JP5658386B1 - Recording medium for game device - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a card that records bonus information that can be used in a game on a card to give a player a great taste, improve the fun of the game, and increase the utility value. A recording medium of the present invention is a recording medium used in a game device for playing a game in which a character appears, and has a first code in which first information for playing the game is recorded. It includes a first portion and a second portion having a second code in which second information different from the first information is recorded. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a recording medium for a game apparatus, and more particularly to a recording medium used for a game apparatus that performs a game in which a character appears.

  Conventionally, games using media such as cards and medals have been enjoyed among players (for example, Patent Document 1). Such a game is performed as follows. When a player plays a game for the first time, the player inserts coins into the game device and enjoys the game. Thereafter, a card in which information on a predetermined character is recorded is delivered from the outlet of the game device. When the player next plays this game, the player inserts coins into the game device and enjoys the game. At this time, the character information of the card owned by the player is read into the game device, and the character of the card appears on the game to enjoy the game. When the game ends, a new card on which the level-up character information is recorded is dealt from the game device's outlet. In this way, in the conventional game device, a card is dealt from the game device every time the player plays a game.

  Therefore, as the player plays the game, the number of cards increases, and old cards are not used much in the game. This is because the player enjoys the game by using a character card (latest card) with a high level. That is, in the same character card, an old card (a character card with a low level) is a card having a low utility value for the game.

  As described above, accumulation of old cards causes a problem of discarding cards, and it has not been possible to improve the interest of the game and the excitement of the game.

JP 2008-220914 A

  An object of the present invention is to provide a card that gives bonus to the player, improves the interest of the game, and increases the utility value by recording bonus information that can be used in the game on the card.

  Such an object is achieved by the present inventions (1) to (11) below.

(1) The recording medium of the present invention is a recording medium used in a game device for performing a game in which a character appears,
A first portion having a first code recorded with first information for playing the game;
And a second portion having a second code in which second information different from the first information is recorded.

(2) In the recording medium of the present invention, the recording medium is preferably processed so that the second code is invalidated.

(3) In the recording medium of the present invention, it is preferable that the invalidation is performed by separating the second part from the first part.

(4) In the recording medium of the present invention, the recording medium is a rectangular card,
The card is located between the first part and the second part provided along the long side direction, and between the first part and the second part, and the first part, A separation part for separating the second part,
It is preferable that the card is separated into the first part and the second part in the separation part.

(5) In the recording medium of the present invention, the separation part is formed through the thin part formed thinner than the first part and the second part and the card, and a plurality of through holes separated from each other. It is preferable that at least one of the above is configured.

(6) In the recording medium of the present invention, the first information includes information for associating with the second information,
The second information preferably includes information for associating with the first information.

(7) In the recording medium of the present invention, it is preferable that the first information includes at least one kind of information among bonus information related to the game, information related to the character, and information related to the tournament of the game.

(8) In the recording medium of the present invention, it is preferable that the second portion is colored in a different color depending on the type of the information.

(9) In the recording medium of the present invention, the first code can be identified with visible light,
The second code is preferably identifiable with light other than visible light.

(10) In the recording medium of the present invention, it is preferable that the first code and the second code are formed on the same plane.

(11) In the recording medium of the present invention, the second portion includes a plurality of sub-portions,
Each of the plurality of sub-parts preferably has a sub-code in which at least a part of the second information is recorded.

  According to the present invention, bonus information such as items useful for the game can be used in the game, so that the attractiveness of the card is improved and the interest of the game is improved. As a result, it is possible to give the player a thrill and enhance the utility value of the card.

  Moreover, since information not directly related to the game can be recorded on the card, a ticket-like element can be given to the card. As a result, fun and rarity can be provided to the player.

1 is a diagram schematically illustrating a recording medium according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows typically the recording medium which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows typically the recording medium which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows typically the recording medium which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows typically the recording medium which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the surface of a recording medium, (b) shows the back surface of a recording medium. It is a figure which shows typically the recording medium which concerns on 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows typically the recording medium which concerns on 7th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows typically the recording medium which concerns on 8th Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows typically the recording medium which concerns on 9th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows typically the game device which concerns on the 1st structural example using the recording medium of this invention. It is a figure which shows typically the internal structure of the game device which concerns on the 1st structural example which uses the recording medium of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the game device which concerns on the 1st structural example using the recording medium of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows typically the 1st information acquisition part of the game device which concerns on the 1st structural example which uses the recording medium of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows typically the conveyance means, imaging means, and invalidation means of the game device which concerns on the 1st structural example using the recording medium of this invention. It is a partial exploded perspective view which shows typically the conveyance means of the game device concerning the 1st example of composition using the recording medium of the present invention. It is a bottom view which shows typically the conveyance means of the game device which concerns on the 1st structural example which uses the recording medium of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the invalidation means of the game device which concerns on the 1st structural example which uses the recording medium of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the stop state of the invalidating means of the game device which concerns on the 1st structural example which uses the recording medium of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the game device which concerns on the 1st structural example using the recording medium of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the invalidation process of the game device which concerns on the 1st structural example using the recording medium of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the imaging process of the game device which concerns on the 1st structural example using the recording medium of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the invalidation process of the game device which concerns on the 1st structural example using the recording medium of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the invalidation means of the game device which concerns on the 2nd structural example which uses the recording medium of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the invalidation means of the game device which concerns on the 4th structural example which uses the recording medium of this invention.

  Hereinafter, the recording medium of the present invention will be described in detail based on the illustrated preferred embodiments. For convenience of explanation, the upper side in FIGS. 1 to 9 is “upper”, the lower side is “lower”, the left side is “left”, the right side is “right”, the front side of the paper is “front”, and the back side of the paper is This will be described as “after”.

<First Embodiment>
1. Recording Medium First, the recording medium according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail. FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing a recording medium according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The recording medium of the present invention is a rectangular game card 1 as shown in FIG. The game card 1 is a card that is distributed from the game device for each play of the game, and can be used for the game device when the game is played next time. Moreover, since the game card 1 has the bonus part 2 which has the privilege which is mentioned later, the player can enjoy a game still more by obtaining a privilege using the bonus part 2. FIG. Therefore, even if the card has a reduced use value, bonus information such as items useful for the game can be used in the game, so that the attractiveness of the card is improved and the interest of the game is improved. As a result, it is possible to enhance the player and enhance the utility value of the card.

  As long as such a game card 1 is a card game in which a character appears, any game can be used. Such card games include various types of games such as action games, shooting games, role playing games, puzzle games, simulation games, adventure games, and games combining two or more of them (action puzzle games, action shooting games, etc.). A game.

  The game card 1 has a character display section including a bonus section (second section) 2 including a one-dimensional code (second code) 21 and a two-dimensional code (first code) 31 on the front surface (front surface). (First part) 3 and a separation part 4 positioned between the bonus part 2 and the character display part 3.

(Bonus part 2)
The bonus unit 2 has a function of providing bonus information to the player. The bonus section 2 displays the contents of bonus information related to the game, in the present embodiment, “level up BONUS!”. Therefore, the player can easily grasp what the bonus provided by the game card 1 is. As a result, the player is given a sense of expectation until the bonus is used, and the attractiveness to the game is improved. Note that the content of the bonus information may not be displayed on the bonus portion 2.

  Further, the bonus portion 2 is colored so that it can be distinguished from the character display portion 3. For example, it is colored with yellow, green, red and the like. In this way, by changing the color between the bonus portion 2 and the character display portion 3, the player can grasp at a glance whether or not the game card 1 has the bonus portion 2.

  The one-dimensional code 21 is arranged at the upper part of the bonus part 2. However, the arrangement of the one-dimensional code 21 in the bonus part 2 is not limited to this, and the one-dimensional code 21 may be arranged in either the lower part or the central part of the bonus part 2.

  The one-dimensional code 21 includes a pentagonal code 211 and a bar-shaped code 212. Information for associating with the information recorded in the two-dimensional code 31 is recorded in the pentagonal code 211. Such information may be information (matching information) indicating that the bonus unit 2 is matched with the character display unit 3. That is, any information may be used as long as the bonus unit 2 is combined with the character display unit 3 when the game card 1 is dealt. An example is a 14-bit code. In the pentagonal code 211, this code may be recorded on either the rectangular base portion or the triangular top portion, but is preferably recorded on the base portion.

  Since the game card 1 of the present invention has the bonus part 2, the card may be forged. Specifically, first, the bonus part 2 is cut from the game card 1. The cut bonus portion 2 is combined with another game card that uses (cuts) the bonus portion 2 to create a forged card. Information recorded in the one-dimensional code 21 of the bonus section 2 of such a counterfeit card is not associated with information recorded in the two-dimensional code 31 of the character display section 3 of the counterfeit card. Therefore, even if a game is played using a counterfeit card, bonus information cannot be used. On the other hand, in the present invention, since the matching information is recorded in the one-dimensional code 21, forgery of the card can be prevented. In order to surely prevent this forgery, information similar to the matching information recorded in the one-dimensional code 21 is recorded in the two-dimensional code 31 as will be described later.

  In addition, the pentagonal code 211 may record bonus information displayed on the bonus section 2. For example, if matching information is recorded in the base part, the bonus information may be recorded in the top part. In the bar-shaped code 212, the matching information as described above may be recorded, bonus information may be recorded, or nothing may be recorded. If the matching information is recorded, the effect of preventing forgery of the card as described above can be obtained.

  The one-dimensional code 21 is configured to be invalidated. Thereby, since the one-dimensional code 21 is not read, a bonus cannot be obtained. Thus, since the frequency | count of using the bonus part 2 is limited, the rarity of the game card 1 can improve and the utility value of the game card 1 can be raised. A method for invalidating the one-dimensional code 21 is not particularly limited. For example, a method for cutting the bonus section 2 from the character display section 3, a method for making a hole in the one-dimensional code 21, and an ink (dot, A method of giving a strike-through line or coloring), a method of removing (shaving or damaging) a part of the one-dimensional code 21 and the like. Such a method will be described in detail later.

(Character display part 3)
The character display unit 3 has a function of displaying information such as characters. The character display unit 3 includes a two-dimensional code 31, a character display area 32 for displaying the character and the name of the character, and a level display area 33 for displaying the level of the character. The character display unit 3 is provided adjacent to the bonus unit 2 along the longitudinal direction of the game card 1.

  The two-dimensional code 31 is arranged in the upper right part of the character display unit 3. More specifically, the two-dimensional code 31 is arranged in the upper right part of the character display unit 3 so as to be adjacent to the one-dimensional code 21 of the bonus unit 2 on the same plane. However, the arrangement of the two-dimensional code 31 on the character display unit 3 is not limited to this, and the two-dimensional code 31 may be arranged on the upper left, lower left, or center of the character display unit 3.

  Information (first information) for playing a game is recorded in the two-dimensional code 31. Information for playing the game is not particularly limited. Specifically, the information includes various information such as information on the character, bonus information related to the game, information associated with the information recorded in the one-dimensional code 21, and information related to product promotion.

