JP2008012065A - Game system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system which enables players to make a selection to a certain extent in the types of game cards put out from the result of a game. <P>SOLUTION: The game system 1 comprises game machines 100 and a game server 200. Each of the game machines 100 includes a reading means, a card information memory means, a game execution control means, a monitor 14, a CPU 41, an operating means and an R/W 50 for putting out the game cards. The CPU 41 makes a control to select and display game cards of many kinds as candidate game cards for those to be put out. The R/W 50 puts out the game cards selected by the operation of the operating means from the candidate game cards displayed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system including a plurality of game machines such as home video game machines and video games installed in a game center, and more particularly to a game system using a game card.

  Conventionally, game cards are cards on which athletes, animated characters, and the like are drawn, and are collected by enthusiasts. Recently, game cards having game characteristics used for competitive games have been provided. Game cards having game characteristics are not simply collected, but the game can be advanced by various information described on the cards.

  Examples of game cards used in games include game cards and character cards. Game cards used in games are not only collected, but can be played with various players, for example, by various information printed on the surface, and the results of the game can be In response, the game cards are exchanged or transferred between the players.

  As described above, game systems that provide games played using cards such as game cards and trading cards have appeared and have become widely popular. For example, the information is read from a game card storing various information related to the game, an image imitating the game card is displayed on the video screen based on the information, and the game card displayed on the video screen is used. There is a game system that advances a video game (for example, Patent Document 1). According to such a game system, since it is not necessary to judge complicated rules manually, even a beginner can easily play a game.

In addition, there is a game machine that reads character data from a game card placed on a game board such as an arrangement panel of the game machine and advances the game using the character data.
JP 2005-137809 A

  Some of these game machines have a new game card paid out as a bonus at the end of the game, and the game cards can be collected by playing games. ing.

  However, a game card such as a character card paid out by a game machine as described above is simply paid out as a privilege at the end of the game, so there is no game characteristics in the process of obtaining a new game card. There was a problem that the original fun of collecting game cards is different from the game, and the original fun of game cards is not fully reflected in the game.

  The game card is paid out only on the game machine side by paying out a game card unilaterally determined in advance based on the game result and the game progress status, and there is no room for selection by the player. When playing a game, there are cases where a card that is not required by the player is paid out.

  Therefore, it is desired to provide a game system that allows the player to select to some extent the type of game card to be paid out based on the game result.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game system that allows a player to select to some extent the type of game card to be paid out based on a game result.

  (1) A plurality of game machines are connected, and information is obtained from a plurality of types of game cards including a character card storing a plurality of pieces of ability value information of characters and a tactic card storing tactic information performed by the character in each game machine. A game system for reading and playing a battle game, wherein the game machine reads a game board on which the game card is placed, reading means for reading information from each game card on the game board, and reading from each game card Card information storage means for storing game card information, game execution means for executing the battle game based on the game card information stored in the card information storage means, display means for performing display related to the battle game, Display control means for performing display control in the display means, operation means for the player to operate, and the game Game card payout means for paying out a game card according to a game result by the execution means, wherein the game execution means selects a plurality of types of game cards as payout candidate game cards according to the game result, and The display control means performs control to display the payout candidate game card, and the game card payout means pays out the game card selected by the operation of the operation means from the displayed payout candidate game card. A game system.

  According to the invention of (1), game card information is read from each game card on the game board, and a battle game is executed based on the read game card and an operation by the player. Further, a plurality of types of game cards selected according to the game result are displayed as payout candidate game cards, and the player can select a game card to be paid out from the payout candidate game card. Therefore, the player can influence the payout candidate game card to be paid out according to the game result corresponding to the gaming ability, and can select an arbitrary game card from a plurality of types of payout candidate game cards. It becomes possible. In this way, it is possible to provide a game system in which the player can select to some extent the type of game card to be paid out based on the game result.

  (2) In the game system according to (1), the game execution unit may issue a plurality of types of game cards according to the game card information stored in the card information storage unit and the game result. A game system characterized by being selected as a card.

  According to the invention of (2), in addition to the invention of (1), a payout candidate game card is selected based on the game card information and the game result. Therefore, by storing the game card information of an arbitrary game card owned by the player in the game machine, it is possible to influence the payout candidate game card to be paid out, and to select the type of game card obtained by the operation of the player It becomes possible to expand the range. In this way, it is possible to provide a game system that allows the player to select to some extent the type of game card to be paid out based on the stored game card and game result.

  (3) In the game system according to (1) or (2), the game execution means can be selected by the player according to the tactic information among the game card information stored in the card information storage means A candidate tactic that is a candidate for a new tactic stored in the tactics card is selected according to a tactic determination means for determining an appropriate tactic, a game result, and a tactic selected by operating the operation means during game execution. Candidate tactic selection means, wherein the display control means performs control to display the candidate tactics, and the game card payout means selects a tactic selected by the operation of the operation means from the displayed candidate tactics. A game system comprising tactics update means for storing a tactic card to be paid out.

  According to the invention of (3), in addition to the invention of (1) or (2), candidate tactics are displayed according to the game result and the tactic selected during the game execution, and from the displayed candidate tactics The selected tactic is stored in the tactic card. For this reason, even if it is the same kind of tactics card, since the new tactics memorize | stored according to a game result change, the game system which can perform a game more strategically can be provided. In this way, it is possible to provide a game system that allows the player to select to some extent the type of tactic information stored in the game card based on the tactics used and the game results.

