JP2015202134A - game apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve taste of a game by enriching a mechanism of the game.SOLUTION: A game apparatus 100 includes a printing part 9 that, following a command from a control part 1, produces a printed matter on which an optically-readable code 33 is printed. The code 33 includes information and ID recorded therein for identifying mutually different game conditions in the game apparatus. For example, after a main character is set by a code of one printed matter held by a player himself/herself, a sub character is set by a code of another printed matter held by himself/herself, and a sub character is set by a code of another printed matter held by a friend, so as to develop the game. This method can increase a combination of game conditions by increasing use conditions of printed matters, so as to enrich the mechanism of the game using cards held by the game player.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game device.

  Conventionally, a code recorded on a card (game card) owned by a game player is read, information for reproducing a predetermined image during the game is acquired, and the information is reproduced during the game based on the acquired information. There is known a game device that develops a game using an image (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-301264 A

However, in the game device of the above-mentioned patent document 1, since a game is developed using a game card (here, a player card) registered in an IC card owned by a game player, for example, A game card owned by a friend of the game player cannot be used in combination with his own game card.
In addition, the information included in the code of the game card is the characteristic information of the character that is reproduced during the game (here, the data of the appearance and ability of the athlete), and the same game card is used to reproduce the character during the game. Since the use of is limited to once per game, variations in game conditions for combining and developing play cards have been limited.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems in the prior art, and an object thereof is to enhance the interest of the game by enriching the game mechanism.

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, a control unit for developing the game by controlling the video output unit and the audio output unit based on operation input information from the operation input unit, and developing the game A game information acquisition unit that acquires game information essential from the game information providing means,
The game information includes identification information associated with the game information providing means,
In the game based on one game information of one game information providing means,
A first game condition item that makes it possible to apply, as an additional condition, an indispensable condition specified by the game information of another game information providing means whose identification information matches the one game information;
A second game condition item that makes it possible to apply, as an additional condition, an essential condition specified by the game information of another game information providing unit whose identification information does not match the one game information;
A third game condition item that makes it possible to apply, as an additional condition, an indispensable condition specified by the game information of other game information providing means regardless of whether the one game information matches the identification information; ,
Of these, at least two game condition items are controlled to be settable.

The invention according to claim 2 is the game device according to claim 1,
In the game condition item, a part of the essential condition necessary for the development of the game is changed or added based on the essential condition specified by the game information of the other game information providing means, and the game condition item The change or addition content of the included essential conditions is different for each of the first, second, and third game condition items.

The invention according to claim 3 is the game device according to claim 1 or 2,
In accordance with an instruction from the control unit, a printing unit for producing a printed matter on which a code including the game information is printed,
The game information acquisition unit acquires the game information by optically reading the code from the printed matter.

According to the present invention, for example, in a game device that acquires game information from a card code (game information providing means) provided to a game player and develops a game based on the acquired game information, for example, the game player itself When a game based on one game information of one code (game information providing means) is developed with a card owned by the player, the one game information and the identification information (ID) match. The first game condition item that makes it possible to apply the essential condition specified by the game information of the other game information providing means of the card as an additional condition does not match the one game information and the identification information (ID). Additional prerequisites specified by the game information of other game information providing means of cards owned by the friend of the game player Regardless of whether the second game condition item that can be applied as a match and the one game information and the identification information (ID) match, for example, by game information of other game information providing means of any card Since the game can be developed by setting at least two game condition items out of the third game condition items that allow the specified essential conditions to be applied as additional conditions, the number of combinations of game conditions is increased. Can do.
That is, it is possible to develop a game using a combination of a card code (game information providing means) owned by the game player itself and a card code (game information providing means) owned by a friend. Thus, by increasing the use conditions of the card code (game information providing means), the combination of the game conditions increases, so that the game mechanism using the cards owned by the game player can be enriched.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to enrich the game mechanism and enhance 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 which shows the control flow of the sub character setting process in step T70 of FIG. 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. It is a flowchart which shows the other Example of the fundamental control flow of the game based on the code | cord | chord of the card | curd in the 2nd game form of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of a 2nd reading part. It is explanatory drawing of a recording part, The front surface (a) and the back surface (b) are shown. It is explanatory drawing of a different recording part, and has shown the state (b) which overlap | superposed three recording parts (a) and three recording parts. It is a flowchart which shows the control flow of the photo card production game in the 3rd game form of this invention. Explanatory diagram (a) relating to layout information used in the photo card making game, explanatory drawing showing photo data in which photo data is assigned to a plurality of areas based on the layout information, and a photo card on which an image based on the print data is printed (B). It is explanatory drawing (a) (b) (c) (d) which shows the print data which allocated the photo data to several area | region based on layout information, and the photo card which printed the image based on the print data. 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. A platen glass 24 of the second reading unit 6, a camera unit 25 and an illumination unit 26 of the imaging unit 7, a takeout 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.

