JP2017158930A - Recording medium, game system using the same, and computer program for the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a recording medium capable of reflecting a user's selection result to a content of reproduction information for reproducing a character in a game.SOLUTION: A special character card KC is used for reading a game system 1 by recording character information for reproducing a character in a game so that the character information is provided for the game system 1. The special character card KC is provided with: a content display part CP for selecting a plurality of contents of the change information that are mutually different respectively; and a scratch part S changing a state of the content display parts CP so as to identify the content display part CP selected between a non-secret state showing that it corresponds to a selected content display part CP and a secret state showing otherwise so that the character is reproduced in the game on the basis of the change information content by providing the game system 1 with the change information content corresponding to the content display part CP selected by the user.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention provides a record used for reading by a game system by recording the reproduction information so that reproduction information for reproducing a character in the game is provided to the game system through reading by the game system providing the game. It relates to media.

  There is a recording medium that is used for reading by the game system by recording the reproduction information so that reproduction information for reproducing the character in the game is provided to the game system through reading by the game system that provides the game. . In addition, as such a recording medium, the parameter information is recorded via a two-dimensional code including character parameter information necessary for character reproduction, and the parameter information is read into the game system through reading of the two-dimensional code. There is known a character card that provides (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-301264 A

  In the character card of Patent Document 1, information recorded on the character card to reproduce the character is fixed. At least the character card alone does not change the parameter information. For this reason, when the physically same character card is used, characters having the same parameters are always reproduced in the game by the game system. That is, there is always a one-to-one relationship between the character card and the parameter content, and there is no room for the user to select a character card parameter change.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a recording medium or the like that can reflect a user's selection result in the content of reproduction information for reproducing a character in a game.

  The recording medium of the present invention records the reproduction information so that reproduction information for reproducing a character in a game is provided to the game system through reading by the game system that provides the game, thereby allowing the game system to record the reproduction information. A recording medium used for reading, the plurality of options for selecting a plurality of different contents of the reproduction information, respectively, and the specific option selected by the user among the plurality of options By providing the game system with the specific content of the reproduction information as the reproduction information, the specific option is specified so that the character is reproduced in the game based on the specific content of the reproduction information in the game system Therefore, the state of the plurality of options corresponds to the specific option. A state changing unit that changes respectively between the non-specific state indicating that does not correspond to the particular choice and specific state indicating that, are provided.

  On the other hand, the game system of the present invention is a game system that provides the above-described game, and includes a generation unit that generates the above-described recording medium.

  Moreover, the computer program of this invention is comprised so that the computer integrated in the game system provided with the above-mentioned production | generation means may function as said production | generation means.

The figure which shows the outline | summary of the whole structure of the game system which concerns on one form of this invention. The figure which shows the structure of the principal part of the control system of a game system. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the information recorded on a special character card. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the content of a special character card. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the content of change information, and its effect. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the content of card data. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the content of fraud management data. The figure which shows an example of the flowchart of a reproduction process routine. The figure which shows an example of the flowchart of a card | curd issuing process routine. The figure which shows an example of the flowchart of an fraud determination process routine. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the reading aspect of the reader for acquiring information from the special character card which concerns on a modification, and a special character card.

  Hereinafter, a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of the overall configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 1 includes a center server 2 and a game machine GM. The game machine GM is connected to the center server 2 via the network 3. As an example, the game machine GM is configured as a business (commercial) game machine. Commercial game machines are game machines that allow a predetermined range of games to be played for a fee or free of charge. As an example, the game machine GM provides a card game for a fee. Specifically, for example, the game machine GM provides a card game in a range corresponding to the price in exchange for consumption of a predetermined price. An appropriate number of game machines GM are installed in a commercial facility such as the store 4.

  The center server 2 is not limited to an example constituted by a single physical device. For example, one logical center server 2 may be configured by a server group as a plurality of physical devices. Further, the center server 2 may be logically configured using cloud computing. Furthermore, the game machine GM may function as the center server 2.

  A user terminal 5 is connected to the center server 2 via the network 3. The user terminal 5 is a type of network terminal device that exhibits various functions by executing software distributed from the center server 2. In the example of FIG. 1, a mobile phone (including a smartphone) is used as an example of the user terminal 5. In addition, as the user terminal 5, for example, various network terminal devices that can be connected to the network and are used for personal use of the user, such as a personal computer, a portable game machine, and a portable tablet terminal device, are used. Good.

  As an example, the network 3 is configured to realize network communication using a TCP / IP protocol. Typically, the network 3 is configured by combining the Internet as a WAN and an intranet as a LAN. In the example of FIG. 1, the center server 2 and the game machine GM are connected to the network 3 via the router 3a, and the user terminal 5 is connected to the network 3 via the access point 3b.

  The network 3 is not limited to a form using the TCP / IP protocol. As the network 3, various forms using a wired line for communication or a wireless line (including infrared communication, short-range wireless communication, etc.) may be used. Alternatively, the communication between the user terminal 5 and the game machine GM or the like conforms to a predetermined standard so as to include various information such as a two-dimensional code without using a communication line (including wired and wireless), for example. It may be realized using a code (for example, a two-dimensional code) generated in this way. Therefore, the term “network (or communication line)” may include a form in which information is transmitted and received without using a line, such as a communication method using such a code.

  The center server 2 provides various game machine services to the game machine GM or its user. For example, a service for receiving user identification information from the game machine GM and authenticating the user may be provided as the game machine service. Further, a service may be provided in which the play data of the authenticated user is received from the game machine GM and stored, or the play data to be stored is provided to the game machine GM. Furthermore, the game machine service distributes and updates the game machine GM program or data via the network 3, and matches users when a plurality of users play a common game via the network 3. A matching service or the like may be included.

  Further, the center server 2 provides various Web services to the user of the user terminal 5 via the network 3. The web service may include, for example, a game information service that provides various types of information related to a game provided by the game machine GM. Further, for example, the web service may include a distribution service that distributes various data or software to each user terminal 5 (including updates of data and the like). Furthermore, the web service may include other services such as a community service that provides a place for information exchange, exchange, and sharing by users, and a service that provides a user ID for identifying each user. .

  Next, the main part of the control system of the game system 1 for realizing the card game will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a main part of the control system of the game system 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the center server 2 includes a control unit 10 and a storage unit 11. The control unit 10 is configured as a computer unit combining a microprocessor and various peripheral devices such as an internal storage device (for example, ROM and RAM) necessary for the operation of the microprocessor. Note that an input device such as a keyboard and an output device such as a monitor can be connected to the control unit 10. However, those illustrations are omitted.

  The storage unit 11 is connected to the control unit 10. The storage unit 11 may be configured by a large-capacity storage medium such as a magnetic tape, for example, so that the storage can be held without supplying power. The storage unit 11 stores server data 14 and a server program 15. The server program 15 is a computer program necessary for the center server 2 to provide various services to the game machine GM and the user terminal 5. When the control unit 10 reads and executes the server program 15, for example, a game machine service management unit 16 and a Web service management unit 17 may be provided inside the control unit 10.

  The game machine service management unit 16 executes a process for providing the game machine service described above. On the other hand, the web service management unit 17 executes processing necessary to provide the above-described web service. The game machine service management unit 16 and the web service management unit 17 are logical devices realized by a combination of computer hardware and a computer program. Various other logical devices may be provided inside the control unit 10. However, those illustrations are omitted.

  The server data 14 is data that is referred to when the server program 15 is executed. For example, the server data 14 may include card data 14a and fraud management data 14b. The card data 14a is data for managing the game card 8. The fraud management data 14b is data for managing fraudulent use of each game card 8. Details of the card data 14a and the fraud management data 14b will be described later.

  The server data 14 may include various other data for realizing a card game, for example. For example, such data may include play data, ID management data, and the like. The play data is data in which information related to past play results of each user is described. The play data is used, for example, for taking over the previous play results (past results) from the next time onwards or for taking over the setting contents unique to each user. The ID management data is data for managing various IDs such as user IDs. However, those illustrations are omitted.

  On the other hand, the game machine GM is provided with a control unit 30 as a computer, a storage unit 31, a reader 32, a monitor MO, and a printer PR. The storage unit 31, the reader 32, the monitor MO, and the printer PR are all connected to the control unit 30. The control unit 30 is configured as a computer unit in which a microprocessor and various peripheral devices such as an internal storage device (for example, ROM and RAM) necessary for the operation of the microprocessor are combined. In addition, various devices can be connected to the control unit 30 in the same manner as other known game machines, for example. Such devices may include various input devices or output devices such as control panels and speakers, for example. In addition, for example, such an input device may include a known device for collecting a predetermined value such as a coin authentication device. For example, coins or the like as a predetermined price may be collected through such a device. However, those illustrations are omitted.