  Information about the character includes the name of the character, the character level, the character's health value, the character's attack value, the character's defense value, the character's recovery value, the character's Special Move, the item that the character equips, the item that the character possesses, Various basic character information such as compatibility with enemy characters, character attributes (eg fire, flame, water, wind, earth), character types (eg, wizards, merchants, warriors, demons) Contains information.

  Bonus information related to the game is bonus information displayed on the bonus section 2. Bonus information includes character revival, character level up, item acquisition, character physical strength up, character attack strength up, character defense strength up, character resilience up, character's Special Moves, character attributes added, It includes various information such as information useful for enjoying a game such as clearing the stage, information such as tickets for game tournaments (local tournaments and national tournaments) using the game card 1 and the like.

  As described above, the information to be associated with the information recorded in the one-dimensional code 21 is a code similar to the matching code recorded in the one-dimensional code 21 (for example, a 14-bit code). Matching information indicating matching with the unit 2 is included.

  Information related to product promotion includes information on vouchers for character goods (such as stuffed animals and key chains) that appear in the game, information on discount tickets for purchasing other games, and products other than games (for example, food and drinks) ) Discount coupon information, discount coupon information for use in restaurants, and the like.

  It is preferable that the bonus portion 2 is colored in different colors depending on the type of information, particularly bonus information and information related to promotions. For example, it is preferable that bonus information such as character level-up (FIG. 1) and item acquisition is colored yellow, bonus information such as entry rights for game tournaments is colored red, and information related to product promotions is colored blue. Thereby, the player can grasp at a glance what kind of bonus information the game card 1 has.

  The character display area 32 displays the names of flame dragons and characters not shown. Further, the level display area 33 displays a level 10, or a character's physical strength value, attack value, defense value, recovery value, special technique, attribute, classification name, etc. (not shown). Thereby, the player can grasp at a glance what kind of card the game card 1 is and what kind of attribute the character has.

  The area of the character display unit 3 is set larger than the area of the bonus unit 2. Thereby, the character display area 32 becomes large, and the player can easily understand the character and the name of the character. Further, since the bonus portion 2 is smaller than the character display portion 3, it is possible to give a ticket-like feeling to the bonus portion 2 and to give a new value to the game card 1.

(Separation part 4)
The separation unit 4 has a function of separating the bonus unit 2 and the character display unit 3, and is formed continuously between the bonus unit 2 and the character display unit 3. In the present embodiment, the separation unit 4 forms a straight line that is parallel to the short direction of the game card 1 and has the same length as the short side. Since the bonus part 2 can be easily and accurately cut from the character display part 3 along such a separation part 4, the game card 1 can be processed reliably.

2. Next, an example of a method for manufacturing the above-described game card 1 will be described.
The game card 1 is manufactured using, for example, a printing unit 9 described later. The manufacturing method includes all six steps. The first step is a step of preparing a substrate to be printed. The second step is a step of applying carbon ink only to portions corresponding to the two-dimensional code 31 and the one-dimensional code 21 of the base material. The third step is a step of applying cyan ink to a portion corresponding to the one-dimensional code 21 to which the carbon ink is applied and a portion of the base material to which the cyan ink is to be applied. The fourth step is a step of applying magenta ink to a portion corresponding to the one-dimensional code 21 to which cyan ink is applied and a portion of the base material to which magenta ink is desired to be applied. The fifth step is a step of obtaining the game card 1 by applying yellow ink to a portion corresponding to the one-dimensional code 21 to which magenta ink is applied and a portion of the base material to which the yellow ink is to be applied. The sixth step is a step of forming a protective layer on the game card 1. The game card 1 can be easily manufactured through the steps as described above.

[First step]
The substrate is not particularly limited as long as it can be used in the printing unit 9. Examples thereof include paper base materials such as fine paper and cast cord paper, film base materials such as polyester film and polypropylene film, and base materials such as cellophane and non-woven fabric. The prepared base material may be cut into a game card size in advance or may be wound in a roll shape.

[Second step]
First, carbon ink is applied only to portions corresponding to the two-dimensional code 31 and the one-dimensional code 21 of the substrate. Thereby, the two-dimensional code 31 and the one-dimensional code 21 can be obtained. The code created with carbon ink can be read by recording with a normal camera (visible light camera) or infrared camera such as a digital camera or a smartphone camera. Therefore, the matching information recorded in the one-dimensional code 21 created in this way may be easily read and copied. Therefore, in order to prevent copying of the game card 1, ink is applied to the one-dimensional code 21 after the next process. The method for applying the carbon ink is not particularly limited.

[Third step]
Next, the cyan ink is applied to the one-dimensional code 21 and the portion of the base material to which the cyan ink is to be applied. Thereby, a blue hue can be obtained. The method for applying cyan ink is not particularly limited.

[Fourth step]
Next, the magenta ink is applied to the one-dimensional code 21 to which the cyan ink is applied and the portion of the base material to which the magenta ink is to be applied. Thereby, a red hue can be obtained. The method for applying magenta ink is not particularly limited.

[Fifth step]
Next, the yellow ink is applied to the one-dimensional code 21 to which the magenta ink is applied and the portion of the base material to which the yellow ink is to be applied. Thereby, a yellowish hue can be obtained and the game card 1 can be obtained. Further, since the cyan ink layer, the magenta ink layer, and the yellow ink layer are formed in this order on the one-dimensional code 21, the one-dimensional code 21 is black. For this reason, the information recorded in the one-dimensional code 21 is not read by a visible light camera, but is read by an infrared camera. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game card 1 from being copied by a copying machine and using the copied card. The method for applying yellow ink is not particularly limited.

[Sixth step]
Finally, a protective layer is formed on the game card 1. Thereby, the card | curd with which the surface of the game card 1 was protected can be obtained. The material forming the protective layer is not particularly limited as long as the display of the game card 1 can be visually recognized and the game card 1 is protected. Further, the method for forming the protective layer is not particularly limited. In addition, this process is an arbitrary process.

[Seventh step]
In the first step, when a base material wound in a roll shape is used, the base material is cut into the size of the game card 1. The method for cutting the substrate is not particularly limited. Depending on the type of base material used, the base material may be cut along the longitudinal direction of the base material or the base material may be cut along the short side direction of the base material. Note that a cutting mechanism for cutting the substrate is provided in the printing means 9.

Second Embodiment
Next, the recording medium according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described focusing on the differences from the recording medium according to the first embodiment, and description of similar matters will be omitted.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing a recording medium according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The game card 11 of the present embodiment is the same as the game card 1 of the first embodiment, except that the overall shape is different from the overall shape of the game card 1 of the first embodiment.

  The game card 11 is a circular card as shown in FIG. That is, the game card 11 includes a character display portion 3 formed in a substantially 3/4 circle shape, a bonus portion 2 formed in a substantially 1/4 circle shape, and a separation portion formed in a straight line therebetween. 4. The character display unit 3, the separation unit 4, and the bonus unit 2 are successively formed in this order.

  Thus, since the shape of the game card 1 is formed in a circular shape, a medal (coin) -like element can be taken into the game card 1. Therefore, a way of playing different from the game card 1 of the first embodiment can be provided, and the desire to collect the game card 1 can be improved.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, the recording medium according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with a focus on differences from the recording medium according to the first embodiment, and description of similar matters will be omitted.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing a recording medium according to the third embodiment of the present invention. The game card 12 of this embodiment is the same as the game card 1 of the first embodiment except that it has two bonus portions.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game card 12 has a first bonus part 2a having a first one-dimensional code 21a, a first separation part 4a, and a character display having two two-dimensional codes 31 and 34. Part 3, a second separation part 4b, and a second bonus part 2b having a second one-dimensional code 21b. These are formed continuously along the longitudinal direction of the game card 12.

The first bonus part 2a corresponds to the bonus part 2 of the game card 1 of the first embodiment.
The second one-dimensional code 21b is disposed below the second bonus portion 2b. In other words, the first one-dimensional code 21 a and the second one-dimensional code 21 b are arranged near the diagonal of the rectangular game card 12. The two-dimensional codes 31 and 34 are arranged near the diagonal of the rectangular character display unit 3. The two-dimensional code 34 and the second one-dimensional code 21b are arranged so as to be adjacent to each other on the same plane as the two-dimensional code 31 and the first one-dimensional code 21a.

  The first bonus part 2a and the second bonus part 2b may be the same or different. More specifically, the bonus information displayed on the first bonus portion 2a and the bonus information displayed on the second bonus portion 2b may be the same or different.

  If both have the same bonus information, the player can enjoy the same bonus information twice. For example, when the bonus information is “character revival”, the character can be recovered two times, so that the player can enjoy the game with peace of mind. In this case, the same bonus information is recorded in the two-dimensional code 31 and the two-dimensional code 34.

  On the other hand, when both have different bonus information, the player can enjoy different bonus information separately. For example, if the bonus information is “Character Resurrection” and “Level Up”, the character can be resurrected and leveled up, so the player can challenge the enemy, for example, to give a motivation to challenge the player be able to. In this case, different bonus information is recorded in the two-dimensional code 31 and the two-dimensional code 34.

  Note that the information recorded in the first one-dimensional code 21a and the information recorded in the second one-dimensional code 21b may be the same or different.

  The separation unit 4 is adjacent to the first separation unit 4a formed between the character display unit 3 and the first bonus unit 2a, and between the character display unit 3 and the second bonus unit 2b. And the second separation portion 4b formed in this manner. The first separation portion 4a and the second separation portion 4b may be the same or different from each other.

  As described above, since the game card 12 has two bonus portions, the utility value of the card can be further increased.

<Fourth embodiment>
Next, the recording medium according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described focusing on the differences from the recording medium according to the first embodiment, and the description of the same matters will be omitted.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a recording medium according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. The game card 13 of the present embodiment differs from the game card 1 of the first embodiment except that the overall shape of the game card 13 is different from the overall shape of the game card 1 of the first embodiment and that it has three bonus portions. It is the same.

  The game card 13 is formed in a triangular shape as shown in FIG. That is, the game card 13 includes a character display unit 3 formed in a triangular shape, a bonus unit 2 formed so as to surround the character display unit 3 along the outer edge of the character display unit 3, a character display unit 3, and a bonus It is comprised with the isolation | separation part 4 formed adjacent to between the parts 2. FIG.

  Thus, since the shape of the game card 13 is formed in a triangular shape, the card can be reduced in size as compared with the game card 1 of the first embodiment. Further, since the triangular character display unit 3 remains at hand by cutting the bonus unit 2, unlike the rectangular character display unit 3 of the first embodiment, the collection value of the game card 13 is increased. Can do.

  The bonus portion 2 is formed along the right edge of the character display portion 3, the first bonus portion 2 a having the first one-dimensional code 21 a, and the first bonus portion 2 a formed along the bottom side of the character display portion 3. A second bonus portion 2b having two one-dimensional codes 21b, and a third bonus portion 2c having a third one-dimensional code 21c formed along the left edge of the character display portion 3.

  The first one-dimensional code 21a, the second one-dimensional code 21b, and the third one-dimensional code 21c are arranged near the three corners of the character display unit 3.