On the main card 31, a main code 33 as game information providing means is printed.
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 game information written in the main code 33 and the information for specifying the indispensable condition for developing the game is card type identification information (here, identification information allocated to the main card). , Identity identification information (hereinafter referred to as “ID”), 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 8 show basic control flows 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, the control part 1 performs a sub character setting process (step T70). The outline of the sub character setting process is as follows.
As shown in FIG. 7, in the sub-character setting process executed by the control unit 1 in step T70, the control unit 1 first outputs a guidance as to whether or not to set a sub-character by scanning a main card with the same ID, If the scan mode of the main card with the same ID is not selected (No in step U01), the process proceeds to step U05.
On the other hand, when the scan mode of the main card with the same ID is selected (Yes in step U01) and the code input from the first reading unit 5 is received, the card type identification information and ID included in the read information and the step T02 Whether the main code is the same ID or not is determined based on the ID read in (Step U02). If it is not the main code of the same ID (No in step U02), the control unit 1 displays an error message (step U03) and further outputs a scan input guidance for the main card of the same ID.
When the main codes have the same ID (Yes in step U02), the control unit 1 sets a sub character based on the read main code (step U04). At this time, a sub-character with increased attack power is set by setting the attack power (ATK) parameter to “+10” from the game information of the main code (setting of the first game condition item).

Next, the control unit 1 outputs a guidance as to whether or not to set a sub-character by scanning a main card with a different ID, and if the scan mode of the main card with a different ID is not selected (No in step U05), the step Move to U09.
On the other hand, when the scan mode of the main card having a different ID is selected (Yes in step U05) and the code input from the first reading unit 5 is received, the card type identification information and ID included in the read information and the step T02 Whether or not the main code has a different ID is determined based on the ID read in (Step U06). If it is not a main code of a different ID (No in step U06), the control unit 1 displays an error message (step U07) 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 U06), the control unit 1 sets a sub character based on the read main code (step U08). At this time, a defensive power-up sub-character is set (definition of the second game condition item) in which the defense power (DEF) parameter is “+10” rather than the game information of the main code.

Next, the control unit 1 outputs a guidance as to whether or not to set a sub character by scanning a main card having an arbitrary ID that is not subject to ID, and if the scan mode of the main card having an arbitrary ID is not selected (step S1). No at U09), the process proceeds to step U13.
On the other hand, when the scan mode of the main card having an arbitrary ID is selected (Yes in step U09) and the input of the code from the first reading unit 5 is received, the card type identification information and ID included in the read information and the step Based on the ID read at T02, it is determined whether or not the main code has an arbitrary ID (step U06). If it is not a predetermined code (No in step U10), the control unit 1 displays an error message (step U11) and further outputs a scan input guidance for a main card having an arbitrary ID.
When the main code is an arbitrary ID (Yes in Step U10), the control unit 1 sets a sub character based on the read main code (Step U12). At this time, a life-up sub-character is set by setting the life (HP) parameter to “+10” rather than the game information of the main code (setting of the third game condition item).

Next, the control part 1 outputs the guidance regarding the setting end of a sub character (step U13). Based on the input of setting end from the operation input unit 4 according to this (Yes in step U13), the sub character setting process is ended. The control unit 1 sets this sub character as another member led by the leader.
On the other hand, if there is no setting end input from the operation input unit 4 (No in step U13), the process returns to step U01 to continue the sub character setting process. Therefore, the number of sub-characters to be set is between 0 and the set upper limit value.