  (4) In the game system according to any one of (1) to (3), the game execution means selects a character card used by the opponent player as the payout candidate game card according to a predetermined game result. A game system characterized by

  According to the invention of (4), in addition to any of the inventions of (1) to (3), the character card used by the opponent is paid out as an ally character card according to a predetermined game result. Therefore, the range of character cards that can be acquired by the player is expanded, and a game capable of enhancing the strategy of the game using each card can be provided. In this way, it is possible to provide a game machine that allows the player to select to some extent the type of payout candidate game card based on the character card used by the opponent and the game result.

  According to the present invention, a player can influence a payout candidate game card to be paid out according to a game result according to game power, and can select an arbitrary game card from a plurality of types of payout candidate game cards. It is possible to provide a game system in which the player can select to some extent the type of game card to be paid out based on the game result.

  Embodiments of the game system of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The following examples are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to these examples.

[Configuration of Game System 1]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an appearance of a game system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The game system 1 includes a game server 200 and a plurality of game machines 100a, 100b, 100c, 100d, 100e, 100f, 100g, and 100h connected to the game server 200.

  Each game machine 100 includes a monitor 14a and a monitor 14b, a control unit 15 that receives player input, a memory card insertion slot 18, game card entrances 17a to 17c, and coin identification that accepts input of game value media. And a payout device 108 for paying out a game value medium according to a game result. The game machines 100b to 100h have the same configuration as the game machine 100a.

  The monitor 14a and the monitor 14b are formed by a liquid crystal display. As the game progresses, the monitor 14a changes and displays the character image display mode. The monitor 14b displays a virtual space map in the game and effects based on the player's operation. In this embodiment, the monitor 14 is formed of a liquid crystal display, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a rear pro, a plasma display, or the like.

  Next, the configuration of the game server 200 will be described. The game server 200 includes a server housing 210 and a large monitor 13 provided at the upper front of the server housing 210.

  The server housing 210 is provided with a server CPU 31 (see FIG. 4) as control means for executing a game described later.

  The large monitor 13 is a liquid crystal display provided in the upper part of the server housing 210, and sequentially displays the screens respectively displayed on the monitors 14 of the game machines 100a to 100h at predetermined intervals. In the present embodiment, the large monitor 13 is formed of a liquid crystal display, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a rear pro, a plasma display, or the like.

[Game card]
Next, game cards used in the game system 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of the game card according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged sectional view thereof. In FIG. 2, for convenience of explanation, a part of the game card is shown in a cross-sectional view.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game card 20 is obtained by sequentially laminating a colored layer 23, a rewritable layer 22, and a transparent protective layer 21 on an upper surface of a rectangular base material 24. A single chip 25 is embedded between the substrate 24 and the substrate 24, and an antenna 26 for radio wave transmission / reception is printed. The single chip 25 includes a transmission / reception circuit, a control circuit, and a memory. The single chip 25 receives a command signal emitted from a read / writer (R / W) 50 from the antenna 26 to generate power, and is stored in the memory. The character data is rewritten or the character data is transmitted as a response radio wave.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the colored layer 23 is composed of a large number of fine dots of magenta (M), cyan (C), and yellow (Y), and the rewritable layer 22 is subjected to heat treatment at a specific temperature. By applying, it changes reversibly to transparent or opaque. When the printing device 49 heats the entire surface of the game card at a specific temperature, the entire surface of the rewritable layer 22 becomes transparent, and the entire surface of the game card becomes black, which is a mixed color of magenta, cyan, and yellow. By doing so, the contents of the character data printed on the surface of the game card can be erased. On the other hand, when the printing device 49 emits light in a pattern corresponding to the content of the character data, the rewritable layer 22 is selectively made opaque, and the content of the character data appears on the surface of the game card. By doing so, the contents of the character data can be printed on the surface of the game card. Thus, the printing device 49 is an example of an updating unit that can update the contents of the game card. Thus, since the content of the game card can be updated, the number of game cards placed as stock in the game machine can be reduced, and the running cost of the game arcade can be reduced. Further, since the number of game cards placed in stock in the game machine is reduced, the game machine can be made smaller in size.

[Electric configuration of game system]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing the internal configuration of the game server 200 of the game system 1, and FIG. 5 is a block diagram schematically showing the internal configuration of the game machine 100 of the game system 1.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a main control unit 30 is provided in the game server 200 of the game system 1. The main control unit 30 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 31, a memory (RAM) 32, a ROM 39, a sound circuit 33, and a graphic display circuit 34. The server CPU 31 is connected to eight game machines 100 via an interface circuit (I / F) 36.

  The memory 32 temporarily stores flags, variables, server information, and the like in the game server 200. The ROM 39 stores various image data displayed on the large monitor 13 (common display means), a control program, and the like. The sound circuit 33 is connected to a sound amplifier speaker 35 that outputs sound corresponding to various images displayed on the large monitor 13. The graphic display circuit 34 displays the image selected by the control signal from the server CPU 31 on the large monitor 13.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a control unit 40 is provided in the game machine 100. The control unit 40 includes a CPU 41, a memory 42, a sound circuit 43, a graphic display circuit 44, a drive circuit 48, and a ROM 53. The game server 200 and the control unit 15 are connected via the I / F 46, and the CPU 41 receives various data and programs from the main unit via the I / F 46, and the player operates the control unit 15. Thus, the command signal supplied can be received. Further, a coin discriminator 52 and a payout device 108 are connected to the CPU 41 via an I / F 46, and when the coin discriminator 52 detects a coin thrown into the coin slot 16, it supplies a detection signal to the CPU 41. . The payout device 108 pays out a predetermined number of game media in response to an operation signal from the CPU 41.

