JP2013198520A - Game device, method for controlling game device, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game device, etc., suitable for executing a process of a game, on the basis of information on cards.SOLUTION: A game device 300 includes a detection unit 301, a selection unit 302, and an execution unit 303. In the game device 300, the detection unit 301 detects figures on one or more cards. The selection unit 302 prompts a user to select one or more figures from the detected figures. The execution unit 303 executes a process associated with the selected one or more figures.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game device suitable for executing a game process based on information written on a card, a game device control method, and a program.

  In recent years, augmented reality (AR) technology that superimposes a virtual object on a real-world image taken by a camera has been developed. In the AR technology, a figure having a predetermined shape called an AR marker is arranged in the real world, and a photographing device photographs the real world including the AR marker. Then, an AR image in which the virtual object associated with the marker is superimposed on the captured real world image is generated.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for changing the shape, pattern, color, and the like of a virtual object associated with an AR marker.

JP 2011-204047 A

  There is a demand to reflect information recorded on a real-world card in processing executed by a game device using the AR technology as described above. Furthermore, there is also a demand for enjoying the game by changing the processing in accordance with various information written on the card.

  The present invention solves the problems as described above, and provides a game device suitable for executing a game process based on information recorded on a card, a game device control method, and a program With the goal.

  In order to achieve the above object, a game apparatus according to a first aspect of the present invention is a game apparatus including a detection unit, a selection unit, and an execution unit, and is configured as follows.

  The detection unit detects a graphic written on one or more cards.

  Here, the card is a medium on which the figure can be identified so as to be identifiable, and typically has a size that can be carried by hand. The card is typically made of paper, but may be any material such as metal or plastic.

  Further, the graphic represents information that is two-dimensionally written on the surface of the card and can be read by the game device. The figure here may be not only a simple shape such as a triangle or a quadrangle, but also an arbitrary shape, and may include characters, symbols, appropriate images, one-dimensional codes, two-dimensional codes, etc. Including. In addition, the graphic may represent different information depending on the pattern or color. Note that the figure is not limited to a complete two-dimensional planar shape, and may have some unevenness.

  Only one figure may be written on one card, or two or more figures may be written on one card. Further, the detection unit may detect a graphic written on each of the plurality of cards. In addition, when detecting a some figure, a detection part may detect a some figure simultaneously, and may detect it sequentially.

  The selection unit causes the user to select any one or more figures from the detected figures.

  In other words, the selection unit causes the user who plays the game on the game device to select any one or more of the graphics detected by the detection unit. For example, if the number of detected graphics is one, the user is allowed to determine whether or not to select that one graphic. Alternatively, if there are three detected figures, select either three of them, select any two figures, select any one figure, or select either Let the user decide whether or not to do.

  For example, the selection unit provides the user with information on the detected graphic by displaying the detected graphic on a screen included in the game device, and is selected from the user by an operation input device such as a controller or a touch panel included in the game device. By accepting the input information of the selected figure, the user is made to select one or more figures.

  The execution unit executes processing associated with one or more selected graphics.

  In other words, the graphic written on the card corresponds to various processes executed in the game device. The execution unit executes a corresponding process when any one or more figures are selected from the user.

  When a plurality of figures are selected, the execution unit may execute the processes associated with each of the selected figures at the same time or sequentially. Alternatively, the process may be associated with a combination of a plurality of figures, and the execution unit may execute the process associated with the combination of the plurality of selected figures.

  With such a configuration, the game apparatus of the present invention can detect a graphic written on the card and change the progress of the game according to the graphic selected by the user among the detected graphic. Therefore, the user can enjoy the game by incorporating the information of the card he / she owns into the virtual world in the game.

In the game device of the present invention,
A combination of one or more figures is stored in association with the type of processing;
The execution part
When a combination of one or more selected figures is stored, a process of a type stored in association with the selected one or more combination of figures is executed.
If a combination of one or more selected figures is not stored, a predetermined warning process can be executed.

  That is, the type of processing executed by the execution unit is stored in association with one or more graphic combinations. Here, the combination of one or more figures is associated with the type of processing. For example, when there are three figures “A”, “B”, and “C”, “A, B ", A combination" A, C ", a combination" B, C ", and a combination" A, B, C ".

  Note that the processing type may be associated not only with a combination of two or more graphics, but also with a single graphic “A”, for example. Here, even if there is only one figure, it is called “one figure combination” in order to unify the combination of two or more figures and how to call them.

  When a combination of one or more graphics is selected by the user, the execution unit executes a type of process associated with the selected combination. In other words, the execution unit changes the processing of the game variously according to the selected combination.

  On the other hand, some graphic combinations that can be selected are not stored in association with processing types. The execution unit executes a predetermined warning process when the selected combination is not stored. Here, the warning process is a process for causing the user to recognize that there is no process corresponding to the selected combination. The warning process may be a process for displaying the fact on the screen of the game device, or may be performed from a speaker. Processing that emits sound may be used.

  With such a configuration, the game device of the present invention can change the progress of the game in various ways according to the combination of figures selected by the user, and can enhance the interest of the game.

In the game device of the present invention,
The predetermined warning process can be configured to issue a warning based on the similarity between the combination of one or more selected figures and the stored combination.

  Here, the similarity is an index of the proximity of the combination of one or more selected figures and the stored figure. For example, if there are a large number of figures that match the selected figure combination and the stored figure combination, the degree of similarity is relatively high. On the contrary, if the number of figures that match the selected figure combination and the stored figure combination is small, the similarity is relatively low. When a combination of one or more figures is selected, the execution unit acquires such similarity and issues a warning based on the acquired similarity.

  With such a configuration, the game device of the present invention can allow the user to recognize whether or not the selected combination of figures is close to the combination of figures stored with associated processing types. Therefore, the game device of the present invention can further enhance the user's interest when selecting a combination of figures.

In the game device of the present invention,
The execution part
When one graphic is selected by the selection unit, the game information is read from the selected single graphic, and the process associated with the read game information is executed.
When a plurality of graphics are selected by the selection unit, game information is read from each of the selected plurality of graphics, and processing associated with information synthesized from the read game information is executed. be able to.

  In other words, the execution unit acquires the processing executed when a plurality of graphics are selected by the selection unit by combining the game information read from the selected plurality of graphics. Here, synthesizing game information means generating new information based on each of game information read from a plurality of figures. The execution unit executes processing associated with such synthesized information.

  For example, when a plurality of figures are selected, the execution unit virtually generates one figure by superimposing the selected plurality of figures or by extracting and combining each part. The same process as that executed when this one figure is selected is executed.

  With such a configuration, the game device of the present invention does not need to store the types of processing to be executed when a plurality of graphics are selected, for each combination of a plurality of graphics. The type of processing can be suppressed.

In the game device of the present invention,
The execution unit can be configured to execute processing with reference to other game information stored in the game device.

  Here, the other game information stored in the game device is information other than the processing information associated with the graphic described above among the information stored in the game device. Other game information includes, for example, the current time, game play time, the stage being played, various statuses such as the level, power, and life of the player character, the score obtained in the game, user registration information, etc. The thing is mentioned.

  The execution unit executes processing associated with the selected graphic with reference to such other game information. Therefore, even when the same graphic is selected, the execution unit executes different processing according to other game information. For example, different processing may be executed depending on whether the user plays the game in the daytime or at night.