Thus, when setting the main character, a sub character whose attack power is increased by scanning a main card having the same ID as the ID read in step T02 is set, or the defense power is increased by scanning a main card having an ID different from the ID. It is possible to set a sub-character that has been improved, or to set a sub-character whose life has been improved by scanning a main card with an arbitrary ID. It is possible to increase the use conditions of cards owned by the friend of the player.
In particular, by properly using cards owned by the game player or cards owned by a friend of the game player, the attack power, defense power, and life values of the sub-characters that are necessary for game development can be obtained. Since it can be changed or added, it is possible to set a sub-character preferred by the game player by customizing those parameters.
And, by increasing the card usage conditions, the combination of conditions for developing the game increases, so the game mechanism using cards owned by the game player can be enriched, and the fun of the game is enhanced. Can do.

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. 8, as in the case of the new game, the score totaling step S09, the rank determining step S10, the result reflecting step S11, the print image synthesizing step T13, and the 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. 8, 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.
A schematic diagram of the surface of the card in the second game form is shown in FIG. FIG. 9A shows a normal version, and FIG. 9B 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. 9, the card is configured in a state where the main card 51 and the sub card 52 are easily divided along the dividing line CL, and is 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. 9, 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.9 (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. 9, 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. 10 to 13 show a basic control flow executed by the control unit 1 in the game device 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. 11, 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 normal version card as shown in FIG. 9A 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, with reference to FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the “game based on the card code” will be described.
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. 13, as in the case of the new game, score totaling step S29, rank determination step S30, visual change setting step S32, fashion item acquisition step S33, print image composition step T36, 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 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. 9A or a large size as shown in FIG. 9B. 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.
The pattern on the card surface in FIGS. 3 and 9 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 identification information that has already been registered, or it is configured in a system that allows double registration (same name registration). You may implement.

In step T25 (see FIG. 12) in the “game by card code” in the second game form described above, the scan input guidance for the second type sub card is output and the code input from the first reading unit 5 is performed. When the code is the second type subcode, the control unit 1 sets the item based on the read second type subcode, but the image or code recorded in the recording part PT, which will be described later, is set. The item may be set by reading with the second reading unit 6.
In this case, the game process is performed in accordance with the control flow of FIG.
Note that the recording part PT is a toy sold to the user for game execution on the game apparatus 100 or a prize provided to the user as game-related goods.

As shown in FIG. 15, the second reading unit 6 includes a platen glass 24 on which the recording part PT is placed, a support base 66 that supports the platen glass 24, a camera 66a disposed on the support base 66, and an LED light. 66b and the like. The second reading unit 6 reads an image or code recorded on the recording part PT placed on the platen glass 24.
The camera 66 a is provided at the bottom of the support base 66 directly below the platen glass 24 and images the recording part PT placed on the platen glass 24 immediately above.
The LED light 66b irradiates illumination light that illuminates the recording part PT placed on the platen glass 24.
The second reading unit 6 reads each second type subcode 90 from a plurality of (for example, three) recording parts PT placed on the platen glass 24. For example, under the control of the control unit 1, the second reading unit 6 can recognize the position of the second type subcode 90 that is within the imaging range and sequentially read the second type subcode 90.

The recording part PT is three-dimensionally formed from, for example, a transparent plastic. As shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, the recording part PT is decorated with jewelry. For example, the recording part PT is colored and formed in a heart shape in plan view. The surface of the recording part PT is formed so as to have a plurality of surfaces, and is formed so as to shine brilliantly when light strikes it.
The back surface of the recording part PT is formed flat so that it can be placed on the platen glass 24 of the second reading unit 6. As shown in FIG. 16B, an illustration of an item assigned to the recording part PT is drawn on the back surface of the recording part PT, and a second type subcode 90 corresponding to the item is printed. ing.
This recording part PT is prepared according to items such as costumes, shoes, and accessories to be changed. For example, the recording part PT is divided into five types: hairstyle, tops, bottoms, shoes, and accessories. In addition, each part classification as a dress-up part is divided into a plurality of themes, and different items such as cute, elegance, pop, mysterious and fresh are prepared for each theme.