  The sound circuit 43 is connected to a sound amplifier speaker 45 that outputs sound corresponding to various images displayed on the monitor 14. The graphic display circuit 44 causes the monitor 14 to display an image selected by a control signal from the CPU 41.

  A read / dryer (R / W) 47 is connected to the CPU 41, and reads data from a memory card inserted into the memory card insertion slot 18 and writes data to the memory card. Also, the CPU 41 is connected to the R / W 50, and by transmitting a command signal to the game card inserted into the game card entrances 17a to 17c and receiving a response signal from the game card, Write character data to the game card or read character data from the game card. Thus, the R / W 50 is an example of a reading unit that reads character data such as ability value data from a game card. As described above, the R / W 50 is an example of an updating unit that updates the character data of the game card.

  In addition, a printing device 49 is connected to the drive circuit 48. The printing device 49 prints and erases character data drawn on the surface of the game card according to a control signal from the CPU 41. That is, the printing device 49 prints the content of the character data on the surface of the game card by irradiating the surface of the game card with light in a pattern corresponding to the content of the character data. On the other hand, the contents of the character data printed on the surface of the game card are erased by applying a heat treatment to the entire surface of the game card at a specific temperature. As described above, the printing device 49 is an example of an updating unit that updates the character data of the game card.

  Furthermore, a game card transport device 51 is connected to the CPU 41. The game card (GC) transport device 51 stores or transports game cards taken into the game machine 100 or game cards to be paid out in accordance with a control signal from the CPU 41.

  Hereinafter, a method of playing a game using the game machine 100 and the contents of the game provided by the game machine 100 will be described.

(A) Procedure until starting the game First, the player needs to obtain a memory card before starting the game. The method of providing the memory card to the player is not particularly limited. For example, the memory card may be sold at a game center, and the game machine 100 receives a certain amount of coins inserted into the game machine 100. It is good also as paying out from 100. The memory card is a card including a semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, for example, and stores a game history (for example, a proficiency value of a hero operated by the player). By using the memory card, the game can be interrupted and resumed. Next, the player can start a game by inserting a certain coin into the coin slot 16 and inserting the memory card into the memory card (MC) slot 18. Thus, the memory card insertion slot 18 is an example of a game board on which a game card is placed.

(B) Outline of the game The game provided by the game machine 100 causes the player to appear in the virtual world spreading during the game by inserting the game card into the game card entrance 17 installed in the satellite 12. It is a game in which the main character to operate adventures together with the above characters for the purpose of collecting “small medals” scattered in the virtual world. Since the satellite 12 is provided with three game card entrances 17, the main character can adventure with up to three characters at the same time. Also, the virtual world is common to all eight satellites 12. When the main character operated by one player encounters the main character operated by another player in the virtual world, the battle between the two players is started.

  The “small medal” can be obtained by winning a battle with a monster living in the virtual world or winning a battle with another player. When the collected medals are taken to a predetermined place in the virtual world, characters and articles (equipment and magic) according to the type and quantity of medals can be acquired, and a game in which character data relating to the characters is stored A card is paid out from a game card entrance 17 installed in the satellite 12. For example, if you have a large number of medals or a medal with a rare value, a game card of a character with a high ability value is paid out. As a result, the hero can take an adventure with a stronger character, so the game can be advantageously advanced, and a game card of a character with a higher ability value or a game card with a rare value can be collected. It becomes possible.

  In addition, the ability value of the main character or character is improved by gaining experience through adventures, such as winning battles with monsters that live in the virtual world or winning battles with other players. It is possible to make it. The changed ability value is stored in a memory card as a game history, or stored in a game card as character data.

(C) Character Disbursement In the game provided by the game machine 100, when the main character goes to a predetermined place in the virtual world, the character data read from the game card by the R / W 50 (hereinafter also referred to as original character data) Based on the progress of the game, a game card in which character data related to the original character data (hereinafter also referred to as new character data) is stored is paid out.

[Main processing]
The main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S602, initialization processing is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a process of starting the game machine 100 by receiving a signal related to power-on. More specifically, the CPU 41 performs a process of calling a start program from the ROM 53 and generating a reset signal for initializing various variables and flags stored in the memory 42. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S604.

  In step S604, an initial screen display process is performed. In this processing, the CPU 41 stores data for displaying an image of the initial screen from the ROM 53 in the memory 42 and transmits the data to the graphic display circuit 44. In the graphic display circuit 44, the VDP reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM based on the data for displaying the image of the initial screen from the CPU 41, and superimposes them. And displayed on the monitor 14. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S606.

  In step S606, card information reading processing is performed. In this processing, the read / reader 47 and read / reader 50 read the game card information transferred to the read / reader 47 and read / reader 50 by the game card transfer device 51 and transmit the game card information to the CPU 41. CPU41 performs the process which receives game card information. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S608. The game card transport device 51 is an example of a game board on which a game card is placed. Further, as described above, the lead driers 47 and 50 are examples of reading means for reading information from each game card on the game board. In addition, as described above, the lead driers 47 and 50 are examples of reading means for reading ability value information from a plurality of character cards on the game board.

  In step S608, card information storage processing is performed. In this processing, the CPU 41 performs processing for storing the read card information in the memory 42. Thus, the memory 42 is an example of a card information storage unit that stores game card information read from each game card. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S610.

