JP7387986B2 - Information processing device, game device, and program - Google Patents

Description

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

In recent years, games have been developed in which identification information is acquired by reading game media such as cards, a game character linked to the identification information is reproduced on the game, and the game is played by operating the reproduced game character. The device is widespread.

For example, Patent Document 1 describes a game device that acquires a card ID by reading a card, displays a game character corresponding to the card ID, and progresses the game.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2011-4820

By the way, some of these games require setting various parameter states for individual game characters. Setting work for such game characters is time consuming and complicated. Particularly in the case of a game that charges money according to the elapsed time, such setting work can cause a significant disadvantage to the player.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game device, an information processing device, and a program that can simplify the work of setting game characters.

An information processing device according to one aspect of the present invention includes: a receiving unit that receives player identification information for identifying a player; character identification information for identifying a game character acquired by reading a game medium; a generation unit that generates reproduction information for reproducing a game character related to the received character identification information based on a template of reproduction information for reproducing the character and associated with the player identification information; The apparatus includes a transmitter that transmits the generated reproduction information.

According to this aspect, it becomes possible to simplify the work of setting the game character.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an information processing device, a game device, and a program that can simplify the work of setting game characters.

1 is a block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a game system 1. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of a game device 10. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of a game device 10. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of a server 12. FIG. It is a figure showing an example of a player card table. It is a figure showing an example of a character card table. It is a figure showing an example of a play history table. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a game device 10 and a server 12. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of an operation sequence by the game system 1. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen 1000. FIG.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, in each figure, those with the same reference numerals have the same or similar configurations.

[First embodiment]
(1) Overall Configuration FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a game system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated, the game system 1 includes one or more game devices 10 and a server 12. The game device 10 and the server 12 are communicably connected to each other via a communication network NT such as the Internet.

The game device 10 pays out game media such as cards to players. Furthermore, the game device 10 reproduces a game character by reading a game medium such as a card, and provides the player with a game played by operating the game character. The game device 10 is an information processing device such as an arcade game device, a consumer game device, a mobile phone, a tablet, or a personal computer installed in an amusement facility, for example.

The server 12 is an information processing device that manages information regarding players and various cards, and also executes some processing of the game. The server 12 appropriately refers to various information and transmits it to the game device 10 in response to a request from the game device 10 .

(2) Configuration of each part (2-1) Game device 10
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of the game device 10. As shown in FIG. 2, the game device 10 includes a main body 22, an operation console 24, operation buttons 26, a card reader 28, a coin insertion section 30, a card payout section 32, and a monitor 34.

The operation console 24 is provided with appropriate types and numbers of operation units for the player to perform various operations. The type and number of operation parts are arbitrary. The operation console of this embodiment includes a single or multiple operation buttons 26, a card reader 28, a coin insertion section 30, and the like.

The operation button 26 accepts an operation by the player and supplies a control signal to the processing device 50 in accordance with the accepted operation.

The card reader 28 is, for example, an optical barcode reader, a two-dimensional/three-dimensional code reader, an IC reader, or the like. The card reader 28 acquires the barcode printed on the card and the contents of a storage medium such as a ROM/flash memory built into the card, and reads identification information (card ID) unique to the card.

The coin insertion unit 30 detects coins or prepaid cards inserted by the player to play the game, and can transmit this signal when a predetermined coin or amount of money is detected. As this coin, an economic value medium such as actual currency or a medal used in an amusement facility can be used. A coin inserted into the coin insertion section 30 is detected by a coin detector 30A installed inside the main body 22.

The card payout section 32 is provided at the lower part of the main body 22. A predetermined number of cards without printed designs (white cards) can be filled inside the card dispensing unit 32 before being dispensed. A chip storing a card ID is embedded inside the white card. The card ID can function as a player card ID, a character card ID, etc. by being recorded by the server 12 in a predetermined table in association with various information.

The monitor 34 is provided at the top of the main body 22. The monitor 34 uses, for example, a liquid crystal display, a PDP (plasma display panel), an HMD (head mounted display), a MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) display, an LCOS (liquid crystal silicone) display, a transmissive high temperature polysilicon LCD, a laser, or the like. It is configured as a display means (display unit) of an optical projector. The monitor 34 displays various screens of the game in response to control signals supplied from a processing device 50, which will be described later.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the game device 10. As illustrated, the game device 10 includes a processing device 50. The processing device 50 is connected to an operation unit 52, an output device 54, a printing device 56, and a communication device 58, and supplies control signals for controlling these devices.

The processing device 50 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 60 and a storage device 62. The storage device 62 can be configured of a ROM, RAM, hard disk, or other known storage devices alone or in combination.

