JP2015198912A - Game device and printed matter for game condition specification - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enrich a printed matter to be provided to a game player and a mechanism of a game using the same.SOLUTION: A game device 100 includes a printing part for creating a printed matter subjected to processing for being easily divided or the like along a prescribed division line CL according to a command from a control part 1. The printed matter is a printed matter for game condition specification in particular, codes 33, 44 to be optically read are printed in a plurality of parts 31, 32 divided by the division line, respectively, and information for specifying game conditions different from each other in the game device and common identification information are recorded in the codes. The mechanism of a game is enriched by making handling in the game device different due to the coincidence, incoincidence, or the like of a game condition item and identification information.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game device and a game condition specifying printed matter.

Conventionally, as described in Patent Document 1, a barcode reader, a printer, and an output device such as an image are provided, and a card (printed material for specifying game conditions) on which a two-dimensional barcode, character, etc. are printed is provided to the player. In subsequent use, a game device is used in which a game condition such as a character appearing in a game produced by a video output device is set by reading the two-dimensional code of the card.
On the other hand, Patent Document 2 describes a photographic gaming machine that provides a player with a photographic print that can be divided by perforations.

JP 2014-4168 A Japanese Patent No. 5036738

However, in the conventional game device such as Patent Document 1, only one card is provided to the player at a time, and the player has poor results. After that, the game device is used when using the game device using the printed game condition specifying printed material. The combination of conditions was poor.
On the other hand, in the photographic gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, no code is printed on a photographic print, and therefore there is no mechanism for setting conditions for reuse.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems in the prior art, and in a game device that provides printed matter to a game player, the printed matter provided to the game player and a game mechanism using the printed matter are enriched. The challenge is to increase the interest of the game.

  The invention according to claim 1 for solving the above-described problems is a video output unit, an audio output unit, an operation input unit, and the video output unit and the audio output unit based on operation input information from the operation input unit. A control unit for controlling the game and developing a game; and a printing unit for producing a printed matter that has been processed to make it easy to divide along a predetermined division line according to a command from the control unit or to print the division line clearly , A game device comprising:

The invention according to claim 2 includes a reading unit that optically reads a code from the printed matter,
The controller is
The game is developed, game conditions reflecting the game results are determined, and the printed matter in which a code for specifying the game conditions is printed by the printing unit is issued to the game player,
Further, the control unit
When the code is read by the reading unit, the game is developed in accordance with the game condition specified by the code, a game condition reflecting the game result is determined, and a code for specifying the game condition is output to the printing unit The game device is characterized in that the printed matter printed by the method is issued to a game player.

  A third aspect of the present invention is the game device according to the second aspect, wherein the control unit causes the code to be printed on each of a plurality of portions divided by the division lines of the printed matter.

  The invention according to claim 4 is the game device according to claim 3, wherein the control unit causes different codes to be printed on the plurality of portions.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the control unit includes:
At least one of the codes printed on the plurality of parts is set as a main code including information for specifying an indispensable condition for starting a game based on the code of the printed matter,
The at least one other is a subcode including information for giving an additional condition to the game depending on the essential condition of the main code and not including information for specifying the essential condition. 4. The game device according to 4.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the control unit causes the code of each of the plurality of parts to be printed by including common identification information,
In a game based on the essential condition of the main code, an additional condition specified by the subcode in which the main code and the identification information match can be applied, and the subcode in which the main code and the identification information do not match The game apparatus according to claim 5, wherein a game condition item that does not apply the additional condition specified by the item is provided and controlled.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the control unit causes the code of each of the plurality of portions to be printed by including common identification information,
In a game that depends on the essential conditions of the main code, an additional condition specified by the subcode in which the main code and the identification information do not match can be applied, and the subcode in which the main code matches the identification information The game apparatus according to claim 5, wherein a game condition item that does not apply the additional condition specified by the item is provided and controlled.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the control unit prints at least the main code including identification information,
In a game based on the essential condition of the main code, a game condition item that makes it possible to apply an additional condition specified by the sub code regardless of whether the identification information common to the main code is written. The game device according to claim 5, wherein the game device is provided and controlled.

  In the invention according to claim 9, the control unit develops a game based on the essential condition of the main code, determines a game condition reflecting the game result, and determines the game condition and the identification information of the main code. The game device according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the printed matter obtained by printing the assigned main code and subcode by the printing unit is issued to a game player.

  According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, the portion of the plurality of portions on which the main code is printed is larger than the portion on which the subcode is printed. Or a game device according to any one of the above.

The invention according to claim 11 is a printed matter on which processing that facilitates division along a predetermined division line or printing that clearly indicates the division line is performed,
A code for optically reading is printed on each of the plurality of parts divided by the dividing line, and information for specifying a game condition in the game device is recorded in the code. Printed material.

  The invention described in claim 12 is the game condition specifying printed matter according to claim 11, wherein the codes printed on the plurality of portions are different from each other.

  According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, at least one of the codes printed on the plurality of portions is a main code including an essential condition for starting a game based on the code in the game device, 12. The subcode according to claim 11, wherein one of the subcodes includes information for giving an additional condition to the game depending on the essential condition of the main code, and does not include information for specifying the essential condition. This is a game condition specifying printed material.

  14. The game condition specifying device according to claim 13, wherein, among the plurality of portions, a portion where the main code is printed is larger than a portion where the sub code is printed. It is printed matter.

According to the present invention, in a game device that provides a printed matter to a game player, the printed matter that is provided to the game player at a time is subjected to processing that makes it easy to divide along a predetermined dividing line or printing that clearly indicates the dividing line. Therefore, the game player can divide this to obtain a plurality of printed materials.
Also, different codes that can be combined and applied in one game, such as a main code and a sub code, are assigned to a plurality of parts to be divided, and common identification information is assigned to the main code and the sub code to give a large number of game players By repeating the issuance, and further prompting the game players to exchange the printed matter, the game conditions are enriched when the code of the printed matter is subsequently read and the game device is used.
Therefore, it is possible to enrich the printed matter provided to the game player and the mechanism of the game using the printed matter, thereby enhancing the interest of the game.

It is a functional block diagram of the game device concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows an example of the external appearance of the game device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a surface schematic diagram of the printed material for game condition specification in the first game form of the present invention, (a) shows a normal version and (b) shows a large size. It is a flowchart which shows the fundamental control flow of the new game in the 1st game form of this invention. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the fundamental control flow of the game depending on the code | cord | chord of the card | curd in the 1st game form of this invention. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is the surface schematic diagram of the printed material for game condition specification in the 2nd game form of this invention, (a) shows a normal version, (b) shows a large format. It is a flowchart which shows the fundamental control flow of the new game in the 2nd game form of this invention. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the fundamental control flow of the game depending on the code | cord | chord of the card | curd in the 2nd game form of this invention. It is a flowchart following FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a card reading system applied to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view of the card reader applied to one embodiment of the present invention, and describes the internal structure of a card reader. It is a top view of the card holding part and card applied to one embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a schematic external view of a transfer printing apparatus applied to an embodiment of the present invention, and shows a state in which a roll wound with a base sheet and an ink ribbon are taken out. It is a development top view of an ink ribbon applied to one embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a transfer type printing apparatus applied to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram of the transfer type printing apparatus applied to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the transfer process of the first transfer unit part of the transfer type printing apparatus applied to one Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the process of cutting out one transfer unit part of the transfer type printing apparatus applied to one Embodiment of this invention as one sheet. It is a schematic diagram which shows the base material sheet | seat feeding process in the multiple unit printed matter production control of the transfer type printing apparatus applied to one Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the transfer process of the one transfer unit part in the multi-unit printed matter production control of the transfer type printing apparatus applied to one Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the process of cutting out the 2 transfer unit part of the transfer type printing apparatus applied to one Embodiment of this invention as one sheet. FIG. 5 is an original image diagram (a) and a divided image diagram (b) for explaining the original image dividing process of the transfer printing apparatus applied to the embodiment of the present invention.