  The reader 32 is a known device for reading various information recorded on the recording medium. The reader 32 may be configured to read information included in the code via various codes displayed on the recording medium, for example. The reader 32 may be used for reading the game card 8 as one of recording media. More specifically, for example, a two-dimensional code may be printed on the game card 8. The two-dimensional code is a kind of code generated in accordance with a predetermined standard so as to include various kinds of information. The reader 32 may read the two-dimensional code of the game card 8 as one of various codes and output a signal corresponding to the read result to the control unit 30. That is, the reader 32 may be used for acquiring various information recorded on the game card 8 via the two-dimensional code as an example.

  Note that the reader 32 may be configured as a well-known device that reads various information recorded in a storage medium in a non-contact state, for example, using short-range wireless communication. In this case, the game card 8 may be provided with a non-volatile storage medium such as an IC chip or a magnetic stripe, and various information may be recorded via such a non-volatile storage medium. Such information may include, for example, information on the amount of value used as a predetermined consideration (including various types of information that can specify the amount of value). The reader 32 may collect a predetermined value by consuming the value amount. Alternatively, the reader 32 may include both a first reader that reads codes and a second reader that uses near field communication.

  The monitor MO is a known display device for displaying various images and the like based on an output signal from the control unit 30. As an example, the monitor MO displays a game screen for playing a card game in accordance with an output signal from the control unit 30.

  The printer PR is a known printing apparatus for printing an image, a symbol (including a two-dimensional code), a character, or the like on a printing medium (an example of a recording medium). For example, a card-like paper medium may be used as the print medium. The printer PR may generate the game card 8 by printing an image, a symbol, a character, or the like on such a paper medium based on an output signal from the control unit 30, for example. Further, the printer PR may be configured to be able to form, for example, a special printing unit described later.

  On the other hand, the storage unit 31 may be configured by, for example, a magnetic recording medium, an optical recording medium, a flash SSD (Solid State Drive), or the like so that the storage can be held without supplying power. The storage unit 31 stores a game program 34 and game data 35. The game program 34 is a computer program necessary for the game machine GM to provide a card game. Along with the execution of the game program 34, for example, a game providing unit 37 may be provided inside the control unit 30. The game providing unit 37 executes various processes necessary for providing a card game. The game providing unit 37 is a logical device realized by a combination of computer hardware and a computer program. Various other logical devices may be provided inside the control unit 30. However, those illustrations are omitted.

  The game data 35 is data that is referred to when the game program 34 is executed. The game data 35 may include, for example, the above-described card data 14a and fraud management data 14b. Similarly, the game data 35 may include, for example, the above-described play data and ID management data. For example, at least a part of these data may be provided from the center server 2 so that a necessary part is included. In addition, the game data 35 may include various data for executing a card game. For example, such data may include image data and sound effect data. The image data is data for displaying various images necessary for the game (including the generation of the game card 8). The sound effect data is data for reproducing various sounds such as music. However, those illustrations are omitted.

  Next, the game card 8 will be described. As the game card 8, for example, as described above, a paper medium on which an image or the like is printed may function. In addition, for example, there may be a plurality of types of game cards 8 according to recorded information and differences in usage. The game card 8 may include, for example, an ID card and a character card as such a plurality of types. And in these ID cards and character cards, for example, different information may be recorded in order to realize different uses.

  The ID card is a card for specifying each user who plays a card game. The ID card may be used for acquisition of information unique to each user, such as acquisition of play data. For example, ID information necessary for realizing such an application may be recorded on the ID card. The ID information may include, for example, user ID and card ID information. The card ID is unique ID information for each game card 8. The card ID information may be used, for example, for identifying and identifying each game card 8. Similarly, the user ID is information on a unique ID for each user. The user ID may be used for identifying and identifying each user, for example.

  On the other hand, a character card is a card corresponding to each character used for playing a card game. A character card may be used, for example, to reproduce each character in a card game. The character card may store character information necessary for realizing such a use. Furthermore, such a character card may further include a plurality of types of character cards, for example. Such a character card may include, for example, a normal character card and a special character card. A special character card is a card in which the content of character information selectively changes. Specifically, for example, the special character card may be configured such that the content of the character information used for character reproduction changes according to the selection result of the user. Details of the special character card will be described later.

  On the other hand, the normal character card is a card having no change like the special character card. As an example, the game card 8 may include such an ID card and a character card. And a card game may be provided through use of these ID cards and character cards.

  Next, a card game provided by the game machine GM will be described. The card game is a type of game in which a character defined by a character card prepared by a user is reproduced during the game and used as a play medium. In the game, for example, breeding of characters reproduced by a character card may be executed. The breeding may be executed through a battle such as a battle with an opponent character prepared in the game and a battle with another user's character. That is, as an example, the card game is configured as a battle-type game in which a user-side character (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a teammate character) and an opponent character (hereinafter also referred to as an enemy character) battle each other. It's okay.

  The battle (match) may be executed by one or a plurality of appropriate numbers of characters (both enemy characters and teammate characters). Further, for example, each character may be defined by a parameter such as HP (hit point) indicating physical strength. Then, the contents of such parameters (for example, the values of parameter items such as HP) may change according to the play situation such as battle. Then, after the game is played, a character that has grown through the play (a character defined by the contents of the parameter after the change) may be further generated as a character card. And such a character card may be used in order to reproduce the character which grew in the game after the next time in a game again. That is, characters in the game may be continuously developed through the character card.

  The card game may include various events. For example, the opponent character (enemy character) is different from a normal opponent character (for example, an enemy character whose number of appearances is not limited) and a special opponent character (for example, a normal enemy character, for example, only one at a time, etc.) Such a battle with a special opponent character may be used as an event, and the character may grow through such an event.

  Next, details of the special character card will be described. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of information recorded on the special character card. As shown in FIG. 3, on the special character card KC, for example, character information as reproduction information may be recorded in a plurality of parts. As described above, the character information is information necessary for reproducing the character corresponding to each special character card KC during the card game. In other words, such character information may be recorded in a distributed manner on the special character card KC. Specifically, the character information may include, for example, a basic information part as a first information part and a change information part as a second information part.

  The basic information part may be configured as a part including information necessary for fundamentally defining each character in the character information, for example. Specifically, the basic information unit may include, for example, card ID, user ID, and parameter information as definition information. The card ID and user ID are as described above.

  Further, the parameter is information for defining each character as described above. The parameter information may include, for example, basic information as a common part of the contents of definition information and change information as a different part. The basic information is information for basically defining each character. On the other hand, the change information is information for changing the content of the basic information. That is, the change information is information for giving a change to the character that is basically defined by the basic information. The change information may include, for example, a plurality of contents that are different from each other. The plurality of contents may be different from each other by giving different changes to the contents of the basic information. Moreover, these several content may be selectively used based on a user's selection result, for example. That is, the content of the parameter defining the character may change according to the content of the change information corresponding to the user's selection result.

  On the other hand, a change information part may be comprised as a part containing information required in order to give a change to the character fundamentally defined by the basic information part among character information. More specifically, the change information unit may be configured to include information necessary for specifying content to be used from a plurality of contents of the change information, for example. For example, as such information, the change information section may include information on a card ID and a selection result. The card ID information is as described above.

  On the other hand, the selection result is information indicating the result of selection performed by the user. It may also be used as information for specifying the content of change information corresponding to the user's selection result. For example, the information on the selection result may include a plurality of individual units having different contents so as to correspond to the plurality of contents of the change information, respectively. In addition, the plurality of individual units may be configured to correspond to a plurality of options corresponding to a plurality of contents of the change information, respectively. And the content of the change information corresponding to a user's selection result may be specified via the information of each individual part.

  Specifically, for example, information for specifying each option part described later may be used as the information on the selection result. For example, information indicating the position of each option part may be used as such information. Information indicating the position of each option may be included in each individual unit. On the other hand, a plurality of contents of the change information may also be associated with the position of each option. And the content of change information may be specified based on the position of the option specified via each individual part. As a result, information on the selection result may function as identification information of the present invention.

