, the usable number of times setting step (S146) for setting the read usable number of times data and the barcode card is read by the barcode reading means. A determination step (S148) for determining whether or not the usable count data for the identified identification data is not 0, and a game process for performing a game process using the game data when the determination step determines that the usable data is not 0 Step (S152) and the game processing step Te when the game data is used, including the read usable count decreased step of reducing the usable count data for the identification data (S154).

The invention described in claim 9 is a game card reader (30) which is detachably attached to the game device (20). This game card reader reads the game data and the use condition data from the bar code card (40) in which the game data (142c) and the use condition data (142d) for the game data are recorded or stored. 32, 33), output means (34, 37) for outputting game data and use condition data read by the reading means to the game device, and a game program executed by the game device and using the game data is stored. The game program storage means (35) is provided. The game program determines whether or not the read game data is usable based on the use condition data read by the reading means (S132, S136, S140), and the game data is determined by the determination step. It is characterized by including a game processing step (S152) of performing a game process using the game data when it is determined that it can be used.

The invention described in claim 10 is the game card reading device according to claim 9, wherein the determination step includes the game progress data (125a) output by the game device executing the game program, It is determined whether or not the use condition data read by the game card reading means is satisfied.

The invention according to claim 11 is the barcode reading device (30) detachably attached to the game device (20). This bar code reader includes reading means (32, 33) for reading game data and identification data from a bar code card (40) in which game data (142c) and card identification data (142a) are recorded in a bar code format. Output means (34, 37) for outputting the game data and identification data read by the reading means to the game device, game program storage means (35) for storing a game program executed by the game device, and each identification data The number-of-uses storage means (136b) for storing the number-of-uses data is provided. Further, the game program uses the barcode reading step (S130) for reading the game data and the identification data via the reading means, and the use of the identification data read when the barcode card is read by the barcode reading step. A determination step (S148 ′) for determining whether or not the number-of-uses data of the number storage means is equal to or less than a predetermined number, and when the determination step determines that the number is less than a predetermined number, the read game data is used. A game processing step (S152) for performing a game process, and a step of increasing the number of times of use (S154 ′) for increasing the number of times of use in the use number storage means for the read identification data when the game data is used in the game processing step. )including.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a bar code reader (30) which is detachably attached to the game apparatus (20). This bar code reader is adapted for game data, identification data and usage from a bar code card (40) in which game data (142c), card identification data (142a) and usable number of times data (142e) are recorded in a bar code format. Reading means (32, 33) for reading the possible number of times data, output means (34, 37) for outputting the game data, identification data and usable number of times data read by the reading means to the game device, and the game device A game program storage means (35) for storing the game program to be stored, and an available number of times storage means (136b) for storing the available number of times data for each identification data. The game program is read when the barcode data is read by the barcode reading step (S130) for reading the game data, the identification data and the usable frequency data via the barcode reading means, and the barcode reading step. When the identification data thus read is data that has been read for the first time, the barcode card is detected by the usable number setting step (S146) of setting the read usable number of times data in the usable number storage means and the barcode reading step. When it is read, the game data is used when it is determined by the determination step (S148) that the usable number of times data for the read identification data is not 0 and when it is determined by the determination step that it is not 0. Game processing step (S152) Including the, when the game data is used by the game process step, the available reduce the usable count data for the identification data read number reduction step (S154).

A thirteenth aspect of the present invention is a game card (40) read by the game card reading means (30) provided in the game device. In this game card, game data (142c) used by the game device and use condition data (142d) indicating conditions under which the game device can use the game data are recorded or stored.

A fourteenth aspect of the present invention is the game card according to the thirteenth aspect, in which the game device stores progress data of the game based on the processing result of the processing means (23) of the game device. (125a), wherein the use condition data is condition data to be satisfied by the data stored in the progress storage means.

The invention according to claim 15 is the barcode card (40) read by the barcode card reading means (30) provided in the game apparatus. In this barcode card, game data (142c) used by the game device, card identification data (142a), and usable number data (142e) indicating the number of times the game data can be used are recorded in a barcode format. The

The invention described in claims 16 to 28 is an invention for solving the problem 2.

The invention described in claim 16 includes a plurality of game cards (40) on which at least card identification data (242a) is recorded, reading means (30) for reading the card identification data recorded on the game card, and card identification data. The read completion data storage means (236b, 23, S242) for storing read completion data indicating which game card has been read by the reading means up to now, and the read completion data storage means A determination means (23, S244, S248) for determining that the read completion data satisfies a predetermined condition, and a first game for executing a predetermined game process when the determination means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied The game system includes processing means (23, S246, S250).

The card identification data is identification data for specifying individual cards or card types of a plurality of game cards. In the former case, unique identification data is given to each card even in the same type of card, and in the latter case, the same identification data is given to the same type of card. The present invention is applicable to either case.

The read completion data is preferably stored in a non-volatile storage means that does not disappear even when the game system is turned off, but may be stored in a volatile storage means. In the former case, since the game card read completion data read from the first execution of the game up to the present is cumulatively stored, the record related to the game card reading for a longer period is reflected in the game processing. Will be. In the latter case, the game card read completion data read up to the present after the game system is turned on is reflected in the game process.

The condition determined by the determination means is whether a game card having predetermined (at least one) card identification data has been read (whether it has been read in the past), or the number of read game cards is a predetermined number or more Various conditions such as whether or not can be considered.

The game processing by the first game processing means is preferably a privilege that is not normally obtained (or difficult to obtain), and a special weapon, item, or magic that can be used or consumed. Etc., to increase the ability value of the player character, to be able to adventure in a special area, to appear special enemy characters, to be able to make a special fellow character a friend Various processes such as being able to see special images can be considered.

In addition, as a game card, a bar code card in which data is recorded in a bar code format, a magnetic card in which magnetic data is stored, an IC card stored in a semiconductor memory (regardless of contact type or non-contact type), etc. Various things are possible.

The invention described in claim 17 is the game system according to claim 16, wherein the determination means determines that at least one predetermined game card has been read.

The invention described in claim 18 is the game system according to claim 16, wherein the determination means determines that the number of game cards that have been read is not less than a predetermined number.

The invention described in claim 19 is the game system according to claim 16, wherein the game card further records or stores game data (242c). Further, the reading means further reads the game data. In addition, second game processing means (23, S240) for executing game processing based on the game data when the game data is read by the reading means is further provided.

The processing by the first game processing means (processing based on the read completion data) may be completely different from the processing by the second game processing means (processing based on the game data recorded or stored in the game card), It may be a process having some relation. As an example of the latter case, when the process by the second game processing means is a process for performing a magic attack, the process by the first game processing means is a process for increasing the attack power of the magic attack. Although a process can be considered, it is not limited to this example.

The invention described in claim 20 is the game system according to claim 16, wherein the reading completion data storage means stores the order read by the reading means (236b '). The determination means determines that the game card is read in a predetermined order as a condition (S244 ').

The invention according to claim 21 is the game system according to claim 16, wherein game identification data (242b) is further recorded or stored in the game card. Further, the reading means further reads the game identification data. When the game identification data is read by the reading means, it further comprises game type determining means (23, S232) for determining whether or not the game identification data is correct, and the game type determining means determines that the game type is correct. Only in this case, the read completion data storage means stores the read completion data, and the first game processing means executes a game process.

According to a twenty-second aspect of the present invention, in the game system according to the sixteenth to twenty-first aspects, the game card is a barcode card in which data is recorded in a barcode format.

The invention described in claim 23 is a game program that is executed by a game device including reading means for reading a plurality of game cards in which at least card identification data (242a) is recorded or stored. This game program is stored in a reading completion data storage step (S242) for storing reading completion data indicating which game card has been read by the reading means based on the card identification data, and a reading completion data storage step. A determination step (S244, S248) for determining that the read completion data satisfies a predetermined condition, and a first game for executing a predetermined game process when the determination means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied Processing steps (S246, S250) are included.

The invention described in claim 24 is the game program according to claim 23, wherein the game card further records or stores game data (242c). Further, the reading means further reads the game data. Further, the game device further includes a second game processing step (S240) for executing a game process based on the game data when the game data is read by the reading means.

The invention according to claim 25 is the game program according to claim 23, wherein the reading completion data storing step stores the order read by the reading means (236b '). The determining step is characterized in that the determination is made on the condition that the game cards are read in a predetermined order.

The invention according to claim 26 is the game program according to claim 23, wherein the game card further records or stores game identification data (242b). Further, the reading means further reads the game identification data. In addition, when the game identification data is read by the reading means, a game type determining step (S232) for determining whether or not the game identification data is correct is further provided, and the game type determining step determines that the game type is correct. The reading completion data storing step stores the reading completion data only when the reading is completed, and the first game processing step executes the game processing.

A twenty-seventh aspect of the present invention is a game card reading device that is detachably attached to the game device (20). The game card reader reads a plurality of game cards in which at least card identification data (242a) is recorded or stored, and outputs card identification data read by the reader to the game device. Output means (34, 37), first storage means (35) for storing the game program, and second storage means (36) for storing the reading completion data of the bar code card. The game program stores a reading completion data storage step (S242) in which reading completion data indicating which game card has been read by the reading unit is stored in the second storage unit based on the card identification data; A determination step (S244, S248) for determining that the read completion data stored in the completion data storage step satisfies a predetermined condition, and a predetermined game process when the determination means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Including a first game processing step (S246, S250).

The invention described in claim 28 is the game card reader according to claim 27, wherein the game card is a barcode card in which data is recorded in a barcode format, and the reading means is a barcode reading means. It is characterized by that.

The invention described in claims 29 to 37 is an invention for solving the problem 3.

The invention according to claim 29 is the first game card (40) in which the first designation data for designating the first game object (342b, first monster data; correspondence with the embodiment described later) is recorded. The second game card (40) in which the second designation data (342b, second monster data) for designating the second game object is recorded, the first designation data is read from the first game card, and the second A game system (10) comprising a game card reading means (30) for reading second designated data from a game card and a game processing means (20). When only the first game card is read by the game card reading means, the game processing means performs a game process using the first game object based on the read first designation data (S335, S365-S379). . When only the second game card is read, the game process is performed using the second game object based on the read second designation data. When the first game card and the second game card are read, a third game object that is different from the first game object and the second game object based on the read first designation data and second designation data The game process is performed using (synthetic monster) (S359, S365 to S379).

In the present invention, a game object includes any person, thing, abstract concept, etc. that appears or appears in the game world. For example, it includes various things such as player characters, enemy characters, friendly characters, neutral characters, weapons, armor, items, magic, vehicles, buildings, and the like. The first designation data and the second designation data are data for designating one of these game objects. The first designation data and the second designation data are recorded on different game cards (first game card and second game card). When the first game card is read by the game card reading means, a game process using the first game object is performed. When the second game card is read, the game process is performed using the second game object. Then, when both game cards are read, a game process using a third game object different from the first game object and the second game object is performed.