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

[Configuration of game device]
In FIG. 1, the functional block diagram of the game device of this embodiment is shown.
The game device 100 according to the present embodiment includes a control unit 1, a video output unit 2, an audio output unit 3, an operation input unit 4, a first reading unit 5, a second reading unit 6, an imaging unit 7, A communication unit 8, a printing unit 9, a coin detection unit 10, and a storage unit 11 are provided.
The first reading unit 5 and the second reading unit 6 include a camera and optically read a code from a printed matter.

Based on the detection signal from the coin detection unit 10, the operation input signal from the operation input unit 4, the code read by the first reading unit 5, the code read by the second reading unit 6, etc. The game is developed by controlling the output unit 3, the video output unit 2, and the like.
Further, the control unit 1 appropriately processes and combines the image output to the video output unit 2, the image captured by controlling the imaging unit 7, and the image stored in the storage unit 11, and the printing unit 9. To print.

FIG. 2 shows an example of the appearance of the game device.
An operation panel 22 in which the display screen 21 of the video output unit 2, operation buttons of the operation input unit 4, and the like are arranged on the casing exterior of the game apparatus 100 shown in FIG. 2, the card insertion slot 23 of the first reading unit 5, A platen glass 24 of the second reading unit 6, a lens unit 25 and an illumination unit 26 of the imaging unit 7, a take-out port 27 of the printing unit 9, a coin insertion port 28 to the coin detection unit 10, and the like are arranged. The shape, structure, exterior shape, layout, and the like of the case of such a game device are merely examples, and are not limited to this.

[Game form and game condition specifying printed matter (first game form)]
An example of a game form for understanding the game device of this embodiment will be described.
A 1st game form is a game which challenges a monster hunt by a party and competes with the battle record. FIG. 3 shows a schematic surface view of the game condition specifying printed material in the first game form. Fig. 3 (a) shows a normal version and Fig. 3 (b) shows a large format.
The party is composed of a main character (leader case) and a sub character (other members). However, the game can be executed by the main character alone. You can't run the game without the main character. That is, setting the main character is an indispensable condition for developing the game. As a game play content, the game player performs a predetermined operation using the operation panel 22 in response to the video and audio output from the video output unit 2 and the audio output unit 3, so that the attack location and the attack timing are determined. The outline is to attack the monster by specifying.
The game player is assumed to be in a position to operate the party from a bird's-eye view.
Character setting conditions include name, visual, voice, weapon used, rank, life (HP), attack power (ATK), defense power (DEF), and the like.
As shown in FIG. 3, the game condition specifying printed material (hereinafter referred to as “card”) is configured in a state in which the main card 31 and the sub card 32 are easily divided along the dividing line CL, and Discharged.

A main code 33 is printed on the main card 31.
In the main code 33, information for specifying an indispensable condition for starting a game depending on the card code is written. Here, the “game depending on the code of the card” refers to a game in which the game device 100 is caused to read the code printed on the card and in accordance with the game conditions specified by the code.

In the first game form, the information specifying the essential condition written in the main code 33 is referred to as card type identification information (here, identification information allocated to the main card) and identity identification information (hereinafter referred to as “ID”). ), It is composed of a game player name and character information. The character information includes a character name, character designation information, rank designation information, used weapon designation information, life (HP) numerical value, attack power (ATK) numerical value, and defense power (DEF) numerical value.
Corresponding to the above information, as shown in FIG. 3, the main card 31 has a game player name notation 34, a character name notation 35, a character image 36, a rank notation 37, a weapon image 38, and the name of the weapon. Notation 37 (same as rank because it is ranked by weapon), skill notation 37a using the weapon, life (HP) value notation 39, attack power (ATK) value notation 40, defense power (DEF) Numeric notation 41 and date (not shown) are printed.
Further, the main card 31 is printed with a monster image 42 defeated in the game at the time of card printing and a notation 43 of the total length value thereof.

A subcode 44 is printed on the subcard 32.
Information for giving an additional condition to the game depending on the essential condition of the main code is written in the subcode 44.
The information for giving an additional condition written in the subcode 44 mainly corresponds to information for specifying an item that affects the game score (score). For example, synthetic weapon elements, HP recovery items, attack power up items, defense power up items, and the like.
Further, in the subcode 44, an ID common to the main code 33 printed on the main card 31 connected to the subcard 32 on which the subcode 44 is printed and the pre-split is written. Further, in the subcode 44, card type identification information (identification information allocated to the subcard in this case) is written.
Corresponding to the above information, as shown in FIG. 3, the sub-card 32 is printed with a game player name 34, an item image 45, an item name notation 46, and an item effect notation 47.

[Game Control Flow (First Game Form)]
Next, it demonstrates along the control flow for implementing the 1st game form with the game device 100. FIG. 4 to 7 show a basic control flow executed by the control unit 1 in the game apparatus 100 adopting the first game form.

<New game>
First, a control flow of a new game will be described with reference to FIGS. The new game is a concept opposite to the above-mentioned “game based on the card code”. In other words, the new game is a “game that does not depend on the code on the card”, and is a game that can be performed without causing the game device 100 to read the code printed on the card. In the “game based on the card code”, the ID of the read code is inherited and a new card is issued. On the other hand, in a new game, a new ID is assigned and a card is issued. Therefore, a new game is an essential first step for starting this game. Moreover, the same person can own a card with different ID by playing a new game several times.

When the control unit 1 receives the detection signal from the coin detection unit 10, the control unit 1 causes the video output unit 2 and the audio output unit 3 to output guidance, receives an input corresponding to the guidance via the operation input unit 4, and sets the game conditions. Set it up.
First, the control unit 1 outputs a guidance as to which of “new game” and “game depending on the code of the card” is selected, and determines the selection based on the input. Here, it is assumed that “new game” is selected (step S01).
Next, the control part 1 outputs the input guidance of a game player name, receives the input according to this, and memorize | stores it in the memory | storage part 11 (step S02).
Next, the control unit 1 outputs a guidance for character setting, receives an input corresponding to this, and stores the setting in the storage unit 11 (step S03). The character setting guidance provides at least one character, and preferably provides options for the entire character or / and parts. The control unit 1 sets this character as a leader. If no character is selected, this step is skipped, and the control unit 1 sets a character prepared by default as a leader when a new game is selected.
Next, the control part 1 outputs the input guidance of the character name of the character set in step S03, receives the input according to this, and memorize | stores it in the memory | storage part 11 (step S04).

Next, the control unit 1 outputs a guidance for setting a weapon used by the character set in step S03, receives an input in response thereto, and stores the setting in the storage unit 11 (step S05). The weapon setup guidance provides at least one weapon and preferably provides options for the entire weapon and / or parts. If no weapon is selected, this step is skipped, and the control unit 1 sets a weapon prepared by default when a new game is selected as a weapon to be used. The storage unit 11 has a database of names of weapons, contents of techniques using the weapons, names, and the like.
Next, the control unit 1 outputs a guidance for sub-character setting, receives an input corresponding to the guidance, and stores the setting in the storage unit 11 (step S06). Settings are made for each predetermined number of sub-characters. In the sub-character setting guidance, at least characters for the number of characters are provided, preferably character options are provided. If the sub character is not selected, this step is skipped, and the control unit 1 sets a character prepared by default as a sub character when a new game is selected. The sub character is another member led by the leader.

Next, the control part 1 outputs the guidance which selects the quest (monster hunting) which a party challenges, receives the input according to this, and sets the selection (step S07).
As described above, since the game conditions have been prepared, the control unit 1 executes the game development process (step S08). The outline of the game development process is as follows.
The game development process executed by the control unit 1 controls the video output unit 2 and the audio output unit 3 to output predetermined video and audio, receives an operation input signal from the operation input unit 4, Based on the timing matching with the video (such as whether the operation button is appropriate), the damage value received by the monster, the damage value received by the character, etc. are calculated.
There is a time limit for game play time. The control unit 1 ends the game development process when the time limit elapses or when the damage value of the monster reaches the set value earlier.