In the control flow of FIG. 14, after the live venue selection step S <b> 24, the control unit 1 outputs a scan input guidance for the code of the recording part PT and guides the recording part PT to be placed on the platen glass 24. When receiving the input of the code from the second reading unit 6 according to the placement of the recording part PT, it is determined whether or not it is the second type sub-code based on the information included in the read code (step T250). If it is not the second type subcode (No in Step T250), the control unit 1 displays an error message (Step T26) and further outputs a scan input guidance for the code of the recording part PT.
If it is the second type subcode (Yes in step T250), the control unit 1 sets an item based on the read second type subcode (step T27). The control unit 1 applies the item to the game and executes a game development process or the like.

The second reading unit 6 is not limited to reading the second type subcode 90 from the recording part PT placed on the platen glass 24 and setting an item based on the read second type subcode 90. .
For example, under the control of the control unit 1, the second reading unit 6 reads and recognizes an illustration of an item drawn on the back surface of the recording part PT, and associates with the image data of the recognized illustration. It is also possible to set items based on two types of subcodes. In this case, a table in which image data of illustrations of various items and the second type subcode are associated is stored in the storage unit 11 in advance, and the second reading unit 6 refers to the table so that the second reading unit 6 can refer to the table. An item is set based on the second type subcode associated with the image data of the illustration read and recognized.

Further, the recording part PT is not limited to a jewelry shape formed in a heart shape in plan view.
For example, as shown in FIGS. 17 (a) and 17 (b), a card-like recording part PT formed of transparent plastic, and a plurality of (for example, three) recording parts PT are overlapped to change the character. The recording part PT that can be played may be used.
For example, as shown in FIG. 17A, the second type sub-code 91 is printed on the recording part PT of the tops item, and the second type sub-code 92 is printed on the recording part PT of the bottoms item. A second type sub-code 93 is printed on the recording part PT of the shoe item. By superposing these three recording parts PT to complete the coordination, as shown in FIG. 17 (b), the second type subcodes 91, 92, 93 are arranged in a line. By placing the superimposed recording parts PT on the platen glass 24 so that the second reading section 6 reads the second type subcodes 91, 92, 93 forming a row, the second type subcodes 91, 92 are placed. , 93 can be set.

  In this embodiment, the code of the second type sub card is scanned in step T25 of the control flow in FIG. 12, and the code of the recording part is scanned in step T250 of the control flow in FIG. Although the case where either one of the scans is performed has been described as an example, the item may be set by a control flow that performs both the scan of the code of the second type sub card and the scan of the code of the recording part.

[Photo card making game (third game form)]
Next, a photo card making game, which is a third game form that can be executed by the game apparatus 100, will be described.
The photo card making game is a game in which a photo card in which a photograph of a user taken by the image pickup unit 7 provided in the game apparatus 100 is divided into several frames and printed is provided to the user.

  The game apparatus 100 will be described along a control flow for carrying out a photo card making game. FIG. 18 shows a basic control flow executed by the control unit 1 in the game apparatus 100 that executes the photo card making game.

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 guidance for selecting one of “new game”, “game depending on card code”, and “photo card making game”, and determines the selection based on the input. Here, it is assumed that “photo card making game” is selected (step S41).

  Next, the control unit 1 outputs a guidance for taking a picture, and then irradiates the illumination light from the illumination unit 26 toward the user who is playing the game on the front surface of the display screen 21 of the game apparatus 100. The camera unit 25 shoots the user. For example, the user's posing is guided by the guidance that the photograph of five poses is to be taken, and an imaging process for taking five pictures is executed, and five pieces of photograph data are stored in the storage unit 11 (step S42).

Next, the control unit 1 displays the five photographed images on the display screen 21 and outputs an instruction for selecting an image to be printed on the photo card. The designated photo data (maximum of 5) is temporarily stored in the storage unit 11 (step S43).
Note that photo data not designated is erased.