For example, when a game card (game card of monster character A; first game card) on which data for specifying monster character A (first specification data) is recorded is read by the game card reading means, monster character A (A monster character A appears in the game world, or a monster character A is used to play against an enemy character). Further, when the game card (the game card of the monster character B; the second game card) in which the data for specifying the monster character B (second specification data) is recorded is read by the game card reading means, the monster character B Game processing using is performed. When both the game card of the monster character A and the game card of the monster character B are read, a game process using a monster character C different from the monster character A and the monster character B is performed. Thereby, it is possible to realize a game process in which a child character (monster character C) is born from a father character (monster character A) and a mother character (monster character B).

As another example, when a game card (magic A game card; first game card) on which data for designating magic A (first designation data) is recorded is read by the game card reading means, A game process using the magic A is performed (such as attacking an enemy character using the magic A or setting the magic A as a usable magic of the player character). When a game card (magic B game card; second game card) in which data for specifying the magic B (second designation data) is recorded is read, game processing using the magic B is performed. . When both the magic A game card and the magic B game card are read, game processing using magic C different from magic A and magic B is performed. This is applied to a game process in which a low-level magic (magic A, magic B) is synthesized to generate a high-level magic (magic C) in a game such as defeating an enemy character using magic. It is what is done. These are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to these examples.

The invention according to claim 30 is the game system according to claim 29, wherein the third game object determined for the combination of the first designated data and the second designated data is stored in a table format. Storage means (335b) is further provided. Then, the game processing means determines the third game object with reference to the table storage means based on the first designation data and the second designation data read by the game card reading means.

The invention described in claim 31 is the game system described in claim 29, wherein the first parameter (342e) of the first game object is further recorded on the first game card. On the second game card, the second parameter (342e) of the second game object is further recorded. Further, the game card reading means further reads the first parameter and the second parameter. Then, when only the first game card is read by the game card reading means, the game processing means determines the parameter of the first game object based on the read first parameter, and only the second game card is read. The second game object is determined based on the read second parameter, and when the first game card and the second game card are read, based on the read first parameter and second parameter. Then, the parameters of the third game object are determined (S349).

For example, in the above example, the attack power data (an example of parameters) of the monster character A is further recorded on the game card of the monster character A. Further, the attack power data of the monster character B is further recorded on the game card of the monster character B. When the monster character A game card and the monster character B game card are read, the attack power data of the monster character C is determined based on the attack power data of the monster character A and the attack power data of the monster character Ractor B. (For example, the attack power of the monster character C is set to an average value of the attack power of the monster character A and the attack power of the monster character C). Note that the present invention is not limited to this example.

The invention described in claim 32 is the game system according to claim 29, wherein the first parameter of the first game object is further recorded on the first game card. The second parameter of the second game object is further recorded on the second game card. Further, the game card reading means further reads the first parameter and the second parameter. Then, the game processing means, when the first game card and the second game card are read, only when the read first parameter and second parameter satisfy a predetermined relationship (S339, S341), Game processing is performed using objects.

For example, in the above-described example, sex data (an example of parameters) is further recorded on the game cards of the monster character A and the monster character B. The game processing is performed using the monster character C only when either the sex data of the monster character A or the sex data of the monster character B is male and the other is female. As another example, race data (human monster, wolf monster, bird monster, etc.) is recorded as a parameter, and the game process using the third object is performed only when the race data matches. Conceivable. The present invention is not limited to these examples.

The invention according to claim 33 is the game system according to claim 29, wherein the first parameter of the first game object is further recorded on the first game card. The second parameter of the second game object is further recorded on the second game card. Further, the game card reading means further reads the first parameter and the second parameter. Then, the game processing means only reads the first game card and the second game card when at least one of the read first parameter and second parameter satisfies a predetermined condition (S343). Game processing is performed using three objects.

For example, in the above example, age data (an example of parameters) is recorded on the game cards of the monster character A and the monster character B. The game process using the monster character C is performed only when the age data of the monster character A and / or the monster character B is greater than or equal to a predetermined value. Note that the present invention is not limited to this example.

The invention according to claim 34 is the game system according to claim 29, wherein the game card is a barcode card in which data is recorded in a barcode format, and the game card reading means is a barcode reading means. It is characterized by being.

According to a thirty-fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a first game card on which first designation data for designating a first game object is recorded and a second designation data on which second designation data for designating a second game object are recorded. It is a game program executed by a game device provided with a game card reading means for reading a game card. In the game program, when only the first game card is read by the game card reading means, the game processing is performed using the first game object based on the read first designation data. When only the second game card is read, the game process is performed using the second game object based on the read second designation data. When the first game card and the second game card are read, a third game object that is different from the first game object and the second game object based on the read first designation data and second designation data Uses to process the game.

A thirty-sixth aspect of the present invention is a game card reader that is detachably attached to a game device. The game card reader includes a first game card on which first designation data for designating a first game object is recorded and a second game card on which second designation data for designating a second game object are recorded. Reading means, output means for outputting the first designation data and the second designation data read by the reading means to the game device, and a game program storage means for storing the game program. When only the first game card is read by the game card reading means, the game program performs game processing using the first game object based on the read first designation data. When only the second game card is read, the game process is performed using the second game object based on the read second designation data. When the first game card and the second game card are read, a third game object that is different from the first game object and the second game object based on the read first designation data and second designation data Is used to perform game processing.

According to a thirty-seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided game card reading means for reading a plurality of game cards, and designation data for designating a game object based on a plurality of data read from the plurality of game cards by the game card reading means. It is a game system provided with the designated data output means which outputs.

According to the first, fifth, ninth, or thirteenth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to set the game card use conditions. More specifically, game data and usage condition data of the game data are recorded on the game card. Then, it is possible to determine whether or not the read game data can be used by reading the game card with a game card reader and determining the read use condition data. As a result, if you have a game card, you will not be able to use it, so when you use a game card, you will ask the player to think (whether the game card is usable or not, etc.) , Can improve the game. In addition, the game performance can be improved by changing the cards that can be used according to the progress of the game.

According to the invention described in claim 2, claim 6, claim 10 or claim 14, the usable game card can be changed according to the progress of the game. Specifically, the number of game cards that can be used can be increased as the game progresses, or special cards can be used (in contrast, certain cards can be used as the game progresses). You may not be able to do that). Examples of the game progress related to the game card usage conditions include the number of stages, the player character's ability value, items owned by the player character, clearing of the event (for example, whether the boss character has been defeated), Various factors such as play time can be considered.

According to the third, fourth, seventh, eighth, eleventh, twelfth, or fifteenth inventions, it is possible to limit the number of times the barcode card is used. In particular, according to the invention described in claim 4, claim 8, claim 12, or claim 15, it is possible to appropriately set the usable number of times according to the card. By limiting the number of times a bar code card can be used, it is necessary for the player to develop a game strategy that is conscious of the number of times it is used (for example, whether to use the card now or leave it later). improves. In addition, when the barcode card has been used more than a predetermined number of times and becomes unusable, the user needs to obtain a new barcode card, which improves the game and improves the provider of the barcode card. (Manufacturers and sellers) will lead to increased sales. Also, if the number of times of use is stored for each bar code reader, even if a bar code card cannot be used with its own bar code reader, it can be used with another bar code reader. Since it is possible, there is a pleasure of giving a bar code card that can no longer be used to another person (or exchanging it with a bar code card that cannot be used by another person).

In particular, according to the invention of claim 9, claim 10, claim 11 or claim 12, since the game card reader (barcode reader) is configured to be detachable from the game device, the game In the case of having the device, the present invention is realized by purchasing only the game card reader (barcode reader), so the burden on the user is small. In addition, since the game program is stored in the game card reader (bar code reader), various game card readers (bar code readers) storing various game programs can be provided.

Furthermore, according to the invention of claim 10, claim 11 or claim 12, the progress status data and the use count data or the usable count data for each card are stored in the game card reading device (barcode reading device). As a result, the game program and the data (progress status data, use count data, usable count data) relating to the use conditions of the game card (barcode card) used in the game program are set in a bar code reader. Can be managed. The effect managed by the set will be described in detail. If data related to usage conditions is stored in a memory in the game device, the game device executes various game programs. It is necessary to store the data, and a memory (nonvolatile memory) having a large storage capacity is required for the game device. In addition, when a game device can be equipped with a memory card or the like, if data related to use conditions is stored in the memory card or the like, it may not be possible to know which memory card stores data related to which game program is used. There is sex. Further, if a game card reader (barcode reader) is purchased for each player, data regarding these use conditions can be managed for each player.

According to the sixteenth to twenty-eighth aspects of the present invention, the game process is performed based on the read completion data of the game card, so that the game content can have unexpectedness and diversity. In addition, if this game process is set to an attractive process (such as obtaining special weapons or items) that is a privilege for the user, the user will be motivated to collect various types of game cards. . For this reason, it is possible to provide a game that makes it fun to collect game cards, and the seller can promote the sale of game cards. There is also the pleasure of exchanging barcode cards that are no longer needed after scanning is complete.

The invention according to claim 19 or claim 24 is a process based on game data recorded or stored in (one) game card (second game process) and a process based on read completion data (first game). Processing). In the case of a game system using a conventional game card, only the processing based on the game data recorded or stored in the game card is performed, but in the case of the game system of the present invention, in addition to the processing based on the read completion data Since it is performed, it is possible to provide a game with unexpectedness and diversity. If the process based on the read completion data is set to a process that cannot be obtained by the process based on the game data, the user can be strongly motivated to collect game cards.

According to the invention described in claim 20 or claim 25, the game process is performed based on the type of the read game card and the reading order. Since the game card reading order is taken into consideration, a game with more unexpectedness and diversity can be provided.

According to the invention described in claim 21 or claim 26, it is determined whether or not the game identification data is correct. Therefore, if different game identification data is assigned to a plurality of types of games, a game card is provided for each game. And a plurality of types of games can coexist so that only read completion data for the correct game card (game card for the game) is recorded.

According to the twenty-second or twenty-eighth aspect of the present invention, since bar code data in which data is recorded in a bar code format is used, a variety of game cards can be provided at low cost and in large quantities.

According to the twenty-seventh aspect of the present invention, the means for storing the game program and the read completion data of the game card used for the game program are stored in the same hardware (game card reader). The correspondence between the program and the read completion data can be fixedly maintained, and user confusion can be prevented.

According to the invention of claims 29 to 37, when a plurality of game cards are read by the game card reading means, a game object different from when only each game card is read is used. Perform game processing. That is, it is possible to perform a game process in which synthesized data generated by synthesizing data read from a plurality of game cards is used in the game device. Therefore, it is possible to use more game objects than the number (type) of game cards, and even when the number (type) of game cards is small, various game objects can be used by combining a plurality of game cards. Because it is possible, it is highly interesting. Further, game objects obtained by a combination of a plurality of game cards differ, and the game development changes, so that it is possible to provide an unexpected and highly interesting game. Furthermore, the player enjoys predicting the game object when a plurality of game cards are combined, and the sense of fulfillment when the game is cleared is high.