  Moreover, the content of the parameter of the character corresponding to the special character card KC may be specified by a combination of the basic information of the parameter included in the basic information portion and the content of the change information specified through each individual portion. That is, the content of the parameter specified by the special character card KC may have a plurality of contents depending on the combination of the plurality of contents of the basic information and the change information. And the character defined by the content of the parameter corresponding to the user's selection result among the plurality of such parameters may be reproduced in the game as the character corresponding to the special character card KC. For example, such character information may be recorded on the special character card KC, for example. A plurality of contents of character information respectively corresponding to a plurality of contents of parameters generated according to a combination of a plurality of contents of basic information and change information may function as a plurality of contents of reproduction information of the present invention.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the contents of the special character card KC. As shown in FIG. 4, for example, a composite image CI may be printed on the special character card KC. The composite image CI may include, for example, a basic information area BA and an image area IA. For example, parameter information for defining each character may be displayed in these areas BA and IA. Specifically, the parameter may include a plurality of items, for example. In these areas BA and IA, for example, information forming basic information may be displayed among the contents of each parameter item.

  For example, in the basic information area BA, a name item (“Kiku”) indicating the name of the character (which may be arbitrarily set by the user), a name item (“Show”) indicating the name of the user who owns the card, And basic item information may be displayed. The basic items include, for example, HP (“102”) information indicating physical strength, AT (“25”) information indicating attack power, and a value for performing a special attack (for example, a special technique or summon described later). May include information of SP (“42”) indicating.

  In the image area IA, for example, a character image MG may be displayed as an image item of the character. The character image MG may be used as, for example, a character image reproduced during the game by the special character card KC. In the game, for example, a character image MG or a composite image CI (which does not include the display of a two-dimensional code described later) itself may be displayed as a character corresponding to the special character card KC. Further, the image area IA may include level item information (“Lv11”). The level item is information indicating the degree of growth of each character. Then, depending on the degree of growth, the content of parameters such as the content of basic items may change.

  The composite image CI may further include a code information area CA and a selection area SR. In the code information area CA, for example, a two-dimensional code CG may be printed. The two-dimensional code CG may be generated based on a predetermined standard so as to include character information corresponding to the basic information part, for example. That is, this two-dimensional code CG may function as a basic information part of character information. Specifically, the character information of the two-dimensional code CG may include, for example, parameter information corresponding to the content of each item described above. As a result, the two-dimensional code CG also has information for each item displayed in the basic information area BA and the image area IA (for example, information on each item such as information on an image ID for specifying the character image MG). (Including the information of the parameter) may be included.

  On the other hand, the selection area SR is an area where a plurality of options to be appropriately selected by the user are displayed. For example, three option portions SP may be provided in the selection region SR. Each option part SP may include a scratch part S and a content display part CP, for example. The content display part CP is an area for displaying the content of each option. For example, the content of the change information may be used as an option. That is, the three content display units CP may be configured to display three contents of change information that function as three options, for example. And these content display parts CP may be used in order to select three content of change information. As a result, the three content display units may function as a plurality of options of the present invention.

  On the other hand, the scratch unit S has a state in which each content display unit CP is concealed (hidden) for each content of the change information, and a state in which the content is not concealed (the content of the change information is visible). It is a part for changing between. For example, the scratch unit S may be used to reflect the user's intention to select each option unit SP through such a change in state. Specifically, for example, the scratch unit S includes a content display unit CP (option unit SP) in which the content display unit CP that has been changed to the non-confidential state is selected by the user, and a content display unit CP in the concealed state by the user. The content display part CP (option part SP) that has not been selected may be used so as to be identified. That is, you may function as information which shows whether a non-secret state and a secret state correspond to the choice selected by the user. As a result, the scratch unit S may be used to specify the content display unit CP (option unit SP) selected by the user by changing the state of each content display unit CP, for example. And the scratch part S may be used in order to specify the content of the change information selected through the selected content display part CP (choice part SP). In such a case, the scratch part S may function as a state change part of the present invention. Further, the non-confidential state and the concealed state may function as the specific state and the non-specific state of the present invention, respectively.

  For example, the scratch part S may be configured as a so-called scratch. Scratch is a well-known technique that is configured to be peelable by a user's scratching action and can be switched between a concealed state and a non-confidential state before and after the separation. Specifically, the scratch forms a concealment state by covering the target so that it cannot pass through, and forms a non-concealment state by releasing the concealment upon peeling. That is, the scratch part S may be arrange | positioned so that the content display part CP may be covered as a secret object, for example. Then, the content of each content display unit CP is changed between a concealed state and a non-confidential state by concealing and disclosing the content of each content display unit CP before and after peeling (the secrecy is released so that it can be seen). It's okay. Further, by including such a scratch part S, each option part SP may be configured as a special printing part.

  Furthermore, the anti-fraud information may be given to the scratch part S as a countermeasure for suppressing the fraud. For example, the two-dimensional code SC may be used as such fraud countermeasure information. More specifically, for example, the two-dimensional code SC may be printed on the surface of the scratch portion S as a countermeasure against fraud, for example. And this two-dimensional code SC may be comprised so that the character information corresponding to a change information part may be included, for example. That is, this two-dimensional code SC may function as a change information part. More specifically, the information of the change information part corresponding to each of the three individual parts may be recorded in the three two-dimensional codes SC. The three two-dimensional codes SC may function as three individual parts of the change information part. As a result, these three two-dimensional codes SC may function as a plurality of codes of the present invention.

  Moreover, the content of the parameter may change according to the play situation as described above, for example. And the special character card KC may be produced | generated based on the content of the parameter after the change after the change. That is, information (or images) to be displayed in these areas BA, CA, IA, and SR may change depending on the play situation. Therefore, these areas BA, CA, IA, SR may be configured as variable areas whose contents change. On the other hand, the positions and ranges of these areas BA, CA, IA, SR, that is, the boundary lines separating each other may be defined by the basic format FI as a fixed part. The composite image CI is configured by combining the parameter information and the image of the basic format FI so that the parameter information and the like are arranged in the variable areas of the areas BA, CA, IA, and SR. It's okay. As an example, the special character card KC may be configured in this way. Note that a composite image (except for the selection region SR) formed by such composition may be printed on the normal character card as well. It should be noted that various elements that affect the character, such as items, may be prepared in the game. Such elements such as items may also function as part of the parameters. Alternatively, when they are handled separately from parameters, the definition information of the present invention may include information on such items and the like.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the content of the change information and the effect thereof. As shown in FIG. 5, the special character card KC may include, for example, four states of an initial state KCS and a first state KCA to a third state KCC. Further, these four states may be formed according to changes in the state of the content display part CP (corresponding to the state of the scratch part S or the like), for example. These four states may correspond to the same character having different parameter contents. That is, the special character card KC may be configured to change the content of the parameter of the character to be reproduced in accordance with the content of the change information disclosed by the scratch unit S.

  Specifically, the initial state KCS is a state corresponding to a case where none of the three scratch portions S is peeled, that is, a case where all the content display portions CP are in a concealed state. That is, the initial state KCS is a state in which any content of the change information is not disclosed. For this reason, when the special character card KC in the initial state KCS is used, the character corresponding to the content of the parameter basic information is reproduced in the game. That is, the characters corresponding to the contents of the parameters displayed in the basic information area BA and the image area IA are reproduced as they are.

  Meanwhile, in the first state KCA to the third state KCC, among the three scratch portions S, one scratch portion S, two scratch portions S, and three scratch portions S (all scratch portions S) are peeled off. This is a state corresponding to the state. That is, the first state KCA to the third state KCC are states corresponding to a case where one content display unit CP, two content display units CP, and three content display units CP are changed from a concealment state to a non-confidential state, respectively. It is. In these states, with the separation of the scratch part S, the contents of the change information that the scratch part S conceals are disclosed, and the contents of the change information are reflected in the contents of the basic information.

  Specifically, the content of the basic information (for example, information on each item displayed in the basic information area BA and the image area IA in the example of FIG. 4) corresponds to the scratch portion S that has been peeled off by the user's scratch action. It may be changed depending on the content of the change information displayed on the content display portion CP. And such a change may be performed additively according to the number of the scratch parts S which peeled. That is, when one content display portion CP is selected (the scratch portion S corresponding to one content display portion CP is peeled off and changed to an unconfidential state), the one content display portion CP is displayed. When two content display portions CP are selected as the contents of the corresponding change information, two contents of the change information corresponding to the two content display portions CP are selected as the three content display portions CP. In this case, the three contents of the change information corresponding to the three content display sections CP may be used for changing the contents of the basic information, respectively.