  In step S610, reception processing is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a process of receiving server information transmitted from the game server via the interface 46. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S612. Thus, the interface 46 is an example of a game machine receiving unit that receives server information transmitted from the game server.

  In step S612, a normal game execution process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 calls a program for executing the normal game from the ROM 53 and performs a process of executing the normal game. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S614.

  In step S614, processing for determining whether or not to execute the battle game is performed. In this process, if the CPU 41 determines that the battle game is to be executed, the process proceeds to step S616, and if it is not determined that the battle game is to be executed, the process shifts to step S622.

  In step S616, a battle game execution process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a battle game execution process. The battle game execution process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S618. Thus, the CPU 41 is an example of a game execution control unit that performs control to execute a battle game based on the game card information stored in the card information storage unit.

  In step S614, processing for determining whether or not to end the game is performed. In this process, if the CPU 41 determines to end the game, the process proceeds to step S620. If not determined to end the game, the process proceeds to step S610.

  In step S620, a payout process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a payout process. The payout process will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S622, a participation screen display process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 stores data for displaying the participation screen effect image from the ROM 53 in the memory 42 according to the server information received in step S <b> 706 in FIG. 7, and transmits the data to the graphic display circuit 44. In the graphic display circuit 44, the VDP reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM based on the data for displaying the participation screen effect image from the CPU 41, and superimposes them. And displayed on the monitor 14. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S624. As described above, the CPU 41 is an example of a game display control unit that performs control to display on the game display unit the participation screen that prompts participation in the competitive game when the server display unit of the game server displays the common screen. .

  In step S624, a participation screen display selection process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a process of storing in the memory 42 whether or not to display the participation screen in accordance with the operation of the control unit 15. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. As described above, the control unit 15 is an example of an operation unit that can perform a selection operation on whether or not to display a server-related image related to a common screen displayed on the server display unit of the game server on the game display unit. As described above, the CPU 41 is an example of a game display control unit that performs control to display a server-related image in accordance with an operation result of the operation unit.

[Competitive game execution processing]
The subroutine executed in step S616 in FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S702, a battle game pre-process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a battle game pre-process. The battle game pre-processing will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S704.

  In step S704, a battle game display process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 stores data for displaying the battle game effect image from the ROM 53 in the memory 42 and transmits the data to the graphic display circuit 44. In the graphic display circuit 44, the VDP reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM based on the data for displaying the battle game effect image from the CPU 41, and superimposes them. And displayed on the monitor 14. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S706. As described above, the monitor 14 is an example of a display unit that performs an effect display relating to a battle game including a character image corresponding to a character card and selected character equipment information. Moreover, CPU41 is an example of the display control means which controls effect display in a display means.

  In step S706, operation transmission / reception processing is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs transmission / reception processing for receiving server information from the game server 200 and transmitting operation information corresponding to an operation signal from the control unit 15 to the game server 200. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S708.

  In step S708, an operation result determination process is performed. In this process, in step S706, the CPU 41 determines an operation result (for example, a result of how much damage is caused by the successful attack) according to the received server information and the operation signal from the control unit 15. Process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S710.

  In step S710, a process for determining whether or not the process is completed is performed. In this process, if the CPU 41 determines that the process is ended according to the operation result in step S708 (for example, the result that the hit point (HP) becomes 0), the process moves to step S712 and is completed. If not, the process proceeds to step S704.

  In step S712, a capability value update process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a process of updating the ability value of the game card. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S714.

  In step S714, processing for determining whether or not the result is a predetermined result is performed. In this process, if the CPU 41 determines that the result is a predetermined result (for example, a result that a player wins unilaterally), the process proceeds to step S716 and does not determine that the result is a predetermined result. In that case, the process proceeds to step S718.

  In step S716, server display selection processing is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a process of selecting whether or not to display on the game server 200. Specifically, the CPU 41 stores the player selection based on the operation signal from the control unit 15 in the memory 42. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S718.