According to the invention of claim 31, the parameter is recorded on the game card, and the parameter of the game object used when a plurality of game cards are combined is based on the parameter recorded on each game card. Since it is determined, it is possible to provide a highly strategic and entertaining game that requires the player to think.

According to the invention of claim 32 or 33, since the third game object may not be used depending on the game card parameters, the strategy that requires the player's thought to use the third game object. ， Provide highly interesting games.

<Embodiment for Solving Problem 1>
First, an embodiment (first embodiment) of the invention for solving the problem 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 1 is an external view of an embodiment of the game system of the present invention. The game system 10 includes a game device 20 that is a portable game device, a barcode reader 30 that is an example of a game card reader, and a barcode card 40 that is an example of a game card. An LCD 21 and operation switches 22a to 22e are arranged on the housing surface of the game apparatus 20. The operation switches 22a and 22b are switches for mainly determining the action of the player character, and the player character jumps or uses a weapon when the player operates these switches. The operation switch 22c is a cross switch, and is mainly a switch for determining the moving direction of the player character. The operation switch 22d is a start switch, and is mainly used when a game is started or when a pause is made during the game. The operation switch 22e is a select switch, and is mainly used when an item is selected on a menu screen or the like. The functions of these switches are not fixed and can be arbitrarily set by a program.

The barcode card 40 includes a pattern printing unit 41 on which a pattern related to the game is printed and a barcode printing unit 42 on which a barcode is printed. In the picture printing unit 41, a character picture or an item picture related to the game data recorded in the barcode printing unit 42 is printed. Further, not only the design but also characters such as character ability data and explanatory text may be printed on the design printing unit. Further, the pattern printing unit may be omitted or only characters may be used.

FIG. 2 is an external view of the barcode reader 30. The bar code reader 30 is provided with a groove 31 for inserting the bar code card 40 at the top. The player inserts the barcode card 40 from the d1 direction shown in FIG. 2 and slides it to the right so that the barcode printing unit 42 fits into the groove 31 with the barcode printing unit 42 of the barcode card 40 facing down. Let it pull out in the d2 direction. At this time, the barcode data is read by the barcode reading unit 32.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the game system 10. The game device 20 includes a CPU 23. An operation switch 22, an LCD driver 24, a RAM 25, and a connector 26 are connected to the CPU 23. Further, the LCD 21 is connected to the LCD driver 24. The CPU 23 reads out a game program (stored in a ROM 35 described later) stored in the barcode reader 30 via the connector 26, and outputs a signal from the operation switch 22 operated by the player and the barcode reader 30. The program is executed based on the barcode data to be processed. Temporary data and image data generated by executing the program are stored in the RAM 25. The CPU 23 outputs the image data stored in the RAM 25 to the LCD driver 24. The LCD driver 24 outputs a signal for driving the LCD 21 based on the output image data, and a game image is displayed on the LCD 21. Although not shown, the game device includes a sound output device such as a speaker.

The barcode reader 30 includes a control unit 33. A bar code reading unit 32 is connected to the control unit 33. The barcode reading unit 32 is a unit for optically reading barcode printing. An interface unit 34 is further connected to the control unit 33. The interface unit 34 is connected to the control unit 33, the ROM 35, the flash memory 36, and the connector 37, and serves as an interface for data transmission / reception among them. The connector 37 is detachably connected to the connector 26 of the game apparatus 20 to electrically connect the game apparatus 20 and the barcode reader 30. In the present embodiment, the ROM 35 for storing the game program is integrated in the barcode reader, but the ROM 35 may be a removable memory cartridge.

When the bar code card 40 is inserted into the groove 31 (FIG. 2) of the bar code reader 30, the control unit 33 outputs a control signal to the bar code reader 32, and the bar code reader 32 receives from the control unit 33. In accordance with the control signal, the barcode data printed on the barcode card 40 passing through the groove 31 is read. The read barcode data is output to the interface unit 34 and output to the game apparatus 20 via the connector 37. Further, the CPU 23 accesses the ROM 35 and the flash memory 36 via the connector 37 and the interface unit 34.

The game of the present embodiment realized by the above game system will be briefly described. The game of the present embodiment is a type of game called a so-called role playing game. Specifically, the player moves the game player's character by moving the player character, and increases the experience value, the level, and the ability value by playing against a monster encountered during the movement and winning. Further, weapons, items, and the like are arranged in the game map, and the player character can acquire them and equip or use them. Furthermore, it is set that an event (an event such as encountering a fellow character or encountering an enemy character) occurs at a specific location on the game map. Ultimately, the goal of the game is for the player character to defeat a specific boss character. Note that the player can proceed with the game by operating the player character by basically operating the operation switch 22, and can proceed with the game without using the barcode card 40. By using, the game can be advantageously advanced.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing data stored in the ROM 35. The ROM 35 includes a game program storage area 135a and a card function table storage area 135b. The game program storage area 135a includes a game ID 135a1, a game processing program 135a2 (S152 in FIG. 11 to be described later), a barcode reading program 135a3 (S130 in FIG. 11 to be described later), and a use condition determination program 135a4 (S132 in FIG. 11 to be described later). , S136, S140), a usable number setting program 135a5 (S146 in FIG. 11 described later), a usable number determining program (S148 in FIG. 11 described later), and a usable number decreasing program (S154 in FIG. 11 described later). Remembered. The game ID 135a1 is game-specific (game program-specific) identification data, and the game ID of the game of this embodiment is set to “5”.

In the card function table storage area 135b, table data defining functions of the barcode card 40 is stored. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 7, function ID data, which is one type of game data, is recorded on the barcode card 40, which corresponds to this. Specifically, with reference to FIG. 4, the definition is as follows. In other words, a card with a function ID of 1 is a card that restores life, a card with a function ID of 2 is a card that increases attack power, and a card with a function ID of 3 is a card for using weapon 1 (dagger). Yes, the card with the function ID 4 is a card for using the weapon 2 (axe), the card with the function ID 5 is a card for using the weapon 3 (long sword), and the card with the function ID 6 Is a card to use magic 1 (fire), a card with function ID 7 is a card to use magic 2 (flame), and a card with function ID 8 uses magic 3 (earthquake) It is defined to be a card for

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing data stored in the RAM 25. The RAM 25 includes a progress status data storage area 125a and other data storage areas 125b. The progress status data storage area 125a stores data such as the vitality, attack power, weapons equipped, experience values and levels of the player character. The other data storage area 125b stores various temporary data necessary for executing the game program.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing data stored in the flash memory 36. The flash memory 36 includes a progress status data backup area 136a and a usable count data storage area 136b for storing backup data of progress status data stored in the progress status data storage area 125a of the RAM 25. In the progress data backup area 136a, the data in the RAM 25 is copied to the flash memory and stored in accordance with an instruction from the player or as necessary. In the usable number data storage area 136b, data indicating the usable number (remaining usable number) for each barcode card 40 is stored for each serial number. The usable number data storage area 136b will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a format of barcode data to be printed on the barcode printing unit 42 of the barcode card 40. The bar code data includes serial number data 142a, game ID data 142b, game data 142c, use condition data (necessary level data) 142d, and usable number of times data 142e as an example of identification data. These data are converted into barcodes and printed on the barcode printing unit 42. These bar code data are recorded twice or more as needed for error correction and anti-smudge measures (a measure to prevent bar code data from being unreadable when the card is dirty). Also good. In addition, the arrangement of data is not limited to the order shown in FIG. 7, and each data may be divided and recorded at discrete positions for the purpose of preventing contamination. If the amount of barcode data to be printed is large, a two-dimensional barcode may be used.

The serial number data 142a is number data uniquely given to each card, and is number data given separately even for cards of the same type (or the same function). The game ID data 142b is data for identifying which game program this card is used for.

The game data 142c is data used for the game program, and in the present embodiment, is constituted by a function ID and detailed function data. The function ID is data indicating the function of the card, and the detailed function data is data indicating the details of the function. The function ID is identification data assigned to each function, and stores data corresponding to the function ID stored in the card function table 135b shown in FIG. The game data is not limited to this example, and various game character image data, ability data, explanation text data, item data, and the like are conceivable.

The use condition data 142d is data indicating conditions necessary for using this card, and is data indicating a required level in this embodiment. Here, the level is “level” data stored in the progress data storage area 125a shown in FIG. 5 described above, and the player character has an experience value (for example, the experience value increases by defeating the enemy character). It is a value that rises by accumulating, etc., and indicates the player's progress and progress. Note that the use condition data is not limited to this example, but the score, play time, number of stages cleared, ability value (attack power, etc.) of the player character, possession of a specific item, specific character There are various conditions such as whether or not he / she is a friend, whether or not a specific event is cleared, and whether or not a specific boss character is defeated.

The usable frequency data 142e is data indicating the number of times that the barcode card 40 can be used (that is, the number of times that the game data 42f can be used).

FIG. 8 is a list of bar code cards 40 (abbreviated as “cards” in the following description) used in the game of this embodiment (note that the game IDs of all cards shown in FIG. “5” which is the game ID of the game of the embodiment is set). As shown in FIG. 8, there are 26 cards used in the game of this embodiment (serial numbers 1 to 26). Hereinafter, the details of each card will be described with reference to FIG.

The cards with serial numbers 1 to 5 are cards for recovering the vitality of the player character (function ID is “1”). Among these, the card of serial number 1 is a card for recovering 10 vitality (function details is “recovery amount 10”), and the level required to use this card is 1 (use condition is “1”) That is, this card can be used when the level is 1 or more), and the number of times it can be used is 100 (the number of times the card can be used is “100”). The serial number 2 card is a card in which exactly the same data as the serial number 1 card is recorded.

Hereinafter, similarly, the card of serial number 3 is a card for recovering 50 vitality, and the required level is 3 (that is, this card can be used when the game level is 3 or more). The possible number is 30 times. Further, the card of serial number 4 is a card for recovering 100 vitality, the required level is 5, and the usable count is 20 times. The card of serial number 5 is a card for doubling vitality, the required level is 7, and the usable count is 10.

The cards with serial numbers 6 to 10 are cards for temporarily increasing the attack power of the player character (for example, only for one battle period) (function ID is “2”). Among these, the card of serial number 6 is a card for increasing the attack power by 10 (the function detail is “increased amount 10”), the level required to use this card is 1, and the number of times it can be used is 50 times. The card of serial number 7 is a card for increasing the attack power by 20, the required level is 3, and the usable number is 40 times. The card of serial number 8 is a card for increasing the attack power by 30, the required level is 5, and the usable number is 30 times. The same applies to the cards of serial number 9 and serial number 10, and the description thereof is omitted.

The cards with serial numbers 11 to 20 are cards that allow the player character to use a special weapon. The cards with the serial numbers 11 to 15 are cards for using the weapon 1 (dagger) (function ID is “3”), the required level is 1, and the usable count is 10 times. The cards with the serial numbers 16 to 18 are cards for using the weapon 2 (axe) (function ID is “4”), the required level is 5, and the usable count is 10 times. The cards with serial number 19 and serial number 20 are cards for using the weapon 3 (long sword) (function ID is “5”), the required level is 10, and the usable count is 10 times.