  In the example of FIG. 5, the special character card KC in the initial state KCS displays a value of “25” in the basic information area BA as information on the attack power (“AT”). That is, in the initial state KCS, a value of “25” is set as attack power information corresponding to the basic information. For this reason, when the special character card KC in the initial state KCS is used for playing the game, a character having an attack power of “25” is reproduced. That is, as the parameter information on the card game, the attack power value is set to “25” as it is.

  On the other hand, in the example of FIG. 5, in the first state KCA, the rightmost scratch portion S is peeled off. That is, the content display portion CP at the right end is selected. For this reason, this content display part CP changes to a non-confidential state, and the content of change information is disclosed. Specifically, information “attack power + 10” is displayed on the content display portion CP as the content of the change information. For this reason, when the special character card KC in the first state KCA is used for playing the game, a character having an attack power obtained by adding “10” of the change information to the value of “25” of the basic information is displayed. It is reproduced. That is, in this case, as the parameter information on the card game, “35” (“25 + 10”) is set as the value of the attack power.

  Similarly, in the example of FIG. 5, in the case of the second state KCB, the two scratch portions S are peeled in order from the right. That is, two content display portions CP are selected in order from the right. As a result, in the case of the second state KCB, “attack power + 10” and “attack power + 15” are sequentially disclosed (displayed) as the contents of the change information. In this case, a value of “15” is further added to the attack power of the first state KCA, and “50” (“25 + 10 + 15”) is set as the attack power value as parameter information on the card game.

  Furthermore, in the example of FIG. 5, in the case of the third state KCC, all three scratch portions S are peeled off. That is, in this case, all three content display portions CP are selected. As a result, in the case of the third state KCC, “attack power + 10”, “attack power + 15”, and “attack power−20” are sequentially disclosed as the contents of the change information. In this case, “−20” is further added to the attack power of the second state KCB. In other words, the value “20” is subtracted from the attack power of the second state KCB. As a result, when the special character card KC in the third state KCC is used, “30” (“25 + 10 + 15-20”) is set as the value of the attack power as parameter information on the card game.

  As described above, the content of the change information may include not only content that changes the basic information advantageously but also content that changes disadvantageously. As an example, the contents of such change information may be hidden in each option part SP through the scratch part S, and the contents of the change information corresponding to the selection result may be added to the basic information. And a user may change the information of the parameter of a character so that it may respond | correspond to the result by selecting each content display part CP in which such a result is advantageous or unclear arbitrarily. In the example of FIG. 5, the content display portion at the right end of the first state KCA, the two content display portions CP in order from the right of the second state KCB, and all the three content display portions CP of the third state KCC are Each may function as a particular option of the present invention. Also, the attack power values formed by the combination of the contents of the change information and the contents of the basic information corresponding to these, that is, “35”, “50”, and “30” function as the specific contents of the reproduction information of the present invention. You can do it.

  Next, details of the card data 14a and the fraud management data 14b will be described. The card data 14a is data for managing each game card 8 as described above. The card data 14a may be used for managing information recorded on each game card 8. Furthermore, the card data 14a may be used for managing whether or not each game card 8 can be used. For example, the availability of use may be determined by the presence or absence of unauthorized use. In addition, for example, in the case of a special character card KC, the presence or absence of unauthorized use may be determined on the basis of the peeled state of the scratch portion S.

  Specifically, for example, an act of covering again the content of change information that is disadvantageous after peeling may be determined as unauthorized use. For example, such unauthorized use may be specified by the two-dimensional code SC printed on the scratch portion S. Specifically, for example, the content display unit CP is hidden (for example, the reader 32 is configured to be able to optically acquire the content of the change information unit, but the content cannot be optically acquired, etc.) However, when the two-dimensional code SC is not printed there or when the two-dimensional code SC is not appropriate (for example, when there is a deficiency as a code or when the card ID is not appropriate, the recorded information is deficient. May be identified as unauthorized use. Then, the card data 14a may be used for managing the availability of use based on such unauthorized use.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the contents of the card data 14a. The example of FIG. 6 shows a case where the card data 14a is used for managing unauthorized use. As shown in FIG. 6, for example, in this case, the card data 14a may include information of “card ID”, “user ID”, and “usability”.

  “Card ID” and “User ID” are information indicating the above-described card ID and user ID, respectively. On the other hand, “usability” is information for determining whether or not the game card 8 corresponding to each card ID can be used. Specifically, for example, information indicating whether or not the illegal condition is satisfied may be used as the “usability” information. Further, for example, the unauthorized condition may be determined to be provided when the above-described unauthorized use is executed, or may be determined to be provided when executed for a predetermined number of times or more. As an example, the card data 14a may be configured as a set of records described so that these pieces of information are associated with each other.

  On the other hand, the unauthorized management data 14b is data for managing unauthorized use as described above. For example, the fraud management data 14b may be configured to manage a standard regarding the parameter contents of each special character card KC. Specifically, for example, the fraud management data 14b may be configured to manage a plurality of parameters that can be generated according to the selection result of each special character card KC. Alternatively, the fraud management data 14b may be configured to manage the contents of parameters used in the past as the contents of parameters corresponding to the selection result.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the contents of the fraud management data 14b. In addition, the example of FIG. 7 shows a case in which the content of parameters used in the past, that is, the content of change information used for character reproduction in the past is used as a standard regarding the content of parameters of each special character card KC. ing. As shown in FIG. 7, in this case, the fraud management data 14b may include, for example, information of “card ID”, “position”, “parameter (change)”, “selection result”, and “number of fraud”. .

  “Card ID” is information indicating the above-described card ID. “Position” is information indicating the position of each option part SP. For example, information indicating each option part SP may be used as the “position” information. Specifically, for example, when numbers are set in order from the left in each option part SP of the special character card KC, information indicating such numbers may be used as “position” information. “Parameter (change)” is information indicating the content of parameter change information.

  On the other hand, the “selection result” is information for specifying an already selected option part SP (content display part CP) among the option parts SP. For example, like the “position” information, information indicating a number corresponding to the selected option part SP may be used as the “selection result” information. The “number of frauds” is information indicating the number of fraudulent uses. As the information on “number of frauds”, for example, numerical information indicating the number of times of fraudulent use such as “1” corresponding to one time and “2” corresponding to two times may be used. As an example, the fraud management data 14b may be configured as a set of records described so that these pieces of information are associated with each other.

  Next, reproduction processing, card issuance processing, and fraud determination processing will be described. The reproduction process is a process for reproducing a character corresponding to the character card in the game. The card issuance process is a process for generating (issuing) a character card reflecting the play situation. More specifically, the card issuing process is a process for generating a character card corresponding to the character after the parameter content has changed according to the play situation. The fraud determination process is a process for determining the illegal use of the special character card KC.

  As an example, the reproduction process may be realized by the control unit 30 of the game machine GM, the reproduction process through the routine of FIG. 8, the card issue process through the routine of FIG. 9, and the fraud determination process through the routine of FIG. More specifically, the routines of FIGS. 8 to 10 may be executed through the game providing unit 37 of the control unit 30 as an example. Note that the control unit 30 of the game machine GM and the control unit 10 of the center server 2 execute various kinds of well-known processes alone or in cooperation with each other in addition to these processes. However, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a flowchart of a reproduction processing routine for realizing the reproduction processing. More specifically, FIG. 8 shows an example of a flowchart of a reproduction processing routine for reproducing a character corresponding to the special character card KC. Further, the example of FIG. 8 corresponds to a reproduction processing routine in the case where availability is managed. For example, the routine of FIG. 8 may be executed every time the special character card KC is read. The presence / absence of reading of the special character card KC may be executed based on an output signal of the reader 32, for example. The determination of the special character card KC (determination of the type of character card) may be performed based on, for example, the contents of character information (for example, presence / absence of change information).

  When the routine of FIG. 8 is started, the game providing unit 37 first acquires the character information of the special character card KC in step S11. Further, for example, the game providing unit 37 may acquire character information corresponding to both the basic information unit and the change information unit in step S11. That is, the game providing unit 37 may acquire character information so as to include information on both the basic information unit and the change information unit. In this case, the reader 32 may be configured to be able to read both the two-dimensional code CG of the code information area CA and the two-dimensional code SC of each scratch portion S.