Next, the control unit 1 performs a process of laying out some photographic data selected / designated by the user and temporarily stored in the storage unit 11 in a predetermined printing range ( Step S44).
At the time of this layout processing, the control unit 1 uses a plurality of photographic data temporarily stored in the storage unit 11 based on predetermined layout information stored in advance in the storage unit 11 in which a predetermined print range is divided into frames. Create print data that is allocated to this area.
Here, the layout information is data relating to a plurality of areas in which the print range is divided into frames according to the size of the photo card 30 and includes coordinate data for assigning the photo data to each area. Note that the photo card 30 has the same size as the card described above, and has a card size in which the main card 31 and the sub card 32 are easily divided along the dividing line CL.
Also, the photo data captured by the imaging unit 7 of the game apparatus 100 is image data having a size of 640 × 480, and the photo data is converted into a size corresponding to each area in the photo card 30. Size conversion data (enlarged value / reduced value) corresponding to each area is included.

Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 19A, the layout information includes five areas of [pic1] to [pic5] for printing five pictures in a photo card 30 having a size of 756 dots × 1547 dots. have.
[Pic1] arranges the upper left corner of the image data obtained by reducing the photo data of size 640 × 480 to size 620 × 465 (reduction value 96.8%) and rotating 90 degrees according to the coordinates (68, 14). This is layout information related to the first region for the purpose.
[Pic2] is a second for arranging the upper left corner of the image data obtained by reducing the photo data of size 640 × 480 to size 440 × 330 (reduction value 68.7%) according to the coordinates (45, 577). This is layout information related to an area.
[Pic3] is a third for arranging the upper left corner of the image data obtained by reducing the size 640 × 480 photo data to the size 440 × 330 (reduction value 68.7%) according to the coordinates (381, 577). This is layout information related to an area.
[Pic4] is the fourth for arranging the upper left corner of the image data obtained by reducing the photo data of size 640 × 480 to size 440 × 330 (reduction value 68.7%) in accordance with the coordinates (45, 1023). This is layout information related to an area.
[Pic5] is a fifth for arranging the upper left corner of the image data obtained by reducing the photo data of size 640 × 480 to size 440 × 330 (reduction value 68.7%) according to the coordinates (381, 1023). This is layout information related to an area.
Then, when there is one photo data stored in the storage unit 11, for example, as shown in FIG. 19B, print data in which the photo data is assigned to [pic1] to [pic5] is created. A printed product on which an image based on the print data is printed is a photo card 30.
The created print data is displayed on the display screen 21 and can be confirmed by the user before the photo card 30 is printed.

Further, when there are two photo data “A” and “B” stored in the storage unit 11, for example,
Tbl1: [pic1] A, [pic2] B, [pic3] A, [pic4] B, [pic5] A
Tbl2: [pic1] B, [pic2] A, [pic3] B, [pic4] A, [pic5] B
From the two tables, print data in which the photo data is allocated is generated in a table layout selected by the control unit 1 at random.
For example, as shown in FIG. 20A, print data in which “A” and “B” photo data are assigned to [pic1] to [pic5] is created. A printed product on which an image based on the print data is printed is a photo card 30.
The created print data is displayed on the display screen 21 and can be confirmed by the user before the photo card 30 is printed. Further, it may be possible to switch to another table layout by operating the operation input unit 4 (operation panel 22).

In addition, when there are three pieces of photo data “A”, “B”, and “C” stored in the storage unit 11, for example,
Tbl1: [pic1] A, [pic2] B, [pic3] C, [pic4] A, [pic5] B
Tbl2: [pic1] B, [pic2] C, [pic3] A, [pic4] B, [pic5] C
Tbl3: [pic1] C, [pic2] A, [pic3] B, [pic4] C, [pic5] A
The print data in which the photo data is assigned in the table layout selected by the control unit 1 at random from the three tables is generated.
For example, as shown in FIG. 20B, print data in which “A”, “B”, and “C” photo data are assigned to [pic1] to [pic5] is created. A printed product on which an image based on the print data is printed is a photo card 30.
The created print data is displayed on the display screen 21 and can be confirmed by the user before the photo card 30 is printed. Further, it may be possible to switch to another table layout by operating the operation input unit 4 (operation panel 22).