The cards with serial numbers 21 to 26 are cards for causing the player character to use magic. The cards with serial numbers 21 to 23 are cards for using magic 1 (Tue) (function ID is “6”), the required level is 1, and the number of usable times is 10. The cards with the serial number 24 and the serial number 25 are cards for using magic 2 (flame) (function ID is “7”), the required level is 10, and the usable count is 5 times. The card of serial number 26 is a card for using magic 3 (earthquake), the required level is 15, and the usable count is 3 times.

Note that there is a card with exactly the same data as the cards of serial number 1, serial number 2, and serial numbers 11 to 15, because the number of times each card is used is limited, and a certain card cannot be used. This is so that other cards can be obtained and used with the same functions. For example, even when the usable number of times for the serial number 11 card is 0, by purchasing a serial number 12 card at a card store or by receiving a serial number 13 card from a friend There is a pleasure to be able to use the same function (weapon 1).

In addition to the cards shown in FIG. 8, there are cards for use in other games, and the corresponding game IDs (other than “5”) are recorded in the game ID data 142b of these cards. .

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the details of the usable count data in the midway state of the game. It is stored that the usable number of times of the card of serial number 1 (remaining number of usable times) is 62 times (the initial usable number of times of the card of serial number 1 is 100 times as shown in FIG. It has been used 38 times). It is recorded that the usable numbers of the cards with serial numbers 2, 3, and 4 are 87 times, 22 times, and 19 times, respectively. The cards with serial numbers 5, 9, 10, 13, 14, and 26 have not been read yet (or have been read but have not been used because they did not meet the usage conditions (required level)), so the number of times they can be used is Not set (symbol "-"). Similarly, it is recorded that the number of times that the card can be used or not set (symbol “-”).

When a certain card is read for the first time, the number of times that the card can be used is set. For example, when the card of serial number 5 is read for the first time, the usable frequency data (142e in FIG. 7; 10 times with reference to FIG. 8) recorded on the card is set.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the game program 135 a stored in the ROM 35 and executed by the CPU 23. First, in step 101, initialization processing is performed, and various data are set to initial values (or progress data is read from the progress data backup area 136a of the flash memory 36 to the RAM 25 as necessary). Next, in step 103, an initial game screen is displayed (a player character and a surrounding map of departure points are displayed).

After step 103, it is determined in step 105 whether or not there has been an input from the operation switch 22, and if there is an input, corresponding processing is performed in step 107. Specifically, the player character movement control process is performed according to the operation of the operation switch 22c, the weapon is used, the item is picked up, and the conversation with another character is performed according to the operation of the operation switches 22a and 22b. Etc. Also, processing for displaying a menu screen is performed in accordance with the operation of the operation switch 22e.

After step 107 or when it is determined in step 105 that there is no input, it is determined in step 109 whether or not a card has been input (that is, the player inserts the barcode card 40 into the barcode reader 30). Whether or not the barcode data has been read is determined). If it is determined in step 109 that a card has been input, the process proceeds to step 111 where a card input process described later with reference to FIG. 11 is performed.

After step 111 or when it is determined in step 109 that there is no card input, the process proceeds to step 113 where game processing is performed. In this game process, a battle process when encountering an enemy character, an event generation process when satisfying an event generation condition (conversation with a specific character, a battle with a boss character, etc.), a defeat of more than a predetermined number of enemy characters, etc. Various processing such as level-up processing performed in the menu, menu processing during the game, and the like are performed. The progress data of the game generated in this game process is stored in the progress data storage area 125a of the RAM 25.

Based on the data generated based on the processing from step 105 to step 113, image data and audio data are output to the RAM 25 in step 115 and step 117 (the game screen is displayed based on the image data and audio data in the RAM 25). The sound is output to the LCD 21 and the sound is output). After step 117, it is determined in step 119 whether or not the game is over. If the game is not over, the process returns to step 105. If the game is over, the process ends.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing details of the card input process in step 111 of FIG. First, in step 130, barcode data reading processing is performed. That is, the barcode data (serial number data 142a, game ID data 142b, game data 142c, usage condition data 142d, usable number of times data 142e) read and output from the barcode card 40 by the barcode reader 30 is stored in the CPU 23. Read by.

After step 130, the process proceeds to step 132, where it is determined whether or not the game ID data 142 b included in the barcode data read in step 130 matches the game ID 135 a 1 in the game program storage area 135 a stored in the ROM 35. The If they do not match, it is determined that the bar code card 40 read by the bar code reader 30 is not a card for the currently running game program, and in step 134, “This card cannot be used in this game”. Displayed on the LCD 21.

If the game ID is correct, the process proceeds to step 136, and it is determined whether or not the function corresponding to the function ID of the game data 142c included in the barcode data read in step 130 is currently available (this embodiment). In the example, cards with function IDs 2 to 8 (attack power cards, weapon cards, magic cards) can only be used during battle, so if these cards are read, it is determined whether or not they are in battle. In addition to this, for example, disabling a magic card when the life force is low, disabling a weapon card in a specific area, or disabling a specific card in a specific situation. May be set to do). If it is determined that the function cannot be used, the process proceeds to step 138, and “This card cannot be used now” is displayed on the LCD 21.

When it is determined that the function can be used, the process proceeds to step 140 where the level stored in the progress data storage area 125a of the RAM 25 is the use condition data (required level) included in the barcode data read in step 130. It is determined whether or not (data) 142d is satisfied. If it is determined that the required level is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step 142, and the LCD 21 displays that "the level for using this card has not been reached".

If it is determined that the required level has been reached, the process proceeds to step 144, and the usable number data for the serial number data 142a included in the barcode data read in step 130 is not stored in the usable number data storage area 136b. It is determined whether or not it is set. If it is determined that it has not been set, in step 146, the usable count data 142e included in the read barcode data is set at a location corresponding to the serial number data 142a. After step 146 or when it is determined in step 144 that the usable count data has been set, the process proceeds to step 148.

In step 148, with reference to the usable number data storage area 136b, it is determined whether the usable number data for the serial number data 142a included in the read barcode data is 0 or more. If it is determined that the number is not greater than 0, the process proceeds to step 150 and “This card can no longer be used” is displayed on the LCD 21.

If it is determined that the value is greater than or equal to 0, the process proceeds to step 152 where game processing is performed based on the game data (function ID and function detailed data) 142c included in the barcode data read in step 130. That is, if the card is a life force recovery card, the life force data in the progress data storage area 125a of the RAM 25 is increased. If the card is an attack power increase card, the attack power data is increased. If there is, the process of changing the weapon data is performed. If the data is magic data, the process of performing a magic attack on the enemy character is performed.

After step 152, in step 154, processing is performed to reduce the data in the usable number storage area 136b by 1 for the serial number data 142a included in the barcode data read in step 130.

FIGS. 12-14 is a figure for demonstrating the other Example (2nd Example) of this invention. In the first embodiment described above, the usable number data is recorded on the barcode card, the usable number data is set for each card, and the usable number data is decreased when the card is used. Thus, the number of times of use for each card is limited. However, in the second embodiment described below, the number of times of use (past number of times of use) is recorded for each card without recording the usable number of times data on the barcode card. When the card is used, the number of times of use is increased, and the card is disabled when the number of times of use exceeds a predetermined number. Note that common points with the first embodiment are omitted, and only differences will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the program storage area 135a ′ of the ROM 35 in the second embodiment, a game ID 135a1, a game processing program 135a2, a barcode reading program 135a3, a use condition determination program 135a4, a use count determination program 135a8, and A use frequency increasing program 135a9 is stored. Among these, the game ID 135a1, the game processing program 135a2, the barcode reading program 135a3, and the use condition determination program 135a4 are the same programs as in the first embodiment. The number-of-uses determination program 135a8 is a program that performs processing corresponding to step 148 'of FIG. The use frequency increasing program 135a9 is a program for performing processing corresponding to step 154 'in FIG.

Bar code data as shown in FIG. 13 is recorded on the bar code card 40 in the second embodiment. That is, there is no usable number of times data 142e as compared with the case of the first embodiment (FIG. 7).

As shown in FIG. 14, the flash memory 36 in the second embodiment includes a use count data storage area 136b 'instead of the useable count data storage area (136b in FIG. 9). That is, the number of uses is stored for each serial number (each card). In the initial state, the use count data storage area 136b 'is set to use count 0 for all cards.

The flowchart of the card input process executed by the CPU 23 in the second embodiment is partially changed as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 in comparison with the flowchart (FIG. 11) in the first embodiment. . That is, referring to FIG. 15, if it is determined as YES in step 140, it is determined in step 148 'whether or not the number-of-uses data is a predetermined number or more. If it is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step 150, and if it is equal to or smaller than the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step 152. In step 148 ′, the “predetermined number of times” may be set differently for each card.

Referring to FIG. 16, after step 152, in step 154 ', processing for incrementing the usage count data by 1 is performed. Then, the process ends.

<Embodiment of the Invention to Solve Problem 2>
Next, an embodiment (third embodiment) of the invention that solves the problem 2 will be described with reference to FIGS.

Since the configuration diagram of the game system of the present embodiment, the external view of the barcode reader (game card reader), and the block diagram of the game system are the same as those shown in FIGS.

The game of the present embodiment realized by this game system will be briefly described. The game of the present embodiment is a type of game called a so-called role playing game. Specifically, the player moves the game character in the game map, and battles against a monster encountered in the middle of the movement and wins to increase the experience value, the level, and the ability value. Further, weapons, items, and the like are arranged in the game map, and the player character can acquire them and equip or use them. Furthermore, it is set that an event (an event such as encountering a fellow character or encountering an enemy character) occurs at a specific location on the game map. Ultimately, the goal of the game is for the player character to defeat a specific boss character. Note that the player can proceed with the game by operating the player character by basically operating the operation switch 22, and can proceed with the game without using the barcode card 40. By using, the game can be advantageously advanced.

FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating data stored in the ROM 35. The ROM 35 includes a game program storage area 235a, a card function table storage area 235b, and a reading completion process definition table storage area 235c. The game program storage area 235a includes a game ID 235a1, a game processing program 235a2 (S240 in FIG. 24 described later), a barcode reading program 235a3 (S230 in FIG. 24 described later), and a reading completion data storage program 235a4 (in FIG. 24 described later). S242), a condition determination program 235a5 (S244 and S248 in FIG. 24 described later), and a reading completion processing program (S246 and S250 in FIG. 24 described later) 235a6 are stored. The game ID 235a1 is game-specific (game program-specific) identification data, and the game ID of the game of this embodiment is set to “5”.