  The first bonus part 2a, the second bonus part 2b, and the third bonus part 2c may be the same as or different from each other. More specifically, the bonus information of the first bonus part 2a, the bonus information of the second bonus part 2b, and the bonus information of the second bonus part 2c may be the same or different.

  If the first bonus part 2a, the second bonus part 2b, and the third bonus part 2c have the same bonus information, the player can enjoy the same bonus information three times. For example, when the bonus information is “character revival”, the character can be revitalized three times, so that the player can enjoy the game with peace of mind. In this case, the same bonus information is recorded in the two-dimensional codes 31, 34, and 35.

  On the other hand, when the first bonus part 2a, the second bonus part 2b, and the third bonus part 2c have different bonus information, the player can enjoy different bonus information separately. As a result, when the bonus information is “Character Revival”, “Level Up”, or “Item Acquisition”, the character can revive, level up, and item acquisition, so the player can easily challenge the enemy Can motivate players to challenge. In this case, different bonus information is recorded in the two-dimensional codes 31, 34, and 35, respectively.

  On the other hand, any one of the first bonus portion 2a, the second bonus portion 2b, and the third bonus portion 2c has the same bonus information, and the other one bonus portion is the other. If the player has bonus information different from the bonus portion, the player can enjoy the same bonus information twice. In addition, bonus information different from the two bonus information can be separately enjoyed. Thereby, since multiple types of bonus information can be used a plurality of times, it is possible to give the player a sense of security and a challenge as described above, and to further increase the value of the game card. In this case, of the two-dimensional codes 31, 34, 35, any two two-dimensional codes have the same bonus information, and the other one two-dimensional code has bonus information recorded in the two two-dimensional codes. Different bonus information will be recorded.

  The information recorded in the first one-dimensional code 21a, the information recorded in the second one-dimensional code 21b, and the information recorded in the third one-dimensional code 21c are the same. Or they may be different from each other.

  The character display unit 3 has three two-dimensional codes 31, 34, and 35. The three two-dimensional codes 31, 34, and 35 are respectively arranged near the three corners of the character display unit 3. The three two-dimensional codes 31, 34, and 35 are adjacent to the first one-dimensional code 21a, the second one-dimensional code 21b, and the third one-dimensional code 21c on the same plane, respectively. Has been placed.

  The separation unit 4 is adjacent to the first separation unit 4a formed between the character display unit 3 and the first bonus unit 2a, and between the character display unit 3 and the second bonus unit 2b. And a third separation portion 4c formed adjacently between the character display portion 3 and the third bonus portion 2c. The first separation unit 4a, the second separation unit 4b, and the third separation unit 4c may be the same as or different from each other.

  As described above, since the game card 13 has three bonus portions, the utility value of the card can be further increased.

<Fifth Embodiment>
Next, a recording medium according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described focusing on differences from the recording medium according to the first embodiment, and description of similar matters will be omitted.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing a recording medium according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. The game card 14 of the present embodiment is the same as the game card 1 of the first embodiment, except that the arrangement of the one-dimensional code 21 is different from the game card 1 of the first embodiment.

  The one-dimensional code 21 of the bonus portion 2 of the game card 14 is arranged on the rear surface (back surface) of the game card 14 as shown in FIG. That is, the one-dimensional code 21 is disposed on the upper surface of the bonus portion 2 and on a surface (opposite surface) different from the surface on which the bonus information is displayed.

  Thus, since the one-dimensional code 21 is formed on the back surface of the game card 14, the display area on the front surface (front surface) of the bonus portion 2 can be expanded. Thereby, the bonus information can be displayed in large characters. Further, the bonus information can be displayed not only with characters but also with images. Therefore, the player can easily recognize the bonus information of the game card 14.

  In addition, in order to form the one-dimensional code 21, the game card 14 of this embodiment should just perform all the 6 processes which manufacture the game card 1 of 1st Embodiment also on the back surface of a base material. Further, the invalidation processing of the game card 14 is performed by determining whether or not the two-dimensional code 31 is normal after obtaining the information of the two-dimensional code 31 by the second information acquisition unit 132 and performing the one-dimensional operation by the camera 72 of the imaging unit 7. After the information of the code 21 is obtained, it is executed by determining whether the one-dimensional code 21 is normal.

<Sixth Embodiment>
Next, a recording medium according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described focusing on differences from the recording medium according to the first embodiment, and description of similar matters will be omitted.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing a recording medium according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. The game card 15 of the present embodiment has a plurality of (five) bonus portions and a plurality (five) separation portions, and a character display area 32 is formed over the entire bonus portions. Is the same as the game card 1 of the first embodiment.

  The bonus part 2 includes a first bonus part 2a having a first one-dimensional code 21a, a second bonus part 2b having a second one-dimensional code 21b, and a third one having a third one-dimensional code 21c. Bonus portion 2c, a fourth bonus portion 2d having a fourth one-dimensional code 21d, and a fifth bonus portion 2e having a fifth one-dimensional code 21e. The first to fifth bonus portions 2a to 2e are formed in a rectangular shape and constitute a strip having the short side of the game card 15 as its long side. The first to fifth bonus portions 2 a to 2 e are formed continuously along the longitudinal direction of the game card 15.

  The first to fifth one-dimensional codes 21a to 21e are arranged above the first to fifth bonus portions 2a to 2e, respectively. In other words, the first to fifth one-dimensional codes 21 a to 21 e are aligned along the long side of the game card 15. A fifth one-dimensional code 21 e is arranged adjacent to the two-dimensional code 31. The first to fifth one-dimensional codes 21a to 21e and the two-dimensional code 31 are linearly arranged on the same plane.

  The characters of the game card 15 are displayed in the first to fifth bonus portions 2a to 2e. That is, one character is displayed throughout the five bonus portions 2a to 2e. Therefore, depending on the type of invalidation means, for example, when invalidation is executed by cutting the bonus portion 2a with the separation portion 4a, the character disappears when all the first to fifth bonus portions 2a to 2e are used. Will do.

  In this embodiment, bonus information is not displayed on the first to fifth bonus portions 2a to 2e, respectively. Therefore, the player cannot recognize at a glance what kind of bonus information exists in the game card 1. Therefore, the expectation to use the bonus part 2 can be improved. The bonus information may be displayed on the first to fifth bonus portions 2a to 2e.

  The bonus information of the first to fifth bonus portions 2a to 2e is recorded in the two-dimensional code 31, but each bonus information may be the same as or different from each other. When each bonus information is the same, the player can enjoy the same bonus information five times. For example, if the bonus information is “character revival”, the character can be revitalized five times, so that the player can enjoy the game with peace of mind. In this case, the same bonus information is recorded in the two-dimensional code 31.

  On the other hand, when the bonus information is different from each other, the player can enjoy different bonus information. For example, if the bonus information is “Character Revival”, “Level Up”, “Acquire Item”, “Add Character Attributes”, and “Clear Stage”, you can enjoy each bonus. The player can easily challenge a strong enemy, can advance the game faster than other players, and can provide motivation and superiority to challenge the player. In this case, different bonus information is recorded in the two-dimensional code 31.

  On the other hand, if some of the bonus information is the same but others are different, the player can enjoy the same bonus information multiple times. In addition, other bonus information can be enjoyed separately. Thereby, since multiple types of bonus information can be used a plurality of times, it is possible to give the player a sense of security and a challenge as described above, and to further increase the value of the game card. In this case, a plurality of types of information and a plurality of types of information are recorded in the two-dimensional code 31.

  Note that the information recorded in the first to fifth one-dimensional codes 21a to 21e may be the same as or different from each other.

  The character display area 32 overlaps with the bonus part 2. That is, the area where the character of the bonus part 2 is displayed is also the character display area 32. Therefore, depending on the type of invalidation means, for example, when invalidation is executed by cutting the bonus part 2 by the separation part 4, if the bonus part 2 is used, only the two-dimensional code 31 and the level display area 33 are used. The character display unit 3 having “” remains at hand.

  The separating unit 4 is provided between the first separating unit 4a provided between the first bonus unit 2a and the second bonus unit 2b, and between the second bonus unit 2b and the third bonus unit 2c. Second separator 4b provided, third separator 4c provided between third bonus part 2c and fourth bonus part 2d, fourth bonus part 2d and fifth bonus A fourth separation unit 4d provided between the unit 2e and a fifth separation unit 4e provided between the fifth bonus unit 2e and the character display unit 3 is provided. The first to fifth separators 4a to 4e are indicated by dotted lines in the area where the character is displayed.

  When the invalidation is executed by cutting the bonus part 2 by the separating part 4, the first separating part 4a has a function of separating the first bonus part 2a and the second bonus part 2b, The second separation unit 4b has a function of separating the second bonus unit 2b and the third bonus unit 2c, and the third separation unit 4c includes the third bonus unit 2c and the fourth bonus unit. 2d, the fourth separation unit 4d has a function of separating the fourth bonus unit 2d and the fifth bonus unit 2e, and the fifth separation unit 4e The bonus portion 2e and the character display portion 3 are separated.

  As described above, since the game card 13 has three bonus portions, the utility value of the card can be further increased.

<Seventh embodiment>
Next, a recording medium according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described focusing on differences from the recording medium according to the first embodiment, and description of similar matters will be omitted.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing a recording medium according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention. The game card 16 of the present embodiment is the same as the game card 1 of the first embodiment except that the separation unit 4 is different from the separation unit 4 of the first embodiment.

  The game card 16 is configured such that the separation part 4 is formed in a perforated shape with a plurality of through holes separated from each other. Thus, since the separation part 4 is comprised by the continuous through-hole, the bonus part 2 can be separated from the character display part 3 easily and accurately.

<Eighth Embodiment>
Next, a recording medium according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described focusing on differences from the recording medium according to the first embodiment, and description of similar matters will be omitted.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically showing a recording medium according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention. The game card 17 of the present embodiment is the same as the game card 1 of the first embodiment, except that the separation unit 4 is different from the separation unit 4 of the first embodiment.

  The separation part 4 of the game card 17 is composed of two constricted parts 41 formed on the long side of the game card 17 and two long through holes 42 formed between the constricted parts 41. ing. In other words, the bonus part 2 and the character display part 3 are connected by three connecting parts. Thereby, since the bonus part 2 is connected to the character display part 3 only by the three connection parts, the bonus part 2 can be easily and accurately separated from the character display part 3.

<Ninth Embodiment>
Next, a recording medium according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention will be described focusing on differences from the recording medium according to the first embodiment, and description of similar matters will be omitted.

  FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a recording medium according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention. The game card 18 of the present embodiment is the same as the game card 1 of the first embodiment except that the separation unit 4 is different from the separation unit 4 of the first embodiment.

  The separation part 4 of the game card 18 is composed of a thin part 43 formed thinner than the bonus part 2 and the character display part 3. In other words, the game card 18 forms a groove that is parallel to the short side of the game card 18 and has the same length as the short side. The grooves are formed on the front and back surfaces of the game card 18. Thereby, since the thin part 43 is thinner than the bonus part 2 and the character display part 3, the bonus part 2 can be separated from the character display part 3 easily and accurately.