  In step S718, a result transmission process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a process of transmitting the operation result to the game server 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Character attribute table]
An example of the character attribute table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, when a slashing attack is performed with a weapon attack, the character attribute has a slashing ability value increase factor of 2, a slashing ability value increase factor of 1.2, Ability factor rise factor is 1.2, long-distance ability factor rise factor is 1, flame system, wind system, ice system, gravity system, light system, dark system ability factor rise coefficient is 0.5 Can rise. When hitting with a weapon attack, the character attribute has a slash-type ability value increase factor of 1.2, a hit-type ability value increase factor of 2, and an impact-type ability value increase factor of 1. .2. The increase factor of the ability value of the long-distance system can be increased by 1, and the increase coefficient of the ability value of the flame system, wind system, ice system, gravity system, light system, and dark system can be increased by 0.5. When a batting attack is performed with a weapon attack, the character attribute has an increase coefficient of 1.2 for the slashing system, an increase coefficient of the stat of the hitting system of 1.2, and an increase coefficient of the batting system's ability value. 2. The increase factor of the ability value of the long-distance system can be increased by 1, and the increase coefficient of the ability value of the flame system, wind system, ice system, gravity system, light system, and dark system can be increased by 0.5. When a long-range attack is performed with a weapon attack, the character attribute has an increase factor of 1 for the slashing system, an increase coefficient of 1 for the impact system, and an increase coefficient of 1 for the impact system. The increase factor of the ability value of the distance system can be increased by 2, and the increase factor of the ability value of the flame system, wind system, ice system, gravity system, light system, and dark system can be increased by 0.5. When a fire attack is performed with a magic attack, the character attribute has an increase factor of 0.5 for the slashing, hitting, hitting, and long-range ability values, and an increase factor of 2 for the fire ability value. Wind system capacity value increase coefficient is 1, ice system capacity value increase coefficient is 0, gravity system capacity value increase coefficient is 1, light system capacity value increase coefficient is 1, dark system capacity value is 1 The increase factor can increase by one. When a wind attack is performed with a magic attack, the character attribute has an increase factor of 0.5 for each of the slashing, hitting, hitting, and long-range ability values, and an increase factor of 1 for the fire ability value. Wind system capacity value rise factor is 2, ice system ability value rise coefficient is 1, gravity system ability value rise coefficient is 0, light system ability value rise coefficient is 1, dark system ability value is 1 The increase factor can increase by one. When an ice-based attack is performed with a magic attack, the character attribute has an increase coefficient of 0.5 for each of the slashing system, hitting system, batting system, and long-distance system, and an increase coefficient of 0 for the flame system. Wind system capacity value rise coefficient is 1, ice system capacity value rise coefficient is 2, gravity system ability value rise coefficient is 1, light system ability value rise coefficient is 1, dark system ability value is 1 The increase factor can increase by one. When a gravity attack is performed with a magic attack, the character attribute has an increase factor of 0.5 for the slashing system, the impact system, the impact system, and the long-range system, and an increase coefficient of 1 for the flame system. Wind system capacity value rise coefficient is 0, ice system ability value rise coefficient is 1, gravity system ability value rise coefficient is 2, light system ability value rise coefficient is 1, dark system ability value is The increase factor can increase by one. When a light attack is performed with a magic attack, the character attribute has an increase coefficient of 0.5 for each of the slashing, hitting, striking, and long-range ability values, and an increase coefficient of 1 for the fire ability. Wind system capacity value rise coefficient is 1, ice system capacity value rise coefficient is 1, gravity system ability value rise coefficient is 1, light system ability value rise coefficient is 2, dark system ability value is The increase factor can increase by zero. When a dark attack is performed with a magic attack, the character attribute has an increase factor of 0.5 for the slashing, hitting, striking, and long-range ability values, and an increase factor of 1 for the fire ability. Wind system capacity value rise coefficient is 1, ice system capacity value rise coefficient is 1, gravity system ability value rise coefficient is 1, light system ability value rise coefficient is 0, dark system ability value is 1 The increase factor can increase by two. As described above, the improvement in the ability value of the character may change depending on the operation result performed by the player.

[Team table]
An example of the team table stored in the ROM 53 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, when the first character is Rudra, the article is magical, the second character is bar, and the article is magical, the increasing ability value is the maximum MP. If the first character is Rudra, the article is magical, the second character is bar, and the article is a weapon, the ability value that rises is the maximum HP. When the first character is Rudra, the article is magical, the second character is Indra, and the article is magical, the ability value that rises is attack power, and the ability increase rate is doubled. When the first character is Rudra, the article is magical, the second character is Indra, and the article is a weapon, the ability value that rises is the defense. When the first character is Rudra, the article is magical, the second character is Hermes, and the article is magical, the ability value that rises is the attack power. When the first character is Rudra, the article is a magic system, the second character is Hermes, and the article is a weapon system, the increasing ability value is the maximum MP. When the first character is Rudra, the article is magical, the second character is David, and the article is magical, the increasing ability value is the attack power. If the first character is Rudra, the article is magical, the second character is David, and the article is a weapon, the increasing ability value is the maximum MP. When the first character is Rudra, the article is a weapon system, the second character is a bar, and the article is a magic system, the increasing ability value is the maximum MP. When the first character is Rudra, the article is a weapon system, the second character is a bar, and the article is a weapon system, the increasing ability value is the maximum HP. If the first character is Rudra, the article is a weapon system, the second character is an Indra, and the article is a magic system, the ability value that increases is the maximum MP, and the ability increase rate is doubled. When the first character is a rudra, the article is a weapon system, the second character is an indra, and the article is a weapon system, the increasing ability value is the defense power. When the first character is Rudra, the article is a weapon system, the second character is Hermes, and the article is a magic system, the increasing ability value is an attack power. When the first character is Rudra, the article is a weapon system, the second character is Hermes, and the article is a weapon system, the increasing ability value is the maximum MP. When the first character is Rudra, the article is a weapon system, the second character is David, and the article is a magic system, the increasing ability value is the maximum HP. When the first character is Rudra, the article is a weapon system, the second character is David, and the article is a weapon system, the increasing ability value is the defense power. Thus, the increase in the ability value changes depending on the combination of the first character and the second character.

[Preparing for the battle game]
The subroutine executed in step S702 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1002, timer setting processing is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 sets a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) in the memory 42. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1004.

  In step S1004, a card information display process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 stores data for displaying the card information effect image from the ROM 53 in the memory 42 and transmits the data to the graphic display circuit 44. In the graphic display circuit 44, the VDP reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM based on the data for displaying the card information effect image from the CPU 41 and superimposes them. And displayed on the monitor 14. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1006.

  In step S1006, a character setting operation process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 determines which character to use from the plurality of characters stored in the memory 42, which article (for example, weapon to be equipped, tactics, etc.) the selected character uses, and controls the control unit 15. Use to set. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1008.