As shown in FIG. 5, when the game is over, the control unit 1 executes a score totaling process (step S09). The score total is calculated based on the success or failure of the quest (whether or not the monster is defeated), the remaining time, the evaluation of each attack, and the like. The control unit 1 determines the rank of the main character (leader) after the scores are aggregated (step S10).
Next, the control unit 1 calculates the life (HP), attack power (ATK), and defense power (DEF) of the main character (leader) reflecting the result of the current game (step S11).

Based on the above calculation results, the control unit 1 synthesizes the print image (step S12). In the portion of the main card 31 of the print image, the game player name notation 34 received in step S02, the character name notation 35 received in step S04, set in step S03, and used as a leader in this game. Character image 36, rank notation 37 determined in step S 10, weapon image 38 used by the leader in this game set in step S 05, weapon name notation 37, technique notation 37 a using the weapon, step S 11 The life (HP) value notation 39 calculated in step 39, the attack power (ATK) value notation 40 calculated in step S11, the defense force (DEF) value notation 41 calculated in step S11, and a date (not shown) are displayed. ing.
A main code 33 is displayed in the main card 31 portion of the print image. The information written in the main code 33 includes card type identification information (here, identification information allocated to the main card), a newly allocated ID, the name of the game player and the character information received in step S02. The The character information includes the character name received in step S04, the character designation information set in step S03, the rank designation information determined in step S10, the weapon designation information set in step S05, and calculated in step S11. Life (HP) value, attack power (ATK) value calculated in step S11, and defense power (DEF) value calculated in step S11.
In the sub-card 32 portion of the print image, a sub-code 44, a game player name 34, an item image 45, an item name notation 46, and an item effect notation 47 are displayed. The control unit 1 selects an item related to the subcode according to a predetermined rule. The information written in the sub code 44 includes an ID common to the main code 33, card type identification information (identification information allocated to the sub card here), and information for specifying an item.
The control unit 1 causes the video output unit 2 to display a print image.

Next, the control unit 1 issues a print command for the print image synthesized in step S <b> 12 to the printing unit 9. The printing unit 9 prints on a predetermined base material sheet, and discharges the normal version card as shown in FIG. 3A to the takeout port 27 (step S13).
As described above, the control unit 1 develops the game, determines a game condition reflecting the game result, and issues a printed matter (card) on which a code for specifying the game condition is printed by the printing unit 9 to the game player. Then, the process related to the new game is completed.

<Game based on card code>
Next, the “game depending on the card code” will be described with reference to FIGS.
When the control unit 1 receives the detection signal from the coin detection unit 10, the control unit 1 causes the video output unit 2 and the audio output unit 3 to output guidance, receives an input corresponding to the guidance via the operation input unit 4, and sets the game conditions. Set it up.
First, the control unit 1 outputs a guidance as to which of “new game” and “game depending on the code of the card” is selected, and determines the selection based on the input. Here, it is assumed that “game based on card code” is selected (step T01).

Next, when the control unit 1 outputs the scan input guidance for the main card and receives a code input from the first reading unit 5 in response thereto, the main code is based on the card type identification information included in the read information. Is determined (step T02). If it is not the main code (No in step T02), the control unit 1 displays an error message (step T03) and further outputs the main card scan input guidance.
If it is a main code (Yes in step T02), the control unit 1 sets a main character based on the read main code (step T04). The control unit 1 sets this character as a leader.

Next, when the control unit 1 outputs a scan input guidance for a main card having a different ID and receives a code input from the first reading unit 5 in response thereto, the card type identification information included in the read information and Based on the ID and the ID read in step T02, it is determined whether or not the main code has a different ID (step T05). If it is not a main code of a different ID (No in step T05), the control unit 1 displays an error message (step T06) and further outputs a scan input guidance for a main card of a different ID.
If the main code has a different ID (Yes in step T05), the control unit 1 sets a sub character based on the read main code (step T07). The control unit 1 sets this character as another member led by the leader. The steps T05-T07 can be repeated up to the upper limit value of the set number of sub characters. The setting of the sub character is arbitrary, and the control unit 1 outputs the guidance including setting end guidance, and the setting ends based on the setting end input from the operation input unit 4 corresponding thereto. Therefore, the number of sub-characters to be set is between 0 and the set upper limit value.
In addition, apart from the above-described embodiments of steps T05-T07, it may be implemented with a rule for setting a sub-character only when the main codes have the same ID.

Next, when the control unit 1 outputs the scan input guidance for the sub-card of the same ID and receives the code input from the first reading unit 5 in response thereto, the card type identification information included in the read information and Based on the ID and the ID read in step T02, it is determined whether or not they are subcodes of the same ID (step T08). When the subcodes are not the same ID (No in step T08), the control unit 1 displays an error message (step T09) and further outputs a subcard scan input guidance.
When the subcodes have the same ID (Yes in step T08), the control unit 1 sets an item based on the read subcode (step T10). The control unit 1 applies the item to the game and executes a game development process. This step T08-T10 can be repeated when there are a plurality of items applicable to one game. Moreover, the setting of this item is arbitrary, and the control unit 1 outputs the setting end guidance and ends the setting based on the setting end input from the operation input unit 4 corresponding thereto.
As described above, in the game based on the essential condition of the main code, the control unit 1 can apply an additional condition specified by the subcode whose ID matches the main code, and the main code does not match the ID. Control is provided by providing a game condition item that does not apply the additional condition specified by the subcode. Thereby, the use by the third party of an item can be prevented.

The control unit 1 executes the quest selection step S07 and subsequently the game development processing step S08 in the same manner as in the case of a new game.
When the game is finished as shown in FIG. 7, as in the case of the new game, a score totaling step S09, a rank determining step S10, a result reflecting step S11, a print image synthesizing step T13, and a printing step S13 are executed. However, the print image synthesizing step T13 is different from that in the new game in that the ID read in step T02 is used as the ID to be continuously written in the main code and the sub code.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, a weapon synthesis step T11 can be entered. Weapon synthesis step T11 is entered when a sub-card having a synthetic weapon element as an item is read in step T08, or when a main character weapon and a sub-character weapon can be synthesized, or a weapon between sub-characters Is a case where synthesis is possible. In the weapon synthesizing step T11, the control unit 1 synthesizes these weapons and the synthesized weapon element to create a new weapon. The new weapon image is included in the print image synthesized in step T13 and printed in step S13, and the information specifying the new weapon is added to the main code 33 synthesized in step T13 and printed in step S13. included. It should be noted that a modification may be implemented in which the weapon composition step T11 is inserted before the game development processing step S08 so that the weapon synthesized in this game can be used.

  Further, a card size selection processing step T12 is entered as shown in FIG. In the card size selection processing step T12, the control unit 1 selects whether the card to be printed is a normal version as shown in FIG. 3 (a) or a large size as shown in FIG. 3 (b). For example, a large format is selected by a lottery process with a predetermined winning rate. Further, the selection may be made according to the contents of the game in this game round (for example, when a specific monster is defeated, a large format is used when the remaining time is a predetermined value or less). When the large format is selected in step T12, the print image synthesized in step T13 and printed in step S13 is a large format.

The control unit 1 issues a print command for the print image synthesized in step T13 to the printing unit 9, and the printing unit 9 prints on a predetermined base sheet, and discharges the normal version or large format card to the take-out port 27 (step). S13).
As described above, when the code is read by the first reading unit 5, the control unit 1 develops the game according to the game condition specified by the code, determines the game condition reflecting the game result, The printed matter (card) on which the code for specifying the game conditions is printed by the printing unit 9 is issued to the game player, and the process relating to the game time is finished.

  In the first game mode described above, the codes 33 and 44 include the card type identification information for identifying whether the main card or the sub card 32 is the main card or the sub card. It is also possible to carry out by removing the card type identification information from the information included in the code. In this case, in the first game form, character information is written in the main code 33 and item information is not written, and item information is written in the sub code 44 and character information is not written. The game conditions suitable for each game condition item are discriminated based on the information for identifying the game.