  The game card of the recording medium of the present invention has been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a recording medium combining any embodiment may be used. For example, a game card that combines the game card of the first embodiment and the game card of the fifth embodiment, a game card that combines the game card of the second embodiment and the game card of the third embodiment, the fourth embodiment The game card etc. which combined this game card and the game card of 6th Embodiment may be sufficient.

  In the above embodiment, a rectangular, circular, or triangular game card has been described, but the shape of the game card is not particularly limited. Further, the number of bonus portions is not particularly limited, and there may be a plurality of bonus portions as in the sixth embodiment.

  Such a game card is used in a game device that performs a game in which a character appears. Hereinafter, a game apparatus using a game card which is a recording medium of the present invention will be described.

<First configuration example>
3. Game Device First, a game device according to a first configuration example using the recording medium of the present invention will be described in detail.

  FIG. 10 schematically shows a game apparatus according to a first configuration example using the recording medium of the present invention, and FIG. 11 shows a game apparatus according to the first configuration example using the recording medium of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a diagram schematically showing the internal configuration, FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game device according to the first configuration example using the recording medium of the present invention, and FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the configuration using the recording medium of the present invention. It is sectional drawing which shows typically the 1st information acquisition part of the game device which concerns on the example of 1 structure.

  10 to 12 includes a housing 2, a display unit 110 that displays an image relating to a game, a cover 120 provided so as to partially cover the display surface of the display unit 110, and a recording medium. An information acquisition unit 130 that acquires information from 200, an operation detection unit 140 that detects an operation on the display unit 110, an operation button 150 used for game play, a speaker 160 that outputs sound (sound) related to the game, and a game A recording medium payout unit 170 for paying out the game card 1 on which information relating to the information is recorded, a communication unit 180 for communicating with an external network or device, and a control unit 190 for controlling the game apparatus 100 Prepare. The game apparatus 100 may further include a storage device such as an HDD or a flash memory for storing arbitrary data.

(Display unit 110)
The display unit 110 has a function of displaying an image related to the game. As shown in FIG. 10, the display unit 110 is provided on the front surface of the housing 2 of the game apparatus 100. The player executes the game play by referring to the game image displayed on the display unit 110 and executing a touch operation on the display unit 110 detected by the operation detection unit 140 or a game operation using the operation buttons 150. can do.

  As shown in FIG. 10, display unit 110 is placed on the front surface of housing 2 of game device 100 such that the display surface of display unit 110 is inclined at an arbitrary angle with respect to the height direction (vertical direction) of game device 100. Is provided. Thus, by disposing the display unit 110 at an inclination, it is possible to ensure a wide display surface of the display unit 110 that enters the player's field of view. The inclination angle of display unit 110 with respect to the height direction of game device 100 is not particularly limited, and is appropriately set according to the type and content of the game provided by game device 100. Display unit 110 may be provided such that its display surface is perpendicular or parallel to the height direction of game device 100. When the display surface of display unit 110 is provided so as to be parallel to the height direction of game device 100 (in the case of vertical arrangement), the size of game device 100 in the depth direction can be reduced. On the other hand, when the display surface of display unit 110 is provided so as to be perpendicular to the height direction of game device 100 (when placed flat), the height of game device 100 can be reduced.

  The display unit 110 includes a plurality of sub display units. In the configuration shown in the figure, the display unit 110 includes a first sub display unit 111, a second sub display unit 112, and a third sub display unit 113. Note that the number of sub-display units can be set as appropriate according to the type and content of the game provided by the game apparatus 100, and is not limited to three as in the illustrated configuration.

  The first sub display unit 111, the second sub display unit 112, and the third sub display unit 113 are different display devices (for example, a liquid crystal panel, an organic EL display, a plasma display, an LED display device, as well as a cathode ray tube, Or a combination thereof, etc., or a single display device. In the illustrated configuration, the display unit 110 is configured by one relatively large display device, and the first sub-display is provided by a cover 120 provided so as to partially cover the display surface of the display unit 110. It is divided into a section 111, a second sub display section 112, and a third sub display section 113. Therefore, in the present configuration example, the display surface of the first sub display unit 111, the display surface of the second sub display unit 112, and the display surface of the third sub display unit 113 are located on the same plane. .

  In the illustrated configuration, the sub display sections 111, 112, and 113 are partitioned by the cover 120, but the present configuration example is not limited thereto. For example, each of the sub display units 111, 112, and 113 is partitioned by removing the cover 120 and causing the display device that configures the display unit 110 to display an image that enables each of the sub display units 111, 112, and 113 to be partitioned. May be. In this case, the number and area of the sub display units can be adjusted according to the game process.

  Although the same image may be displayed on each of the sub display units 111, 112, and 113, it is preferable to display different images. For example, a play image for playing a game is displayed on the second sub-display unit 112 far from the player's hand and having the largest display surface area.

  On the other hand, the third sub display unit 113 is close to the player and has a display area larger than that of the first sub display unit 111. Therefore, an operation detection unit that displays an image related to the main operation for the player to play the game on the third sub display unit 113 and can detect an operation such as a touch operation on the display surface of the third sub display unit 113. In combination with 140, the third sub-display unit 113 is preferably used as the main operation input means. In general, since there are many right-handed people, in this configuration example, the third sub-display unit 113 used as the main operation input unit is on the front surface of the housing 2 of the game apparatus 100 and is relatively It is provided to be located on the right side when viewed from the player.

  The first sub display unit 111 is close to the player's hand, but has a display area smaller than that of the third sub display unit 113. For this reason, the first sub-display unit 111 displays an image related to an auxiliary operation for the player to play the game, and is combined with the operation detection unit 140 that can detect a touch operation on the display surface of the first sub-display unit 111. Thus, it is preferable to use the first sub display unit 111 as auxiliary operation input means.

  A transparent protection for protecting each of the sub display units 111, 112, and 113 is provided on at least a display surface that is not covered by the cover 120 of each of the sub display units 111, 112, and 113 or the casing of the game apparatus 100. It is preferable that a member is provided. Although the structure of a transparent protective member is not specifically limited, The transparent resin substrate or resin film etc. which are comprised from resin materials, such as a transparent glass substrate comprised from glass, an acrylic resin, and a polycarbonate, are mentioned.

(Cover 120)
As described above, the cover 120 is provided so as to partially cover the display surface of the display unit 110, and has a function of partitioning the display surface of the display unit 110 into a plurality of sub display surfaces. In the illustrated configuration, the cover 120 has two openings of different sizes, and partitions the display surface of the display unit 110 into three sub-display units 111, 112, and 113 together with the housing 2 of the game apparatus 100. However, the present configuration example is not limited to this. The number, shape, and opening area of the opening of the cover 120 are appropriately selected according to the number and area of the sub display surfaces set as appropriate according to the type and content of the game provided by the game apparatus 100.

  Further, the constituent material of the cover 120 is not particularly limited, but is preferably made of a resin material. Since the resin material is inexpensive, easy to mold, and light, the use of the cover 120 made of the resin material can reduce the manufacturing cost and weight of the game apparatus 100.

(Information acquisition unit 130)
The information acquisition unit 130 has a function of acquiring information from the recording medium 200. The recording medium 200 is not particularly limited, but for example, an IC card, a magnetic card, a one-dimensional code, a card with an information code such as a two-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code (game card 1), floppy (registered trademark). Examples include magnetic disks such as disks and MD disks, optical disks such as CD, DVD, and BD, and semiconductor memories such as USB memories and SD cards. It should be noted that a mobile phone, a smartphone, a PDA, or the like that includes any communication device such as an infrared communication device and can transmit the recorded information to the information acquisition unit 130 by communicating with the information acquisition unit 130 of the game device 100. Mobile devices such as notebook computers are also included in the recording medium 200.

  In the illustrated configuration, the information acquisition unit 130 includes a first information acquisition unit 131 and a second information acquisition unit 132. The first information acquisition unit 131 is provided so that at least a part thereof overlaps the first sub display unit 111, that is, covers a part of the display surface of the first sub display unit 111. On the other hand, the second information acquisition unit 132 is provided below the display unit 110. In the following, it is assumed that the first information acquisition unit 131 reads information recorded on the IC card as the recording medium 200 and the second information acquisition unit 132 reads information recorded on the game card 1. explain.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 13, the first information acquisition unit 131 is provided so that at least a portion thereof overlaps the first sub display unit 111. That is, the first information acquisition unit 131 is provided so as to cover a part of the display surface of the first sub display unit 111. In this way, the first information acquisition unit 131 is arranged on the first sub display unit 111, and an image related to the information acquired by the first information acquisition unit 131 from the recording medium 200 is further displayed on the first sub display unit 111. By displaying on the display surface that is not covered by the first information acquisition unit 131 of the display unit 111, the player can determine the relationship between the recording medium 200 and the information recorded on the recording medium 200 during game play. It can be grasped intuitively and easily. Therefore, the game apparatus 100 can provide an operation and a way of playing using the relevance between the recording medium 200 and information recorded on the recording medium 200.

  In the configuration shown in the figure, the first information acquisition unit 131 is provided so as to cover a part below the display surface of the first sub display unit 111, but the configuration example is not limited thereto. For example, the first information acquisition unit 131 may be provided so as to cover part of the upper, left, or right side of the display surface of the first sub display unit 111, or the first sub display unit. 111 may be provided so as to cover a part of the center of the display surface.

  FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram for explaining the positional relationship among the first information acquisition unit 131, the first sub display unit 111, and the recording medium 200 in detail. The first information acquisition unit 131 is provided so as to cover at least the upper surface of the non-contact type information acquisition unit 133 and the non-contact type information acquisition unit 133, and the recording medium 200 is positioned at a predetermined position with respect to the non-contact type information acquisition unit 133. And a holding portion 134 for disposing in the space.

  The non-contact type information acquisition unit 133 is, for example, a non-contact type IC card reader, an optical scanning device, an infrared communication device, or the like, and is appropriately selected according to the type of the recording medium 200. In this configuration example, the recording medium 200 accessed by the first information acquisition unit 131 is an IC card having an IC chip in which information related to a game is recorded, and the non-contact type information acquisition unit 133 is a non-contact type It consists of an IC card reader. In this case, the non-contact type information acquisition unit 133 has an information writing function for the recording medium 200 and can write information to an IC chip included in the recording medium 200.