In addition, when the photographic data stored in the storage unit 11 is “A”, “B”, “C”, and “D”, for example,
Tbl1: [pic1] A, [pic2] B, [pic3] C, [pic4] D, [pic5] A
Tbl2: [pic1] B, [pic2] C, [pic3] D, [pic4] A, [pic5] B
Tbl3: [pic1] C, [pic2] D, [pic3] A, [pic4] B, [pic5] C
Tbl4: [pic1] D, [pic2] A, [pic3] B, [pic4] C, [pic5] D
The print data in which the photo data is assigned in the table layout selected by the control unit 1 at random is generated from these four tables.
For example, as shown in FIG. 20C, print data in which “A”, “B”, “C”, and “D” photo data are assigned to [pic1] to [pic5] is created. A printed product on which an image based on the print data is printed is a photo card 30.
The created print data is displayed on the display screen 21 and can be confirmed by the user before the photo card 30 is printed. Further, it may be possible to switch to another table layout by operating the operation input unit 4 (operation panel 22).

Further, when the number of photo data stored in the storage unit 11 is “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, and “E”, for example,
Tbl1: [pic1] A, [pic2] B, [pic3] C, [pic4] D, [pic5] E
Tbl2: [pic1] B, [pic2] C, [pic3] D, [pic4] E, [pic5] A
Tbl3: [pic1] C, [pic2] D, [pic3] E, [pic4] A, [pic5] B
Tbl4: [pic1] D, [pic2] E, [pic3] A, [pic4] B, [pic5] C
Tbl5: [pic1] E, [pic2] A, [pic3] B, [pic4] C, [pic5] D
The print data in which the photo data is assigned in the layout of the table selected by the control unit 1 at random is generated from these five tables.
For example, as shown in FIG. 20 (d), print data in which “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, and “E” photo data are assigned to [pic1] to [pic5] is created. The A printed product on which an image based on the print data is printed is a photo card 30.
The created print data is displayed on the display screen 21 and can be confirmed by the user before the photo card 30 is printed. Further, it may be possible to switch to another table layout by operating the operation input unit 4 (operation panel 22).

Next, the control unit 1 issues a print command for the print image (print data) synthesized in step S <b> 44 to the printing unit 9. The printing unit 9 prints on a predetermined base sheet and, for example, ejects a normal card size photo card 30 as shown in FIG. 19B or FIG. 20A to FIG. (Step S45). The area of [pic1] in the photo card 30 corresponds to the sub card 32, and the photo of [pic1] can be separated from the other pictures along the dividing line CL.
Note that after the photo card 30 is printed by the printing unit 9 and provided to the user, the photo data and print data temporarily stored in the storage unit 11 are deleted after a predetermined time.
As described above, the control unit 1 automatically lays out the photograph taken by the image pickup unit 7 in a plurality of areas, and prints the photo card 30 which is a printed matter to which the photograph is assigned in a predetermined layout by the printing unit 9. Is issued to the user (game player), and the process relating to the photo card making game is terminated.

In this way, with this game device 100, it is possible to play the monster hunting game in the first game form or the idle unit game in the second game form, as well as a photo desired by the user is printed. A game for producing a photo card 30 (photo card production game) can be performed.
That is, it is possible to play games with different tastes with one game device 100, and it is possible to deal with users with different needs with one game device 100.
In addition, if a decoration or character peculiar to a monster hunting game or an idol unit game is printed on the frame or background of the photo card 30 produced by the photo card production game, a user who enjoys the game can make a photo card production game. However, the need for the game apparatus 100 will increase.