[Game form and game condition specifying printed matter (second game form)]
Another example of the game form for understanding the game device of the present embodiment will be described. The second game form is a game in which a live performance is developed by an idol unit and its evaluation is acquired.
FIG. 8 shows a schematic diagram of the surface of the card in the second game form. FIG. 8 (a) shows a normal version and FIG. 8 (b) shows a large format.
The idol unit is composed of a main character (ace case) and a sub character (other members). However, one main character can run the game. You can't run the game without the main character. That is, setting the main character is an indispensable condition for developing the game. As game play contents, the game player performs a predetermined operation using the operation panel 22 in response to the video and sound output from the video output unit 2 and the audio output unit 3, and thereby the music rhythm and video The outline is to obtain the evaluation by appropriately inputting the timing according to the situation, and to acquire the evaluation by the characters and fashion of the constituent members.
The game player is assumed to be in a position where he / she is projected onto the main character.
Character setting conditions include name, visual, voice, fashion coordination, rank, and cumulative evaluation value. In the second game form, the evaluation value corresponds to the score (score) of the game.
As shown in FIG. 8, the card is configured in a state in which the main card 51 and the sub card 52 are easily divided along the dividing line CL, and discharged to the takeout port 27.

A main code 53 is printed on the main card 51.
In the main code 53, information for specifying an indispensable condition for starting the game depending on the card code is written. The meaning of the “game based on the card code” is as described above.

Also in the second game form, the information specifying the indispensable condition written in the main code 53 includes card type identification information (identification information allocated to the main card here), ID, and character information. However, the character information is composed of a character name (handled in common with the game player name), character designation information, fashion coordination designation information, rank designation information, and cumulative evaluation values.
Corresponding to the above information, as shown in FIG. 8, the main card 51 is printed with a character name notation 54, a character image 55, a rank notation 56, and a cumulative evaluation value notation 57. In addition, in the large format of FIG.8 (b), illustration of the description part by a character is abbreviate | omitted. However, all or part of the notation on the card surface can be omitted as appropriate.
Further, the main card 51 is printed with an image 58 of a sub-character (another member) that has united the live performance performed in the game when the card is printed, a notation 59 of the sub-character name, and a date (not shown). .

A subcode 60 is printed on the subcard 52.
Information for giving an additional condition to the game depending on the essential condition of the main code 53 is written in the subcode 60.
One of the information for giving additional conditions written in the subcode 60 is information on a character that can be applied as a subcharacter. The subcode and subcard in this case are referred to as “first type subcode” and “first type subcard”.
In addition, card type identification information (here, identification information allocated to the first type sub card) is written in the first type sub code. Further, the first type subcode is written with an ID common to the main card printed on the main card connected to the sub card on which the sub code is printed and before the division. The character information written in the first type sub-code is the same as the character information written in the main code printed on the main card connected to the sub-card on which the sub-code is printed and before the division. .
Corresponding to the above information, as shown in FIG. 8, the first type sub-card 52 is printed with a character name notation 54, a character image 55, a rank notation 56, and a cumulative evaluation value 57 notation. .

Another item of information for giving an additional condition written in the subcode corresponds to information for specifying an item that affects the evaluation value. The subcode and subcard in this case are referred to as “second type subcode” and “second type subcard”. For example, there are items that make live performances flashy and improve the acquisition rate of evaluation values.
In the second type subcode, card type identification information (identification information allocated to the second type subcard here) is written. In the present embodiment, since it is possible to determine that it is the second type sub card (second type sub card) by the information specifying the item, the card type identification information is included in the second type sub code. May be omitted.
Corresponding to the above information, although not shown, an item image, a notation of the item name, a notation of the effect of the item, and the like are printed on the second type sub card.

[Game control flow (second game form)]
Next, it demonstrates along the control flow for implementing the 2nd game form with the game device 100. FIG. 9 to 12 show a basic control flow executed by the control unit 1 in the game apparatus 100 adopting the second game form.

<New game>
First, the control flow of a new game will be described with reference to FIGS. The significance of the new game is as described above.

When the control unit 1 receives the detection signal from the coin detection unit 10, the control unit 1 causes the video output unit 2 and the audio output unit 3 to output guidance, receives an input corresponding to the guidance via the operation input unit 4, and sets the game conditions. Set it up.
First, the control unit 1 outputs a guidance as to which of “new game” and “game depending on the code of the card” is selected, and determines the selection based on the input. Here, it is assumed that “new game” is selected (step S21).
Next, the control part 1 outputs the guidance of character setting, receives the input according to this, and memorize | stores the setting in the memory | storage part 11 (step S22). The character setting guidance provides at least one character, and preferably provides options for the entire character or / and parts. The control unit 1 sets this character as an ace. If no character is selected, this step is skipped, and the control unit 1 sets a character prepared by default as an ace when a new game is selected.

Next, the control unit 1 outputs a guidance for photographing the game player, controls the imaging unit 7 to photograph the game player, and stores the photographed image in the storage unit 11 (step S23).
Next, the control unit 1 outputs a guidance for selecting a live venue, receives an input according to the guidance, and sets the selection (step S24).
Next, the control unit 1 sets a fashion item to be used (weared) by the character set in step S22, that is, outputs a guidance to be coordinated, receives an input according to this, and sets the setting in the storage unit 11 Is stored (step S25). Coordination setting guidance provides at least one coordination, preferably providing a choice for the entire coordination and / or parts. If the coordination is not selected, this step is skipped, and the control unit 1 sets the default prepared coordination when the new game is selected as the character set in step S22. The storage unit 11 has a database of names of fashion items.
Next, the control unit 1 outputs a guidance for setting the sub character, receives an input corresponding to the guidance, and stores the setting in the storage unit 11 (step S26). Settings are made for each predetermined number of sub-characters. The sub-character setting guidance provides at least as many characters (including fashion coordinator), and preferably provides character choices. If the sub character is not selected, this step is skipped, and the control unit 1 sets a character prepared by default as a sub character when a new game is selected. The sub character is another member who forms an idol unit with Ace.
Next, the control unit 1 outputs a guidance for selecting a song to be used for live performance, receives an input in accordance with the guidance, and sets the selection (step S27).

As described above, since the game conditions are satisfied, the control unit 1 executes the game development process (step S28). The outline of the game development process is as follows.
The game development process executed by the control unit 1 controls the video output unit 2 and the audio output unit 3 to output predetermined video and audio, receives an operation input signal from the operation input unit 4, Based on the timing matching according to the rhythm of the music and the video (such as whether the operation button is appropriate), the success or failure of the evaluation is calculated.
Game play ends in a predetermined time. The control unit 1 ends the game development process when the predetermined time has elapsed.

As shown in FIG. 10, when the game is over, the control unit 1 executes a score totaling process (step S29). Here, the score aggregation is a cumulative calculation of evaluation values acquired in the game development process S28, constituent member characters, fashion coordinates thereof, evaluation values added according to a predetermined rule such as matching between fashion coordinates and live performances, and the like. The control unit 1 determines the rank of the main character (ace) after the scores are aggregated (step S30).
Next, the control unit 1 outputs character name input guidance, receives an input in accordance with this, and stores it in the storage unit 11 (step S31). This name is applied as the name of the character set in step S22.
Next, the control unit 1 outputs visual change guidance such as a character's hairstyle, receives an input corresponding to this, and stores the setting in the storage unit 11 (step S32).
Next, the control part 1 outputs the guidance which acquires the fashion item which can be used by the game after the next time, receives the input according to this, and memorize | stores the setting in the memory | storage part 11 (step S33). For example, in this guidance, choices of fashion items are provided and the game player is made to select them.