  In subsequent step S12, the game providing unit 37 determines whether or not the character corresponding to the target special character card KC can be reproduced. This determination may be performed based on the card data 14a, for example. Specifically, for example, first, the game providing unit 37 may acquire the card data 14a including a record corresponding to the card ID based on the card ID information included in the character information acquired in step S11. Next, the game providing unit 37 may determine whether or not the target special character card KC can be used based on the “usability” information included in the card data 14a. And the game provision part 37 may discriminate | determine that it is reproducible when the information of "usability" shows that it can be used, and non-reproducible when it shows that it cannot be used. If the determination result is a negative result, that is, if it is determined that reproduction is not possible, the game providing unit 37 skips the subsequent processing and ends the current routine. In this case, the user may be notified of information indicating that it cannot be used.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S12 is a positive result, that is, if it is determined that reproduction is possible, the game providing unit 37 proceeds to step S13. In step S <b> 13, the game providing unit 37 determines whether selection for specifying the content of the change information has been performed. Specifically, the game providing unit 37 may determine, for example, whether or not each content display unit CP is selected, that is, whether or not the state of each content display unit CP has changed. This determination may be performed based on, for example, character information corresponding to the change information part acquired in step S11.

  Specifically, for example, the game providing unit 37 displays the selected content based on the information on the selection result of the character information corresponding to the change information unit acquired through the two-dimensional code SC in step S13. The part CP, that is, the content display part CP that has changed to the non-confidential state may be specified. For example, in the case where the information indicating the position of each option part SP is used as the selection result information as described above, this specification is performed by using the information in the individual part of the change information part corresponding to the position of each option part SP. May be performed based on. That is, when the information of the individual part can be acquired via the two-dimensional code SC, the content of the change information corresponding to the information of the individual part (content display part CP) is not selected. It may be determined that (content display part CP) corresponding to the information of the individual part is selected. And when this determination result is a negative result, ie, when selection is not performed, the game provision part 37 progresses to step S16.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S13 is a positive result, that is, if selection is being performed, the game providing unit 37 proceeds to step S14. In step S14, the game providing unit 37 specifies change information to be used. More specifically, for example, the game providing unit 37 may specify the content of the change information corresponding to the selection result as the content of the change information to be used. This identification may use the identification result of step S13, for example. That is, the game providing unit 37 responds to the two-dimensional code SC that acquired the selection result information among the contents of the change information included in the character information acquired in step S11 via the selection result information (individual unit). The contents of the remaining change information excluding the contents of the change information to be performed may be specified as the contents of the change information corresponding to the selection result.

  In subsequent step S15, the game providing unit 37 specifies the parameters for reproduction, that is, the contents of the parameters to be used in the game. Specifically, for example, the game providing unit 37 specifies the content of the parameter for reproduction by adding the content of the change information specified in step S14 to the content of the basic information included in the character information acquired in step S11. You can do it.

  In the next step S16, the game providing unit 37 generates reproduction data for reproducing the character corresponding to the special character card KC in the game. For example, when the process of steps S14 and S15 is skipped, the game providing unit 37 sets the parameter contents corresponding to the basic information among the character information acquired in step S11 as the parameter contents for reproducing the character. The reproduction data may be generated so that is used as it is. On the other hand, when the process of step S15 is executed, the game providing unit 37 generates reproduction data so as to use the parameter content specified in step S15 as the parameter content for reproducing the character. Good.

  In the next step S17, the game providing unit 37 outputs the reproduction data generated in step S16 to a predetermined storage area, and ends the current routine. As the predetermined storage area, for example, an internal storage device of the control unit 30 or a storage unit 31 may be used that stores at least temporarily various data usable in the game. The reproduction data may be stored in a predetermined storage area and used as appropriate depending on the situation, such as game development.

  By the routine of FIG. 8, the character corresponding to the special character card KC is reproduced with the content of the character information reflecting the selection result for each option part SP. More specifically, as an example, the character corresponding to the special character card KC is reproduced so that the content of the change information displayed through the content display unit CP with the isolation of the scratch unit S is added to the basic information in the game. Is done. In addition, the use of the special character card KC that cannot be used, that is, the special character card KC that satisfies the illegal condition is rejected (not permitted).

  On the other hand, FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a flowchart of a card issuing process routine for realizing the card issuing process. For example, the routine of FIG. 9 may be executed when an issue condition is satisfied. The issue condition may be satisfied when, for example, an operation for instructing card issue is executed. That is, the routine of FIG. 9 may be executed when an operation to instruct card issuance is performed as an example.

  When the routine of FIG. 9 is started, first, in step S21, the game providing unit 37 acquires play status information. For example, the information on the play situation may include the content of the changed parameter that has changed according to the play situation.

  In subsequent step S22, the game providing unit 37 determines whether or not the special condition is satisfied. The special condition is a condition for permitting the issue of the special character card KC. For example, the special condition may be satisfied when the user desires to issue a special character card KC. In addition, the special condition may be satisfied, for example, when payment of a price necessary for issuing the special character card KC is executed. Alternatively, the special condition may be satisfied when the play situation satisfies a predetermined condition, such as when a predetermined event is cleared (achieved). Furthermore, as a special condition, for example, an appropriate condition that is satisfied for operational or management reasons, such as a condition that is satisfied in a special period, may be adopted. If the determination result is a negative result, that is, if the special condition is not satisfied, the game providing unit 37 proceeds to step S24.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S22 is a positive result, that is, if the special condition is satisfied, the game providing unit 37 proceeds to step S23. In step S23, the game providing unit 37 generates content of change information to be used for the special character card KC. More specifically, for example, the game providing unit 37 may generate the content of the change information so as to correspond to each content display unit CP. That is, for example, when three content display parts CP (option part SP) are formed, the game provision part 37 may produce | generate three contents of the change information corresponding to them. The contents of the change information may be determined as appropriate, such as being randomly determined by lottery or the like.

  In continuing step S24, the game provision part 37 produces | generates the character information after a play. Specifically, the game providing unit 37, for example, character information (card ID or the like) including the contents of the changed parameter acquired in step S21 (may be generated in step S24 based on the play situation in step S21). May be used for the character information at the time of use). Moreover, when the process of step S23 is performed, the game provision part 37 contains the content of the parameter after the change acquired by step S21, and the change information produced | generated by step S23 as basic information and change information, respectively. As described above, character information corresponding to the basic information section may be generated. In this case, the game providing unit 37 may further generate character information corresponding to the change information unit so as to include an individual unit corresponding to the content of each change information generated in step S24. That is, the game providing unit 37 may generate character information including a basic information unit and a change information unit.

  In the next step S25, the game providing unit 37 generates image data for expressing the composite image including the character information generated in step S24. For example, in this image data, when the character information includes a basic information portion and a change information portion, a two-dimensional code CG including character information corresponding to the basic information portion corresponds to the code information area CA and corresponds to the change information portion. A two-dimensional code CG including character information may be configured to express a composite image CI to be printed on the surface of each scratch portion S. Further, the image data may be configured to correspond to the special printing method when it is necessary to execute a special printing method for forming the special printing unit such as the scratch unit S.

  In the next step S26, the game providing unit 37 outputs (provides) the image data to the printer PR so that a new character card KC is generated based on the image data generated in step S25. For example, when the special character card KC is generated, the image data may be provided to the printer PR so that the composite image CI is printed on a paper medium. More specifically, in this case, the game providing unit 37 sets image data corresponding to the special printing method to the printing method so that the printer PR executes the special printing method corresponding to the formation of the special printing unit. You may provide to the printer PR to perform. And after finishing the process of step S26, the game provision part 37 complete | finishes this routine.

  The character card which records the character information of the content reflecting the play situation is generated by the routine of FIG. That is, a character card corresponding to a character that has grown up reflecting the play situation is generated. Further, when the special condition is satisfied, a special character card KC in which the content of the parameter changes according to the selection result of the user is generated as such a character card.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a flowchart of a fraud determination process routine for realizing the fraud determination process. FIG. 10 shows an example of a fraud determination processing routine for determining fraudulent use related to the concealed state or non-confidential state of each content display portion CP of the special character card KC. More specifically, FIG. 10 shows the fraud determination in the case of discriminating illegal use related to the selection status of each content display unit CP based on the parameter contents corresponding to the past use results as the parameter contents corresponding to the selection result. An example of a flowchart of a processing routine is shown. The routine of FIG. 10 may be executed each time the special character card KC is read, for example, similarly to the routine of FIG. On the other hand, it is preferable that the routine of FIG. 10 is executed prior to the routine of FIG.