  With such a configuration, the game device of the present invention can increase the types of processing executed based on the selected graphic. Thereby, even when the user has a small number of cards, the information obtained from the cards can be reflected in the progress of the game in various ways, so that the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  In order to achieve the above object, a game apparatus control method according to a second aspect of the present invention is a control method executed by a game apparatus including a detection unit, a selection unit, and an execution unit, and includes a detection step, a selection step, An execution process is provided.

In the detection step, the detection unit detects a graphic written on one or more cards.
In the selection step, the selection unit causes the user to select one or more graphics from the detected graphics.
In the execution step, the execution unit executes a process associated with one or more selected graphics.

  In order to achieve the above object, a program according to a third aspect of the present invention is configured to cause a computer to function as the above game device and to cause the computer to execute each step of the above control method.

  The program of the present invention can be recorded on a computer-readable information storage medium such as a compact disk, flexible disk, hard disk, magneto-optical disk, digital video disk, magnetic tape, and semiconductor memory.

  The program can be distributed and sold via a computer communication network independently of the computer on which the program is executed. The information storage medium can be distributed and sold independently from the computer.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game device, a game device control method, and a program suitable for executing a game process based on information recorded on a card.

It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the card | curd for games. It is a figure which shows the structure of an information figure. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the other game card. It is a figure which shows the structure of a periphery figure. It is a figure which shows a mode that the peripheral figure was piled up on the information figure. It is a figure which shows schematic structure of the typical information processing apparatus with which the game device of this invention is implement | achieved. Both (a) and (b) are external views of a typical information processing apparatus in which the game apparatus of the present invention is realized. It is a figure which shows the function structure of the game device of this invention. (A) is a figure which shows the mode of a screen when the card for games is caught with the camera. (B) is a figure which shows the mode of a screen when an information figure is detected. It is a figure which shows the mode of the screen after an information figure is selected. (A) is a figure which shows the mode of a screen when the game card overlaid is caught with the camera. (B) is a figure which shows the mode of a screen when a superposition figure is detected. It is a figure which shows the mode of the screen after a superimposition figure is selected. 3 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing of the game device according to the first embodiment. (A) is a figure which shows the mode of a screen when three game cards are caught with the camera. (B) is a figure which shows the mode of a screen when three information figures are detected. It is a figure which shows an example of the correspondence of the combination of the selected information figure, and the character which appears in a game. (A) is a figure which shows the mode of a screen in case the combination of the selected information figure is memorize | stored. (B) is a figure which shows the mode of a screen when the combination of the selected information figure is not memorize | stored. It is a figure which shows the mode of a screen when the similarity degree of the combination of the selected information figure and the combination of the stored information figure satisfy | fills predetermined conditions. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing of the game device according to the second embodiment. In Embodiment 3, it is a figure which shows an example of the correspondence of the combination of the selected information figure, a user's skill level, and the character which appears in a game. In Embodiment 4, it is a conceptual diagram which shows a mode that the game information read from the selected information figure is synthesize | combined. It is a figure which shows the other example of a structure of an information figure. It is a figure which shows the other example of a mode that the peripheral figure was piled up on the information figure. It is a figure which shows a mode that two superimposed figures are obtained from two game cards. It is a figure which shows another example of the card | curd for games. It is a figure which shows another example of the card | curd for games. It is a figure which shows another example of the guide described on the card for games.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. The embodiments described below are for illustrative purposes and do not limit the scope of the present invention. Therefore, those skilled in the art can employ embodiments in which these elements are replaced with equivalent ones, and these embodiments are also included in the scope of the present invention.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of a game card used in the present embodiment.

  The game card 100a has a vertically long rectangular shape, and has information on a character appearing in a game played on a predetermined game device on its surface. Specifically, on the game card 100a, an illustration of a character is written on almost the upper half of the surface, and the character name “Character AAA”, level “1”, power “28”, Various statuses of the character such as life “54” are recorded.

  In the present embodiment, the game card 100a will be described as providing a game combined with a predetermined game device to be described later. In this game, when the game device reads character information from the game card 100a, the character appears in the virtual world in the game. As a result, the user can enjoy the game by causing the appearing characters to fight or raising the appearing characters. The game card 100a has game character information for that purpose.

  Note that the size of the game card 100a is typically large enough that the user can hold it in one hand, for example. However, the size of the game card 100a is not limited to this, and may be as small as a general copy sheet or as small as a stamp, for example. Further, the shape of the card is not limited to a rectangular shape, and may be a circular shape or an elliptical shape, or an arbitrary shape such as a polygonal shape or a shape of a specific character. Furthermore, the card is typically made of paper, but may be any material such as metal or plastic.

  In addition, the game card 100a has an information graphic 110a at substantially the center of the surface thereof. The information graphic 110a is constituted by a so-called two-dimensional code, and expresses information on the character on which the illustration and the status are written so that the predetermined game device can read the information.

  Here, a two-dimensional code is a data matrix that encodes information by dividing a square or rectangle into a plurality of cells (cells) and changing the color applied to each cell to black or white (or colorless). Sometimes called. More specifically, the information graphic 110a is configured as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the information graphic 110a.

  The information graphic 110a includes a guide line 111 drawn in black (colored) with a constant width on four sides of the edge and a detection symbol 112 drawn in black (colored) on a small square inside three corners. And having. Here, the guide line 111 and the detection symbol 112 have shapes that can use an existing library suitable for AR recognition, and these shapes can be appropriately changed.

  A plurality of black or white square cells 113 are arranged vertically and horizontally so as to be surrounded by the guide line 111 and the three detection symbols 112. Various kinds of information are encoded by the distribution pattern of black cells and white cells among the plurality of cells 113. In FIG. 2, since the cells 113 are arranged in 6 rows and 6 columns, the amount of information that can be expressed by the information graphic 110a is 6 × 6 = 36 bits.

  Such a plurality of cells 113 express information related to the character drawn on the game card 100a. Here, what information is expressed for each cell 113 arranged in 6 rows and 6 columns is associated in advance. For example, the plurality of cells 113 include a character type, a character status level, a power level, a life level, etc. There is. In addition, there may be a cell 113 for error correction such as parity check or checksum.

  Note that the cells 113 constituting the information graphic 110a are not limited to being arranged in 6 rows and 6 columns, and the number of other rows and columns may be changed as appropriate depending on the application and hardware performance. Further, the information graphic 110a may be written on the peripheral edge of the game card 100, for example, without being written at the center of the game card 100.

  On the other hand, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an outline of another game card used in the present embodiment.

  The game card 100b has a vertically long rectangular shape, similar to the game card 100a, and has information on characters on the surface that appear in a game played on a predetermined game device. Specifically, in the game card 100b, an illustration of a character is written on almost the upper half of the surface, and the character name “Character BBB”, level “2”, power “45”, Various statuses of the character such as life “68” are recorded.

  In addition, the game card 100b has an information graphic 110b substantially at the center of its surface. The information graphic 110b is composed of a two-dimensional code like the information graphic 110a, and expresses the information of the character drawn on the game card 100b so that it can be read by a predetermined game device. That is, the information graphic 110b has a plurality of cells arranged in a pattern different from that of the information graphic 110a, and expresses information of a character different from the information graphic 110a.

  In the following, when the two game cards 100a and 100b are shown without distinction, they are referred to as game cards 100. Similarly, for other codes, for example, when the two information figures 110a and 110b are shown without distinction, they are referred to as information figures 110.