Based on the above calculation results, the control unit 1 synthesizes a print image (step S34). In the portion of the main card 51 of the print image, the name notation 54 received in step S31, the character image 55 set in steps S22 and S32, the rank notation 56 determined in step S30, and the setting in step S25 are set. The image of the fashion item used by Ace in this game (when worn, etc.) 61, the image 58 of the sub-character (other member) that formed the unit in the live performance performed in the game development process S28, and the name of the sub-character 59, the image 62 of the fashion item acquired in step S33, its name 63, an evaluation value 64 when this is used, and a date (not shown) are displayed.
A main code 53 is displayed in the main card 51 portion of the print image. The information written in the main code 53 includes card type identification information (identification information allocated to the main card here), a newly allocated ID, information specifying the fashion item acquired in step S33, and character information. Is done. The character information includes the character name received in step S31, the character designation information set in steps S22 and S32, the rank designation information determined in step S30, the fashion coordinate designation information set in step S25, and the step Consists of the cumulative evaluation values calculated in S29.
Also, in the first type sub card 52 portion of the print image, the first type sub code 60, the character name notation 54, the character image 55 to which the coordination set in step S25 is applied, the rank notation 56, the total evaluation A value notation 57 and the image 65 taken in step S23 are displayed. The information written in the first type sub-code 60 is composed of an ID common to the main code, card type identification information (identification information allocated to the first type sub-card here), and character information common to the main code. Is done.
The control unit 1 causes the video output unit 2 to display a print image.

Although not shown, if the sub-card portion of the print image is a second-type sub card, the second-type sub-card includes a second-type sub-code, an item image, the notation of the item name, and the effectiveness of the item. The notation is displayed. The control unit 1 selects an item related to the second type subcode according to a predetermined rule. The information written in the subcode includes card type identification information (here, identification information allocated to the second type subcard) and information for specifying an item. The selection of the first type sub card or the second type sub card may be selected by the control unit 1 through a lottery process, or a selection guidance may be output and a game player may be selected.
Note that the game operator or the like may distribute the second type sub-card without printing on the game device 100.

Next, the control unit 1 issues a print command for the print image synthesized in step S <b> 34 to the printing unit 9. The printing unit 9 prints on a predetermined base material sheet, and discharges a regular version card as shown in FIG. 8A to the takeout port 27 (step S35).
As described above, the control unit 1 develops the game, determines a game condition reflecting the game result, and issues a printed matter (card) on which a code for specifying the game condition is printed by the printing unit 9 to the game player. Then, the process related to the new game is completed.

<Game based on card code>
Next, the “game depending on the card code” will be described with reference to FIGS.
When the control unit 1 receives the detection signal from the coin detection unit 10, the control unit 1 causes the video output unit 2 and the audio output unit 3 to output guidance, receives an input corresponding to the guidance via the operation input unit 4, and sets the game conditions. Set it up.
First, the control unit 1 outputs a guidance as to which of “new game” and “game depending on the code of the card” is selected, and determines the selection based on the input. Here, it is assumed that “game depending on card code” is selected (step T21).

Next, when the control unit 1 outputs the scan input guidance for the main card and receives a code input from the first reading unit 5 in response thereto, the main code is based on the card type identification information included in the read information. (Step T22). If it is not the main code (No in step T22), the control unit 1 displays an error message (step T23) and further outputs a main card scan input guidance.
If it is a main code (Yes in step T22), the control unit 1 sets a main character based on the read main code (step T24). The control unit 1 sets this character as an ace.

  Next, the control part 1 performs game player imaging | photography step S23 and live venue selection step S24 similarly to a new game.

After the live venue selection step S24, the control unit 1 outputs the scan input guidance of the second type sub card, and when receiving the code input from the first reading unit 5 in response thereto, it is included in the read information. Based on the card type identification information, it is determined whether it is the second type subcode (step T25). If it is not the second type subcode (No in step T25), the control unit 1 displays an error message (step T26) and further outputs the scan input guidance for the second type subcard.
If it is the second type subcode (Yes in step T25), the control unit 1 sets an item based on the read second type subcode (step T27). The control unit 1 applies this item to the game and executes game development processing and the like. The steps T25 to T27 can be repeated when there are a plurality of items applicable to one game. Moreover, the setting of this item is arbitrary, and the control unit 1 outputs the setting end guidance and ends the setting based on the setting end input from the operation input unit 4 corresponding thereto.
As described above, in the game based on the essential condition of the main code, the control unit 1 sets the additional condition specified by the second type subcode regardless of whether or not the ID common to the main code is written. A game condition item that can be applied is provided and controlled. Therefore, the ID may also be written in the second type subcode and processed by the control unit 1 so that the ID is applied regardless of the ID. Thereby, the exchange of the second type sub card between the game players can be permitted, the exchange between the game players can be promoted, and the opportunity of exchanging other cards such as the first type sub card can be increased. .

Next, the control unit 1 sets a fashion item to be used (weared, etc.) used by the character set in step T24 if there is a next additional fashion item to be set, that is, coordinates it. Guidance is output, the input according to this is received, and the setting is memorize | stored in the memory | storage part 11 (step T31).
That is, when the control unit 1 outputs the scan input guidance of the main card having the same ID having the fashion item and receives the input of the code from the first reading unit 5 in response thereto, the card type included in the read information Based on the identification information, the ID and the information specifying the fashion item, and the ID read in step T22, it is determined whether or not the fashion item is included with the main code having the same ID (step T28). When it is not “the main code having the same ID and having the fashion item” (No in step T28), the control unit 1 displays the error message (step T29) and further scans the main card having the same ID having the fashion item. The guidance is output.
If it is “having a fashion item with a main code with the same ID” (Yes in step T28), the control unit 1 sets the read fashion item as usable (step T30). In addition, this step T28-T30 can be repeated up to the additional setting upper limit value or time limit of a fashion item. Further, the additional setting of the fashion item by the card is arbitrary, and the control unit 1 outputs the guidance including the end of the additional setting, and the additional setting is performed based on the input of the additional setting end from the operation input unit 4 corresponding thereto. finish.

Next, when the control unit 1 outputs the scan input guidance of the first type sub card having a different ID and receives the input of the code from the first reading unit 5 in response thereto, the card type included in the read information. Based on the identification information, the ID, and the ID read in step T22, it is determined whether or not it is a first type subcode of a different ID (step T32). If it is not the first type subcode of a different ID (No in step T32), the control unit 1 displays an error message (step T33) and further outputs the scan input guidance for the first type subcard of a different ID.
If it is the first type subcode of a different ID (Yes in step T32), the control unit 1 sets a subcharacter based on the read first type subcode (step T34). The control part 1 sets this character as another member which comprises an idol unit with ace. The steps T32 to T34 can be repeated up to the set upper limit value of the sub characters. The setting of the sub character is arbitrary, and the control unit 1 outputs the guidance including setting end guidance, and the setting ends based on the setting end input from the operation input unit 4 corresponding thereto. Therefore, the number of sub-characters to be set is between 0 and the set upper limit value.
As described above, in the game depending on the essential condition of the main code, the control unit 1 can apply the additional condition specified by the first type subcode whose ID does not match the main code, and the main code and the ID Are controlled by providing game condition items that do not apply the additional conditions specified by the first type subcodes that match. Thereby, exchange of the 1st type sub card between game players can be promoted, the combination of an idle unit becomes rich, and the interest of a game can be raised.

The control unit 1 executes the music selection step S27 and subsequently the game development processing step S28 as in the case of the new game.
When the game is finished as shown in FIG. 12, as in the case of the new game, the score totaling step S29, the rank determining step S30, the visual change setting step S32, the fashion item acquiring step S33, the print image composition step T36, and the print step S35. Execute. However, the print image synthesizing step T36 is different from that in the new game in that the ID read in step T22 is set as the ID that is continuously written in the main code and the subcode.

  Further, a card size selection processing step T35 is entered as shown in FIG. In the card size selection processing step T35, the control unit 1 selects whether the card to be printed is a normal version as shown in FIG. 8 (a) or a large size as shown in FIG. 8 (b). For example, a large format is selected by a lottery process with a predetermined winning rate. Moreover, you may make it select according to the content of the game in this game time. In particular, it is preferable to introduce a rule that makes a large format when the number of idle units exceeds a predetermined number. Idol units with many members can be depicted on the card without difficulty. When the large format is selected in step T35, the print image synthesized in step T36 and printed in step S35 is a large format.