  In step S1008, a character data set process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a process of setting data such as the ability value data of the character set in step S1006 in the memory 42. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1010.

  In step S1010, an article data set process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a process of setting article data, which is article data used by the character set in step S1006, in the memory 42. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1012.

  In step S1012, a scheduled update capability value selection process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a process of selecting an ability value that can be updated by the selected character and storing it in the memory 42 in accordance with the character and article stored in step S1008 or step S1010. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1014.

  In step S1014, data transmission / reception processing is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a process of transmitting / receiving data to / from the game server 200. By this processing, each game machine can obtain information on the character selected in the game machine to be played and the article used by the character. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Use tactic card]
An example of a predetermined area of the memory 42 that stores the tactical card used by the character will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, the weapon attack tactic card has an increase coefficient of the ability value of the slashing system, the hitting system, the striking system, and the long-distance system, and the number of times of use is recorded in the number-of-uses column. To go. Magic attack tactic cards include flame, wind, ice, gravity, light, and dark, and the number of times each is used during the battle game is recorded in the number-of-uses column.

[Payout candidate game card table]
An example of the payout candidate game card table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, when the maximum use tactic card is a slashing system and the game result is a great victory, the magic card group A is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum tactical card is a slashing system and the game result is victory, the character card group A is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum use tactic card is a slashing system and the game result is losing, the weapon system card group A is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum tactical card is a hit type and the game result is a big win, the magic card group B is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum use tactic card is a hit type and the game result is victory, the character card group B is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum tactical card is a hit type and the game result is losing, the weapon-type card group B is selected as the payout candidate game card.

  When the maximum tactical card is a batting system and the game result is a big victory, the magic card group C is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum tactic card is a batting system and the game result is victory, the character card group C is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum use tactic card is a batting system and the game result is losing, the weapon group card group C is selected as the payout candidate game card.

  When the maximum use tactic card is a long distance system and the game result is a big victory, the magic card group D is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum use tactic card is a long distance system and the game result is victory, the character card group D is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum use tactic card is a long distance system and the game result is losing, the weapon system card group D is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum use tactic card is a flame type and the game result is a great victory, the weapon type card group E is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum use tactic card is a flame type and the game result is victory, the character card group E is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum use tactic card is a flame type and the game result is a loss, the magic type card group E is selected as the payout candidate game card.

  When the maximum tactical card is a wind system and the game result is a big victory, the weapon system card group F is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum tactical card is a wind system and the game result is victory, the character card group F is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum use tactic card is wind and the game result is losing, the magic card group F is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum tactical card is ice-based and the game result is a big victory, the weapon-based card group H is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum tactical card is ice-based and the game result is victory, the character card group H is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum use tactic card is ice and the game result is losing, the magic card group H is selected as the payout candidate game card.

  When the maximum tactical card is a gravity system and the game result is a big victory, the weapon system card group I is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum use tactic card is a gravity system and the game result is victory, the character card group I is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum use tactic card is a gravity system and the game result is lost, the magic card group I is selected as the payout candidate game card.

  When the maximum use tactic card is the light system and the game result is a big victory, the weapon system card group J is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum use tactic card is the light system and the game result is victory, the character card group J is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum use tactic card is the light system and the game result is lost, the magic system card group J is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum tactical card is dark and the game result is a big victory, the weapon-based card group K is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum tactic card is dark and the game result is victory, the character card group K is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum tactic card is dark and the game result is a loss, the magic card group K is selected as the payout candidate game card.

[Magic card group A table]
An example of the magic card group A, which is one of the payout candidate game card groups, will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, when the random number is 76 to 100, “Tatsumaki, Pikagoro, go away” is selected as the candidate card. When the random number is 51 to 75, “Energetic, Goro Lod Kahn, Zurutto” is selected as the candidate card. When the random number is 26 to 50, “bye-bye, smooth, docker” is selected as the candidate card. When the random number is 1 to 25, “over, over, round and round” is selected as the candidate card.

[Character card group A table]
An example of the character card group A, which is one of the payout candidate game card groups, will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, when the random number is 76 to 100, “Rudra, Bar, opponent's card” is selected as the candidate card. When the random number is 51 to 75, “devil, monster, iron man” is selected as the candidate card. When the random number is 26 to 50, “Samson, David, Moses” is selected as the candidate card. When the random number is 1 to 25, “Hermes, Bacchus, Artemis” is selected as the candidate card. Thus, the opponent's card may be selected depending on the game result.

[Payout process]
The subroutine executed in step S620 in FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1502, timer setting processing is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 sets a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) in the memory 42. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1504.

  In step S1504, a payout candidate extraction process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a process of extracting a payout candidate game card group that is a payout candidate according to the result of the executed battle game. More specifically, the CPU 41 selects the maximum used tactic card that is the most used tactic card among the number of used tactic cards (see FIG. 11) stored in a predetermined area of the memory 42. Further, the CPU 41 refers to the payout candidate game card table (see FIG. 12) stored in the ROM 53, selects a payout candidate game card group from the maximum tactic card and the game result, and extracts payout candidates. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1506. Thus, the CPU 41 is an example of a game execution control unit that performs control to select a plurality of types of game cards as payout candidate game cards in accordance with the game result. Further, as described above, the CPU 41 is a game execution control unit that performs control for selecting a plurality of types of game cards as payout candidate game cards according to the game card information stored in the card information storage unit and the game result. It is an example. As described above, the CPU 41 is an example of a tactic determination unit that determines a tactic that can be selected by the player according to the tactic information among the game card information stored in the card information storage unit. Further, in this way, the CPU 41 selects a candidate tactic that selects a candidate tactic that is a candidate for a new tactic stored in the tactic card according to the game result and the tactic selected by operating the operation means during the game. It is an example of a selection means. Further, as described above, the CPU 41 is an example of a game execution control unit that selects a character card used by the opponent player as a payout candidate game card according to a predetermined game result.