  In addition to the information graphic 110b, the game card 100b has a peripheral graphic 120b at the upper left corner of the surface. The peripheral figure 120b constitutes a part of the two-dimensional code, and information that can be read by a predetermined game device is superimposed on the information figure 110 written on the other game card 100 from above. To express. More specifically, the peripheral figure 120b is configured as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the configuration of the peripheral graphic 120b.

  The peripheral figure 120b includes a black (colored) guide line 121 drawn with a certain width on two sides of the edge, and a plurality of black or white square cells 123 arranged in three rows and three columns. Have. That is, the peripheral graphic 120b corresponds to a quarter of the information graphic 110.

  Further, the guide line 121 of the peripheral graphic 120b has the same width as the guide line 111 of the information graphic 110, and serves as a guide for superimposing the peripheral graphic 120b on the information graphic 110. When the user arranges two game cards 100 so that the guide line 121 of the peripheral figure 120b and the guide line 111 of the information figure 110 are aligned, the figure is different from the information figure 110 and has a predetermined value. A new figure (superimposed figure) that can be detected by the game device can be obtained.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the peripheral graphic 120b is overlaid on the information graphic 110a.

  In other words, in FIG. 5, the game card 100b is placed over the game card 100a so that the upper left corner of the game card 100b is located near the center of the information graphic 110a written on the game card 100a. Has been.

  At this time, it seems to the user viewing the two superimposed cards from above that a part of the information graphic 110a recorded on the game card 100a is covered with the game card 100b. Then, it seems that a new superimposed figure 130 is generated by combining the peripheral figure 120b written in the upper left corner of the game card 100b and the uncovered part of the information figure 110a. .

  The two-dimensional code composing the superimposed figure 130 is a three-row three-column cell corresponding to the lower right quarter portion of the six-row six-column cell of the information figure 110a, and the three rows of the peripheral figure 120b. Replaced by three columns of cells. As a result, the two-dimensional code of the superimposed graphic 130 becomes a two-dimensional code different from the two-dimensional code of the information graphic 110a. That is, when such a superimposed graphic 130 is read by a predetermined game device, character information different from that obtained from the superimposed information graphic 110a is obtained.

  FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a schematic configuration of a typical information processing apparatus in which a game apparatus capable of reading the information graphic 110 and the superimposed graphic 130 as described above is realized. Hereinafter, a description will be given with reference to FIG.

  In the following, in order to facilitate understanding, a portable game machine type information processing device will be described. However, as an information processing device in which a game device is realized, for example, a portable game machine or a portable type Various other information processing apparatuses such as telephones, portable cameras, electronic devices such as smartphones, and the like can be given. Further, the information processing apparatus in which the game apparatus can be realized is not limited to a portable device, and may be a general video game apparatus, a business computer, or the like as long as it can detect a figure written on a card. Good.

  The information processing apparatus 1 includes a processing control unit 10, a connector 11, a cartridge 12, a wireless communication unit 13, a communication controller 14, a sound amplifier 15, a speaker 16, an operation key 17, a first display unit 18, and a second display unit 19. A touch panel 20 and a camera 21.

  The processing control unit 10 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) core 10a, an image processing unit 10b, a VRAM (Video Random Access Memory) 10c, a WRAM (Work RAM) 10d, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) controller 10e, A touch panel controller 10f.

  The CPU core 10a controls the overall operation of the information processing apparatus 1, is connected to each component, and exchanges control signals and data. Specifically, a program and data stored in a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12a in the cartridge 12 are read out with the cartridge 12 mounted in the connector 11, and predetermined processing is executed.

  The image processing unit 10b processes the data read from the ROM 12a in the cartridge 12 and the data processed by the CPU core 10a, and stores the processed data in the VRAM 10c.

  The VRAM 10c is a frame memory that stores information for display, and stores image information processed by the image processing unit 10b and the like.

  The WRAM 10d stores work data and the like necessary for the CPU core 10a to execute various processes according to the program.

  The LCD controller 10e controls the first display unit 18 and the second display unit 19 to display a predetermined display image. For example, the LCD controller 10 e converts the image information stored in the VRAM 10 c into a display signal at a predetermined synchronization timing, and outputs it to the first display unit 18. In addition, the LCD controller 10 e displays a predetermined instruction icon or the like on the second display unit 19.

  The touch panel controller 10f detects a touch (touch) on the touch panel 20 with a touch pen or a user's finger. For example, in a state where a predetermined instruction icon or the like is displayed on the second display unit 19, detection of contact or release (leaving) on the touch panel 20 and their positions are detected.

  The connector 11 is a terminal that can be detachably connected to the cartridge 12, and transmits / receives predetermined data to / from the cartridge 12 when the cartridge 12 is connected.

The cartridge 12 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12a and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 12b.
The ROM 12a stores a program for realizing the game and image data, sound data, and the like accompanying the game.
The RAM 12b stores various data indicating the progress of the game.

  The wireless communication unit 13 is a unit that performs wireless communication with a wireless communication unit of another information processing apparatus, and transmits / receives predetermined data via an antenna (not shown) (built-in antenna or the like). The wireless communication unit 13 can also perform wireless LAN communication with a predetermined access point. The wireless communication unit 13 is assigned a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address.

  The communication controller 14 controls the wireless communication unit 13 and mediates communication performed between the processing control unit 10 and the processing control unit of another information processing apparatus according to a predetermined protocol. Further, when the information processing apparatus 1 is connected to the Internet via a nearby wireless access point or the like, the processing control unit 10 and the wireless access point or the like are connected according to a protocol compliant with a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) Intermediary of wireless communication performed in

  The sound amplifier 15 amplifies the audio signal generated by the processing control unit 10 and supplies it to the speaker 16. The speaker 16 is composed of, for example, a stereo speaker and outputs predetermined sound effects, music sounds, and the like according to the audio signal amplified by the sound amplifier 15.

  The operation key 17 is configured by a key switch or the like appropriately disposed in the information processing apparatus 1 and receives a predetermined instruction input according to a user operation. The operation keys 17 include buttons for adjusting the volume, knobs, and the like. Each operation key 17 is provided with a pressure sensor and can detect which key is pressed. The user inputs various operation instructions to the information processing apparatus 1 by pressing such operation keys 17.

  The 1st display part 18 and the 2nd display part 19 consist of LCD etc., and display image data suitably by control of LCD controller 10e. In addition, the second display unit 19 appropriately displays selection buttons (icons) and the like necessary for the user or the like to touch the touch panel 20 and input a selection instruction.

  The touch panel 20 is arranged so as to be superimposed on the front surface of the second display unit 19 and detects an input by a touch pen or a player's finger. For example, the touch panel 20 includes a resistive film type touch sensor panel and the like, detects a press (pressing) with a touch pen or the like, and outputs information (signal or the like) according to the coordinates. Alternatively, the touch panel 20 may be a pressure-sensitive touch sensor panel that detects pressure from a touch pen or the like.

  The camera 21 is incorporated in the upper chassis of the information processing apparatus 1 and photographs the back direction of the first display unit 18. For example, the camera 21 captures a landscape image to be displayed on the first display unit 18. As an example, the camera 21 is configured to include a single focal point lens and an image sensor (CMOS, CCD, etc.) having a predetermined number of pixels, and the optical axis direction is determined at a predetermined focal length (view angle α). Take a central image.

  FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing an appearance of a typical information processing device 1 in which the game device according to the embodiment of the present invention is realized. As an example, the information processing apparatus 1 is a portable game machine, and each part is incorporated in the upper chassis Js and the lower chassis Ks as shown in FIG. The upper chassis Js and the lower chassis Ks are pivotally supported at the joint, and can be opened and closed like a normal notebook type personal computer.

  For example, the first display unit 18 and the like are incorporated in the upper chassis Js. On the other hand, the second display unit 19 and the touch panel 20 are incorporated in the lower chassis Ks. As shown in FIG. 7B, a camera 21 is incorporated on the back side of the upper chassis Js. The camera 21 photographs the back direction of the first display unit 18 with the upper chassis Js opened. As an example, the camera 21 includes a single-focus lens, and can capture a range of an angle of view α that is somewhat wider than a human viewing angle (viewing angle when gazing).

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of the game apparatus of the present invention realized by using the information processing apparatus 1. The game apparatus 300 includes a detection unit 301, a selection unit 302, and an execution unit 303.

  The detection unit 301 detects the information graphic 110 written on the game card 100. Specifically, the detection unit 301 detects the information graphic 110 by determining whether there is an image obtained by photographing with the camera 21 that satisfies a predetermined detection condition. Data of the detected information graphic 110 is supplied to the selection unit 302. Such a detection part 301 is implement | achieved when each part, such as the camera 21 and WRAM 10d, cooperates under control of CPU core 10a, for example.

  The selection unit 302 causes the user to select the detected information graphic 110. Specifically, when the detection unit 301 detects the information graphic 110, the selection unit 302 displays that fact on the first display unit 18 and the like, and receives the user's input through an input device such as the touch panel 20 to detect the selection. The user decides whether or not the selected information graphic 110 is to be selected. The data of the selected information graphic 110 is supplied to the execution unit 303. Such a selection unit 302 is realized, for example, by the cooperation of each unit such as the image processing unit 10b, the VRAM 10c, the WRAM 10d, and the LCD controller 10e under the control of the CPU core 10a.

  The execution unit 303 executes a process associated with the selected information graphic 110. Specifically, the game apparatus 300 stores in advance processing related to the progress of the game corresponding to the information graphic 110 in the ROM 12a in the cartridge 12 or the like. When the execution unit 303 receives the data of the information graphic 110 selected by the user from the selection unit 302, the execution unit 303 acquires and executes the process stored in association with the selected information graphic 110. Such an execution unit 303 is realized, for example, by the cooperation of each unit such as the image processing unit 10b, the VRAM 10c, the WRAM 10d, and the LCD controller 10e under the control of the CPU core 10a.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a state when the detection unit 301 detects the information graphic 110a written on the game card 100a. 9A is a diagram showing a state of the first display unit 18 (screen 18) when the game card 100a is captured by the camera 21, and FIG. 9B is an information graphic 110a. It is a figure which shows the mode of the 1st display part 18 (screen 18) when is detected. In order to facilitate understanding, hereinafter, the first display unit 18 is simply referred to as a screen 18.

  When the camera 21 of the game apparatus 300 catches the game card 100a, an image including the game card 100a is displayed on the screen 18, as shown in FIG. More specifically, when the game card 100a fits within the angle of view α of the camera 21, captured image data is generated by the CPU core 10a and the image processing unit 10b and stored in the VRAM 10c. Then, the LCD controller 10e reads out the image data stored in the VRAM 10c and displays it on the screen 18.

  When the image of the game card 100a is generated, the detection unit 301 detects the information graphic 110a from the image. More specifically, an AR recognition library is stored in advance in the ROM 12a in the cartridge 12. Then, the detection unit 301 determines whether or not the photographed image data stored in the VRAM 10c includes a two-dimensional code guide line 111 and a detection symbol 112 that match the library. The information image 110a is detected.

  When the detection unit 301 detects the information graphic 110a, the selection unit 302 displays on the screen 18 that the information graphic 110a has been detected, thereby allowing the user to select the detected information graphic 110a. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 9B, the selection unit 302 displays a message “A character has been found. Do you want to acquire it?” On the screen 18 by a function of the LCD controller 10 e or the like. In addition, the selection unit 302 displays a predetermined detection display 500 at a position in the screen 18 where the information graphic 110a is detected. The detection display 500 allows the user to recognize where the information graphic 110a has been detected while adding a certain effect.

  When the fact that the information graphic 110a has been detected is displayed on the screen 18 in this way, the user gives an operation instruction as to whether or not to select the detected information graphic 110a via the input device such as the operation key 17 or the touch panel 20. To the game device 300. When an operation instruction for selecting the detected information graphic 110a is input, the execution unit 303 causes the character associated with the selected information graphic 110a to appear in the virtual space of the game played by the user. .

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a state of the screen 18 after the information graphic 110a is selected.

  When the information graphic 110a is selected, as shown in FIG. 10, the execution unit 303 displays the illustration of the character associated with the selected information graphic 110a on the screen 18 with a certain effect that gives a sense of accomplishment. A large message is displayed, and a message “Get the character AAA !!” is displayed on the screen 18.

  More specifically, when the information graphic 110a is selected, the execution unit 303 performs a two-dimensional operation based on the guide line 111 and the three detection symbols 112 in the image in which the selected information graphic 110a is captured. The position, size, and orientation of the code are determined, and the distribution pattern of the cells 113 arranged in 6 rows and 6 columns is read. Then, the execution unit 303 reads information such as the character type and status indicated by each of the cells constituting the read distribution pattern, causes the character corresponding to the read information to appear in the game, and is operable by the user To.

  On the other hand, the game apparatus 300 can obtain character information not only from the information graphic 110 but also from the superimposed graphic 130 in which the peripheral graphic 120 is superimposed on the information graphic 110.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a state when the detection unit 301 detects the superimposed figure 130. Among these, FIG. 11A is a diagram showing a state of the screen 18 when the two superimposed game cards 100a and 100b are captured by the camera 21, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the mode of the screen 18 when it detects.

  On the screen 18 shown in FIG. 11A, a state in which the superimposed graphic 130 is formed by the information graphic 110a written on the game card 100a and the peripheral graphic 120b written on the game card 100b is displayed. Yes. The superimposed figure 130 formed in this way is detected by the detection unit 301. That is, the detection unit 301 is appropriately shaped to have a predetermined guide line 111 and three detection symbols 112 in order to detect a two-dimensional code that matches an AR recognition library stored in advance. If it is a superimposed figure 130, it is detected in the same manner as the information figure 110.

  When the detection unit 301 detects the superimposed figure 130, the selection unit 302 displays that fact on the screen 18, thereby causing the user to select the detected superimposed figure 130. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11B, the selection unit 302 displays a message “A character has been found. Do you want to acquire it?” In the same manner as when the information graphic 110 was detected. The selection unit 302 displays a predetermined detection display 500 at a position in the screen 18 where the superimposed figure 130 is detected.

  When an operation instruction to select the superimposed figure 130 detected in this way is input from the user, the execution unit 303 displays a character associated with the selected superimposed figure 130 in a virtual game played by the user. Appear in space.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a state of the screen 18 after the superimposed figure 130 is selected.

  When the superimposed graphic 130 is selected, the execution unit 303 displays a large illustration of the character associated with the selected superimposed graphic 130 on the screen 18 with a certain effect, and says “Get the character ZZZ!”. A message is displayed on the screen 18.