  In the illustrated configuration, the holding portion 134 has a shape of a card slot and is formed integrally with the cover 120. When the recording medium 200, which is an IC card, is placed on the holding unit 134, the recording medium 200 is positioned in the left and right (lateral) direction by the side surface of the holding unit 134, and the recording medium is formed by the lower surface of the holding unit 134. Positioning in the vertical (vertical) direction of 200 is performed. Therefore, by placing the recording medium 200 in the card slot of the holding unit 134, the recording medium 200 can be reliably placed at a predetermined position with respect to the non-contact type information acquisition unit 133. The holding unit 134 may have any form as long as it can assist in arranging the recording medium 200 at a predetermined position with respect to the non-contact type information acquisition unit 133. For example, the holding unit 134 may be a recording medium such as a magnet or a clip. It may help to arrange 200 at a predetermined position.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the recording medium 200 is arranged at a predetermined position with respect to the non-contact type information acquisition unit 133 according to the holding unit 134, the holding unit 134 (first information acquisition unit 131) At least a portion protrudes from the holding portion 134 (first information acquisition portion 131) and is configured to overlap at least a portion of the display portion of the first sub display portion 111. Thereby, the recording medium 200 and the display surface of the first sub-display unit 111 that displays an image related to information acquired from the recording medium 200 can be brought closer to each other. Furthermore, for example, an operation of throwing the image displayed on the first sub display unit 111 into the recording medium 200 by a drag operation by a touch operation is possible. For this reason, it is possible to further diversify operations and ways of playing using the relationship between the recording medium 200 and the information recorded on the recording medium 200. The protruding amount and protruding portion of the recording medium 200 from the holding unit 134 are not particularly limited, and are appropriately set according to the type and content of the game provided by the game apparatus 100.

  In addition, a warning display is displayed on the first sub display unit 111 so that the recording medium 200 is not forgotten and the recording medium 200 is not acquired before the information writing to the recording medium 200 is completed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent forgetting to remove the recording medium 200 and to prevent failure in writing information.

  Returning to FIG. 10, the second information acquisition unit 132 has a function of acquiring information from the plurality of card games 1 mounted on the mounting table 21 provided below the second information acquisition unit 132. As shown in FIG. 10, it is possible to place a maximum of four card games 1 on the mounting table 21, and the second information acquisition unit 132 acquires information from a maximum of four card games 1 at the same time. It is possible. The second information acquisition unit 132 may have any configuration as long as it can acquire information from the card game 1 placed on the placement table 21. In this configuration example, the second information acquisition unit 132 is configured by an optical scanning device (visible light camera). The second information acquisition unit 132 acquires information from the card game 1 placed on the placement table 21 by optically scanning the information code attached to the card game 1.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the second information acquisition unit 132 is provided above the mounting table 21 and faces the mounting table 21. Since the second information acquisition unit 132 images the card game 1 from above the mounting table 21, the card game 1 is placed with the surface on which the character of the card game 1 is displayed facing the second information acquisition unit 132. Place on the table 21. Therefore, the player can easily understand what character he / she uses to enjoy the game.

(Operation detection means 140)
The operation detection unit 140 has a function of detecting an operation on the display unit 110. In this configuration example, the operation detection unit 140 is a touch operation detection device such as a touch panel provided on the first sub display unit 111 and the third sub display unit 113, and the first sub display unit 111. The player's touch operation on the display surface of the third sub display unit 113 is detected. Thereby, the player can execute the game operation while referring to the images displayed on the display surfaces of the first sub display unit 111 and the third sub display unit 113. Depending on the type and content of the game provided by the game apparatus 100, the operation detection unit 140 is further provided on the second sub display unit 112, and the player touches the display surface of the second sub display unit 112. An operation may be detected.

(Operation button 150)
The operation button 150 has a function as an operation input unit for inputting an auxiliary operation for game play, similarly to the combination of the first sub display unit 111 and the operation detection unit 140. The combination of the first sub-display unit 111 and the operation detection unit 140, and what auxiliary operations are assigned to the operation buttons 150 are appropriately set according to the type and content of the game provided by the game apparatus 100. The

  In the configuration shown in the figure, the operation buttons 150 are substantially hemispherical, and two buttons 150 are provided on the lower side of the display unit 110 so as to be separated from each other right and left. However, this configuration example is not limited thereto. The shape, number, and position of the operation buttons 150 are appropriately set according to the type and content of the game provided by the game apparatus 100. Depending on the type and content of the game provided by game device 100, operation button 150 can be omitted.

(Speaker 160)
The speaker 160 has a function of providing sound corresponding to a game provided by the game apparatus 100. In the illustrated configuration, the speaker 160 has a substantially elliptical shape and is provided on each side of the display unit 110, but this configuration example is not limited thereto. The shape, number, and position of the speaker 160 are appropriately set according to the type and content of the game provided by the game apparatus 100.

(Recording medium dispensing unit 170)
The recording medium payout unit 170 has a function of paying out the recording medium 200 on which information related to the game is recorded, that is, the game card 1 during or after the game. The recording medium payout unit 170 may have any configuration as long as the game card 1 can be paid out. For example, the recording medium payout unit 170 may pay out the game card 1 stored in advance in the game apparatus 100 in accordance with the game process or randomly. The recording medium dispensing unit 170 is a printing unit 9 such as a printer provided in the game apparatus 100, and may dispense one game card 1 created according to game processing or randomly.

(Communication unit 180)
Returning to FIG. 12 again, the communication unit 180 has a function of communicating with an external network (LAN, WAN, Internet, etc.) or device via a wired or wireless connection. The game apparatus 100 can execute data communication such as updating information related to game processing by communicating with an external network or device via the communication unit 180.

(Control unit 190)
The control unit 190 has a function of controlling the game device 100. The control unit 190 includes a ROM 191 that stores a control program for controlling a game provided by the game apparatus 100, a RAM 192 that temporarily stores data, and a CPU 193 that executes the control program in the ROM 191. Yes. In addition, the control unit 190 interfaces with the operation detection unit 140, the operation button 150, the recording medium discharge unit 170, and the communication unit 180, the conveyance unit 6, the imaging unit 7, the invalidation unit 8, and the printing unit 9 described later. An interface 194 for transferring data, a display control unit 195 for controlling the display unit 110 according to an instruction from the CPU 193, an audio control unit 196 for controlling the speaker 160 according to an instruction from the CPU 193, and a data bus 197. ing. These units are connected to each other via a data bus 197 so that data communication can be performed. When the control program is executed by the CPU 193, the game apparatus 100 is controlled according to the control program, and a game can be provided to the player. For convenience of explanation, two interfaces 194 are shown in FIG. 12, but the two interfaces 194 shown in FIG. 12 are the same.

  Now, the game apparatus 100 of this configuration example includes invalidating means 8 that processes the game card 1 so that the one-dimensional code 21 of the game card 1 cannot be read. Hereinafter, a configuration until the game card 1 inserted from the insertion slot 5 is invalidated by the invalidating means 8 will be described.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically showing the internal configuration of a game apparatus according to a first configuration example using the recording medium of the present invention, and FIG. 14 is related to the first configuration example using the recording medium of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows typically the conveyance means, imaging means, and invalidation means of a game device. As shown in FIG. 10, when the front door of the housing 2 is opened, the conveying means 6, the imaging means 7 and the invalidating means 8 are arranged in the upper stage, the printing means (printer) 9 is arranged in the middle stage, and the coins are placed in the lower stage. And a trash can 101 are accommodated. Hereinafter, each configuration will be described in detail.

(Insertion slot 5)
The insertion slot 5 has a function of guiding the game card 1 into the housing 2 in order to invalidate the game card 1 while the game is in progress or after the game is over. The insertion port 5 is a front door of the housing 2 and is provided between the mounting table 21 and the recording medium dispensing unit 170. The insertion slot 5 may have any configuration as long as the game card 1 can be inserted. For example, any slit may be used as long as the game card 1 can be inserted. When the game card 1 is a spherical medium, it may be a circular opening having such a size that the spherical medium can be provided inside the housing 2.

(Conveying means 6)
FIG. 15 is a partially exploded perspective view schematically showing transport means of a game apparatus according to a first configuration example using the recording medium of the present invention, and FIG. 16 is a first configuration using the recording medium of the present invention. The bottom view which shows typically the conveyance means of the game device which concerns on an example is shown. The transport unit 6 has a function of transporting the game card 1 to the invalidation unit 8. As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the transport unit 6 includes a transport mechanism 62 provided on a support base 61 and a drive mechanism 63 that drives the transport mechanism 62.

  The support base 61 supports the transport mechanism 62, the drive mechanism 63, and the invalidating unit 8. The support base 61 is provided with a first opening 611 and four second openings 613 for a driving mechanism 63 described later, and a third opening 614 for the bonus portion 2. Further, the support base 61 is provided with a stopper 612 that stops further progress in the transport direction D of the game card 1 transported to the invalidating means 8. The length of the third opening 614 in the conveyance direction is set to the same length as the length of the bonus portion 2 in the short direction. Therefore, when the end portion of the game card 1 comes into contact with the stopper 612, the separation portion 4 of the game card 1 overlaps the edge 615 of the support base 61.

  The transport mechanism 62 includes a guide plate 621 provided at the front end of the support base 61, plate-like guide members 622a and 622b provided on the support base 61, and a rectangular shape provided on the guide members 622a and 622b. And an upper plate 623. By providing the upper plate 623 in the guide members 622a and 622b, a moving space 624 in which the game card 1 can move is formed.

  The guide plate 621 has a function of guiding the insertion of the game card 1. The guide plate 621 protrudes from the front end of the support base 61 and communicates with the insertion port 5. Therefore, the support base 621 and the guide plate 621 constitute the same plane. Thereby, the game card 1 can be smoothly and reliably inserted from the insertion slot 5.

  The plate-shaped guide members 622 a and 622 b are provided on the support base 61 along the transport direction D. Further, the guide members 622a and 622b are provided apart from each other in a direction (lateral direction) orthogonal to the transport direction D. The distance between the guide members 622a and 622b is set slightly larger than the length of the game card 1 in the short direction. Thereby, the game card 1 guided by the guide plate 621 can be smoothly guided to the invalidating means 8 through the moving space 624. Further, notches are formed at the ends of the guide members 622a and 622b on the side of the insertion slot 5 so that the game card 1 can be easily inserted. Due to this notch, the game card 1 is surely inserted into the moving space 624 from the insertion slot 5.

  Two leaf springs (biasing means) 625 for biasing the game card 1 toward the guide member 622a are provided on the surface of the guide member 622b facing the guide member 622a. The leaf spring 625 has a shape corresponding to the surface of the guide member 622b. The leaf spring 625 has flexibility and is curved toward the guide member 622a to form a curved surface. The curved surface of the leaf spring 625 faces the guide member 622a. Thereby, since the edge of the game card 1 contacts the curved surface of the leaf spring 625, the game card 1 is always urged toward the guide member 622a. Therefore, the transport means 6 can transport the game card 1 straight to the invalidation means 8 without changing the position of the game card 1 in the short direction. In the present configuration example, the game card 1 is provided with two leaf springs 625 along the guide member 622b. However, the present configuration example is not limited to this, and one leaf spring 625 may be provided. Good.

  The guide member 622b may be provided with an alignment sensor 629 that aligns the game card 1 with an accurate position between the two leaf springs 625. The alignment sensor 629 has two protrusions so that the cross section has a “U” shape. The edge of the game card 1 passes between the two protrusions, thereby allowing the game card 1 to be accurately aligned. Note that the alignment sensor 629 may not be provided on the guide member 622b. The alignment sensor 629 may be any sensor such as a reflective photoelectric sensor, a transmissive photoelectric sensor, a magnetic sensor, an infrared sensor, a proximity sensor, and a mechanical contact sensor.