The control unit 1 issues a print command for the print image synthesized in step T36 to the printing unit 9, and the printing unit 9 prints on a predetermined base sheet, and discharges the normal version or large-format card to the take-out port 27 (step). S35).
As described above, when the code is read by the first reading unit 5, the control unit 1 develops the game according to the game condition specified by the code, determines the game condition reflecting the game result, The printed matter (card) on which the code for specifying the game conditions is printed by the printing unit 9 is issued to the game player, and the process relating to the game time is finished.
In the control flow of the second game mode described above, the game player shooting step S23 is placed before the game development processing step S28. However, the game player shooting step S23 is not later than the print image combining steps S34 and T36. Just do it. In addition, the order of steps in the control flow of the first and second game forms may be changed as appropriate.

The above main card and sub card are preferably made different in size so that the user can easily distinguish between them. In order to secure a print area for characters, etc. on the main card, or if the main card is lost, it will be a code. Therefore, it is preferable to make the main card larger than the sub-card because the continued game cannot be performed.
3 and 8 referred to in the above description is an example, and the pattern on the card surface changes according to the game content.
In the above embodiment, the identity identification information (ID) is provided separately from the information input from the game player, such as the game player name and the character name, but the game player name, Matching or mismatching may be determined using identification information input from the game player as a character name or the like. In that case, it may be configured in a system that prohibits double registration (same name registration) with already registered identification information, or it is configured in a system that allows double use (same name use). You may implement.

(Reading section)
The card reading device disclosed below is applied as the first reading unit 5 described above.
The card reading device R01 of this embodiment is a device that reads a code Q10 fixed to the card Q01.
As shown in FIG. 13, a code Q10 developed in a one-dimensional direction or a two-dimensional direction parallel to the card surface is fixed to the card Q01 by printing. In the present embodiment, a code Q10 developed in a two-dimensional direction is illustrated.

As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the card reader R01 captures an image of the card holding unit R02 that holds the card Q01 in a predetermined arrangement and the code Q10 that is fixed to the card Q01 held in the card holding unit R02. The imaging unit R03, and a reading processing unit (not shown) that reads the code Q10 based on the image captured by the imaging unit R03.
A digital camera is applied as the imaging unit R03. The reading processing unit is realized by an integrated circuit, and performs image processing on the image data output from the imaging unit R03 to composite the code.

In addition, FIG. 15 will be supplementarily referred to. The outer shape of the card Q01 shown in FIG. 13 corresponds to a quadrilateral connecting four points Q11-Q13-Q27-Q25 in FIG.
The card holding part R02 is in contact with the first restriction part R04 that restricts the position of the card Q01 in the direction of the optical axis Z of the imaging part R03 by contacting the surface of the card Q01 and the edge (Q11-Q13) of the card Q01. The second restricting portion R05 for restricting the position of the card in the direction of the second axis X perpendicular to the optical axis Z and the edge of the card Q01 (Q11-Q25) are in contact with each other to be orthogonal to the optical axis Z and the second axis X A third restricting portion R06 that restricts the position of the card Q01 in the direction of the third axis Y, a direction opposite to the second restricting portion R05 of the second axis X (the negative direction of X in the coordinates of FIG. 15) and the second And an opening portion that opens the card Q01 to be movable in a direction opposite to the third restriction portion R06 of the three axes Y (a negative direction of Y in the coordinates of FIG. 15).
In the present embodiment, the opening is the card insertion slot R07. That is, the card holding portion R02 includes a fourth restriction portion R08 provided at an interval in which the card Q01 is inserted in a range facing the first restriction portion R04 along the optical axis Z, and a card as an opening portion. And an insertion port R07. The card insertion slot R07 is inclined at approximately 45 degrees with respect to the second axis X and the third axis Y.
Note that the fourth restricting portion R08 is configured by a transparent member because it is interposed between the card holding space and the imaging portion R03.

When the card Q01 is inserted into the card insertion slot R07 with the corner close to the code Q10 first, the edge (Q11-Q13) of the card Q01 abuts against the second restricting portion R05 and the edge of the card Q01 (Q11-Q25) ) Abuts against the third restricting portion R06, and the card Q01 is held in a predetermined arrangement by the card holding portion R02.
At this time, the code Q10 enters the reading range R09, and the imaging unit R03 takes an image. That is, it is regulated by the first, second and third regulating parts R04, R05, R06 and further the fourth regulating part R08 and is held by the card holding part R02 in a state of being opened by the card insertion slot R07 which is an opening part. The imaging unit R03 images the code Q10 of the card Q01.
The reading processing unit reads, that is, decodes the code Q10 based on the image captured by the imaging unit R03.
Further, the rear end in the insertion direction of the card Q01 is in a state extending from the card insertion slot R07. Therefore, the user can perform the process from insertion to removal of the card Q01 while holding the card Q01. The user removes the card Q01 by notifying the successful reading sound emitted from the card reader R01.

The point where the above code Q10 is arranged in the reading range R09 and the point where the rear end of the card insertion direction is extended from the card insertion slot R07 are held by the card holding portion R02 are realized regardless of the card size. Is done.
For example, in addition to the card Q01 (corresponding to the main card 31 in FIG. 13 and FIG. 3A) corresponding to a quadrilateral connecting four points Q11-Q13-Q27-Q25 shown in FIG. 15, four points Q11-Q13- Card corresponding to a quadrilateral connecting Q18-Q16 (corresponding to the sub-card 52 in FIG. 8A), card corresponding to a quadrilateral connecting four points Q11-Q15-Q29-Q25, four points Q11-Q15 A card corresponding to a quadrilateral connecting Q20 to Q16 (corresponding to the sub card 52 in FIG. 8B) can be applied.
Furthermore, a card corresponding to a quadrilateral connecting four points Q11-Q14-Q24-Q21 (corresponding to the main card 51 in FIG. 8A), corresponding to a quadrilateral connecting four points Q11-Q12-Q22-Q21 Cards (corresponding to the sub card 32 in FIG. 3A), cards corresponding to quadrilaterals connecting the four points Q11-Q14-Q32-Q30 (the main card 31 in FIG. 3B and FIG. 8B) A card corresponding to a quadrilateral connecting four points Q11-Q12-Q31-Q30 (corresponding to the sub card 32 in FIG. 3B) and others can be applied.
Even the smallest card among the applied cards is set so that the entire card does not enter the card insertion slot R07. That is, the card holding portion R02 holds the card in a state where the rear end portion in the insertion direction of the card inserted into the card insertion slot R07 extends from the card insertion slot R07 regardless of the size of the card.

As shown in FIG. 15, the range R10 to be opened in the direction of the second axis X relative to the second restricting portion R05 is secured up to the position restricted by the third restricting portion R06 in the Y coordinate, and the negative value of the Y coordinate is set. There is no particular restriction on the direction, but it is necessary to exceed the card size. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 15, a range R11 to be opened in the direction opposite to the third restriction portion R06 of the third axis Y is secured up to a position restricted by the second restriction portion R05 in the X coordinate, and the X coordinate There is no need to limit the negative direction of the card, but it is necessary to exceed the card size. In particular, it is configured so as not to hinder the insertion of the maximum size card to be applied, and the configuration of the remote position from the card holding portion R02 that does not hinder the insertion of the card is not questioned.
Regardless of the size, the card applied is based on the edge regulated by the second regulating part R05 (Q11-Q15 side) and the edge regulated by the third regulating part R06 (Q11-Q30 side). The code Q10 is fixed to the reading range R09 by the reading device R01.
As described above, any size card can be read.
Also. Even for cards of the same size, a card extending to the left side toward the card insertion slot R07 and a card extending to the right side can be used. This provides the card design with the option of arranging the code Q10 on the left side or on the right side, and contributes to the freedom of card design and the increased variety of cards.