  The character that appears at this time is different from the character corresponding to the information graphic 110a of the stacked game card 100a. That is, in the superposed graphic 130, a part of the 6-row 6-column cell included in the information graphic 110a is replaced with a cell included in the peripheral graphic 120b. Therefore, the cell distribution pattern of the superimposed graphic 130 is different from the cell distribution pattern of the information graphic 110a, and expresses a different character.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a process flow according to the game apparatus 300 of the present embodiment. The processing flow realized in the present embodiment that has been described so far will be summarized below.

  When the processing of the game device 300 is started, the CPU core 10a performs various initialization processes and then advances the game (step S1301). That is, the CPU core 10a reads the game program stored in the ROM 12a in the cartridge 12, and advances the game while outputting image data and sound data and receiving an operation input from the user.

  Next, the CPU core 10a determines whether or not the character acquisition mode has been entered (step S1302). For example, the CPU core 10a determines whether or not there is an instruction input from the user to shift to a mode for acquiring a character from the game card 100 during the progress of the game.

  If the character acquisition mode is not entered (step S1302; NO), the process returns to step S1301. That is, the CPU core 10a continues the game.

  On the other hand, when the mode is shifted to the character acquisition mode (step S1302; YES), the LCD controller 10e displays an image captured by the camera 21 on the screen 18 (step S1303). In other words, the LCD controller 10e waits for a predetermined synchronization timing, and displays the image data representing the landscape within the angle of view α of the camera 21 incorporated on the back side of the upper chassis Js of the game apparatus 300 on the screen 18. indicate.

  When the captured image is displayed on the screen 18, the detection unit 301 determines whether the information graphic 110 or the superimposed graphic 130 is detected in the captured image (step S1304). That is, the detection unit 301 determines whether or not a photographed image by the camera 21 includes a two-dimensional code guide line 111 and a detection symbol 112 that match a predetermined library. For example, when the information graphic 110 written on the game card 100 is within the angle of view α of the camera 21, the information graphic 110 is detected. Further, when the superimposed figure 130 formed by overlapping the two game cards 100 is within the angle of view α of the camera 21, the superimposed figure 130 is detected.

  If the information graphic 110 or the superimposed graphic 130 is not detected (step S1304; NO), the process returns to step S1303. That is, if these figures are not detected, the LCD controller 10e continues to display the captured image on the screen 18.

  On the other hand, when the information graphic 110 or the superimposed graphic 130 is detected (step S1304; YES), the selection unit 302 waits for a predetermined synchronization timing and displays the detection on the screen 18 (step S1305). For example, as shown in FIG. 5B, the selection unit 302 displays a predetermined message on the screen 18 by the function of the LCD controller 10e and the like, and the screen 18 in which the information graphic 110 or the superimposed graphic 130 is detected is displayed. A predetermined detection display 500 is displayed at the position. Thereby, the user can recognize to the user that the information graphic 110 or the superimposed graphic 130 has been detected.

  When information indicating that the information graphic 110 or the superimposed graphic 130 has been detected is displayed on the screen 18, the selection unit 302 determines whether or not the detected graphic has been selected (step S1306). That is, the selection unit 302 receives an operation instruction from the user as to whether to select the detected information graphic 110 or the superimposed graphic 130 via an input device such as the operation key 17 or the touch panel 20.

  If the detected figure is not selected (step S1306; NO), the process returns to step S1305. That is, if the detected graphic is not selected, the selection unit 302 continues to display on the screen 18 that the information graphic 110 has been detected.

  On the other hand, when the detected graphic is selected (step S1306; YES), the execution unit 303 causes a character associated with the selected graphic to appear in the game (step S1307). That is, the execution unit 303 reads the distribution pattern of a plurality of cells included in the selected graphic and causes the character represented by the read distribution pattern to appear in the game.

  Thereafter, the process of the game device 300 returns to step S1301. That is, a process of adding a newly appearing character to advance the game is executed. Then, when the mode is shifted to the character acquisition mode while the game is in progress, the character acquisition process in step S1303 and subsequent steps is executed again.

  With such a configuration, the game apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment detects the information graphic 110 and the superimposed graphic 130 written on the game card 100 and responds to the case where the detected graphic is selected by the user. Make the character appear in the game. As a result, the user can enjoy the game by incorporating various characters from the game card 100 he / she owns into the virtual world in the game.

  Further, in the game card 100 according to the present embodiment, the superimposed graphic 130 is formed by overlapping the two game cards 100. Therefore, the game card 100 according to the present embodiment can express the superimposed graphic 130 without a gap between the two game cards 100. In particular, compared to the case where a single figure is formed by arranging a plurality of cards with partial figures adjacent to each other, even if the card is rounded, it is possible to form a figure by overlapping, It is advantageous in that it is easy for children to handle because it can hold two cards with one hand.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described. The game apparatus 300 in the first embodiment detects one information graphic 110 or the superimposed graphic 130, and when the detected single graphic is selected by the user, the corresponding character appears in the game. In addition to this, the game apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment detects a plurality of information graphics 110, causes the user to select a combination of the information graphics 110 selected by the user from the detected plurality of information graphics 110, and selects Characters corresponding to the combination thus made appear in the game. This will be described below.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a state when the detection unit 301 detects the information graphic 110 written on each of the three game cards 100. Among these, FIG. 14A is a diagram showing a state of the screen 18 when the three game cards 100 arranged adjacent to each other are captured by the camera 21, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the mode of the screen 18 when the three information figures 110 described on the game card | curd 100 are detected.

  In FIG. 14A, the three game cards 100a to 100c displayed on the screen 18 are cards corresponding to different characters. Among these, the game card 100a is a card of a character named “Character AAA” and has an information graphic 110a corresponding to this character. The game card 100b is a card of a character named “Character AAA” and has an information graphic 110b corresponding to this character. The game card 100c is a card of a character named “Character CCC”, and has an information graphic 110c corresponding to this character.

  When such three game cards 100a to 100c are captured by the camera 21 of the game apparatus 300 and an image as shown in FIG. 14A is generated, the detection unit 301 selects 3 of the images. Two information figures 110a to 110c are detected. More specifically, the detection unit 301 determines whether or not the captured image data includes a guide line 111 and a detection symbol 112 of a two-dimensional code that match a predetermined library. Three information figures 110a to 110c are detected.

  When the detection unit 301 detects the three information figures 110a to 110c, the selection unit 302 displays the detection on the screen 18 to allow the user to select the detected information figures 110a to 110c. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 14B, the selection unit 302 displays a message “A character has been found. Do you want to acquire it?” On the screen 18. At this time, the selection unit 302 displays a predetermined detection display 500 at each position in the screen 18 where the three information figures 110a to 110c are detected. Thereby, the user can recognize that three information figures 110 were detected instead of one.

  When the fact that the three information figures 110a to 110c have been detected is displayed on the screen 18 in this way, the user selects any one or more information figures 110 among the detected three information figures 110a to 110c. An operation instruction indicating that no information graphic 110 is selected is input to the game apparatus 300 via the input device such as the operation key 17 or the touch panel 20.

  At this time, for example, an image on which three detection displays 500 as shown in FIG. 14B displayed on the screen 18 (first display unit 18) are displayed is the second display unit on which the touch panel 20 is superimposed. 19 may be displayed. Thus, the user can efficiently select the information graphic 110 by touching the position in the touch panel 20 on which the detection display 500 of the information graphic 110 to be selected is displayed. For example, when the user wants to select two information figures 110a and 110b among the detected three information figures 110a to 110c, the user selects the position of the detection display 500 of the information figure 110a in the touch panel 20 and the information figure 110b. The position of the detection display 500 is touched simultaneously or sequentially, and the fact that the selection has been completed is input to the game device 300 via the input device such as the operation key 17.