The operation section 52 includes the operation button 26 described above, the card reader 28, the coin insertion section 30, and the like. The output device 54 includes the above-mentioned monitor 34 and the like. The printing device 56 is built in the card dispensing unit 32 and prints various designs on white cards. The communication device 58 is a device for communicating with the server 12, other game devices 10, etc. via the network NT.

(2-2) Server 12
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the server 12. As illustrated, the server 12 includes a control device 70, a communication device 76, and a storage device 78 as a hardware configuration. The control device 70 mainly includes a CPU 72 and a memory 74.

In the control device 70, the CPU 72 functions as means for realizing various functions by executing predetermined programs stored in the memory 74, the storage device 78, or the like. Details of this function implementation means will be described later.

The communication device 76 is configured with a communication interface and the like for communicating with external devices. The communication device 76 transmits and receives various information to and from the game device 10, for example.

The storage device 78 is composed of a hard disk or the like. The storage device 78 stores various programs and various information necessary for execution of processing in the control device 70, and information on processing results. The storage device 78 stores, for example, a player card table, a character card table, and a play history table, which will be described later.

Note that the server 12 can be implemented using an information processing device such as a dedicated or general-purpose server computer. Note that the server 12 may be composed of a single information processing device or may be composed of a plurality of information processing devices distributed on the communication network NT.

Note that FIG. 4 only shows a part of the main hardware configuration that the server 12 has, and the server 12 may include other configurations that servers generally have.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a player card table. The player card table is a table for managing various information regarding the player in association with the player ID obtained by reading the player card.

In the player card table, for example, "player information", "character card ID", and "update date and time" are recorded in association with each other for each "player ID." "Player ID" is identification information for identifying a player. "Player information" is any information about the player, such as the player's name (including his real name as well as any name or common name specified by the player), level, game play history, various items, etc. It may also include purchase history, various points depending on the game, etc. "Character card ID" is the character card ID of the character card held by the player. "Updated date and time" is information indicating the date and time when the information associated with the player card ID was updated.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a character card table. The character card table is an example of a template of reproduction information for reproducing game characters. The character card table is a table for managing initial settings of parameters related to game characters. These parameters are, for example, automatically set on the game device 10 side.

In the character card table, parameters such as "character type", "status", and "equipment" are recorded for each "character card ID", for example. “Character type” is information indicating the type of game character. “Status” is information indicating various statuses related to the game character. The "status" may include, but is not limited to, attack power, defense power, experience value, etc., for example. "Equipment" is, for example, an equipment item purchased by the player and worn by the game character. "Updated date and time" is information indicating the date and time when the information associated with the character card ID was updated. Note that the character card table may include other arbitrary items as long as they are parameters related to the game character, and may include, for example, "occupation", "job", "skill", "ability", etc.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a play history table. The play history table is an example of a template of reproduction information for reproducing game characters. The play history table is a table created for each player, and is information indicating a history (play history) of setting the state of a game character in a game played by the player in the past. By reproducing the game character using a template based on the play history, it becomes possible to immediately continue playing the game from the previous game, for example.

In the example shown in FIG. 7, the play history table includes "play date and time", "stage", "arrangement", and "equipment". “Play date and time” is information indicating the date and time when the player played the game. “Stage” is an example of a mode in which the main story of the game progresses. The stage may be selected by the player or determined by the game device 10. The play history table may include information indicating not only stages but also other modes such as quests, scenarios, courses, maps, sections, and the like. "Arrangement" is information indicating the arrangement of game characters. In this game, six locations are provided: P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, and P6. When playing the main part of the game, the player needs to read the cards and place the reproduced game characters thereon. For example, when the player places a card with the card ID "A54" in the placement location P1, the card ID "A54" is recorded in the column of the placement location "P1" in the play history table. Furthermore, "placed" includes "not placed". In the "unplaced" field, a card ID related to a game character that has been reproduced by reading the card but has not been placed at any placement location is displayed. As described above, "equipment" is, for example, an equipment item purchased by the player and worn by the game character. Note that the play history table is not limited to the items shown in FIG. 8, but can include other arbitrary game character states as items, depending on the type of game. For example, the above-mentioned "occupation", "job", "skill", "ability", etc. may be included.

(2-3) Functional Configuration FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the game device 10 and the server 12.

As shown in FIG. 8, the game device 10 includes an acquisition section 101, a game device transmission section 102, a game device reception section 103, and a reproduction processing section 104.

The acquisition unit 101 includes the above-described card reader 28, and acquires a card ID corresponding to the type of card by reading a predetermined card. For example, the acquisition unit 101 acquires a player ID by reading a player card, and acquires a character card ID by reading a character card.

Game device transmitter 102 transmits various information to server 12 and the like. For example, the game device transmitter 102 transmits a reproduction information request to the server 12. The reproduction information request includes, for example, the acquired player ID and character card ID.