  In step S1506, payout candidate display processing is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 stores data for displaying a payout candidate effect image from the ROM 53 in the memory 42 based on the payout candidate game card group (see FIGS. 13 and 14) extracted in step S1504, and displays the graphic display. Transmit to circuit 44. In the graphic display circuit 44, the VDP reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM based on the data for displaying the payout candidate effect image from the CPU 41 and superimposes them. Are displayed on the monitor 14 (see FIGS. 16, 20, and 21). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1508. Thus, CPU41 is an example of the display control means which performs control which displays a payout candidate game card. As described above, the CPU 41 is an example of a display control unit that performs control to display candidate tactics.

  In step S1508, payout candidate selection processing is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a process of selecting a payout candidate based on the operation of the control unit 15 and storing it in the memory 42. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1510. As described above, the CPU 41 is an example of a tactics update means for storing the tactics selected by the operation of the operation means by the player from the displayed candidate tactics in the tactical card to be paid out.

  In step S1510, a card payout process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a process of transmitting a control signal for paying out a card to the lead dryers 47 and 50. The lead dryers 47 and 50 rewrite the contents of the game card based on the received control signal. In addition, the CPU 41 transmits a control signal for rewriting the card to the drive circuit 48. Based on the received control signal, the drive circuit 48 transmits a control signal for the printing device 49 to rewrite the contents of the game card. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. As described above, the read driers 47 and 50 are an example of a game card payout unit that pays out a game card selected by operating the operation unit from the displayed payout candidate game cards. As described above, the read / dryers 47 and 50 are examples of game card payout means for paying out game cards in accordance with the game result by the game execution control means.

  FIG. 16 shows a character card which is an example of a game card. As shown in FIG. 16, the game card is a substantially rectangular thin card. At the top of the game card surface, the character's profession and name (for example, Warrior Hercules or Wizard Dora) are listed. In addition, an image of the character is written at the center of the game card surface. In addition, a plurality of ability values (for example, squealing power, squeezing power, Saidai HP, Saidai MP, etc.) are described in the lower left part of the game card surface. In the lower right part of the front surface of the game card, a character's special skill (for example, technique A, technique B) is described. In addition, the ability value can be updated according to the game result. Also, the character image can be updated according to the result of the game. Also, the special skill can be updated according to the result of the game. The occupation can be updated according to the result of the game.

[Game display screen]
A display screen displayed on the monitor 14 and the large monitor 13 during execution of the battle game will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 19.

  FIG. 17 shows a screen in which a so-called fighting game is played between a plurality of players as a battle game. The player who has won this fighting game can select whether or not to display the image displayed on the monitor 14 on the large monitor 13.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the effect image 91 (for example, a wizard image) and the effect image 92 (for example, a devil image) are displayed on the monitor 14. The displayed effect images 91 and 92 can be operated according to the operation of the control unit 15 of the player in each game machine. The player operates the effect images 91 and 92, selects a tactic based on the tactic card, and plays a battle game. Each character has an attribute, and using a tactical card corresponding to the attribute makes it possible to damage the opponent more effectively.

  FIG. 18 illustrates a display screen in which a battle game execution screen displayed on the monitor 14 of each game machine 100 is displayed on the large monitor 13 by player selection based on the result of the battle game execution. As shown in FIG. 18, the large monitor 13 displays an effect image 91 (for example, a wizard image) and an effect image 92 (for example, a devil image).

  FIG. 19 shows a screen in which a so-called fighting game is being played between a plurality of players as a battle game. As shown in FIG. 19, an effect image 91 (for example, a wizard image), an effect image 93 (for example, a wizard image), and an effect image 92 (for example, a devil image) are displayed on the monitor 14. ing.

[Payout candidate selection display screen]
The payout candidate display screen displayed on the monitor 14 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 20 displays a screen on which an opponent game card can be selected as a payout candidate game card. A plurality of character cards are displayed as payout candidate game cards. The devil who was the opponent's character is displayed in the middle on the aforementioned battle game screen. Thus, the game card used by the opponent can be used as the payout candidate game card in accordance with the result of the battle game.

  FIG. 21 displays a screen on which a tactical card can be selected as a payout candidate game card. A plurality of tactical cards are displayed as payout candidate game cards. Thus, the game card used by the opponent can be used as the payout candidate game card in accordance with the result of the battle game.

  According to these processes, game card information is read from each game card on the game board, and a battle game is executed based on the read game card and an operation by the player. Further, a plurality of types of game cards selected according to the game result are displayed as payout candidate game cards, and the player can select a game card to be paid out from the payout candidate game card. Therefore, the player can influence the payout candidate game card to be paid out according to the game result corresponding to the gaming ability, and can select an arbitrary game card from a plurality of types of payout candidate game cards. It becomes possible. In this way, it is possible to provide a game system in which the player can select to some extent the type of game card to be paid out based on the game result.

  Further, according to these processes, a payout candidate game card is selected based on the game card information and the game result. Therefore, by storing the game card information of an arbitrary game card owned by the player in the game machine, it is possible to influence the payout candidate game card to be paid out, and to select the type of game card obtained by the operation of the player It becomes possible to expand the range. In this way, it is possible to provide a game system that allows the player to select to some extent the type of game card to be paid out based on the stored game card and game result.