  When any one or more information figures 110 among the detected three information figures 110a to 110c are selected by the user, the execution unit 303 stores a combination of the selected one or more information figures 110. It is determined whether or not. More specifically, in the present embodiment, some of the combinations of the information graphics 110 are prestored in association with a process for causing a character to newly appear in the game. Then, the execution unit 303 determines whether or not the combination of the selected information graphics 110 is stored in advance associated with the process of causing the character to appear. Execute the process that causes

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a correspondence relationship between a selected combination of information graphics 110 and characters appearing in the game. The correspondence as shown in FIG. 15 is stored in advance in the ROM 12a in the cartridge 12.

  In FIG. 15, for example, a combination of two information graphics 110 of a character AAA and a character BBB is associated with a process for causing the character ZZZ to appear in the game. Further, the combination of the three information graphics 110 of the character AAA, the character BBB, and the character CCC is associated with the process of causing the character TTT to appear in the game. In addition, various combinations of characters are associated with processing for causing a specific character to appear in the game.

  In FIG. 15, only a combination of two or three information graphics 110 is shown, but a combination of four or more information graphics 110 is associated with a process for causing a character to newly appear in the game. It may be stored. Further, although not shown for easy understanding, not only a combination of two or more information graphics 110 but also a single character corresponding to each information graphic 110 newly appears in the game. It is stored in association with the processing to be performed.

  The execution unit 303 reads out such correspondence from the ROM 12a in the cartridge 12 and determines whether or not there is a process of causing a character associated with the selected combination of one or more information figures 110 to appear. . Based on this determination, the execution unit 303 executes a process as shown in FIG. 16A or 16B.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a state of the screen 18 after a combination of one or more information graphics 110 is selected by the user. Among these, FIG. 16A is a diagram showing the state of the screen 18 when the combination of the selected information graphic 110 is stored, and FIG. 16B is the combination of the selected information graphic 110. It is a figure which shows the mode of the screen 18 when is not memorize | stored.

  For example, when the combination of the information graphic 110a of the character AAA and the information graphic 110b of the character BBB is selected by the user, this combination is stored in association with the process of causing the character ZZZ to appear as shown in FIG. Has been. Therefore, the execution part 303 performs the process which makes this character ZZZ appear. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16A, the execution unit 303 displays the illustration of the character ZZZ on the screen 18 with a certain effect that makes a sense of accomplishment appear, and says “Get the character ZZZ!”. A message is displayed on the screen 18.

  In this way, when a combination of two information graphics 110 is selected, a character that newly appears in the game is more difficult to appear than a character associated with one information graphic 110. Furthermore, as the number of information figures 110 to be combined increases, the difficulty level for causing the character associated with the combination to appear increases. Therefore, as the number of information figures 110 to be combined increases, the character associated with the combination has a higher status or can use rare skills, for example, to advance the game. It is possible to become a more valuable character.

  Further, as the number of the information figures 110 to be combined increases, the effect when the character appears in the game may be flashy.

  On the other hand, when the user selects the combination information graphic 110 that does not correspond to the character to appear, the execution unit 303 performs a predetermined warning process for causing the user to recognize that the character has not been acquired. Run. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16B, the execution unit 303 displays a message “I ’m irresistible” on the screen 18 with a certain effect that makes me feel sorry.

  At this time, the execution unit 303 may obtain the similarity between the selected combination and the combination stored in association with the appearing character, and may execute a warning process based on the obtained similarity. Here, the similarity is an index of the closeness between the selected combination and the stored combination. When the selected combination is not stored, the execution unit 303 obtains a similarity to the selected combination for each of the stored combinations. Then, when the maximum similarity among the obtained similarities satisfies a predetermined condition, display processing may be performed to make the user recognize that the similarity is high.

  For example, as illustrated in FIG. 17, when the degree of similarity between the selected combination and the stored combination satisfies a predetermined condition, the execution unit 303 displays the stored combination with a message “Amazing ...”. The character corresponding to the combination having the maximum similarity is displayed on the screen 18 with a dotted line. Thereby, the user can recognize that the selected combination is close to a combination that causes a new character to appear.

  The predetermined condition for executing such display processing may be determined in any way. For example, a predetermined condition may be satisfied when three information figures 110 are selected from the combination of four stored information figures 110. For example, the predetermined condition may be satisfied when the number of matching information figures 110 exceeds a predetermined threshold when the selected combination is compared with the stored combination. The predetermined condition may be satisfied when the ratio of the matching information graphic 110 to the stored combination exceeds a predetermined threshold. Alternatively, the predetermined condition may be satisfied when the selected combination includes any of the stored combinations.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a process flow according to the game apparatus 300 of the present embodiment. The processing flow realized in the present embodiment that has been described so far will be summarized below.

  When the processing of the game apparatus 300 is started, the CPU core 10a performs various initialization processes and then advances the game (step S1801). That is, the CPU core 10a reads the game program stored in the ROM 12a in the cartridge 12, and advances the game while outputting image data and sound data and receiving an operation input from the user.

  Next, the CPU core 10a determines whether or not the character acquisition mode has been entered (step S1802). For example, the CPU core 10a determines whether or not there is an instruction input from the user to shift to a mode for acquiring a character from the information graphic 110 written on the game card 100 while the game is in progress.

  If the character acquisition mode is not entered (step S1802; NO), the process returns to step S1801. That is, the CPU core 10a continues the game.

  On the other hand, when the mode is shifted to the character acquisition mode (step S1802; YES), the LCD controller 10e displays an image captured by the camera 21 on the screen 18 (step S1803). In other words, the LCD controller 10e waits for a predetermined synchronization timing, and displays the image data representing the landscape within the angle of view α of the camera 21 incorporated on the back side of the upper chassis Js of the game apparatus 300 on the screen 18. indicate.

  When the captured image is displayed on the screen 18, the detection unit 301 determines whether or not one or more information figures 110 are detected in the captured image (step S1804). That is, the detection unit 301 determines whether or not a photographed image by the camera 21 includes a two-dimensional code guide line 111 and a detection symbol 112 that match a predetermined library. For example, when the information figures 110 written on the plurality of game cards 100 are within the angle of view α of the camera 21, the plurality of information figures 110 are detected.

  If one or more information figures 110 are not detected (step S1804; NO), the process returns to step S1803. That is, if the information graphic 110 is not detected, the LCD controller 10e continues to display the captured image on the screen 18.

  On the other hand, when the information graphic 110 is detected (step S1804; YES), the selection unit 302 displays on the screen 18 that the information graphic 110 has been detected after waiting for a predetermined synchronization timing (step S1805). For example, as shown in FIG. 14B, the selection unit 302 displays a predetermined message on the screen 18 by the function of the LCD controller 10e and the like, and the position in the screen 18 where the information graphics 110a to 110c are detected. Then, a predetermined detection display 500 is displayed. Thereby, the user can recognize that the information graphic 110 has been detected.

  When the information indicating that the information graphic 110 has been detected is displayed on the screen 18, the selection unit 302 determines whether or not one or more detected information graphics 110 have been selected (step S1806). That is, the selection unit 302 sends an operation instruction from the user as to whether or not to select any one or more of the detected information graphics 110 via an input device such as the operation key 17 or the touch panel 20. And accept.