  In the above embodiment, the fourth restricting portion R08 is provided, but this may not be provided and the opposing range of the first restricting portion R04 may be opened. In this case, the first restricting portion R04 is used as a transparent member, the imaging portion is arranged behind the first restricting portion R04, and the code Q10 is arranged toward the first restricting portion R04, or the first restricting portion R04 This is done by installing an imaging unit at a distance in the opposite direction. Card position regulation in the direction of the optical axis of the imaging unit can be sufficiently achieved by contacting the card surface with the first regulation unit R04.

[Printing section]
A transfer printing apparatus disclosed below is applied as the printing unit 9 described above. The base sheet P10 in the following description is subjected to a division line process that facilitates division along the division line CL, whereby the card shown in FIGS. 3 and 8 can be obtained as the printed matter. The timing at which the dividing line processing is performed on the base sheet P10 is performed by setting the base sheet P10 on which the dividing line processing has been performed in advance to the main body P02, or by mounting an apparatus for performing the split line processing on the base sheet P10 on the main body P02. Thus, it is assumed that the printed matter is discharged to the takeout port 27 at the latest. The dividing line processing may be any of processing such as perforations and lines. In addition, when dividing line printing that clearly shows the dividing line CL instead of dividing line processing is performed, the substrate sheet P10 is divided by the transfer type printing apparatus without performing the dividing line processing on the substrate sheet P10. A line such as a broken line or a solid line is printed along the line CL, or printing is performed in which the division line CL is clearly indicated by discontinuity of colors in both sides of the division line CL.
In addition, the following print control unit P15 receives the print command in steps S13 and S35 of the control unit 1, and processes the printing work.

<Device overview>
The transfer type printing apparatus P01 of this embodiment is a sublimation type thermal transfer system, and as shown in FIG. 16, a base sheet roll P03 around which a base sheet P10 is wound and an ink ribbon in which four types of ink are held on a main body P02. P30 is set and operates. In addition, paper etc. are applied as the base material sheet P10.
As shown in FIG. 17, the ink ribbon P30 is repeatedly held by being divided in the longitudinal direction in the order of yellow P04, magenta P05, cyan P06, and overcoat P07. This order is equal to the transfer order. The ink ribbon P30 is initially wound around the unwinding shaft P08, and is wound around the winding shaft P09 according to use.

FIG. 18 schematically shows a transfer printing apparatus P01 in which the base sheet roll P03 and the ink ribbon P30 are set. A functional block diagram of the transfer printing apparatus P01 is shown in FIG.
The transfer printing apparatus P01 has a transfer head P11 that transfers ink from the ink ribbon P30 to the base sheet P10 based on the original image.
Further, the transfer printing apparatus P01 includes a base sheet feeding unit P12, an ink ribbon feeding unit P13, a cutting unit P14, a printing control unit P15, and other data input units.
The base sheet feeding portion P12 is a transport device that feeds the base sheet P10 to the action area P16 of the transfer head P11. In FIG. 18 and the like, illustration of mechanisms such as a conveyance roller, a platen, and a drive unit is omitted.
The ink ribbon feeding unit P13 is a transport device that feeds the ink ribbon P30 between the transfer head P11 and the base sheet P10, which is the working region P16 of the transfer head P11. In FIG. 18 and the like, illustration of a mechanism such as a drive unit is omitted.

The cutting part P14 is a cutting device that drives the movable blade P17 to cut and separate the base sheet P10 in a direction that intersects the feeding direction P31. In FIG. 18 and the like, illustration of a mechanism such as a drive unit is omitted.
The printing control unit P15 controls the transfer head P11, the base sheet feeding unit P12, the ink ribbon feeding unit P13, and the cutting unit P14, and performs one-unit printed material production control and multi-unit printed material production control described below. Run.

<One-unit printed matter production control>
One unit printed matter production control will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 20 (a) → (b) → (c) → (d), the printing control unit P15 uses the transfer head P11 to provide four types of inks P04, P05, P06, and P07 on the same surface of the base sheet P10. Are sequentially transferred. That is, in a state where the base sheet feeding part P12 is controlled and the base sheet P10 is stopped in the action area P16, the ink ribbon feeding part P13 and the transfer head P11 are controlled to go around the four types of inks P04, P05, P06, and P07. The transfer image is formed by transferring the transfer head P11. This transfer image is defined as one transfer unit.

The transfer process will be described in detail. First, in FIG. 20A, the yellow image P04a is transferred to the base sheet P10, and the ink ribbon P30 is fed so that the next magenta P05 is arranged in the action area P16.
Next, in FIG. 20B, the magenta image P05a is transferred to the base sheet P10, and the ink ribbon P30 is fed so that the next cyan P06 is arranged in the action area P16.
Next, in FIG. 20C, the cyan image P06a is transferred to the base sheet P10, and the ink ribbon P30 is fed so that the next overcoat P07 is disposed in the action region P16.
Next, in FIG. 20D, the entire surface of the overcoat film P07a is transferred to the base sheet P10, and the ink ribbon P30 is fed so that the next yellow P04 is arranged in the action area P16 for subsequent printing.

  As described above, the yellow image P04a, the magenta image P05a, the cyan image P06a, and the overcoat film P07a are transferred and formed on the base sheet P10. In the drawing, a yellow image P04a, a magenta image P05a, and a cyan image P06a are drawn in a laminated form, but these are merged to form a color image. The color image is finished to be covered and protected by the overcoat film P07a.

Next, as shown in FIG. 21, the printing control unit P15 controls the base sheet feeding unit P12 and the cutting unit P14 to cut out the printed matter P18 by using the cutting unit P14 with one transfer unit portion as one sheet.
In this way, a printed material P18 (corresponding to the normal plates in FIGS. 3A and 8A) with one transfer unit portion as one sheet is produced.
Note that the above-described technical matters and the common matters with the above-described matters in the next multi-unit printed material production control can be implemented by conventional techniques.

<Multi-unit printed material production control>
Next, the multi-unit printed material production control will be described.
First, the print controller P15 forms one transfer unit as described with reference to FIG. 22 also shows a yellow image P04a, a magenta image P05a, a cyan image P06a, and an overcoat film P07a.
After that, the print control unit P15 sends the base sheet P10 by one transfer unit P19 as shown in FIG. 22, and the subsequent one transfer unit part is continuous with the previous one transfer unit part P20 as shown in FIG. P21 is formed (this is called an “expansion process”). The print control unit P15 repeatedly executes this expansion process once or twice or more. Here, it is assumed that the process is executed once. Along with this, the ink ribbon P30 goes around once more.

The transfer process in the expansion process will be described in detail. First, in FIG. 23A, the yellow image P04b is transferred to the base sheet P10, and the ink ribbon P30 is sent so that the next magenta P05 is arranged in the action area P16. .
Next, in FIG. 23B, the magenta image P05b is transferred to the base sheet P10, and the ink ribbon P30 is fed so that the next cyan P06 is arranged in the action area P16.
Next, in FIG. 23C, the cyan image P06b is transferred to the base sheet P10, and the ink ribbon P30 is fed so that the next overcoat P07 is disposed in the action region P16.
Next, in FIG. 23D, the entire surface of the overcoat film P07b is transferred to the base material sheet P10, and the ink ribbon P30 is sent so that the next yellow P04 is arranged in the action area P16 for subsequent printing.

Next, as shown in FIG. 24, the printing control unit P15 controls the base sheet feeding unit P12 and the cutting unit P14, and is composed of the first transfer unit portion P20 and the subsequent transfer unit portion P21. The printed material P23 is cut out by the cutting portion P14 with the two transfer unit portions P22 as one sheet.
In this way, a printed material P23 (corresponding to the large size in FIGS. 3B and 8B) is produced with the two transfer unit portions as one sheet.
It goes without saying that by repeatedly executing the expansion step twice or more, a printed matter having three or more transfer units as one sheet is produced.