Game device receiving section 103 receives various types of information from server 12 . For example, the game device receiving unit 103 receives reproduction information from the server 12.

The reproduction processing unit 104 executes reproduction processing to reproduce the game character based on the reproduction information received from the server 12. Here, the reproduction information may be information for reproducing arbitrary parameters related to the game character. The reproduction information may include, but is not limited to, the type of game character, the status of the game character, the equipment of the game character, the arrangement of the game character, and the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the server 12 includes a server receiving section 121, a reproduction information generating section 122, and a server transmitting section 123.

The server reception unit 121 receives various information from the game device 10 and the like. The server receiving unit 121 receives a request for reproduction information of a game character related to a character card ID.

In response to the reproduction information request received from the game device 10, the reproduction information generation unit 122 generates a character card ID included in the reproduction information request based on a predetermined template associated with the player ID included in the reproduction information request. Generate reproduction information for reproducing the associated game character. Here, the configuration of the predetermined template is not particularly limited as long as it includes information for reproducing arbitrary parameters related to the game character, but for example, the predetermined template may include the above-mentioned character card table and play history table. It's good to be there.

The server transmitter 123 transmits various types of information to the game device 10 and the like. For example, the server transmitter 123 transmits the above-mentioned reproduction information to the game device 10.

(3) Operation processing <basic sequence>
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of an operation sequence by the game system 1. The operation process according to the operation sequence is a process in which the game device 10 acquires predetermined reproduction information from the server 12 by reading a character card, and reproduces the game character.

(S100)
First, the acquisition unit 101 of the game device 10 acquires a player ID. The acquisition unit 101 of the game device 10 may acquire the player ID by having the player card read by the card reader 28. Alternatively, the acquisition unit 101 of the game device 10 may acquire the player ID directly input by the player by operating the operation button 26.

(S101)
Next, the acquisition unit 101 of the game device 10 acquires the character card ID. Specifically, the acquisition unit 101 of the game device 10 acquires the character card when the player places the character card on the card reader 28 and performs a predetermined operation using the operation button 26 to cause the card reader 28 to read the character card. Obtain the character card ID corresponding to the character card ID.

(S102)
Next, the game device transmitting unit 102 of the game device 10 transmits a reproduction information to request reproduction information for reproducing the game character corresponding to the read character card in response to a predetermined operation by the player using the operation button 26. Send an information request to server 12. The reproduction information request includes the player ID acquired in S100 and the character card ID read in S101. Note that at this time, the game device transmitter 102 may include, for example, a stage ID for identifying the stage input by the player in the reproduction information request.

(S103)
Next, when the reproduction information generation unit 122 of the server 12 receives the reproduction information request from the game device 10, the reproduction information generation unit 122 generates information included in the reproduction information request based on a predetermined template such as the character card table and/or play history table described above. Information associated with the character card ID is generated as reproduction information. That is, the reproduction information generation unit 122, for example, determines the type of game character, the status of the game character, and the equipment of the game character extracted from the character card table, and the arrangement of the game character extracted from the play history table. It may also be generated as reproduction information. At this time, the reproduction information generation unit 122 may generate reproduction information by extracting parameter settings from a predetermined template such as a character card table and/or a play history table. Depending on the template, the reproduction information is an initial setting value (in the case of a play history table) or a play history at a predetermined play (in the case of a play history table). Particularly, when the previous settings included in the play history table serve as a template, the player can immediately proceed with the game from the previous state. Further, if the reproduction information request in S102 includes a stage ID, the reproduction information generation unit 122 generates a parameter associated with the stage ID from a predetermined template such as a character card table and/or a play history table. Reproduction information may be generated by extracting settings. Thereby, the game character can be immediately set in an appropriate state according to the stage. Note that the reproduction information generation unit 122 of the server 12 determines that the information associated with the character card ID included in the reproduction information request is not included in a predetermined template such as the character card table and/or play history table described above. In this case, it is not necessary to generate reproduction information.

(S104)
Next, the server transmitter 123 of the server 12 transmits the reproduction information extracted in S103 to the game device 10. Note that the server transmitting unit 123 of the server 12 will respond when a predetermined template such as the character card table and/or play history table described above does not include information associated with the character card ID included in the reproduction information request. may send a predetermined notification to the game device 10. The predetermined notification may be, for example, a notification indicating that reproduction information will not be generated.

(S105)
Next, the reproduction processing unit 104 of the game device 10 executes reproduction processing of the game character based on the reproduction information received from the server 12. Note that if the received reproduction information is inconsistent with the already set state of the game character, the reproduction processing unit 104 may reset the game character based on the preset priority order. Note that the reproduction processing unit 104 of the server 12 determines that the predetermined template such as the character card table and/or play history table described above does not include information associated with the character card ID included in the reproduction information request. , when the predetermined notification described in S104 is received from the server 12, it is not necessary to perform the game character reproduction process. That is, among the character card IDs acquired by the game device 10 in S101, only game characters corresponding to those included in a predetermined template such as the above-mentioned character card table and/or play history table are reproduced. With this, the process ends.