  If the information graphic 110 is not selected (step S1806; NO), the process returns to step S1805. That is, if the information graphic 110 is not selected, the selection unit 302 continues to display on the screen 18 that the information graphic 110 has been detected.

  On the other hand, when the information graphic 110 is selected (step S1806; YES), the execution unit 303 determines whether or not the combination of the selected information graphic 110 is stored (step S1807). That is, the execution unit 303 reads the cell distribution pattern of the selected information graphic 110 and acquires information on the character represented by the read distribution pattern. Then, the execution unit 303 determines whether the acquired combination of characters is included in the correspondence as shown in FIG.

  When the combination of the selected information graphic 110 is stored (step S1807; YES), the execution unit 303 causes a character associated with the selected combination to appear in the game (step S1808). That is, the execution unit 303 executes processing for acquiring character information associated with the selected combination from the ROM 12a or the like in the cartridge 12 and causing it to appear in the acquired game. For example, as shown in FIG. 16A, the execution unit 303 displays on the screen 18 an illustration of a character associated with a combination of the selected information graphic 110 together with a predetermined message.

  On the other hand, when the combination of the selected information graphic 110 is not stored (step S1807; NO), the execution unit 303 executes a predetermined warning process (step S1809). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 16B, the execution unit 303 causes the user to recognize that the character could not be acquired by a predetermined effect and a message. At this time, the execution unit 303 may obtain a similarity between the combination of the selected information graphic 110 and the stored combination of the information graphic 110, and issue a warning based on the obtained similarity.

  Thereafter, the process of the game device 300 returns to step S1801. That is, a process of adding a newly appearing character to advance the game is executed. Then, when the mode is shifted to the character acquisition mode while the game is in progress, the character acquisition process in step S1803 and subsequent steps is executed again.

  With such a configuration, the game apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment detects one or more information graphics 110, and among the detected information graphics 110, a combination of one or more information graphics 110 selected by the user is obtained. The user makes a selection, and a character corresponding to the selected combination appears in the game. As a result, the game apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment can change the progress of the game in various ways according to the combination of one or more information graphics 110 selected by the user, and can enhance the interest of the game. .

(Embodiment 3)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The game apparatus 300 according to the second embodiment causes a character stored in association with a combination of one or more information graphics 110 selected by the user to appear. On the other hand, the game apparatus 300 in the present embodiment further causes a character to appear with reference to other game information stored in the game apparatus 300. This will be described below.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of a correspondence relationship between the combination of the selected information graphics 110 and the skill level of the user and the characters appearing in the game. The correspondence as shown in FIG. 19 is stored in advance in the ROM 12a in the cartridge 12, for example. When the combination of the information graphic 110 is selected by the user, the execution unit 303 causes a character to appear in the game based on this correspondence.

  Here, the user's skill level is game information determined based on the user's past play contents. For example, a user who has acquired a high score in the game is associated with a high skill level, and a user who has acquired only a low score is associated with a low skill level. As described above, the skill level is variously changed depending on the user's play content, and is stored in the RAM 12b or the like each time.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the combination of the information figures 110 selected by the user, the character appearing in the game changes according to the skill level of the user.

  Specifically, in the correspondence relationship shown in FIG. 19, for example, when a combination of two information graphics 110 of the character AAA and the character BBB is selected, the character ZZZ appears when the skill level of the user is 1 to 5, When the user's skill level is 6 to 10, the character PPP appears. Further, when a combination of two information graphics 110 of character AAA and character DDD is selected, character YYY appears when the skill level of the user is 1 to 5, and character when the skill level of the user is 6 to 10. QQQ appears.

  With such a configuration, the game apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment causes a character to appear in the game with reference to information on the skill level of the user in addition to the combination of the information graphics 110 selected by the user. As a result, compared to the case where characters appear only based on the combination of the selected information graphics 110, the types of characters that appear in the game can be increased, and the fun of the game can be further enhanced.

(Embodiment 4)
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The game apparatus 300 according to the second embodiment causes a character stored in association with a combination of one or more information graphics 110 selected by the user to appear. On the other hand, when a plurality of information figures 110 are selected, the game apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment synthesizes game information read from the plurality of information figures 110 and stores it in association with the synthesized information. Character appears. This will be described below.

  FIG. 20 is a conceptual diagram showing how game information read from the information graphic 110 selected by the user is synthesized. FIG. 20 conceptually illustrates how the synthesized data 600 is synthesized as information synthesized from the information graphic 110a and the information graphic 110b having different cell distribution patterns.

  When the information graphic 110a and the information graphic 110b are selected by the user, the execution unit 303 reads the cell distribution pattern data of the two information graphics 110a and 110b stored in the VRAM 10c or the like. Then, a part is extracted from the read data. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 20, the execution unit 303 extracts, from the information graphic 110a, data of cells in the left half of the plurality of cells in 6 rows and 3 columns. On the other hand, the execution unit 303 extracts 6-row, 3-column cell data in the right half of the plurality of cells from the information graphic 110b.

  Then, the execution unit 303 combines the cell data extracted from the two information graphics 110a and 110b to synthesize composite data 600 that expresses a cell of 6 rows and 6 columns. Specifically, in the example of FIG. 20, the distribution pattern of the cells of the composite data 600 is such that the left half 6 rows by 3 columns cells have the same distribution as the left half 6 rows 3 columns cells constituting the information graphic 110a. The right half 6 rows by 3 columns cells have the same distribution pattern as the right half 6 rows by 3 columns cells constituting the information graphic 110b.

  The execution unit 303 generates composite data 600 expressing such a cell distribution pattern, and stores it in the WRAM 10d or the like. Then, the character stored in association with the cell distribution pattern represented by the stored composite data 600 appears in the game.

  Of the data of a plurality of cells included in the two information figures 110a and 110b, not only the data of the left half and the right half of the cell is extracted, but also the data of the cell at which position is extracted, and the combined data 600 It may be used for the synthesis of

  For example, the positions of cells extracted from the two information figures 110a and 110b may be determined randomly based on random numbers. Further, the position of the cell to be extracted may be determined based on other game information stored in the game apparatus 300, such as the skill level of the user and the current time.

  Further, such composite data 600 is not limited to the case where two information figures 110a and 110b are selected, but can be similarly synthesized even when three or more information figures 110 are selected.

  With such a configuration, the game apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment synthesizes the composite data 600 when a plurality of information figures 110 are selected, and stores the composite data 600 in association with the cell distribution pattern of the composite data 600. Character appears. As a result, for example, the game apparatus 300 according to the present embodiment can store the correspondence between the combination of a plurality of information graphics 110 and the appearing characters as shown in FIG. When a plurality of information figures 110 are selected, a new character can appear in the game.

(Other embodiments)
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to embodiment mentioned above, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. Moreover, it is also possible to freely combine the constituent elements of the above-described embodiments.

  For example, in the above embodiment, when one or more information graphics 110 are selected by the user, the execution unit 303 causes a character associated with the selected information graphics 110 to appear in the game played by the user. It was. However, in the present invention, the process associated with the information graphic 110 is not limited to the process of causing a character to appear in the game.