The card function table storage area 235b stores table data that defines the function of the barcode card 40. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 20, function ID data, which is one type of game data, is recorded on the barcode card 40, which corresponds to this. Specifically, with reference to FIG. 17, it is defined as follows. In other words, a card with a function ID of 1 is a card that restores life, a card with a function ID of 2 is a card that increases attack power, and a card with a function ID of 3 is a card for using weapon 1 (dagger). Yes, the card with the function ID 4 is a card for using the weapon 2 (axe), the card with the function ID 5 is a card for using the weapon 3 (long sword), and the card with the function ID 6 Is a card to use magic 1 (fire), a card with function ID 7 is a card to use magic 2 (flame), and a card with function ID 8 uses magic 3 (earthquake) It is defined to be a card for

In the reading completion process definition table storage area 235c, specific processing that is performed when the reading completion data of the barcode card satisfies a specific condition is defined. Details of the reading completion process definition table will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing data stored in the RAM 25. The RAM 25 includes a progress status data storage area 225a and other data storage areas 225b. The progress status data storage area 225a stores data such as the vitality, attack power, weapons equipped, experience values, and levels of the player character. The other data storage area 225b stores various kinds of temporary data necessary for executing the game program.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing data stored in the flash memory 36. The flash memory 36 includes a progress status data backup area 236a and a read completion data storage area 236b for storing backup data of progress status data stored in the progress status data storage area 225a of the RAM 25. In the progress status data backup area 236a, the data in the RAM 25 is copied to the flash memory and stored in accordance with an instruction from the player or as necessary.

In the reading completion data storage area 236b, data indicating whether or not reading is completed is recorded for each barcode card 40 (for each serial number of the barcode card) (reading completion = “◯”, not yet read). = "X"). Specifically, in the case of FIG. 19, it is recorded that the barcode cards with serial numbers 1, 2, and 4 have been read in the past. Note that the format of the read completion data stored in the read completion data storage area 36b is not limited to that shown in FIG. 19, but a serial number of a barcode card read in the past may be recorded. .

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a format of barcode data to be printed on the barcode printing unit 42 of the barcode card 40. The barcode data includes serial number data 242a as an example of identification data, game ID data 242b as an example of game identification data, game data 242c, and use condition data (necessary level data) 42d. These data are converted into barcodes and printed on the barcode printing unit 42. These bar code data are recorded twice or more as needed for error correction and anti-smudge measures (a measure to prevent bar code data from being unreadable when the card is dirty). Also good. Further, the arrangement of the data is not limited to the order shown in FIG. 17, and each data may be divided and recorded at discrete positions in order to prevent contamination. If the amount of barcode data to be printed is large, a two-dimensional barcode may be used.

The serial number data 242a is number data uniquely given to each card, and is number data given separately even for cards of the same type (or the same function). The game ID data 242b is data for identifying which game program this card is used for.

The game data 242c is data used for the game program, and in this embodiment, the game data 242c is composed of a function ID and detailed function data. The function ID is data indicating the function of the card, and the detailed function data is data indicating the details of the function. The function ID is identification data given for each function, and stores data corresponding to the function ID stored in the card function table 235b shown in FIG. The game data is not limited to this example, and various game character image data, ability data, explanation text data, item data, and the like are conceivable.

FIG. 21 is a list of bar code cards 40 (abbreviated as “cards” in the following description) used in the game of this embodiment (note that the game IDs of all cards shown in FIG. “5” which is the game ID of the game of the embodiment is set). As shown in FIG. 21, there are 26 cards used in the game of this embodiment (serial numbers 1 to 26). Hereinafter, the details of each card will be described with reference to FIG.

The cards with serial numbers 1 to 5 are cards for recovering the vitality of the player character (function ID is “1”). Among these, the card of serial number 1 is a card for recovering 10 vitality (function details is “recovery amount 10”). The serial number 2 card is a card in which exactly the same data as the serial number 1 card is recorded.

Hereinafter, similarly, the card with serial number 3 is a card for restoring 50 vitality, the card with serial number 4 is a card for restoring 100 vitality, and the card with serial number 5 has vitality. A card for doubling.

The cards with serial numbers 6 to 10 are cards for temporarily increasing the attack power of the player character (for example, only for one battle period) (function ID is “2”). Among these, the card with serial number 6 is a card for increasing the attack power by 10 (the function detail is “increased amount 10”), and the card with serial number 7 is a card for increasing the attack power by 20, The card of serial number 8 is a card for increasing attack power by 30. The same applies to the cards of serial number 9 and serial number 10, and the description thereof is omitted.

The cards with serial numbers 11 to 20 are cards that allow the player character to use a special weapon. Cards with serial numbers 11 to 15 are cards for using weapon 1 (dagger) (function ID is “3”). Cards with serial numbers 16 to 18 are cards for using weapon 2 (ax) (function ID is “4”). The cards with serial numbers 19 and 20 are cards for using the weapon 3 (long sword) (function ID is “5”).

The cards with serial numbers 21 to 26 are cards for causing the player character to use magic. Cards with serial numbers 21 to 23 are cards for using magic 1 (Tue) (function ID is “6”). The cards with serial number 24 and serial number 25 are cards for using magic 2 (flame) (function ID is “7”). The card with serial number 26 is a card for using magic 3 (earthquake).

In addition to the cards shown in FIG. 21, there are cards for use in other games, and the corresponding game IDs (other than “5”) are recorded in the game ID data 242b of these cards. .

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing details of the reading completion process definition table 235c. Specifically, it is defined as follows. First, when all the cards with serial numbers 11 to 15 are read, it is permitted to use the weapon 1 (dagger) permanently (specifically, the dagger 1 is added to the weapon list in the RAM 25). ) As a result, the player can freely use the weapon 1 without causing the weapon 1 card to be read. When all the cards with serial numbers 16 to 18 are read, permanent use of the weapon 2 is permitted. When both cards with serial numbers 19 and 20 are read, permanent use of the weapon 3 is permitted. Allowed. When all the cards having serial numbers 11 to 20 are read, a special weapon (rocket gun) is added to the weapon list owned by the player.

Furthermore, when the number of cards that have been read is more than 10 (the type of cards that have been read is not limited at this time), a process for increasing the attack power value of the player character in the RAM 25 is performed. When the number of cards that have been read is greater than 20 (similarly, the type of cards that have been read is irrelevant), a process of increasing the vitality value of the player character in the RAM 25 is performed.

Setting that the power of magic 1 is increased when all the cards with serial numbers 21 to 23 are read, and the power of magic 2 is increased when both cards with serial numbers 24 and 25 are read. (Specifically, a flag indicating that damage to the enemy is increased when the magic 1 or magic 2 card is read is set in a flag area (not shown) of the RAM 25). When all the cards having serial numbers 21 to 26 are read, a flag for enabling a special magic (electric shock) attack is set in a flag area (not shown) of the RAM 25. When all the cards with serial numbers 1 to 26 have been read (that is, when all the cards have been read), processing for making the player character invincible for a predetermined period is performed.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the game program 235 a stored in the ROM 35 and executed by the CPU 23. First, in step 201, initialization processing is performed, and various data are set to initial values (or progress data is read from the progress data backup area 236a of the flash memory 36 to the RAM 25 as necessary). Next, in step 203, a game initial screen is displayed (a player character and a surrounding map of departure points are displayed).

After step 203, it is determined in step 205 whether or not the operation switch 22 has been input. If there has been an input, in step 207 a corresponding process is performed. Specifically, the player character movement control process is performed according to the operation of the operation switch 22c, the weapon is used, the item is picked up, and the conversation with another character is performed according to the operation of the operation switches 22a and 22b. Etc. Also, processing for displaying a menu screen is performed in accordance with the operation of the operation switch 22e.

After step 207 or when it is determined in step 205 that there is no input, it is determined in step 209 whether or not there is a card input (that is, the player inserts the barcode card 40 into the barcode reader 30). Whether or not the barcode data has been read is determined). If it is determined in step 209 that a card has been input, the process proceeds to step 211, and a card input process described later with reference to FIG. 24 is performed.

After step 211 or when it is determined in step 209 that there is no card input, the process proceeds to step 213 and game processing is performed. In this game process, a battle process when encountering an enemy character, an event generation process when satisfying an event generation condition (conversation with a specific character, a battle with a boss character, etc.), a defeat of more than a predetermined number of enemy characters, etc. Various processing such as level-up processing performed in the menu, menu processing during the game, and the like are performed. The game progress data generated in this game process is stored in the progress data storage area 225a of the RAM 25.

Based on the data generated based on the processing from step 205 to step 213, image data and audio data are output to the RAM 25 in step 215 and step 217 (the game screen is displayed based on the image data and audio data in the RAM 25). The sound is output to the LCD 21 and the sound is output). After step 217, it is determined in step 219 whether or not the game is over. If the game is not over, the process returns to step 205. If the game is over, the process ends.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing details of the card input processing in step 211 of FIG. First, in step 230, barcode data reading processing is performed. That is, the barcode data (serial number data 242a, game ID data 242b, and game data 242c) read and output from the barcode card 40 by the barcode reader 30 is read by the CPU 23.

After step 230, the process proceeds to step 232, where it is determined whether or not the game ID data 242 b included in the barcode data read in step 230 matches the game ID 235 a 1 in the game program storage area 235 a stored in the ROM 35. The If they do not match, it is determined that the bar code card 40 read by the bar code reader 30 is not a card for the game program currently being executed. In step 234, “This card cannot be used in this game”. Displayed on the LCD 21.

If the game ID is correct, the process proceeds to step 236, where it is determined whether or not the function corresponding to the function ID of the game data 242c included in the barcode data read in step 230 is currently available (this implementation). In the example, cards with function IDs 2 to 8 (attack power cards, weapon cards, magic cards) can only be used during battle, so if these cards are read, it is determined whether or not they are in battle. In addition to this, for example, disabling a magic card when the life force is low, disabling a weapon card in a specific area, or disabling a specific card in a specific situation. May be set to do). If it is determined that the function cannot be used, the process proceeds to step 238 and “This card cannot be used now” is displayed on the LCD 21.

If it is determined that the function can be used, the process proceeds to step 240, and game processing is performed based on the game data (function ID, function detailed data) 242c included in the barcode data read in step 230. That is, if the card is a life force recovery card, the life force data in the progress status data storage area 225a of the RAM 25 is increased. If the card is an attack power increase card, the attack power data is increased. In some cases, a process for changing the weapon to be equipped is performed, and in the case of magic data, a process for performing a magic attack on the enemy character is performed.

After step 240, in step 242, a process of setting the data in the read completion data storage area 236b to read completion is performed on the serial number data 242a included in the barcode data read in step 230.

After step 242, in step 244, it is determined whether or not the data in the read completion data storage area 236b satisfies any condition in the read completion process definition table 235c. If it is determined that the condition is satisfied, in step 246, the corresponding processing defined in the reading completion processing definition table 235c is performed. If it is determined that the condition is not satisfied after step 246 or in step 244, the process proceeds to step 248.

In step 248, reference is made to whether the number of barcode cards that have been read is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (in this embodiment, more than 10 or more than 20). If the condition is satisfied, in step 250, the corresponding process defined in the reading completion process definition table 235c is performed. After step 250 or when it is determined in step 248 that the condition is not satisfied, the card input process is terminated.