  When the routine of FIG. 10 is started, the game providing unit 37 first acquires character information of both the basic information unit and the change information unit of the special character card KC in step S31. This acquisition may be similar to step S11 in FIG. 8 as an example.

  In subsequent step S32, the game providing unit 37 acquires a selection result for each option portion SP of the special character card KC. This acquisition may be realized, for example, by specifying the selected option part SP as in step S13 of FIG.

  In the next step S33, the game providing unit 37 determines whether or not the character information acquired in step S31 and the selection result acquired in step S32 are appropriate. For example, the game providing unit 37 determines whether or not the character information acquired in step S31 is appropriate based on whether or not the card ID corresponding to the target special character card KC matches the card ID of the change information unit. You can do it. Specifically, it may be determined that the card IDs are appropriate and the card IDs are not appropriate (unsuitable) if they do not match.

  Or the game provision part 37 may perform discrimination | determination regarding the selection result acquired by step S32 based on fraud management data 14b in step S33, for example. Specifically, for example, the game providing unit 37 does not match the selection result information determined in step S32 and the selection result information based on the “selection result” information of the fraud management data 14b (in the case of mismatch). ) May be determined as inappropriate. For example, at the time of the previous use, when the two option parts SP of the special character card KC have been selected (non-confidential state), but the determination result of step S32 indicates one option part SP, The game providing unit 37 may determine that it is inappropriate. And when the determination result of step S33 is a positive result, ie, when it determines with appropriate, the game provision part 37 skips subsequent processes and complete | finishes this routine.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S33 is a negative result, that is, if it is determined as inappropriate, the game providing unit 37 proceeds to step S34. In step S34, the game providing unit 37 does not permit reproduction processing (for example, the routine of FIG. 8). That is, the game providing unit 37 excludes the special character card KC from the target of the reproduction process so that the reproduction process for the target special character card KC is not executed.

  In subsequent step S35, the game providing unit 37 determines whether or not a penalty condition is satisfied. For example, the penalty condition may be configured to use information of “number of fraud” in the fraud management data 14b. Specifically, for example, the penalty condition may be satisfied when the number of illegal uses is equal to or greater than a predetermined number based on the information of “number of frauds”. If the determination result is a negative result, that is, if the penalty condition is not satisfied, the game providing unit 37 may skip the subsequent processing and end the current routine. In this case, the game providing unit 37 may update the “number of fraud” information so that the number of fraudulent use is added once.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S35 is a positive result, that is, if the penalty condition is satisfied, the game providing unit 37 proceeds to step S36. In step S36, the game providing unit 37 gives a penalty (punishment). For example, the use of the special character card KC may be adopted as a penalty. In other words, in this case, the game providing unit 37 may not permit the subsequent use of the special character card KC as a penalty so that the use of the special character card KC is prohibited (unusable). For example, such prohibition of use may be realized through information on “usability” of the card data 14a. Alternatively, play restrictions for a predetermined period may be employed as a penalty. That is, for example, the game providing unit 37 may not allow the user to play for a predetermined period so that the user's play of the game using the special character card KC is restricted as a penalty. When the process of step S36 is completed, the game providing unit 37 ends the current routine.

  The routine of FIG. 10 determines the appropriateness of the state of each content display unit CP based on information serving as a reference such as past selection results for determining the appropriateness of character information. As a result of the determination, if the contents display unit CP is illegally used in a concealed state or a non-confidential state, the use of the special character card KC, that is, the reproduction of the character corresponding to the special character card KC is not permitted. Is done. A penalty is also given if the number of fraudulent uses satisfies the penalty condition.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the special character card KC is provided with the option portion SP for selectively changing the basic parameter information. Specifically, the option part SP includes a content display part CP and a scratch part S, and the contents of the change information displayed on the three content display parts CP are selectively selected according to the change in the state accompanying the peeling of the scratch part S. Configured to be used. That is, the special character card KC is provided with a plurality of parameter contents defining the character corresponding to the card KC via the option part SP. And the content of the parameter corresponding to the user's selection result to the choice part SP is provided to the game system 1 by the special character card KC. That is, the content of the parameter for defining the character corresponding to the special character card KC can be changed according to the user's selection result. Thereby, a user's selection result can be reflected in the contents of the parameter for reproducing the character corresponding to special character card KC in a game.

  For example, when one content display unit CP is selected, based on the content of the change information corresponding to the one content display unit CP, when two content display units CP are selected, those two When three content display sections CP are selected based on the two contents of the change information respectively corresponding to the content display sections CP, the three contents of the change information respectively corresponding to the three content display sections CP are selected. Based on this, the basic information of the parameter can be changed. As a result, it is possible to change the parameter contents among a large number of contents including combinations of the contents of the three pieces of change information. Thereby, since the variation of the character corresponding to the special character card KC can be increased, it can also contribute to the increase of the variation of the whole character. Also, a plurality of variations (for example, four states from the initial state KCS to the third state KCC) can be given to the state of the special character card KC according to the selection state for each option part SP. Furthermore, the change corresponding to each content display part CP includes not only an advantageous change but also an unfavorable change. Each user is required to make a selection in a situation where it cannot be predicted which of these changes will be applicable. For this reason, each user must determine by himself whether or not to execute the selection itself, and the content display unit CP to be selected and the number thereof. As a result, it is possible to give each user a sense of expectation and concern through such a selection, so that the interest of the special character card KC itself can be improved. Thereby, the charm of the character and the special character card KC can be improved.

  On the other hand, the range of change of the parameter contents can be limited through the number of option portions SP. Thereby, the bad influence at the time of leaving the change of the content of a parameter to a user's selection without limitation can be suppressed. Specifically, for example, it is possible to suppress a game balance from being lost due to an unlimited change. As a result, it is possible to improve the fun of the game.

  Further, in the case where fraud countermeasure information is provided in each option part SP, fraud countermeasures can be realized through this fraud countermeasure information. Specifically, for example, when the two-dimensional code SC is provided as fraud countermeasure information on the surface of the scratch part S of each option part SP, the two-dimensional code SC is lost along with the separation of each scratch part S. End up. And it is relatively difficult to reproduce the lost two-dimensional code SC. For this reason, the act which returns the content display part CP once selected by peeling of the scratch part S to a secret state again can be suppressed. As a result, such an illegal act can be suppressed.

  Similarly, unauthorized use can be further suppressed using the unauthorized management data 14b. Specifically, for example, the contents of parameters acquired from the special character card KC based on the information on the standards for unauthorized use described in the unauthorized management data 14b (the contents of the change information corresponding to the basic information and the selection result are combined). Appropriateness) can be determined. For example, if the fraud management data 14b is configured so that the contents of the parameters used in the past (the contents of the change information used for reproducing the character in the past) are described as the standards for fraudulent use, select the past. The act of changing (returning) the selected option part SP (non-confidential content display part CP) to unselected (confidential condition) can be determined as inappropriate (unauthorized use). Thereby, when the selection result is not preferable, an act of invalidating the selection can be suppressed.

  Furthermore, when a penalty is given in the case of unauthorized use based on the penalty condition, unauthorized use can be further suppressed through this penalty. As a result, appropriate use of the special character card KC can be promoted, so that the guarantee of fairness can be strengthened. Thereby, the fall of the interest property of a game can be suppressed.

  In the above embodiment, the control unit 30 of the game machine GM functions as the generation unit of the present invention by executing the routine of FIG. 9 through the game providing unit 37.

  This invention is not limited to the above-mentioned form, It can implement with a suitable form. For example, in the above-described form, the selection area SR for selecting the content of the change information is provided below the special character card KC. More specifically, the selection area SR is provided below the image area IA. However, the present invention is not limited to such a form. The selection area SR may be provided at an appropriate position, for example, above the image area IA. And the reader | leader 32 may be comprised by various aspects so that information can be acquired from the special character card KC provided with the selection area | region SR of such an appropriate position.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a reading mode of the reader 32 for acquiring information from the special character card KC and the special character card KC according to the modification. As shown in FIG. 11, for example, the special character card KC may include a first special character card KC1 and a second special character card KC2 having different modes depending on the arrangement of the selection region SR. The first special character card KC1 may be configured as described above. On the other hand, the second special character card KC2 may be configured such that the selection area SR is positioned above the image area IA, for example. That is, the selection area SR may be arranged so as to be adjacent to the code information area CA.