  For example, in an action game or a shooting game composed of a plurality of stages to be cleared, when the information graphic 110 written on the game card 100 is selected by the user, the execution unit 303 sets the selected information graphic 110 to the selected information graphic 110. You may make it make the matched stage appear newly. Alternatively, in the role-playing game, when the information graphic 110 written on the game card 100 is selected by the user, the execution unit 303 newly causes an item associated with the selected information graphic 110 to appear. Alternatively, the ability value of the player character may be improved based on the selected information graphic 110.

  In the above embodiment, the information graphic 110 is a two-dimensional code in which a plurality of black or white cells are arranged vertically and horizontally. However, the information graphic 110 in the present invention is not limited to a two-dimensional code. For example, the information graphic 110 may be an arbitrary graphic, a character string, a symbol, an appropriate image, or the like, or may express different information depending on a pattern or color attached to the information graphic 110. In addition, the information graphic 110 may be a one-dimensional code such as a so-called barcode that encodes information by changing the interval and thickness when arranging a plurality of line segments. That is, the information graphic 110 may be any graphic as long as the detection unit 301 of the game apparatus 300 can be detected separately from other information recorded on the card.

  For example, as illustrated in FIG. 21, the information graphic 110 may be configured by a relatively simple shape in which guide lines 111 are drawn on four sides of the edge and a triangle 700 is provided on the inside. . Further, the superimposed figure 130 may be configured by overlapping such shapes. In this case, the correspondence between the shape and the processing that can be selected by the selection unit 302 is stored in advance in the ROM 12a or the like of the cartridge 12, and the execution unit 303 corresponds to the shape constituting the selected information graphic 110 or the superimposed graphic 130. Read and execute the process.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the superimposition figure 130 was formed by aligning and superimposing the direction of the two game cards 100a and 100b. However, the superimposed figure 130 in the present invention may be formed by tilting the orientation of the game card 100b by 90 degrees with respect to the game card 100a as shown in FIG. 22, for example. Thereby, the card 100 for games of this invention can increase the kind of the superimposition figure 130 obtained according to how two cards are piled up.

Furthermore, the game card 100 according to the present invention can be configured as follows in order to increase the types of characters that appear in the game. That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 23, when there are two game cards 100 (first card 100a and second card 100b) each having one information graphic 110 and one peripheral graphic 120, these cards are used. There are at least the following four figures that can be detected by the game apparatus 300.
(A) An information graphic 110a written on the first card 100a.
(B) A superimposed graphic 130a obtained by superimposing the peripheral graphic 120b written on the second card 100b on the information graphic 110a of the first card 100a.
(C) Information graphic 110b written on the second card 100b.
(D) A superimposed graphic 130b obtained by superimposing the peripheral graphic 120a written on the first card 100a on the information graphic 110b of the second card 100b.

  In the game card according to the present invention, the characters represented by these four figures can be made different from each other. Thereby, even if there are few game cards 100 possessed, the user can make various characters appear in a game, and can enjoy a game.

  Further, the game card 100 in the above embodiment has one peripheral figure 120. However, the game card 100 according to the present invention may have a plurality of peripheral figures 120. For example, as shown in FIG. 24, there may be a game card 100b having a peripheral figure 120b at each of the four corners of the card.

  Further, the game card 100 in the above embodiment has a vertically long rectangular shape. However, the game card 100 according to the present invention may have other shapes. For example, as shown in FIG. 25, the two game cards 100a and 100b may be circular. In this example, the two game cards 100a and 100b each have a peripheral figure 120 so as to contact the circumference. The superimposed graphic 130 is formed by superimposing the peripheral graphic 120b written on the game card 100b on the information graphic 110a written on the game card 100a.

  Further, the game card 100 of the present invention is a guide line written in a cross shape centering on the information graphic 110a as shown in FIG. 26, for example, as a guide for overlapping the peripheral graphic 120 on the information graphic 110. 800 may be included. This guide line 800 is used to indicate the position of the edge of the cards that are stacked from above. That is, when two cards are stacked such that the edge of the game card 100b having the peripheral graphic 120b is along the guide line 800, the superimposed graphic 130 can be appropriately formed. Therefore, the user can easily obtain the superimposed figure 130 that can be detected by the game apparatus 300 by overlapping two game cards in accordance with the guide line 800.

  In the above embodiment, the detecting unit 301 detects the information graphic 110 written on the game card 100. However, in the present invention, the information graphic 110 detected by the detection unit 301 may not be written on the game card. That is, the detection unit 301 may detect various figures that are written on a card that was not originally supposed to be used in a game played on the game device 300.

  In the above-described embodiment, the program executed by the CPU core 10a has been described as being stored in advance in the ROM 12a. However, by applying such a program to an existing general-purpose computer, the program according to the above-described embodiment is applied. You may make it function as the game device 300. FIG.

  Such a program can be recorded on a computer-readable information storage medium such as a compact disk, a flexible disk, a hard disk, a magneto-optical disk, a digital video disk, a magnetic tape, and a semiconductor memory.

  The program can be distributed and sold via a computer communication network independently of the computer on which the program is executed. The information storage medium can be distributed and sold independently from the computer.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game device, a game device control method, and a program suitable for executing a game process based on information recorded on a card.

100 (100a, 100b, 100c) Game card 110 (110a, 110b, 110c) Information graphic 111 Guide line 112 Detection symbol 113 Cell 120 (120a, 120b) Perimeter graphic 121 Guide line 123 Cell 130 (130a, 130b) Superposition Graphic 1 Information processing device 10 Processing control unit 10a CPU core 10b Image processing unit 10c VRAM
10d WRAM
10e LCD controller 10f Touch panel controller 11 Connector 12 Cartridge 12a ROM
12b RAM
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 13 Wireless communication part 14 Communication controller 15 Sound amplifier 16 Speaker 17 Operation key 18 1st display part 19 2nd display part 20 Touch panel 21 Camera 300 Game device 301 Detection part 302 Selection part 303 Execution part 500 Detection display 600 Composite data 700 Triangle 800 guide line

Claims (7)

A detection unit for detecting a graphic written on one or more cards,
A selection unit that allows a user to select any one or more figures from the detected figures;
An execution unit for executing a process associated with the selected one or more graphics;
A game apparatus comprising: The game device according to claim 1,
A combination of one or more figures is stored in association with the type of processing;
The execution unit is
If the selected combination of one or more graphics is stored, the process of the type stored in association with the selected one or more graphics combination is executed,
A predetermined warning process is executed when the combination of one or more selected figures is not stored. The game device according to claim 2,
The predetermined warning process is a process for issuing a warning based on a similarity between the selected combination of one or more graphics and the stored combination. The game device according to claim 1,
The execution unit is
When one graphic is selected by the selection unit, game information is read from the selected single graphic, and a process associated with the read game information is executed.
When a plurality of graphics are selected by the selection unit, game information is read from each of the selected plurality of graphics, and processing associated with information synthesized from the read game information is executed. A game device. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein:
The said execution part refers to the other game information memorize | stored in the said game device, and performs the said process. The game device characterized by the above-mentioned. A control method executed by a game device including a detection unit, a selection unit, and an execution unit,
A detecting step in which the detecting unit detects a figure written on one or more cards;
A selection step in which the selection unit causes the user to select any one or more figures from the detected figures;
The execution method, wherein the execution unit includes an execution step of executing processing associated with the selected one or more graphics. Computer
A detection unit for detecting a graphic written on one or more cards,
A selection unit that allows a user to select any one or more figures from the detected figures;
A program that functions as an execution unit that executes processing associated with one or more selected graphics.

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