FIGS. 25 to 27 are diagrams for explaining another embodiment (fourth embodiment) of the present invention. In the third embodiment described above, it is merely determined whether or not a game card (barcode card) has been read so far. However, in the fourth embodiment, a game card (bar code card) is determined. The game process is performed by determining the order in which the code cards are read. Note that common points with the third embodiment are omitted, and only differences will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 25, the read completion data is recorded in the read completion data storage area 236b 'of the flash memory 36 in the fourth embodiment so that the read order can be known. In the example of FIG. 25, first, the barcode card with the serial number 3 is read, then the barcode card with the serial number 1 is read, and further the barcode card with the serial number 5 is read. It is remembered that the barcode card with serial number 2 has been read recently. Next, when the barcode card is read, the read serial number is stored under “2”. Note that the reading completion data may be cleared as necessary.

As shown in FIG. 26, conditions including the reading order are set in the reading completion process definition table 235b 'of the ROM 35 in the fourth embodiment. In the example of FIG. 26, first, when the barcode card with the serial number 21 is read and then the barcode card with the serial number 22 is read, a game process for giving special magic (freezing) to the enemy character is performed. Conversely, if the barcode card with serial number 21 is read after the barcode card with serial number 22 is read, a game process for giving special magic (tornado) to the enemy character may be performed. Is defined. Also, after the barcode card with serial number 21 is read, the barcode card with serial number 22 is read, and when the barcode card with serial number 23 is read, special magic (summon monster 1) After the bar code card with serial number 23 is read, the bar code card with serial number 22 is read, and when the bar code card with serial number 21 is read, the special magic ( It is defined that the game processing of (Monster 2 Summon) is performed.

A part of the card input processing flow (FIG. 24) is changed as shown in FIG. That is, instead of step 244, the process of step 244 'is performed. In step 244 ', the data in the read completion data storage area 236b' in FIG. 25 is compared with the conditions defined in the read process definition table 235b 'in FIG. At this time, only the latest several times of the data in the read completion data storage area 236b ′ may be compared, or a part of the data in the read completion data storage area 236b ′ may match the condition. It may be determined whether or not.

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Next, an embodiment (fifth embodiment) of the invention for solving the above-mentioned problem 3 will be described with reference to FIGS.

Since the configuration diagram of the game system of the present embodiment, the external view of the barcode reader (game card reader), and the block diagram of the game system are the same as those shown in FIGS.

The game of the present embodiment realized by the above game system will be briefly described. The game of the present embodiment uses a game card in which monster data is recorded (hereinafter, abbreviated as “monster card”). The player selects one or a plurality of monster cards from a plurality of types of monster cards, causes the game card reading means to read the monster cards, and uses the monster designated by the monster card as his / her own monster. Play against. Each monster has life force and attack power data, which is a game content in which the monster whose life force is 0 is lost by reducing the opponent's life force by attacking each other based on attack power. When the player causes the game card reading means to read one monster card, the monster determined by the monster card fights as a substitute for the player. When the player causes the monster card to be read by the game card reading means, a synthetic monster born by synthesizing two monsters determined by the monster cards fights as a substitute for the player.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing data stored in the ROM 35. The ROM 35 includes a game program storage area 335a, a composite table storage area 335b, a composite monster table storage area 335c, and an enemy monster table storage area 335d. The game program storage area 335a includes a game ID 335a1, a barcode reading program 335a2 (S309 in FIG. 35 to be described later, S325 in FIG. 36), a synthesis program 335a3 (S337 to S363 in FIG. 37 to be described later), and a battle program (FIG. 38, S365-S379) and other programs are stored. The game ID 335a1 is game-specific (game program-specific) identification data, and the game ID of the game of this embodiment is set to “5”.

The synthesized table storage area 335b stores table data for determining a synthesized monster to be synthesized when the player reads two monster cards by the game card reading means. The synthesis table storage area 335b will be described later with reference to FIG.

In the synthetic monster table storage area 335c, for each synthetic monster, monster name, image data, and attack power data are set and stored for each monster identification data. The synthetic monster table storage area 335c will be described later with reference to FIG.

In the enemy monster table storage area 335d, for each enemy monster, a monster name, image data, life force data, and attack power data are set and stored for each monster identification data. The enemy monster table storage area 335d will be described later with reference to FIG.

FIG. 29 is a diagram showing data stored in the RAM 25. The RAM 25 includes a first monster data storage area 325a, a second monster data storage area 325b, a synthetic monster data storage area 325c, an enemy monster data storage area 325d, and other data storage areas 325e. In the first monster data storage area 325a, various data of the monster card read first (first) via the game card reader 30 is stored. In the second monster data storage area 325b, various data of the monster card read at the time of the synthesis is stored. Synthetic monster data storage area 325c stores synthetic monster data synthesized based on the data of two monster cards. The enemy monster storage area 325d stores data of enemy monsters that will play this battle.

In the first monster data storage area 325a, the second monster data storage area 325b, and the enemy monster data storage area 325c, images for displaying monster identification data, monster name data, and monster images for designating monsters on the LCD 21 are displayed. Data, monster sex data (male or female), monster race data (human monster, wolf monster, fish monster, giant monster, etc.), monster age data, monster life force data, monster attack power data Is memorized. The above-mentioned data is read from the game card 40 and stored in the first monster data storage area 325a and the second monster data storage area 325b. Further, data determined by the synthesis program 335a3 is stored in the synthetic monster data storage area 325c. Further, the enemy monster data storage area is transferred and stored with the data of the enemy monster to be battled this time from the enemy monster table 335d in the ROM.

The other data storage area 325e stores various kinds of temporary data necessary for executing the game program.

FIG. 30 is a diagram showing the format of the barcode data printed on the barcode printing unit 42 of the barcode card 40. The barcode data includes game identification data 342a, monster identification data 342b as an example of first designation data or second designation data, monster name data 342c, image data 342d for displaying an image of the monster on the LCD 21, Various parameter data 342e of the monster is included. The parameter data 342e includes gender data, race data, age data, life force data, and attack power data. These data are converted into barcodes and printed on the barcode printing unit 42. These bar code data are recorded twice or more as needed for error correction and anti-smudge measures (a measure to prevent bar code data from being unreadable when the card is dirty). Also good. In addition, the arrangement of data is not limited to the order shown in FIG. 28, and each data may be divided and recorded at discrete positions in order to prevent contamination. Note that it is not essential to record the image data on the barcode card. However, in this case, since the amount of data increases, a two-dimensional barcode is preferable.

FIG. 31 is a list of monster cards 40 used in the game of this embodiment. As the game IDs of all the cards shown in FIG. 31, “5”, which is the game ID of the game of this embodiment, is set.

The monster cards of NO1 to NO3 are monsters whose monster identification data is A1, the monster name is set to “monster A1”, and image data indicating the appearance of the monster A1 is set. These monster cards have different parameter data (although the race is “human”), and each card has its own personality even if they are the same type of monster. The monster cards of NO4 and NO5 are monsters whose monster identification data is A2, the monster name is set to “monster A2,” and image data indicating the appearance of monster A2 is set, but the parameter data differs depending on the card. . Similarly, the data shown in FIG. 31 is set for each monster card.

As described above, when the player reads two monster cards by the game card reading means, two monsters determined by the monster cards are synthesized to generate a synthetic monster. There are conditions.

The first condition is that the two monsters determined by the two monster cards are not the same monster (monster of the same identification data) (S337 in FIG. 37 described later). The second condition is that two monsters determined by two monster cards have different sex data (S339 in FIG. 37 described later). The third condition is that the age data of the two monsters are both over 20 years old (S341 in FIG. 37 described later). The fourth condition is that the races of the two monsters are the same (S343 in FIG. 37 described later). In addition, even if it is two monsters of the same identification data, you may set so that a synthetic monster may be produced | generated.

For example, referring to FIG. 31, when a NO1 monster card and a NO2 monster card are read, they cannot be synthesized because they are the same monster. Also, the NO1 monster card and the NO4 monster card cannot be synthesized because both genders are male. Moreover, since the age data of the NO3 monster card is less than 20 years old (with any monster card), it cannot be synthesized. Also, NO1 monster cards and NO7 monster cards cannot be synthesized because their races are different.

FIG. 32 is a diagram showing details of data stored in the synthesis table storage area 335b included in the ROM. In the composite table storage area 335b, a set of two monster identification data and a composite monster identification data for the set are stored. Specifically, referring to FIG. 32, when one of the two monster cards read is A1, and the other is A2, the monster identification data is C1. It is stored that a certain monster is synthesized. When one is A1 and the other is A4, it is set and stored that a monster with monster identification data C2 is synthesized. Similarly, in the case of A2 and A4, the C3 monster is synthesized, in the case of A3 and A5, the C4 monster is synthesized, in the case of A6 and A9, the C5 monster is synthesized, and A7 and A9. In the case of C6, the C6 monster is synthesized, and in the case of A8 and A10, the C7 monster is synthesized. It should be noted that combinations that are not set in the table shown in FIG. 32 (for example, A1 and A3, etc.) need not be set because they cannot be combined because the races are different.

FIG. 33 is a diagram showing details of data stored in the synthetic monster table storage area 335c included in the ROM. In the synthetic monster table storage area, for each synthetic monster, a monster name, image data, and attack power data are set and stored for each monster identification data. The other parameter data (gender data, type data, age data, and vitality data) of the synthetic monster are determined by the program processing (steps 349, 51, and 53 in FIG. 37 described later) and are therefore set in this table. Not.

FIG. 34 is a diagram showing details of data stored in the enemy monster table storage area 335d included in the ROM. In the enemy monster table storage area, monster names, image data, life force data, and attack power data are set and stored for each monster identification data for each enemy monster.

35 to 38 are flowcharts of the game program 335 a stored in the ROM 35 and executed by the CPU 23. First, in step 301, one monster identification data is randomly selected from E1 to E10 (see FIG. 34), and an enemy monster to be played this time is determined. Then, in step 303, referring to the enemy monster table shown in FIG. 34 based on the monster identification data of the selected enemy monster, the monster name, image data, life force data, and attack power data are acquired and selected. The monster identification data and the acquired monster name, image data, life force data, and attack power data are stored in the enemy monster data storage area 325d.

After step 303, in step 305, the monster name and image of the enemy monster are displayed on the LCD 21 based on the monster name and image data of the enemy monster. After step 305, "Please read the monster card" is displayed on the LCD 21 in step 307, prompting the player to insert the monster card into the game card reader. After step 307, in step 309, various data recorded on the monster card inserted in the game card reader is read. After step 309, it is determined in step 311 whether or not the game identification data included in the read data is correct. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the read game identification data matches the game ID 335a1 stored in the game program storage area 335a of the ROM. If they match, the process proceeds to step 315. If they do not match, it is determined that the game card is not used in this game. In step 313, “This game card cannot be used” is displayed on the LCD 21. Return to and prompt me to read the monster card again.