  The upper plate 623 is provided with two rollers 626a and 626b arranged along the transport direction D. The two rollers 626 a and 626 b have a function of guiding the movement of the game card 1 inserted from the insertion slot 5. The rollers 626a and 626b are supported by bearings of a support body (box body) provided on the upper plate 623 on both sides thereof. Therefore, the rollers 626a and 626b can rotate freely only by the game card 1 contacting. That is, when the game card 1 moves in the transport direction D, the rollers 626a and 626b rotate in the direction opposite to the transport direction D, and the game card 1 moves in the opposite direction (discharges the game card 1). ) Is rotated in the transport direction D. Thereby, the game card 1 can be reliably conveyed.

  The two rollers 626a and 626b are provided near the center of the short side of the upper plate 623, respectively. Therefore, the distance between them may be the same length as the length of the long side of the game card 1 or a distance shorter than that. Thereby, since the game card 1 always comes into contact with the rollers 626a and 626b, the game card 1 can be reliably conveyed to the invalidating means 8 by the rollers 626a and 626b. Further, the game card 1 can be discharged from the insertion slot 5 by the rollers 626a and 626b. Note that the number of rollers is not particularly limited, and may be one.

  The upper plate 623 is provided with a first sensor 627a supported by a support plate (a plate having an L-shaped cross section) adjacent to the support body of the roller 626a. The first sensor 627 a has a function of sensing that the game card 1 has been inserted from the insertion slot 5. Therefore, the arrangement position of the first sensor 627a is not particularly limited as long as it can sense that the game card 1 has been inserted from the insertion slot 5. Further, the number of the first sensors 627a is not particularly limited. The first sensor 627a may be any sensor such as a reflective photoelectric sensor, a transmissive photoelectric sensor, a magnetic sensor, an infrared sensor, a proximity sensor, or a mechanical contact sensor. From the viewpoint of cost, the first sensor 627a is preferably a reflective photoelectric sensor.

  The upper plate 623 is provided with a second sensor 627b supported by a support plate (a plate having an L-shaped cross section) adjacent to the support body of the roller 626b. The second sensor 627b has a function of sensing that the game card 1 has reached an opening 628 described later. Therefore, the arrangement position of the second sensor 627b is not particularly limited as long as it can sense that the game card 1 has reached the opening 628. Further, the number of second sensors 627b is not particularly limited. The second sensor 627b may be any sensor such as a reflective photoelectric sensor, a transmissive photoelectric sensor, a magnetic sensor, an infrared sensor, a proximity sensor, or a mechanical contact sensor. From the viewpoint of cost, the second sensor 627b is preferably a reflective photoelectric sensor.

  Further, the upper plate 623 is provided with a third sensor 627c supported by a support plate (a plate having an L-shaped cross section) between the first sensor 627a and the second sensor 627b. The third sensor 627c has a function of sensing that the game card 1 has reached the invalidation means 8. Therefore, the arrangement position of the third sensor 627c is not particularly limited as long as it can sense that the game card 1 has reached the invalidation means 8. Further, the number of the third sensors 627c is not particularly limited. The third sensor 627c may be any sensor such as a reflective photoelectric sensor, a transmissive photoelectric sensor, a magnetic sensor, an infrared sensor, a proximity sensor, or a mechanical contact sensor. From the viewpoint of cost, the third sensor 627c is preferably a reflective photoelectric sensor.

  An opening 628 is provided near the corner of the upper plate 623 on the back left side of the drawing. The opening 628 is formed in the upper plate 623 so as to correspond to the positions of the one-dimensional code 21 and the two-dimensional code 31 of the game card 1. Thereby, the one-dimensional code 21 and the two-dimensional code 31 of the game card 1 can be imaged through the opening 628. The size of the opening 628 is not particularly limited as long as the one-dimensional code 21 and the two-dimensional code 31 can be seen.

  The upper plate 623 has a notch at a position corresponding to the alignment sensor 629 provided on the guide member 622b. Thereby, the upper surface of the alignment sensor 629 and the upper surface of the upper plate 623 can be formed on substantially the same plane.

  The drive mechanism 63 includes a motor 631, a belt drive roller 632 connected to the shaft of the motor 631, a pair of rear rollers 633a, a pair of front rollers 633b, and a pair of rollers disposed on the back surface of the support base 61. Drive rollers 634a and 634b for driving 633a and 633b, and an elastic belt member 635 wound around the belt drive roller 632 and the drive rollers 634a and 634b.

  The motor 631 is provided adjacent to the opening 611 on the support base 61, is fixed to the support plate 638, and is fixed to the support base 61 via the support plate 638. The support plate 638 is fixed to the back surface of the support base 61, protrudes upward from the support base 61 through the opening 611. A through hole through which the shaft of the motor 631 passes is formed in the support plate 638.

  The belt driving roller 632 rotates by driving the motor 631 and has a function of rotating an elastic belt member 635 described later. The belt drive roller 632 is disposed on the opening 611.

  The pair of rear rollers 633a and the pair of front rollers 633b have a function of transporting the game card 1 in the transport direction D or the direction opposite to the transport direction D. Therefore, unlike the rollers 626a and 626b of the upper plate 623, the motor 631 is used for driving.

  The pair of rear rollers 633a and the pair of front rollers 633b are provided with a predetermined distance apart along the transport direction D. The pair of rear rollers 633a and the pair of front rollers 633b are provided on the lower surface of the support base 61 so that the roller 626a is positioned between the pair of rear rollers 633a and the roller 626b is positioned between the pair of front rollers 633b. It has been. As described above, the support base 61 is formed with the four openings 613 for the drive mechanism 63. The pair of rear rollers 633 a and the pair of front rollers 633 b are provided on the lower surface of the support base 61 so as to protrude from the opening 613.

  The driving roller 634a has a function of rotating the pair of rear rollers 633a. The drive roller 634a is connected to one end of a shaft 636a that penetrates and connects the pair of rear rollers 633a. The other end of the shaft 636a is connected to a bearing 637a disposed on the lower surface of the support base 61. The driving roller 634b has a function of rotating the pair of front rollers 633b. The drive roller 634b is connected to one end of a shaft 636b that penetrates and connects the pair of front rollers 633b. The other end of the shaft 636b is connected to a bearing 637b disposed on the lower surface of the support base 61.

  The elastic belt member 635 has a function of rotating the driving rollers 634 a and 634 b by rotating by driving the belt driving roller 632. The inner side surface of the stretched elastic belt member 635 is not particularly limited as long as the elastic belt member 635 is rotated by the belt driving roller 632 and the driving rollers 634a and 634b are rotated. The inner surface may be a flat surface or may have a plurality of convex portions arranged at a predetermined pitch.

(Imaging means 7)
The imaging unit 7 has a function of imaging the one-dimensional code 21 and the two-dimensional code 31 of the game card 1 and acquiring information recorded therein. The imaging unit 7 is provided on the upper plate 623 between the invalidating unit 8 and the insertion port 5. As illustrated in FIG. 14, the imaging unit 7 includes a holding unit 71 and a camera 72.

  The holding unit 71 has a function of holding the camera 72. The holding portion 71 is formed upright from the upper plate 623 so as to straddle the opening 628 of the upper plate 623. However, as long as the holding unit 71 holds the camera 72 so as to face the opening 628, the position and shape thereof are not particularly limited. For example, the holding unit 71 may be a support plate of the first to third sensors 627a to 627c or a support body of the two rollers 626a and 626b.

  The camera 72 has a function of imaging the one-dimensional code 21 and the two-dimensional code 31 from above the game card 1 and acquiring information recorded therein. The camera 72 is held by the holding portion 71 so as to face the opening 628. Thereby, the one-dimensional code 21 and the two-dimensional code 31 of the game card 1 can be accurately imaged through the opening 628. However, the arrangement of the camera 72 is not limited to this as long as the one-dimensional code 21 and the two-dimensional code 31 can be imaged. For example, the camera 72 may be provided on the second plate 623 at a position between the opening 628 and the third sensor 627c in FIG. That is, the camera 72 may be provided in the same manner as the third sensor 627c.

  The type of the camera 72 is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a visible light camera, an infrared camera, and a full spectrum camera. In this configuration example, the camera 72 is an infrared camera. Since the information of the two-dimensional code 31 can be read by an infrared camera, the information of the one-dimensional code 21 and the information of the two-dimensional code 31 can be read by one camera.

(Invalidation means 8)
FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing a disabling unit of the game apparatus according to the first configuration example using the recording medium of the present invention, and FIG. 18 is a game according to the first configuration example using the recording medium of the present invention. The perspective view which shows the stop state of the invalidation means of an apparatus is shown.

  The invalidating means 8 has a function of processing the game card 1 so that the one-dimensional code 21 of the game card 1 cannot be read. As shown in FIG. 17, the invalidation means 8 fixes the cut mechanism (removal means) 81 that cuts the bonus portion 2 by the separation section 4, the cut drive mechanism 82 that drives the cut mechanism 81, and the game card 1. A fixing mechanism 83. They are housed in a housing 84. The housing 84 is provided on the support base 61. A space 85 through which the game card 1 can pass is formed between the housing 84 and the support base 61.

  The cutting mechanism 81 includes a rail portion 811, a cutter holding portion 812 supported so as to be movable along the rail portion 811, and a cutter 813 held by the cutter holding portion.

  The rail portion 81 has a function of guiding the cutter holding portion 812 in a direction orthogonal to the transport direction D (hereinafter referred to as “cut direction A”). A groove for holding the cutter holding portion 812 is formed along the cut direction A on the side surface of the rail portion 811. This groove constitutes a rail.

  The cutter holder 812 has a function of holding the cutter 813. The cutter holding part 812 has an engaging part that engages with the groove of the rail part 811. By engaging the engaging portion with the groove of the rail portion 811, the cutter holding portion 812 can smoothly move the rail portion 811.

  The cutter 813 has a function of cutting the bonus portion 2 from the character display portion 3 by the separation portion 4 of the game card 1. One end of the shaft of the cutter 813 is fixed to the front surface of the cutter holder 812. Therefore, the cutter 813 moves in the cutting direction A together with the cutter holder 812. The other end of the cutter 813 is fixed to the belt member 824. Therefore, the cutter 813 moves in the cutting direction A as the belt member 824 rotates.

  The cutter 813 includes a blade 8131 formed in the lower portion and a cam 8132 provided between the cutter holding portion 812. The blade 8131 is located on the end portion 615 of the support base 61 and cuts the bonus portion 2 by the movement of the cutter 813. The cam 8132 has a function of lifting a fixing mechanism 83 described later. When the fixing mechanism 83 is lifted, the game card 1 is released from the pressure of the pressing portion 832 and can move in the direction opposite to the transport mechanism D.

  The cut drive mechanism 82 is wound between the motor 821, the power gear 822 connected to the shaft of the motor 821, the passive gear 823 provided apart from the power gear 822, and the power gear 822 and the passive gear 823. And a belt member 824 stretched over the belt.