  On the other hand, the reader 32 reads, for example, a reading range DA for reading both the two-dimensional code CG of the code information area CA and the two-dimensional code SC of the selection area SR of the first special character card KC1 and the second special character card KC2. Various aspects (patterns) different from each other may be applied. Specifically, for example, such a reading range DA may include a first reading range DA1 and a second reading range DA2. The second reading range DA2 is a reading range DA for realizing reading of the second special character card KC2. For example, the second reading range DA2 may be set upward so as to include the code information area CA and the selection area SR of the second special character card KC2. In this case, the image area IA may not be included in the reading range DA. In this case, about half of the special character card KC can be positioned outside the reader 32. As a result, the character image MG can be provided to the user.

  On the other hand, the first reading range DA1 is a reading range DA for realizing reading of the first special character card KC1. For example, the first reading range DA1 may include four reading ranges DA that are a first A range DA1a to a first D range DA1d. For example, the first A range DA1a is an inverted L shape, and the first B range DA1b is a U-shape in which the entire basic information area BA is added to the first A range DA1a so as to include the code information area CA and the selection area SR. In addition, the first C range DA1c is inclined to a rectangle including the entire area of the first special character card KC1 except for a part of the left end on the long side, and the first D range DA1d is inclined so that the upper left side is out of reading. Each rectangle may be set. For example, the arrangement of the selection region SR and the reader 32 of the reading range DA as described above may be appropriately employed. Note that the reader 32 may not be able to read both the two-dimensional code CG in the code information area CA and the two-dimensional code SC in the selection area SR at a time. That is, the reader 32 may be configured to acquire information on the code information area CA and the selection area SR through an appropriate number of readings. Note that it is preferable that at least a part of the special character card KC is exposed to the outside (outside the reader 32 or the reading range DA) from the side of taking out or the like.

  In the above-described form, the content of the change information is displayed through each content display unit CP. This allows the user to recognize the content of the change information (the content of the parameter after the change) through the content display unit CP. However, the present invention is not limited to such a form. For example, the content display part CP and the options may be formed separately. Specifically, for example, the content display unit CP may display the content of change information prepared as options as a list. That is, it may not be prepared for each content of change information. On the other hand, the scratch part S may be arrange | positioned so that each two-dimensional code which records the content of change information may be covered. Furthermore, the display of the content of the change information, that is, the content display portion CP may be omitted. That is, the content of the parameter corresponding to the selection result may not be confirmed until it is used in the game.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which three options are provided as an example of a plurality of options has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a form. An appropriate number of options may be provided as the plurality of options. Further, the present invention is not limited to an example in which the limitation of the parameter change range is realized by the number of options. For example, such a limitation may be realized by directly limiting the range of change. Specifically, for example, when the change target is an item related to the numerical value of the parameter, such a restriction may be realized by setting the maximum value (MAX value) of the change range within a predetermined range. Good. That is, for example, the change in the parameter content may be limited by limiting the MAX value (including both plus and minus) of numerical values (sum of all options) that change through a plurality of options within a predetermined range. As described above, the limitation may be realized in various modes as long as the change in the parameter content can be limited.

  In the above-described form, the plurality of contents of the parameters of the special character card KC are formed by a combination of basic information and change information. More specifically, the change information corresponding to the parts having different contents among the plurality of parameter contents changes the basic information corresponding to the common part of the contents among the parameter contents by changing the parameter. A plurality of contents are formed. That is, the basic information and the change information respectively correspond to different contents (separate portions) of the same item as a part of the parameter. However, the present invention is not limited to such a form. For example, appropriate contents of parameters may be adopted as basic information and change information. Specifically, for example, information indicating each parameter item (“HP” or the like) as basic information, and specific content (for example, “HP” indicating the content of the “HP”) as the change information content. (Numerical information such as 102 ″) may be employed. Or the content of the parameter separate item may be employ | adopted as basic information and change information. Specifically, for example, the item “HP” and its content “101” may be adopted as basic information, and the item “AT” and its content “25” may be adopted as change information. In this way, appropriate contents of parameters may be distributed and recorded as basic information and change information so as to form a plurality of contents.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to a form in which parameter contents are recorded in a distributed manner so as to form a plurality of contents such as basic information and change information. For example, a plurality of codes corresponding to a plurality of parameter contents may be prepared in advance. These codes may be used as options, and a code corresponding to the selection result may be used for reading. Specifically, for example, the two-dimensional code CG in the code information area CA may be omitted, and a plurality of two-dimensional codes generated so as to include a plurality of parameter contents may be covered with the scratch portion S. In this case, display of information such as the basic information area BA may be omitted, or information indicating indefiniteness may be displayed. Further, for example, in such a case, the contents of appropriate parameters to be recorded on each special character card KC may be described in the card data 14a or the fraud management data 14b. And unauthorized use may be managed on the basis of such contents. In such a case, use of inappropriate parameter contents can be suppressed. Specifically, since the contents of the change information that cannot be originally acquired can be determined through the card data 14a or the fraud management data 14b, the reproduction of the character based on such contents can be suppressed. Thereby, processing of the content of the parameter to be recorded on the special character card KC can be suppressed.

  In the above-described form, the two-dimensional code SC is used as fraud countermeasure information. However, the present invention is not limited to such a form. For example, various information that is generally difficult to reproduce, such as various logos, marks, or characters, may be employed as the fraud countermeasure information. In this case, for example, the contents of change information (or a plurality of contents of parameters) to be included in each special character card KC may be managed through the card data 14a or the fraud management data 14b. And the content etc. of change information may be specified based on card ID. Further, for example, in such a case, the option selected by optical information such as the presence or absence of the scratch portion S may be specified. That is, the option state may be generated by, for example, a check column indicating a selection target. Therefore, the state changing unit of the present invention is not limited to the scratch such as the scratch unit S as long as the state change can be optically specified. Further, the fraud countermeasure information may be omitted. In this case, for example, unauthorized use may be managed through the card data 14a or the unauthorized management data 14b.

  Similarly, for example, when the content of change information to be included in each special character card KC is managed through the card data 14a or the fraud management data 14b, the character information may not include the content of parameters. In such a case, the content of the parameter may be specified based on the card ID information. That is, the reproduction information of the present invention is not limited to a form that directly includes definition information. Various types of information that can acquire (identify) definition information directly or indirectly may be adopted as reproduction information. Similarly, the recording medium of the present invention is not limited to the special character card KC that is a paper medium. As long as the reproduction information can be recorded, various media may be used as the recording medium.

  In the above-mentioned form, anthropomorphic characters are used as the teammate character and the enemy character. However, the character is not limited to such a form. As the character, for example, various elements used in the game such as objects and items may be employed.

  Furthermore, the game machine GM is not limited to a commercial game machine. As the game machine GM, for example, home-use stationary game machines (including stationary personal computers capable of executing games), portable game machines (smartphones capable of executing games, tablet PCs, portable personal computers) And other appropriate forms may be employed. In the above-described embodiment, the control unit 30 and the storage unit 31 are provided in the game machine GM. However, the game machine of the present invention is not limited to such a form. For example, the control unit 30 and the storage unit 31 may be logically provided on the network using cloud computing. That is, the game machine GM may be configured as a terminal that displays and provides the processing result of the control unit 30 through the network 3. Further, the game system of the present invention may be realized by a single game machine without the center server 2.

  Hereinafter, an example of the present invention obtained from the above contents will be described. In addition, in the following description, in order to make an understanding of this invention easy, the reference sign of the accompanying drawing was attached in parenthesis, but this invention is not limited to the form of illustration by it.

  The recording medium of the present invention records the reproduction information so that reproduction information for reproducing a character in the game is provided to the game system through reading by the game system (1) providing the game. A recording medium (KC) used for reading by the system, and a plurality of options (CP) for selecting a plurality of different contents of the reproduction information, and a user selects one of the plurality of options By providing the game system with the specific content of the reproduction information corresponding to the specific option made as the reproduction information, the character is reproduced in the game based on the specific content of the reproduction information in the game system. The state of the plurality of options to identify the specific option State changing unit that changes respectively between the non-specific state indicating that does not correspond to the particular choice and specific state indicating that corresponding to a specific choice and (S), are provided.