  Further, according to these processes, the candidate tactics are displayed according to the game result and the tactics selected during the game execution, and the tactics selected from the displayed candidate tactics are stored in the tactic card. For this reason, even if it is the same kind of tactics card, since the new tactics memorize | stored according to a game result change, the game system which can perform a game more strategically can be provided. In this way, it is possible to provide a game system that allows the player to select to some extent the type of tactic information stored in the game card based on the tactics used and the game results.

  Furthermore, according to these processes, the character card used by the opponent can be paid out as a friend's character card according to a predetermined game result. A game that can enhance the strategy of a game using each card can be provided. In this way, it is possible to provide a game machine that allows the player to select to some extent the type of payout candidate game card based on the character card used by the opponent and the game result.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, it has only illustrated the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention. That is, the present invention connects a plurality of game machines, and a plurality of types of game cards including a character card storing a plurality of ability value information of characters and a tactic card storing tactic information performed by the character in each game machine. A game system for playing a battle game, wherein the game machine includes a game board on which the game card is placed, a reading means for reading information from each game card on the game board, Card information storage means for storing game card information read from a game card, game execution control means for performing control to execute the battle game based on the game card information stored in the card information storage means, and the character card Display means for displaying effects relating to the battle game, including character images corresponding to Display control means for controlling the effect display in the display means, operation means for the player to operate, and game card payout means for paying out game cards according to the game result by the game execution control means, The game execution control means performs control to select a plurality of types of game cards as payout candidate game cards according to the game result, and the display control means performs control to display the payout candidate game cards, and the game The card payout means is a game system characterized by paying out the game card selected by the operation of the operation means from the displayed payout candidate game card. Specific configurations of the game machine, the game server, and the like are as follows. The design can be changed as appropriate.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

It is the schematic which shows the external appearance in the game system of one Example of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the external appearance of the game card in the game system of one Example of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the game card in the game system of one Example of this invention. It is a block diagram of the circuit comprised in the game server of one Example of this invention. It is a block diagram of the circuit comprised in the game machine of one Example of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the game machine of one Example of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the game machine of one Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the table used in the game machine of one Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the table used in the game machine of one Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the table used in the game machine of one Example of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the game machine of one Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the table used in the game machine of one Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the table used in the game machine of one Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the table used in the game machine of one Example of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the game machine of one Example of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the external appearance of the game card in the game system of one Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the monitor in the game machine of one Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the large sized monitor in the game server of one Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the monitor in the game machine of one Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the monitor in the game machine of one Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the monitor in the game machine of one Example of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game system 12 Satellite 13 Large monitor 14 Monitor 14a Monitor 14b Monitor 15 Control part 16 Coin slot 17 Entrance / exit 17a Game card entrance / exit 17c Game card entrance / exit 18 Memory card insertion slot 20 Game card 21 Protective layer 22 Rewritable layer 23 Colored layer 24 Base Material 25 Single chip 26 Antenna 30 Main controller 31 Server CPU
32 Memory 33 Sound circuit 34 Graphic display circuit 35 Sound amplifier 40 Control unit 41 CPU
42 Memory 43 Sound circuit 44 Graphic display circuit 45 Sound amplifier 47 Lead dryer 48 Drive circuit 49 Printing device 50 Lead dryer 51 Game card transport device 52 Coin discriminator 53 ROM
91 effect image 92 effect image 93 effect image 100 game machine 100a game machine 100b game machine 100c game machine 100d game machine 100e game machine 100f game machine 100g game machine 100h game machine 108 payout device 154 terminal RAM
156 ROM
200 game server 210 server housing

Claims (4)

A plurality of game machines are connected, information is read from a plurality of types of game cards including a character card storing a plurality of ability value information of a character and a tactic card storing a tactic information performed by the character in each game machine. A game system for playing games,
The game machine
A game board on which the game card is placed;
Reading means for reading information from each of the game cards on the game board;
Card information storage means for storing game card information read from each of the game cards;
Based on the game card information stored in the card information storage means, game execution control means for performing control to execute the battle game;
Display means for performing an effect display relating to the battle game, including a character image corresponding to the character card;
Display control means for controlling effect display in the display means;
Operation means for the player to operate;
Game card payout means for paying out a game card according to the game result by the game execution control means,
The game execution control means performs control to select a plurality of types of game cards as payout candidate game cards according to the game result,
The display control means performs control to display the payout candidate game card,
The game system characterized in that the game card payout means pays out a game card selected by an operation of the operation means from the displayed payout candidate game card.   The game execution control means performs control to select a plurality of types of game cards as the payout candidate game cards according to the game card information stored in the card information storage means and the game result. The game system according to claim 1. The game execution control means includes
Tactics determination means for determining a tactic that can be selected by the player according to the tactic information among the game card information stored in the card information storage means;
Candidate tactic selection means for selecting a candidate tactic that is a candidate for a new tactic stored in the tactic card according to the game result and the tactic selected by the operation of the operation means during the game execution,
The display control means performs control to display the candidate tactics,
The game card payout means includes tactics update means for storing the tactics selected by the operation of the operation means by a player from the displayed candidate tactics in the tactical card to be paid out. 2. The game system according to 2. The game execution control means includes
4. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the character card used by the battle player is selected as the payout candidate game card in accordance with a predetermined game result.

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