<Assignment of original image>
As described above, since the foremost transfer unit portion P20 and the subsequent transfer unit portion P21 are continuous, the original image can be printed over a plurality of times the area corresponding to one transfer unit. .
For this purpose, as shown in FIG. 25, the original image P24 is divided into an image area P25 assigned to the first transfer unit portion P20 and an image area P26 assigned to the next transfer unit portion P21. The one-transfer unit portion P20 and the subsequent one-transfer unit portion P21 are assigned, and the above-described multi-unit printed material production control is executed.
Therefore, the print control unit P15 performs the above-described division processing on the input original image data, and designates a yellow image, a magenta image, and a cyan image for forming the first transfer unit portion P20. After preparing print data and print data for designating a yellow image, a magenta image, and a cyan image for forming the subsequent transfer unit portion P21, the transfer head P11, the base sheet feeding portion P12, and the ink ribbon feeding The unit P13 and the cutting unit P14 are controlled to execute the multi-unit printed material production control.
As described above, it is possible to produce a printed matter in which an image P27 of a person or other integrated object is printed over a large area for a plurality of transfer units.

Here, the following inventions disclosed in the technology of the above transfer printing apparatus are disclosed.
(A1)
A transfer head that transfers ink to a base sheet based on an original image from an ink ribbon in which a plurality of types of inks are divided in the longitudinal direction and repeatedly held according to the transfer order; and the same surface of the base sheet by the transfer head A transfer-type printing apparatus that sequentially transfers the plurality of inks to produce a printed material,
A base sheet feeding section for feeding the base sheet to the working area of the transfer head;
An ink ribbon feeding section that is an operation area of the transfer head and sends the ink ribbon between the transfer head and the base sheet;
A cutting portion for cutting and separating the base sheet in a direction intersecting the feeding direction;
A printing control unit that controls the transfer head, the base sheet feeding unit, the ink ribbon feeding unit, and the cutting unit;
In the state where the base sheet is stopped in the working area, the print control unit uses a transfer image formed by transfer of the transfer head while making a round of the plurality of types of ink as one transfer unit.
One unit printed matter production control cut out by the cutting part as one transfer unit part,
After one transfer unit is formed, the substrate sheet is fed by one transfer unit, and the subsequent one transfer unit part is continuously formed once or two or more times in succession. A plurality of unit printed matter production control that is cut out by the cutting unit as a plurality of transfer unit portions composed of the first transfer unit portion and the later one or more transfer unit portions,
Is a transfer-type printing apparatus configured to be capable of executing the above.
(A2)
The printing control unit is the transfer-type printing apparatus according to (A1), in which one original image is divided and assigned to each transfer unit region in the multi-unit printed material production control.

<Boundary line processing>
When the large-sized card shown in FIG. 3B or FIG. 8B is manufactured by the transfer type printing apparatus P01, the boundary line BL is faint at the boundary between the one transfer unit part P20 and the subsequent one transfer unit part P21. May be visible. In that case, as shown in FIG. 3B, the following invention is disclosed as an object of solving the problem of making the boundary line BL inconspicuous.

(A3)
The transfer printing apparatus according to any one of (A1) and (A2);
A game control unit (1) that develops a game and selects the one-unit printed matter production control or the two-unit printed matter production control;
When the one-unit printed matter production control is selected, a game that discharges one printed matter at one transfer unit portion, and when the two-unit printed matter preparation control is selected, a game that discharges one printed matter at two transfer unit portions An apparatus (100) comprising:
As the original image data for two transfer units, a boundary line cover image BI in which the color within the predetermined width on both sides of the boundary line BL between adjacent one transfer unit parts is unchanged or gradation is changed along the boundary line BL. It is a game device (100) provided with the memory | storage part (11) which memorize | stored the original image data which has. The color tone change in the direction orthogonal to the boundary line BL does not matter.

  As an embodiment of the boundary line cover image BI, an image related to an image other than the boundary line cover image BI displayed on the printed material is preferable. For example, as shown in FIG. 3B, an image BH of an article that emits light such as a luminescent material or a reflective material is arranged so as to straddle the boundary line BL. Examples of the image BH include images of articles such as lights, mirrors, and jewelry. An image of light emitted from the image BH of such an article is defined as a boundary line cover image BI.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Control part 2 Video | video output part 3 Audio | voice output part 4 Operation input part 5 First reading part 6 Second reading part 7 Imaging part 9 Printing part 10 Coin detection part 11 Storage part 21 Display screen 22 Operation panel 23 Card insertion slot 24 Platen Glass 25 Lens part 26 Illumination part 27 Ejection slot 28 Coin insertion slot 31 Main card 32 Sub card 33 Main code 44 Sub code 51 Main card 52 (First type) Sub card 53 Main code 60 (First type) Sub code 100 Game Device CL dividing line

Claims (14)

  From the video output unit, the audio output unit, the operation input unit, the control unit that develops the game by controlling the video output unit and the audio output unit based on the operation input information from the operation input unit, and the control unit And a printing unit that produces a printed material on which processing that facilitates division along a predetermined division line or printing that clearly indicates the division line is performed. A reading unit that optically reads a code from the printed matter,
The controller is
The game is developed, game conditions reflecting the game results are determined, and the printed matter in which a code for specifying the game conditions is printed by the printing unit is issued to the game player,
Further, the control unit
When the code is read by the reading unit, the game is developed in accordance with the game condition specified by the code, a game condition reflecting the game result is determined, and a code for specifying the game condition is output to the printing unit A game apparatus, wherein the printed matter printed by the method is issued to a game player.   The game device according to claim 2, wherein the control unit causes the code to be printed on each of a plurality of portions divided by the division line of the printed matter.   The game apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the control unit causes different codes to be printed on the plurality of portions. The controller is
At least one of the codes printed on the plurality of parts is set as a main code including information for specifying an indispensable condition for starting a game based on the code of the printed matter,
The at least one other is a subcode including information for giving an additional condition to the game depending on the essential condition of the main code and not including information for specifying the essential condition. 4. The game device according to 4. The control unit includes a common identification information in the code of each of the plurality of parts and prints the code,
In a game based on the essential condition of the main code, an additional condition specified by the subcode in which the main code and the identification information match can be applied, and the subcode in which the main code and the identification information do not match The game apparatus according to claim 5, wherein a game condition item that does not apply the additional condition specified by the item is provided and controlled. The control unit includes a common identification information in the code of each of the plurality of parts and prints the code,
In a game that depends on the essential conditions of the main code, an additional condition specified by the subcode in which the main code and the identification information do not match can be applied, and the subcode in which the main code matches the identification information The game apparatus according to claim 5, wherein a game condition item that does not apply the additional condition specified by the item is provided and controlled. The control unit includes at least identification information included in the main code to be printed;
In a game based on the essential condition of the main code, a game condition item that makes it possible to apply an additional condition specified by the sub code regardless of whether the identification information common to the main code is written. The game apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the game apparatus is provided and controlled.   The control unit develops a game depending on the essential condition of the main code, determines a game condition reflecting the game result, and adds a main code and a subcode to which the game condition and the identification information of the main code are given. The game device according to claim 6, wherein the printed matter printed by the printing unit is issued to a game player.   10. The game device according to claim 5, wherein a portion of the plurality of portions on which the main code is printed is larger than a portion on which the sub code is printed. . It is a printed matter that has been subjected to processing that makes it easy to divide along a predetermined dividing line or printing that clearly shows the dividing line,
A code that is optically read is printed on each of the plurality of portions divided by the division line,
Information for specifying a game condition in the game device is recorded in the code, and the printed game condition specifying printed matter.   12. The game condition specifying printed matter according to claim 11, wherein the codes printed on the plurality of portions are different from each other.   At least one of the codes printed on the plurality of portions is a main code including an indispensable condition for starting a game depending on the code in the game device, and at least one of the other codes is an indispensable part of the main code. 12. The game condition specifying printed matter according to claim 11, wherein the printed game condition specifying printed matter is a subcode including information for giving an additional condition to a game depending on the condition and not including information for specifying the essential condition.   14. The game condition specifying printed material according to claim 13, wherein, of the plurality of portions, a portion where the main code is printed is larger than a portion where the sub code is printed.

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