  According to the recording medium of the present invention, there are provided a plurality of options for selecting a plurality of different contents of the reproduction information, and a state changing unit for specifying an option corresponding to the selection result. Yes. And the content of the reproduction information corresponding to the selection result is provided to the game system through them. That is, the content of the reproduction information can be changed according to the selection result. Specifically, for example, when one option is selected from a plurality of options, the content of the reproduction information corresponding to the one option is provided to the game system, so that The contents can be changed. Alternatively, for example, when a plurality of options (which may include all options) are selected from a plurality of options, the content of reproduction information corresponding to the plurality of options is provided to the game system, thereby providing a plurality of contents. It is possible to change the contents of the reproduction information so as to include not only the interval but also a combination of these contents. As a result, the user's selection result can be reflected in the content of the reproduction information for reproducing the character in the game. As a result, it is possible to increase the number of variations of the character and to give a plurality of variations to the state of the recording medium according to the selection state for each option. Thereby, the charm of a character and a recording medium can be improved. Furthermore, the range of change in the content of the reproduction information can be limited through direct setting of the range of change by setting the number of options or the MAX value. Thereby, it can also suppress that the balance of a game breaks down due to an unlimited change. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

  A plurality of contents of reproduction information may be constituted by various modes. For example, in one aspect of the recording medium of the present invention, the plurality of contents of the reproduction information are configured to correspond to the plurality of contents of definition information defining the character, respectively, and the state change unit includes the reproduction information The state of the specific option may be changed to the specific state so that the character defined by the content of the definition information corresponding to the specific content is reproduced in the game by the game system. Further, in this aspect, the reproduction information includes a first information part and a second information part, and the first information part (CG) and the second information part (SC) are combined with each other in the definition information. Corresponding to a different part of each content of the definition information so as to specify each content, the first information part is a part common to the contents among a plurality of contents of the definition information (for example, The second information part is different in contents so as to correspond to different parts (eg, change information) between the plurality of contents of the definition information as the separate parts. A plurality of individual units (SC), wherein the plurality of individual units correspond to the plurality of options, respectively, and the character corresponding to the specific content of the reproduction information includes the first information unit and the specific unit To choice It may be reproduced as defined by the contents of the definition information specified by the combination of the contents of the individual portions to respond.

  The first information part and the second information part of the reproduction information include, for example, a part indicating the definition information item and a part indicating the contents of the item, a part indicating the contents of different items of the definition information, or the same item of the definition information. It may correspond to different parts of the contents of the definition information in various aspects, such as parts showing different contents. And the some content of definition information may differ in various aspects by the combination of the content of such a 1st information part and a 2nd information part. For example, when each individual part of the first information part and the second information part corresponds to different contents of the same item as at least a part of the definition information, the contents of the definition information are different depending on the combination thereof. Also good. Specifically, for example, in one aspect of the present invention in which reproduction information includes a first information part and a second information part, a plurality of contents of the definition information correspond to the common part through the different parts. The contents of the definition information may be different from each other by giving different changes.

  As an aspect of the recording medium of the present invention, an aspect in which a content display unit (CP) for displaying the content of the definition information corresponding to each individual unit may be employed. In this case, the user can recognize a plurality of contents of the reproduction information through the contents display unit.

  The state changing unit may change the state of each option between a specific state and a non-specific state in various modes. For example, in one aspect of the present invention in which a content display unit is provided, the content display unit includes a plurality of content display units respectively corresponding to the plurality of individual units, and the plurality of contents are used as the plurality of options. In order to identify the content display unit used as the specific option, the content display unit corresponding to the option of the non-specific state displays in the non-specific state in order to identify the content display unit used as the specific option While the content of the unit is concealed, the content of the individual unit displayed by the content display unit corresponding to the option of the specific state in the specific state may be released. Further, in this aspect, the state change unit is configured as a scratch that can be peeled off by the user's selection action, and is provided so as to cover a content display unit corresponding to the option of the non-specific state, thereby the non-specific state The specific state may be formed by releasing the concealment of the content display unit corresponding to the option of the specific state along with peeling.

  Further, in one aspect of the present invention in which the state change unit is configured as a scratch, the state change unit includes a plurality of scratch units disposed so as to cover the plurality of content display units, respectively, and the plurality of scratch units Each surface is provided with a plurality of codes (SC) configured in accordance with a predetermined standard so as to include identification information for identifying each individual part, and the specific content of the reproduction information is the plurality of codes. The identification information of the code displayed on the surface of the individual part in the non-specific state may be included. In this case, fraud countermeasures can be realized through the code. Specifically, when a cord is provided on the surface of each scratch portion, the cord is lost along with the peeling of each scratch portion. And it is relatively difficult to reproduce the lost code. For this reason, the act which returns the option once selected with the cancellation | release of secrecy to a non-specific state again can be suppressed. As a result, such an illegal act can be suppressed.

  The recording medium of the present invention may be configured in various aspects. For example, as an aspect of the recording medium of the present invention, an aspect configured as a card-like paper medium on which the reproduction information is recorded through printing may be employed.

  On the other hand, the game system of the present invention is a game system (1) that provides the above-described game, and includes a generation means (30) that generates the above-described recording medium.

  Moreover, the computer program of this invention is comprised so that the computer (30) incorporated in the game system (1) provided with the above-mentioned production | generation means may function as the said production | generation means. By executing the computer program of the present invention, the game system of the present invention can be realized.

1 game system 30 control unit (computer, generating means)
S Scratch part (state change part)
CP content display (option)
CG 2D code (first information part)
GM game machine KC special character card (recording medium)
SC 2D code (2nd information part, individual part, code)

Claims (11)

A recording medium used for the reading by the game system by recording the reproduction information so that reproduction information for reproducing a character in the game is provided to the game system through reading by the game system that provides the game Because
A plurality of options for selecting a plurality of different contents of the reproduction information, and a specific content of the reproduction information corresponding to a specific option selected by a user among the plurality of options as the reproduction information The state of the plurality of options is specified in order to specify the specific option so that the character is reproduced in the game based on the specific content of the reproduction information in the game system by providing to the game system A recording medium is provided with a state changing unit that changes between a specific state indicating that the option is not selected and a non-specific state indicating that the option is not specified. The plurality of contents of the reproduction information are respectively configured to correspond to the plurality of contents of definition information defining the character,
The state changing unit changes the state of the specific option to the specific state so that the character defined by the content of the definition information corresponding to the specific content of the reproduction information is reproduced in the game by the game system. The recording medium according to claim 1, wherein the recording medium is changed to The reproduction information includes a first information part and a second information part,
The first information part and the second information part correspond to different parts of each content of the definition information so as to specify each content of the definition information by combination with each other,
The first information part corresponds to a part having a common content among a plurality of contents of the definition information as the separate part,
The second information part further includes a plurality of individual parts having different contents so as to correspond to parts having different contents between the contents of the definition information as the separate parts,
The plurality of individual units correspond to the plurality of options,
The character corresponding to the specific content of the reproduction information is reproduced so as to be defined by the content of the definition information specified by the combination of the content of the first information part and the individual part corresponding to the specific option. The recording medium according to claim 2.   4. The recording medium according to claim 3, wherein a plurality of contents of the definition information are different from each other by giving different changes to the contents of the definition information corresponding to the common part through the different parts. .   The recording medium according to claim 3, wherein a content display unit for displaying the content of the definition information corresponding to each individual unit is provided. The content display unit includes a plurality of content display units respectively corresponding to the plurality of individual units,
The plurality of content display units are used as the plurality of options,
The state changing unit conceals the content of the individual unit displayed by the content display unit corresponding to the non-specific state option in the non-specific state in order to specify the content display unit used as the specific option. On the other hand, the recording medium according to claim 5, configured to release the concealment of the content of the individual unit displayed by the content display unit corresponding to the option of the specific state in the specific state.   The state change unit is configured as a scratch that can be peeled off by the user's selection act, and forms the non-specific state by being provided so as to cover the content display unit corresponding to the option of the non-specific state. The recording medium according to claim 6, wherein the specific state is formed by releasing the concealment of the content display unit corresponding to the option of the specific state. The state change unit includes a plurality of scratch units arranged to cover the plurality of content display units,
A plurality of codes configured in accordance with a predetermined standard so as to include identification information for identifying each individual unit is provided on the surface of the plurality of scratch units,
The recording medium according to claim 7, wherein the specific content of the reproduction information includes the identification information of a code displayed on a surface of the individual part in the non-specific state among the plurality of codes.   The recording medium according to claim 1, configured as a card-like paper medium on which the reproduction information is recorded through printing. A game system for providing the game,
A game system comprising generation means for generating the recording medium according to claim 1.   A computer program configured to cause a computer incorporated in the game system according to claim 10 to function as the generation unit.