  The motor 821 is provided adjacent to the support base 611 and is fixed to the housing 84. The power gear 822 has a function of rotating by driving the motor 821 and rotating the belt member 824. The power gear 822 may have any shape. The passive gear 823 rotates in the same manner as the power gear 822 as the belt member 824 rotates due to the rotation of the power gear 822. The passive gear 823 is fixed to a support plate erected from the support base 61. The shape of the passive gear 823 is the same as the shape of the power gear 822.

  The belt member 824 has a function of rotating the passive gear 823 when the power gear 822 rotates. The inner surface of the stretched belt member 824 has a shape corresponding to the power gear 822 and the passive gear 823. That is, a plurality of convex portions are formed on the inner side surface of the belt member 824, and the belt member 824 rotates by engaging the power gear 822 and the passive gear 823.

  The cut drive mechanism 82 includes sensors 826 and 827 in the vicinity of both end portions of the rail portion 811. These sensors 826 and 827 may be any sensors such as a reflective photoelectric sensor, a transmissive photoelectric sensor, a magnetic sensor, an infrared sensor, a proximity sensor, and a mechanical contact sensor.

  The fixing mechanism 83 is fixed to the plate 831, the two pressing portions 832 for pressing the game card 1 against the support base 61, the plate 831 is fixed in the housing 84, and the plate 831 is fixed to the support base 611. And an urging means 833 for urging toward the.

  The plate 831 has a function of supporting and fixing the pressing portion 832. The plate 831 is provided at a position between the transport mechanism 6 and the rail portion 811. The plate 831 includes a main body portion 8311 and two protruding portions 8312 formed to protrude in the transport direction D from both longitudinal ends of the main body portion 8311. Therefore, the plate 831 is formed in a “U” shape in a top view.

  The main body portion 8311 is formed in a rectangular shape. The length of the side parallel to the cutting direction A of the main body 8311 is set longer than the length of the short side of the game card 1.

  The protruding portion 8312 extends from the main body portion 8311 to the cutter 813. Therefore, when the cutter 813 reaches the end of the rail portion 811, the cutter 813 is positioned below the protruding portion 8312. The width of the protrusion 8312 may be approximately the same as the diameter of the cutter 813. Further, the distance between the two protruding portions 8312 only needs to be smaller than the length of the rail portion 811 in the longitudinal direction. That is, it is only necessary that the cam 8132 can lift the protrusion 8312 when the cutter 813 reaches the end of the rail portion 811.

  The pressing unit 832 has a function of pressing the game card 1 against the support base 11. The pressing portion 832 is composed of an elastic member formed in a roll shape. The two pressing portions 832 are supported and fixed to the lower surface of the main body portion 8311 at a position corresponding to the game card 1 so that the game card 1 can be pressed. The two pressing portions 832 are separated from each other by a predetermined distance along the cutting direction A. In addition, the number of the press parts 832 is not specifically limited.

  The urging means 833 has a function of urging the plate 831 toward the support base 61. The urging means 833 is provided at the end of the main body portion 8311 on the transport mechanism 6 side. The biasing means 833 is not particularly limited, but is configured by a torsion spring in this configuration example. One end of the torsion spring is fixed to the housing 84, and the other end is fixed to the main body portion 8311. Thereby, the plate 831 can be urged to the support base 611.

  Note that the configuration of the invalidating unit 8 is not limited to the above, and may be another configuration having the same function. Further, the invalidating means 8 may not be accommodated in the housing 84.

(Printing means 9)
The printing unit 9 has a function of printing on the recording paper (base material) P and creating the game card 1. As shown in FIG. 11, the printing unit 9 is arranged in the middle of the housing 2.

  The printing unit 9 includes an apparatus main body 91, a tray 92 for installing the recording paper P inside the front surface of the apparatus main body 91, a paper discharge port 93 for discharging the recording paper P from the front surface of the device main body 91, And an operation unit 94 provided at the top. Inside the apparatus main body 91, a printing apparatus, a paper feeding apparatus that feeds the recording paper P to the printing apparatus, and a control unit that controls the printing apparatus and the paper feeding apparatus are provided.

  The recording sheet P may be a sheet having the same size as the game card 1 or a roll body in which a long sheet having the same width as the game card 1 is wound in a roll shape. When the recording paper P is a roll body, a cutting mechanism for cutting the long paper into the size of the game card 1 is provided inside the apparatus main body 91.

  When the recording paper P is sent to the printing device, printing is performed on the recording paper P by the head unit of the paper feeding device, and the game card 1 is created. The created game card 1 is configured to be delivered to the recording medium delivery unit 170 from the paper exit 93. The head unit can perform full-color printing by using an ink cartridge filled with carbon, yellow, cyan, magenta, and black (black) ink. Note that the game apparatus 100 of this configuration example may not include the printing unit 9.

4). First, the game card 1 is inserted into the insertion slot 5. The position of the game card 1 in the transport means 6 at this time is referred to as a “first position”. Next, the first sensor 627a senses the tip of the game card 1. Thereby, the motor 631 is driven. When the shaft of the motor 631 rotates, the belt driving roller 632 connected to the shaft rotates. Next, the elastic belt member 635 stretched around the belt driving roller 632 also rotates, which rotates the driving rollers 634a and 634b. When the driving rollers 634a and 634b rotate, the shafts 636a and 636b also rotate. Thus, the pair of rear rollers 633a and the pair of front rollers 633b coupled to the shafts 636a and 636b rotate. Thereby, the game card 1 moves in the transport direction D in the moving space 624. When the second sensor 627b senses the tip of the game card 1, the motor 631 stops and the game card 1 also stops. The position of the game card 1 in the transport means 6 at this time is referred to as a “second position”.

  At the second position, the first code 21 and the two-dimensional code 31 are imaged by the imaging means 7 and the information recorded on them is read. Based on the read information, control unit 190 determines whether game card 1 is a genuine product. If the game card 1 is a regular product, the control unit 190 (notification unit) displays on the display unit 110 whether or not to use the bonus.

  When the operation detection unit 140 or the operation button 150 receives an input “use bonus”, the motor 631 starts moving again, and the pair of rear rollers 633a and the pair of front rollers 633b rotate. Thereby, the game card 1 moves in the moving space 624 and the space 85 toward the invalidating means 8. During this time, the third sensor 627c continues to sense the game card 1. Thereafter, when the third sensor 627c no longer senses the game card 1, the motor 631 stops and the game card 1 also stops. At this time, the separation portion 4 of the game card 1 overlaps the edge 615 of the support base 61, and the tip of the game card 1 is in contact with the stopper 612. The position of the game card 1 in the transport means 6 at this time is referred to as a “third position”.

  When the invalidation means 8 completes the invalidation process of the game card 1, the control unit 190 drives the motor 631 again. At this time, the shaft of the motor 631 rotates in the direction opposite to the conveyance direction D. Thus, the belt driving roller 632, the elastic belt member 635, the driving rollers 634a and 634b, the shafts 636a and 636b, the pair of rear rollers 633a, and the pair of front rollers 633b rotate. Thereby, the game card 1 moves in the reverse direction in the moving space 624 and the space 85. When the game card 1 returns to the first position, the motor 631 does not sense the game card 1. Thus, the motor 631 stops and the game card 1 also stops.

  Before the game card 1 moves from the third position to the first position, the game card 1 may be stopped once at the second position, and it may be confirmed by the camera 72 that the bonus unit 2 has been disconnected. This is performed by a process similar to an imaging process described later. Further, during the transfer of the game card 1, the game sensor 1 may be delicately aligned with the alignment sensor 629.

5. Operation Method of Invalidating Means When the cut drive mechanism 82 is stopped, the cutter 813 is disposed adjacent to the power gear 822 or the passive gear 823 as shown in FIG. At this time, since the cam 8132 of the cutter 813 pushes up the protruding portion 8312 of the plate 831, the pressure of the pressing portion 832 against the game card 1 is released. This state is referred to as “initial state”.

  In this initial state, when the game card 1 stops at the third position, the motor 821 is driven by an instruction from the control unit 190. When the shaft of the motor 821 rotates, the power gear 822 connected to the shaft rotates. Next, the belt member 824 stretched around the power gear 822 also rotates, which causes the passive gear 823 to rotate. Thus, the axis of the cutter 813 coupled to the belt member 824 is also moved. As a result, the cutter 813 moves toward the passive gear 823. At this time, the cutter holding portion 812 also moves along the rail portion 811 together with the cutter 813.

  When the cutter 813 moves and passes through the protruding portion 8312, the protruding portion 8312 is not supported by the cam 8132. As a result, the plate 831 falls due to the urging force of the urging means 833, and the pressing portion 832 presses the game card 1. This state is referred to as a “pressed state” (FIG. 17).

  When the cutter 813 moves in the cutting direction A in this pressed state, the blade 8131 and the separation unit 4 come into contact with each other because the separation unit 4 is in the movement path of the blade 8131. Thereby, the bonus part 2 is cut by the separation part 4. The cut bonus part 2 is stored in the trash box 101 through the third opening 614. On the other hand, the cutter 813 continues to move, and the cam 8132 pushes up the opposite protrusion 8312. When the cutter 813 reaches the passive gear 823, the sensor 826 detects the cutter 813. Thereby, the cut drive mechanism 82 returns to the initial state. That is, the invalidation process of the game card 1 ends.

  When the next game card 1 stops at the third position, the cut drive mechanism 82 is driven as described above, and the cutter 813 moves toward the power gear 822. As described above, the cutter 813 cuts the bonus portion 2 at the separation portion 4 in the pressed state. The cut bonus part 2 is stored in the trash box 101 through the third opening 614. On the other hand, the cutter 813 continues to move, and the cam 8132 pushes up the original protrusion 8312 (FIG. 18). When the cutter 813 reaches the power gear 822, the sensor 827 detects the cutter 813. Thereby, the cut drive mechanism 82 returns to the initial state. That is, the invalidation process of the game card 1 ends.

  In this way, each time the game card 1 is set to the third position, the cutter 813 makes a one-way movement from the power gear 822 to the passive gear 823 or from the passive gear 823 to the gear 822.

6). Next, a processing method of the game device according to the first configuration example using the recording medium of the present invention will be described in detail.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing processing of the game device according to the first configuration example using the recording medium of the present invention.

  First, in step S100, processing of the game device (hereinafter simply referred to as “processing”) is started. Next, in step S <b> 110, an initial screen is displayed on each of the sub display units 111, 112, and 113, and predetermined sound is provided from the speaker 160 at the same time. In step S110, the first sub-display unit 111 displays a message prompting the player to place the recording medium 200 on the holding unit 134, as shown in FIG. As described above, since the first information acquisition unit 131 is provided so as to cover a part of the display surface of the first sub display unit 111, it is intuitive where the recording medium 200 should be placed. In addition, a message that can be easily grasped can be displayed to the player. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from placing the recording medium 200 at an incorrect position during game play.

  Next, in step S120, it is determined whether the recording medium 200 or the game card 1 is set in a state where the first information acquisition unit 131 or the second information acquisition unit 132 can acquire. In step S120, when it is recognized that the recording medium 200 or the game card 1 is set, the process proceeds to step S130, and the first information acquisition unit 131 or the second information acquisition unit 132 is used. Information is acquired from the set recording medium 200 or game card 1. Next, in step S140, an image related to the acquired information is displayed on each of the sub display units 111, 112, and 113.