If it is determined to be correct in step 311, the process proceeds to step 315, and each data (monster identification data, monster name data, image data, parameter data (gender data, race data, age) included in the card data read in step 309. Data, life force data, attack power data)) is stored in the first monster data storage area 325a. After step 315, in step 317, the monster name, image data, and parameter data are displayed on the LCD 21. After step 317, in step 319, "Do you want to synthesize with other monsters?" Is displayed on the LCD 21, and the player selects whether or not to generate a synthesized monster (for example, the player operates the operation switch 22). Depending on which one is selected).

After step 319, it is determined in step 321 whether or not to generate a synthetic monster is selected, and if it is selected not to generate a synthetic monster, the process proceeds to step 335 and the first monster is set as the player character. After the setting, go to step 365. If it is selected to generate a synthetic monster, the process proceeds to step 323, “Please read the monster card to be synthesized” is displayed on the LCD 21, and another monster card is inserted into the game card reader to the player. Urge you to do. After step 323, after reading the data of the monster card inserted in the game card reader in step 325, it is determined in step 327 whether the game identification data included in the read data is correct. If not correct, in step 329, “This game card cannot be used” is displayed on the LCD 21, and the process returns to step 323.

If it is determined in step 327 that the game identification data is correct, the process proceeds to step 331, and various data included in the data read in step 325 (monster identification data, monster name data, image data, parameter data (gender data, Race data, age data, life force data, attack power data)) is stored in the second monster data storage area 325b. After step 331, in step 333, the monster name, image data, and parameters read in step 325 are displayed on the LCD 21.

After step 333, in step 337 to step 343, it is determined whether or not the synthesis condition is satisfied with reference to the first monster data storage area 325a and the second monster data storage area 325b. First, in step 337, it is determined whether or not the monster identification data of the first monster and the monster identification data of the second monster are the same. If the monster identification data is the same, it is determined that the synthesis condition is not satisfied, and the routine proceeds to step 361. If the monster identification data is different, the process proceeds to step 339, where it is determined that the sex data of the first monster and the sex data of the second monster are different. If the gender data is the same, it is determined that the synthesis condition is not satisfied, and the process proceeds to step 361. If the sex data are different, the process proceeds to step 341, and it is determined whether or not the race data of the first monster and the race data of the second monster are the same. If the race data is different, it is determined that the synthesis condition is not satisfied, and the process proceeds to step 361. If the race data is the same, the process proceeds to step 343, and it is determined that the age data of the first monster and the age data of the second monster are 20 years or older. If it is determined that either one is not over 20 years old, it is determined that the synthesis condition is not satisfied, and the process proceeds to step 361. If it is determined that both are over 20 years old, it is determined that the synthesis condition is satisfied, and the process proceeds to step 345.

In step 345, the monster identification data of the monster to be synthesized is determined with reference to the monster identification data of the first monster, the monster identification data of the second monster, and the synthesis table storage area 335b. After step 345, in step 347, based on the determined monster identification data of the synthesized monster, the monster name data, image data, and attack power data of the synthesized monster are determined with reference to the synthesized monster table storage area 335c.

After step 347, in step 349, the life force data of the composite monster is determined based on the life force data of the first monster and the life force data of the second monster. Specifically, the average value of the life force data of the first monster and the life force data of the second monster is determined as the life force data of the synthetic monster.

After step 347, in step 351, the sex data and age data of the synthetic monster are determined at random. After step 351, in step 353, the type data of the synthetic monster is determined to be the same as the type data of the first monster.

After step 353, in step 355, the determined monster identification data, monster name data, image data, sex data, race data, age data, life force data, and attack power data are stored in the composite monster data storage area 325c. After step 355, in step 357, the monster name data, image data, sex data, race data, age data, life force data, and attack power data of the determined synthetic monster are displayed on the LCD 21.

After step 357, after the synthetic monster is set as the player character in step 359, the process proceeds to step 365.

If it is determined in any of step 337 to step 343 that the composition condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step 361. After “Cannot compose” is displayed on the LCD 21, in step 363, the first monster is set as the player character. Then, the process proceeds to step 365.

After step 335, step 359 or step 363, in step 365 to step 379, a battle process between the player character and the enemy monster is performed. Note that the player character is either the first monster or the synthetic monster as set in step 335, step 359 or step 363.

First, in step 365, processing is performed in which the player character (either the first monster or the synthetic monster) attacks the enemy monster. Specifically, the attack power value is determined based on the attack power data of the player character. In step 367, the value is reduced from the life force data of the enemy monster. After step 367, in step 369, it is determined whether the life force data of the enemy monster has become 0 or less. If it is less than or equal to 0, in step 371, “I won!” Is displayed on the LCD 21 to inform that the player has won the battle. If it is determined in step 369 that the vitality data of the enemy monster is greater than 0, in step 373, the enemy monster performs a process of attacking the player character. Specifically, the value of the attack power is determined based on the attack power data of the enemy monster, and in step 375, the value is decreased from the life power data of the player character. After step 375, in step 377, it is determined whether or not the vital character data of the player character has become 0 or less. If it has become 0 or less, in step 379, “Lose” is displayed on the LCD 21, and the player Is told that he has lost the battle. After step 379, the game process is terminated.

If it is determined in step 377 that the vitality of the player character is greater than 0, the process returns to step 365 and the above-described battle process is repeated.

In the above-described embodiment (fifth embodiment), two game cards (monster cards) are read to generate composite data (synthetic monster). However, more than two game cards are read. You may make it generate a synthetic monster.

In the above-described embodiments (first to fifth embodiments), the game system is centered on a portable game device, but may be a game system centered on a stationary game device.

In the above-described embodiments (first to fifth embodiments), the storage means for storing the game program and the barcode reading means are integrated, but the memory cartridge for storing the game program is replaced with the barcode reading means, The game system may be configured to be detachably attached to the game device. Moreover, you may comprise so that a game machine may be provided with the apparatus which reads DVD, CD, etc. which memorize | store a game program.

It is a lineblock diagram of game system 10 of one example of the present invention. 1 is an external view of a barcode reader 30 according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram of game system 10 of one example of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the data memorize | stored in ROM35 of 1st Example. It is a figure which shows the data memorize | stored in RAM25 of 1st Example. It is a figure which shows the data memorize | stored in the flash memory 36 of 1st Example. It is a format figure of the barcode recorded on the barcode card | curd 40 of 1st Example. It is a figure which shows the list of the cards used in the game of 1st Example. It is a figure which shows the detail of the use frequency data in the middle state of the game of 1st Example. It is a game program 135a memorize | stored in ROM35 of 1st Example, and is a flowchart of the program run by CPU23. It is a figure which shows the detail of the card | curd input process in step 111 of FIG. 10 of 1st Example. It is a figure which shows the data memorize | stored in the game program storage area of ROM35 in 2nd Example. It is a format figure of the barcode recorded on the barcode card | curd 40 of 2nd Example. It is a figure which shows the detail of the use frequency data memorize | stored in the flash memory 36 in 2nd Example. It is a figure which shows a part of flowchart in 2nd Example. It is a figure which shows a part of flowchart in 2nd Example. It is a figure which shows the data memorize | stored in ROM35 of 3rd Example. It is a figure which shows the data memorize | stored in RAM25 of the Example of 3rd Example. It is a figure which shows the data memorize | stored in the flash memory 36 of the Example of 3rd Example. It is a format figure of the barcode recorded on the barcode card | curd 40 of the Example of 3rd Example. It is a figure which shows the list of the cards used in the game of the Example of 3rd Example. It is a figure which shows the detail of the reading completion process definition table of 3rd Example. It is a game program 235a memorize | stored in ROM35 of 3rd Example, and is a flowchart of the program run by CPU23. It is a figure which shows the detail of the card | curd input process in step 211 of FIG. 23 of 3rd Example. It is a figure which shows the data memorize | stored in the read completion data storage area 36b 'of the flash memory 36 of 4th Example. It is a figure which shows the data memorize | stored in the reading completion process definition table 235b 'of ROM35 of 4th Example. It is a figure which shows a part of flow of the card | curd input process of 4th Example. It is a figure which shows the data memorize | stored in ROM35 of 5th Example. It is a figure which shows the data memorize | stored in RAM25 of 5th Example. It is a figure which shows the format of the barcode data printed on the barcode printing part 42 of the barcode card | curd 40 of 5th Example. It is a list of monster cards 40 used in the game of the fifth embodiment It is a figure which shows the detail of the data memorize | stored in the synthetic | combination table storage area 335b contained in ROM of 5th Example. It is a figure which shows the detail of the data memorize | stored in the synthetic monster table storage area 335c contained in ROM of 5th Example. It is a figure which shows the detail of the data memorize | stored in the enemy monster table storage area 335d contained in ROM of 5th Example. It is a flowchart of the game program 335a memorize | stored in ROM35 of 5th Example and run by CPU23. It is a flowchart of the game program 335a memorize | stored in ROM35 of 5th Example and run by CPU23. It is a flowchart of the game program 335a memorize | stored in ROM35 of 5th Example and run by CPU23. It is a flowchart of the game program 335a memorize | stored in ROM35 of 5th Example and run by CPU23.

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Claims (37)