<Screen example of game character reproduction processing>
With reference to FIG. 10, an aspect of the screen in which the state of the game character is reproduced based on the reproduction information will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen 1000. The game screen 1000 includes, for example, a read card display section 1001, a composition display section 1002, and a play start selection section 1003.

In the read card display section 1001, a game character reproduced as a result of the action sequence described using FIG. 9 is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 10, game characters whose character card IDs are A54, A23, A16, A09, and A47 are reproduced. Further, the read card display section 1001 displays the reproduction status of each parameter such as "character type", "status", "equipment", and "arrangement" for each reproduced game character.

The organization display section 1002 includes placement locations P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, and P6 for arranging game characters. In the example shown in FIG. 10, the character card ID "A54" is placed at the placement location P1, and the character card ID "A23" is placed at the placement location P2. Further, in the read card display section 1001, the text "Done" indicating that the character cards have already been placed is displayed in the item "Placement" in the display section of the character cards that have been placed. Note that the player can also arrange each card displayed in the read card display section 1001 at these arrangement locations P1 to P6 by, for example, drag and drop operations.

When the player selects the play start selection section 1003 after setting all game characters in a desired manner, the main part of the game is started.

As explained above, according to the information processing device according to the embodiment of the present invention, player identification information and character identification information are received from the game device, and a game character is created based on a template of reproduction information for reproducing the game character. It is possible to generate reproduction information for reproducing the game and send it to the game device. This makes it possible to simplify the work of setting game characters. In particular, it is possible to immediately reproduce the state of the previous play and play the game from that state.

The manner in which various pieces of information are associated in the tables (character card table, play history table, etc.) in the embodiment described above is one example, and the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, in a character card table, a character card ID is associated only with predetermined information regarding a game character (type of game character, basic ability value of the game character, etc.), and is associated with other predetermined information regarding the game character (experience, etc.). value, equipment, etc.). In that case, the predetermined information that is not associated with the character card ID in the character card table may be associated with the player ID in the player table, for example. As a result, when the same character card is used by different players, even if the type of game character is the same, the status etc. to be reproduced can be made different for each player ID.

The embodiments described above are intended to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and are not intended to be interpreted as limiting the present invention. Each element included in the embodiment, as well as its arrangement, material, conditions, shape, size, etc., are not limited to those illustrated, and can be changed as appropriate. Further, it is possible to partially replace or combine the structures shown in different embodiments.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1...Game system, 10...Game device, 12...Server, 22...Main body, 24...Operation console, 26...Operation button, 28...Card reader, 30...Coin insertion part, 30A...Coin detector, 32...Card payout part , 34...Monitor, 50...Processing device, 52...Operation unit, 54...Output device, 56...Printing device, 58...Communication device, 62...Storage device, 70...Control device, 74...Memory, 76...Communication device, 78 ...Storage device, 101...Acquisition unit, 102...Game device transmission unit, 103...Game device reception unit, 104...Reproduction processing unit, 121...Server reception unit, 122...Reproduction information generation unit, 123...Server transmission unit

Claims (2)

an operation unit for the player to perform setting operations regarding the placement of the game character on the screen;
an acquisition unit that acquires player identification information for identifying the player and character identification information for identifying the game character by reading the game medium;
a transmitting unit that transmits the acquired player identification information and the character identification information to an information processing device;
A template of reproduction information for reproducing the on-screen arrangement of the game character based on the play history, generated from the information processing device based on the template associated with the player identification information. a receiving unit that receives reproduction information for reproducing the on-screen arrangement of the game character associated with the character identification information based on the play history ;
a reproduction processing unit that reproduces the on-screen arrangement of the game character based on the play history, based on the reproduction information, regardless of the setting operation by the player;
A game device comprising: A game device in which a player performs settings related to the placement of game characters on the screen.
an acquisition unit that acquires player identification information for identifying the player and character identification information for identifying the game character by reading the game medium;
a transmitting unit that transmits the acquired player identification information and the character identification information to an information processing device;
A template of reproduction information for reproducing the on-screen arrangement of the game character based on the play history, generated from the information processing device based on the template associated with the player identification information. a receiving unit that receives reproduction information for reproducing the on-screen arrangement of a game character associated with the character identification information included in the template among the character identification information based on the play history ;
a reproduction processing unit that reproduces the on-screen arrangement of the game character based on the play history, based on the reproduction information, regardless of the setting operation by the player;
A program to function as

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