(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. 21, 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. 21 and 22, 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. 23 will be supplementarily referred to. The outer shape of the card Q01 shown in FIG. 21 corresponds to a quadrilateral connecting four points Q11-Q13-Q27-Q25 in FIG.
The card holding portion R02 is in contact with the first restriction portion R04 that restricts the position of the card Q01 in the direction of the optical axis Z of the imaging portion 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 for restricting the position of the card Q01 in the direction of the third axis Y, and a direction opposite to the second restricting portion R05 for the second axis X (the negative direction of X in the coordinates of FIG. 23) and the second An opening portion that opens the card Q01 in a movable manner in a direction opposite to the third restriction portion R06 of the three axes Y (the negative direction of Y in the coordinates of FIG. 23).
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 FIGS. 21 and 3A) corresponding to a quadrilateral connecting four points Q11-Q13-Q27-Q25 shown in FIG. 23, four points Q11-Q13- Card corresponding to a quadrilateral connecting Q18-Q16 (corresponding to the sub card 52 in FIG. 9A), 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. 9B) can be applied.
Further, a card corresponding to a quadrilateral connecting four points Q11-Q14-Q24-Q21 (corresponding to the main card 51 in FIG. 9A), corresponding to a quadrilateral connecting four points Q11-Q12-Q22-Q21 Card (corresponding to the sub card 32 in FIG. 3A), a card corresponding to a quadrilateral connecting the four points Q11-Q14-Q32-Q30 (the main card 31 in FIG. 3B and FIG. 9B) 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. 23, 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 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. 23, a range R11 to be opened in the direction opposite to the third restricting portion R06 of the third axis Y is secured to a position restricted by the second restricting 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 9 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. 24, a base sheet roll P03 around which a base sheet P10 is wound and 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. 25, 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. 26 schematically shows a transfer type printing apparatus P01 in which the base sheet roll P03 and the ink ribbon P30 are set. FIG. 27 shows a functional block diagram of the transfer type printing apparatus P01.
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. 26 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. 26 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. 26 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. 28 (a) → (b) → (c) → (d), the print 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. 28A, 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. 28B, 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. 28C, 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 arranged in the action area P16.
Next, in FIG. 28D, the entire surface of the overcoat film P07a is transferred to the base material 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. 29, 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 9A) 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 printing control unit P15 forms one transfer unit as described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 also shows a yellow image P04a, a magenta image P05a, a cyan image P06a, and an overcoat film P07a.
Thereafter, the printing control unit P15 sends the base sheet P10 by one transfer unit P19 as shown in FIG. 30, and continues to the first transfer unit portion 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. 31A, 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. 31B, 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. 31C, 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 arranged in the action area P16.
Next, in FIG. 31D, the entire surface of the overcoat film P07b is transferred to the base material 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.

Next, as shown in FIG. 32, 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 9B) 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. 33, the original image P24 is divided into an image area P25 assigned to the earliest one transfer unit portion P20 and an image area P26 assigned to the subsequent one 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. 9B is manufactured by the transfer printing device P01, the boundary line BL is faint at the boundary between one transfer unit portion P20 and the subsequent one transfer unit portion 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.

  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 Camera unit 26 Illumination unit 27 Ejection slot 28 Coin 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 (3)

A video output unit, an audio output unit, an operation input unit, a control unit for developing the game by controlling the video output unit and the audio output unit based on operation input information from the operation input unit, and developing the game A game information acquisition unit that acquires game information essential from the game information providing means,
The game information includes identification information associated with the game information providing means,
In the game based on one game information of one game information providing means,
A first game condition item that makes it possible to apply, as an additional condition, an indispensable condition specified by the game information of another game information providing means whose identification information matches the one game information;
A second game condition item that makes it possible to apply, as an additional condition, an essential condition specified by the game information of another game information providing unit whose identification information does not match the one game information;
A third game condition item that makes it possible to apply, as an additional condition, an indispensable condition specified by the game information of other game information providing means regardless of whether the one game information matches the identification information; , Out of
A game apparatus, wherein at least two game condition items are controlled to be settable.   In the game condition item, a part of the essential condition necessary for the development of the game is changed or added based on the essential condition specified by the game information of the other game information providing means, and the game condition item The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a change or additional content of an included essential condition is different for each of the first, second, and third game condition items. In accordance with an instruction from the control unit, a printing unit for producing a printed matter on which a code including the game information is printed,
The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the game information acquisition unit acquires the game information by optically reading the code from the printed matter.

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