Game card on which game data and usage condition data of the game data are recorded or stored;
A game card reading unit that reads the game data and the use condition data from the game card, and whether or not the read game data is usable based on the use condition data read by the game card reading unit. Judgment means to judge,
A game system comprising game processing means for performing a game process using the game data when the determination means determines that the game data is usable. A progress status storage means for storing game progress status data based on the processing result of the game processing means;
2. The determination unit according to claim 1, wherein the determination unit determines whether the progress status data stored in the progress status storage unit satisfies the use condition data read by the game card reading unit. The described game system. Bar code card with game data and card identification data recorded in bar code format,
Barcode reading means for reading the game data and the identification data from the barcode card;
Use number storage means for storing use number data for each identification data;
Judgment means for judging whether or not the number-of-uses data of the number-of-uses storage means for the read identification data is equal to or less than a predetermined number when the barcode card is read by the barcode reading means;
When it is determined by the determination means that the number of times is less than or equal to a predetermined number of times, game processing means for performing a game process using the read game data, and when the game data is used by the game processing means, A game system comprising use number increasing means for increasing use number data of the use number storage means for the read identification data. Bar code card with game data, card identification data, and usable count data recorded in bar code format,
Barcode reading means for reading the game data, the identification data, and the usable frequency data from the barcode card;
Usable number storage means for storing usable number of times data for each identification data;
When the identification data read by the bar code reading means is data read for the first time, the usable number setting means for setting the read usable number data in the usable number storage means,
Determining means for determining whether or not the usable number data of the usable number storage means for the read identification data is not 0 when the barcode card is read by the barcode reading means;
Game processing means for performing game processing using the game data when the determination means determines that it is not 0, and the identification data read when the game data is used by the game processing means A game system comprising: usable number reducing means for reducing usable number data in the usable number storage means for the above. A game program that is executed by a game device including game card reading means for reading game data and a game card in which use condition data for the game data is recorded or stored,
A game card reading step of reading the game data and the use condition data from the game card via the game card reading means;
A determination step of determining whether or not the read game data is usable based on the use condition data read by the game card reading step;
A game program including a game processing step of performing a game process using the game data when it is determined by the determination step that the game data is usable. A progress status storing step for storing game progress status data based on the processing result of the game processing step;
6. The determination step according to claim 5, wherein the determination step determines whether or not the progress status data stored by the progress status storage step satisfies the use condition data read by the game card reading step. The described game program. A game program that is executed by a game device including a barcode reading unit that reads a barcode card in which game data and card identification data are recorded in a barcode format,
A barcode reading step of reading the game data and the identification data via the barcode reading means;
A determination step of determining whether or not the number-of-uses data for the read identification data is equal to or less than a predetermined number when the barcode card is read by the barcode reading step;
When it is determined by the determination step that the number of times is less than or equal to a predetermined number of times, a game processing step of performing a game process using the read game data, and when the game data is used by the game processing step, A game program, comprising: a use count increasing step for increasing the use count data for the read identification data. A game program that is executed by a game device including a barcode reading unit that reads a barcode card in which game data, card identification data, and usable count data are recorded in a barcode format,
A barcode reading step of reading the game data, the identification data and the usable number of times data through the barcode reading means;
When the barcode card is read by the barcode reading step, if the read identification data is data read for the first time, the usable number setting step for setting the read usable number data. A determination step of determining whether or not the usable number data for the read identification data is not 0 when the barcode card is read by the barcode reading unit;
A game processing step for performing a game process using the game data when the determination step determines that the value is not 0, and the identification data read when the game data is used in the game processing step A game program comprising a usable frequency reduction step of reducing the usable frequency data for. A game card reader that is detachably attached to a game device,
Reading means for reading the game data and the use condition data from a game card in which the game data and the use condition data for the game data are recorded or stored;
Output means for outputting the game data and use condition data read by the reading means to the game device, and game program storage means for storing a game program executed by the game device and using the game data With
The game program is
Based on the use condition data read by the reading means, a determination step for determining whether or not the read game data is usable, and the determination step determines that the game data is usable. Sometimes, a game card reading device comprising a game processing step of performing a game process using the game data. In the determining step, it is determined whether or not game progress data obtained by the game device executing the game program satisfies the use condition data read by the game card reading means. The game card reader according to claim 9. A barcode reader that is detachably attached to a game device,
Reading means for reading the game data and the identification data from the barcode card in which the game data and the card identification data are recorded in the barcode format;
Output means for outputting the game data and the identification data read by the reading means to the game device;
Game program storage means for storing a game program to be executed by the game device; and usage count storage means for storing usage count data for each identification data;
The game program is
A barcode reading step of reading the game data and the identification data via the reading means;
A determination step of determining whether or not the use count data of the use count storage means for the read identification data is equal to or less than a predetermined count when the barcode card is read by the barcode reading step;
When it is determined by the determination step that the number of times is less than or equal to a predetermined number of times, a game processing step of performing a game process using the read game data, and when the game data is used by the game processing step, A bar code reader, comprising: a use count increasing step of increasing the use count data of the use count storage means for the read identification data. A barcode reader that is detachably attached to a game device,
Reading means for reading the game data, the identification data and the usable number of times data from a barcode card in which game data, card identification data and usable number of times data are recorded in a barcode format. The game read by the reading means. Output means for outputting the data, the identification data and the usable count data to the game device;
Game program storage means for storing a game program executed by the game device, and usable number storage means for storing usable number data for each identification data,
The game program is
A barcode reading step of reading the game data, the identification data and the usable number of times data through the barcode reading means;
When the barcode card is read by the barcode reading step, if the read identification data is data read for the first time, the read usable number data is stored in the usable number storage means. Useable number setting step to set,
A determination step of determining whether or not the usable number data for the read identification data is not 0 when the barcode card is read by the barcode reading step;
A game processing step for performing a game process using the game data when the determination step determines that the value is not 0, and the identification data read when the game data is used in the game processing step A bar code reader, comprising: a usable number reduction step for reducing the usable number data for the. A game card read by a game card reading means provided in the game device,
Game data used by the game device;
A game card in which use condition data indicating conditions under which the game apparatus can use the game data is recorded or stored. The game device further includes progress status storage means for storing game progress status data based on the processing result of the processing means of the game device,
The game card according to claim 13, wherein the use condition data is condition data to be satisfied by data stored in the progress status storage means. A bar code card read by bar code reading means provided in the game device,
A barcode card in which game data used by the game device, card identification data, and usable number data indicating the number of times the game data can be used are recorded in a barcode format. A plurality of game cards having at least card identification data recorded or stored;
Reading means for reading the card identification data recorded or stored in the game card;
Reading completion data storage means for storing reading completion data indicating which game card has been read by the reading means to date based on the card identification data;
A determination unit that determines that the read completion data stored in the read completion data storage unit satisfies a predetermined condition; and a predetermined game process is executed when the determination unit determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied. A game system comprising first game processing means. The game system according to claim 16, wherein the determination unit determines on the condition that at least one predetermined game card has been read. The game system according to claim 16, wherein the determination unit determines on the condition that the number of the game cards that have been read is a predetermined number or more. The game card further records or stores game data;
The reading means further reads the game data,
The game system according to claim 16, further comprising second game processing means for executing a game process based on the game data when the game data is read by the reading means. The reading completion data storage means stores the order read by the reading means,
The game system according to claim 16, wherein the determination unit determines that the game cards are read in a predetermined order. Game identification data is further recorded or stored in the game card,
The reading means further reads the game identification data,
A game type determining means for determining whether the game identification data is correct when the game identification data is read by the reading means;
Only when the game type determining unit determines that the game type is correct, the read completion data storage unit stores read completion data, and the first game processing unit executes game processing. The game system according to claim 16. 22. The game system according to claim 16, wherein the game card is a barcode card in which data is recorded in a barcode format. A game program that is executed by a game device including reading means for reading a plurality of game cards in which at least card identification data is recorded or stored,
A read completion data storage step for storing read completion data indicating which game card has been read by the reading means so far based on the card identification data;
A determination step for determining that the read completion data stored in the read completion data storage step satisfies a predetermined condition, and a predetermined game process is executed when the determination means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied A game program including a first game processing step. The game card further records or stores game data;
The reading means further reads the game data,
The game program according to claim 23, further comprising a second game processing step of executing a game process based on the game data when the game data is read by the reading unit. The reading completion data storing step stores the order read by the reading means,
24. The game program according to claim 23, wherein the determination step determines on the condition that the game cards are read in a predetermined order. The game card further records or stores game identification data,
The reading means further reads the game identification data,
A game type determining step of determining whether the game identification data is correct when the game identification data is read by the reading means;
Only when the game type is determined to be correct by the game type determination step, the read completion data storage step stores read completion data, and the first game processing step executes game processing. The game program according to claim 23. A game card reader that is detachably attached to a game device,
Reading means for reading a plurality of game cards in which at least card identification data is recorded or stored;
Output means for outputting the card identification data read by the reading means to the game device;
First storage means for storing a game program, and second storage means for storing game card read completion data,
The game program is
A read completion data storage step for storing, in the second storage means, read completion data indicating which game card has been read by the reading means so far based on the card identification data;
A determination step for determining that the read completion data stored in the read completion data storage step satisfies a predetermined condition, and a predetermined game process is executed when the determination means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied A game card reader comprising a first game processing step. The game card is a barcode card in which data is recorded in a barcode format,
28. The game card reader according to claim 27, wherein the reading means is a barcode reading means. A first game card in which first designation data for designating a first game object is recorded;
A second game card in which second designation data for designating a second game object is recorded;
When the first designated data is read from the first game card and the second designated data is read from the second game card, and only the first game card is read by the game card reading means When the game process is performed using the first game object based on the read first designation data and only the second game card is read, the second game based on the read second designation data When a game process is performed using an object and the first game card and the second game card are read, the first game object and the second designation data are read based on the read first designation data and second designation data. Using a third game object different from the second game object, It comprises game processing means for performing beam processing, the game system. Table storage means for storing the third game object determined for the combination of the first specified data and the second specified data in a table format;
The game processing means determines the third game object with reference to the table storage means based on the first designation data and the second designation data read by the game card reading means. The game system according to claim 29. The first parameter of the first game object is further recorded on the first game card,
A second parameter of the second game object is further recorded on the second game card,
The game card reading means further reads the first parameter and the second parameter,
When only the first game card is read by the game card reading means, the game processing means determines a parameter of the first game object based on the read first parameter, and the second game card When only the first game card is read, the parameter of the second game object is determined based on the read second parameter, and when the first game card and the second game card are read, the read 30. The game system according to claim 29, wherein a parameter of a third game object is determined based on the first parameter and the second parameter. The first parameter of the first game object is further recorded on the first game card,
A second parameter of the second game object is further recorded on the second game card,
The game card reading means further reads the first parameter and the second parameter,
When the first game card and the second game card are read, the game processing means is provided only when the read first parameter and the second parameter satisfy a predetermined relationship. 30. The game system according to claim 29, wherein game processing is performed by using a game. The first parameter of the first game object is further recorded on the first game card,
A second parameter of the second game object is further recorded on the second game card,
The game card reading means further reads the first parameter and the second parameter,
The game processing means, when the first game card and the second game card are read, only when at least one of the read first parameter and the second parameter satisfies a predetermined condition, 30. The game system according to claim 29, wherein game processing is performed using a third object. The game card is a barcode card that records data in a barcode format;
30. The game system according to claim 29, wherein the game card reading means is a bar code reading means. Game card reading means for reading a first game card in which first designation data for designating a first game object is recorded and a second game card in which second designation data for designating a second game object are recorded A game program executed by a game device comprising:
When only the first game card is read by the game card reading means, a game process is performed using the first game object based on the read first designation data, and only the second game card is read. When the first game card and the second game card are read, the game process is performed using the second game object based on the read second designation data. A game program including a game processing step for performing a game process using a third game object different from the first game object and the second game object based on the first designation data and the second designation data. A game card reader that is detachably attached to a game device,
Reading means for reading a first game card in which first designation data for designating a first game object is recorded, and a second game card in which second designation data for designating a second game object are recorded;
An output means for outputting the first designation data and the second designation data read by the reading means to the game device, and a game program storage means for storing a game program;
When only the first game card is read by the game card reading means, the game program performs a game process using the first game object based on the read first designation data, and the second game When only the card is read, a game process is performed using the second game object based on the read second designation data, and when the first game card and the second game card are read, the game is read. And a game processing step of performing a game process using a third game object different from the first game object and the second game object based on the first designation data and the second designation data. A game card reader. Game card reading means for reading a plurality of game cards, and designation data output means for outputting designation data for designating a game object based on a plurality of data read from the plurality of game cards by the game card reading means A game system comprising:

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