  In step S140, after the image related to the acquired information is displayed on each of the sub display units 111, 112, and 113, the process proceeds to step S150. On the other hand, when it is recognized in step S120 that the recording medium 200 is not set in a manner in which the first information acquisition unit 131 or the second information acquisition unit 132 can acquire information, The process directly proceeds to S150, and the game play mode is executed.

  In step S150, the CPU 193 executes a control program in the ROM 191 to provide a predetermined game to the player. It is arbitrary what kind of game is provided to the player. For example, a predetermined game (for example, action game, RPG game, puzzle game, etc.) is provided to the player.

  After the play mode ends, the process proceeds to step S160, and an information writing process for the recording medium 200 placed on the holding unit 134 (first information acquisition unit 131) is executed.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S170. In step S170, the game card 1 is paid out from the recording medium payout unit 170 according to the game process or randomly. In the flowchart of FIG. 19, the recording medium payout process is executed after the end of the play mode, but this configuration example is not limited to this. For example, when a predetermined process is executed during the play mode, the game card 1 may be paid out according to the predetermined process. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S180, and the game system is terminated.

  On the other hand, the game card 1 is processed so that the one-dimensional code 21 becomes unreadable (invalidated) at any time before the start of the play mode, during the play mode, and after the end of the play mode. Hereinafter, the invalidation processing of the game device according to the first configuration example using the recording medium of the present invention will be described in detail.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing invalidation processing of the game apparatus according to the first configuration example using the recording medium of the present invention, and FIG. 21 is a game apparatus according to the first configuration example using the recording medium of the present invention. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing invalidation processing of the game device according to the first configuration example using the recording medium of the present invention.

  First, in step S <b> 10, the game card 1 is inserted into the insertion slot 5. Next, in step S11, it is determined whether or not the first sensor 627a senses the game card 1. In step S11, when the game card 1 is detected, the drive mechanism 63 is driven, and the game card 1 moves along the transport direction D from the first position to the second position in the moving space 624. That is, the process proceeds to step S12. On the other hand, if the game card 1 is not sensed, the process proceeds to step S17, and the game card 1 is ejected from the insertion slot 5.

  Next, in step S12, it is determined whether or not the second sensor 627b senses the game card 1. In step S12, when the game card 1 is detected, the game card 1 stops at the second position. That is, the process proceeds to step S13. As a result, the one-dimensional code 21 and the two-dimensional code 31 are exposed from the opening 628. On the other hand, if the game card 1 is not detected in step S12, the process proceeds to step S17, and the game card 1 is ejected from the insertion slot 5.

  Next, in step S13, the one-dimensional code 21 and the two-dimensional code 31 are imaged (step S131). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S132. In step S <b> 132, the imaging unit 7 acquires information recorded in the one-dimensional code 21 and the two-dimensional code 31. Next, the process proceeds to step S133. In step S133, it is determined whether the two-dimensional code 31 of the game card 1 is a regular code. When the control unit 190 determines that the two-dimensional code 31 is a regular code, the process proceeds to step S134. Next, in step S134, it is determined whether the one-dimensional code 21 is a regular code. If the control unit 190 determines that the one-dimensional code 21 is a regular code, the process proceeds to step S14. When the control unit 190 determines that the two-dimensional code 31 is not a regular code in step S133, and when the control unit 190 determines that the one-dimensional code 21 is not a regular code in step S134, the process proceeds to step S135, and the game card 1 is discharged from the insertion port 5.

  Next, in step S14, it is determined whether to use a bonus. When the operation detection unit 140 or the operation button 150 receives an input “use” of the bonus from the player, the drive mechanism 63 is driven, and the game card 1 moves the moving space 624 and the space 85 from the second position to the third position. Move towards position. That is, the process proceeds to step S15. On the other hand, when the operation detection means 140 or the operation button 150 receives an input from the player that the bonus is not used, the process proceeds to step S17, and the game card 1 is ejected from the insertion slot 5.

  Next, in step S15, it is determined whether or not the third sensor 627c no longer senses the game card 1. In step S15, when the game card 1 is no longer detected, the game card 1 stops at the third position. Then, the process proceeds to step S16. If the game card 1 continues to be detected in step S15, the process proceeds to step S17, and the game card 1 is ejected from the insertion slot 5.

  Next, invalidation processing starts in step S16 (step S161). When the motor 821 is operated according to an instruction from the control unit 190, the process proceeds to step S162. In step S162, the cutter 813 is also operated by the operation of the motor 821. When the cutter 813 moves toward the passive gear 823, the cutter 813 cuts the bonus portion 2 at the separation portion 4. Thereafter, the cutter 813 further moves toward the passive gear 823, and the process proceeds to step S163. In step S163, it is determined whether the sensor 826 senses the cutter 813. If the cutter 813 is detected, the process proceeds to step S164. On the other hand, if no cutter is detected, the process moves to step S162, and the cutter 813 continues to move toward the passive gear 823. In step S164, the cutter 813 stops. When the cutter 813 stops, the process proceeds to step S165. In step S165, the invalidation process of the game card 1 ends, and the process proceeds to step S17.

  Finally, in step S17, the game card 1 is discharged from the insertion slot 5.

<Second configuration example>
Next, a second configuration example of the game apparatus 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Hereinafter, the second configuration example will be described with a focus on differences from the first configuration example described above, and description of similar matters will be omitted.

  FIG. 23 is a perspective view showing invalidating means of the game device according to the second configuration example using the recording medium of the present invention. The disabling means 8 shown in FIG. 23 is the same as the first configuration example except that another cam 8133 is provided below the cam 8132 and further includes a punch mechanism 84 (removing means).

  The cam 8133 has a function of pressing a punch mechanism 84 described later. The punch mechanism 84 includes a plate 841, a punch portion 842, and an urging means 843.

  The plate 841 has a function of supporting and fixing the punch portion 842. The plate 841 is provided at an end portion of the housing portion 84 between the rail portion 811 and the belt member 824. The plate 841 is provided at the position of the support base 61 corresponding to the bonus portion 2.

  The punch unit 842 has a function of punching the one-dimensional code 21 of the game card 1. The punch portion 842 is supported and fixed to the lower surface of the plate 841. The punch portion 842 is configured by a cutter member formed in a pipe shape. The punch unit 842 may be disposed at any position on the lower surface of the plate 841 as long as a part of the one-dimensional code 21 can be punched.

  The urging means 843 has a function of urging the plate 841 in the direction opposite to the support base 61. The urging means 843 is provided on the lower surface of the plate 841 at the end of the plate 841 on the rail portion 811 side. The urging unit 843 is not particularly limited, but is configured by a torsion spring in the present configuration example. One end of the torsion spring is fixed to the housing 84, and the other end is fixed to the plate 841. Thereby, the plate 841 can be urged in the direction opposite to the support base 611.

  As described above, the game apparatus 100 according to the present configuration example executes the invalidation process only by punching a part of the one-dimensional code 21, so that most of the bonus part 2 can be left. Therefore, the value of the game card 1 is maintained.

  In the present configuration example, the invalidating means 8 operates as follows. When the cutter 813 moves toward the passive gear 823 in the pressed state, the cam 8133 comes into contact with the plate 841 because the plate 841 is in the moving path of the cam 8133. The cam 8133 presses the plate 841 against the urging force of the urging means 843. As a result, the punch unit 842 punches the one-dimensional code 21. The punched portion is stored in the trash box 101 through the third opening 614. On the other hand, when the cutter 813 continues to move and passes through the plate 841, the plate 841 returns to the original state by the urging force of the urging means 843. Further, the cutter 813 further moves, and the cut drive mechanism 82 returns to the initial state. That is, the invalidation process of the game card 1 ends.

  The punch mechanism 84 is not limited to the illustrated form. The cam 8133 does not press the punch portion 842, but another member (not shown) may press the punch portion.

<Third configuration example>
Next, a third configuration example of the game device 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Hereinafter, the third configuration example will be described with a focus on differences from the first configuration example described above, and description of similar matters will be omitted.

  FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing a disabling unit of the game apparatus according to the first configuration example using the recording medium of the present invention, and a perspective view also showing an invalidating unit of the game apparatus according to the third configuration example. It is.

  The invalidating means 8 of this configuration example is the same as that of the first configuration example, except that the cutter holding unit 812 is a recording head 812 (ink applying means).

  As shown in FIG. 17, the recording head 812 has a function of holding the cutter 813 as in the first configuration example, but also has a function of ejecting ink from the ejection port on the lower surface thereof. The recording head 812 is an ink jet recording head 812.

  The recording head 812 may include an ink cartridge filled with four colors of ink of carbon, yellow, cyan, magenta, and black (black). From the viewpoint of preventing forgery of the game card 1, the recording head 812 may have only one of the ink cartridges. The recording head 812 may apply ink in any way as long as the one-dimensional code 21 cannot be read. For example, hitting dots, applying colored ink, drawing lines, and the like can be mentioned.

  As described above, the game apparatus 100 according to the present configuration example can leave the bonus portion 2 completely by applying ink to the one-dimensional code 21. Therefore, part of the game card 1 is not removed, so that the value of the game card 1 is maintained.

  In the present configuration example, the invalidating means 8 operates as follows. When the cutter 813 moves to the passive gear 823 in the pressed state, the recording head 812 passes above the one-dimensional code 21. At this time, the recording head 812 ejects ink. As a result, ink is applied to the one-dimensional code 21. Thereafter, the cutter 813 continues to move, and the cut drive mechanism 82 returns to the initial state. That is, the invalidation process of the game card 1 ends.

  Note that the game apparatus 100 of the present configuration example is also called a printing apparatus including the transport unit 6, the rail member 811, the cut drive mechanism 82, and the recording head 812 (the transport unit 6 and the invalidating unit 8 as a whole). it can. Further, instead of applying ink by the recording head 812, the game card 1 may be conveyed to the printing unit 9 by a conveyance mechanism (not shown), and ink may be applied to the one-dimensional code 21 in the printing unit 9. . In this case, the means for creating the game card 1 and the means for invalidating the one-dimensional code 21 can be executed by one printing means 9.

<Fourth configuration example>
Next, a fourth configuration example of the game apparatus 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Hereinafter, the fourth configuration example will be described focusing on the differences from the first configuration example described above, and description of similar matters will be omitted.

  FIG. 24 is a perspective view showing invalidating means of a game device according to a fourth configuration example using the recording medium of the present invention.

  FIG. 24 is the same as the game apparatus 100 of the first configuration example except that the cutter 813 has a needle 814 (removing means).

  The needle 814 has a function of damaging the one-dimensional code 21. The needle 814 is provided on the blade 8131 in the vertical direction, but may be provided instead of the blade 8131. The size (thickness) of the tip of the needle 814 is not particularly limited. When the tip of the needle 814 is thin, the one-dimensional code 21 can be thinly scratched. On the other hand, when the tip of the needle 814 is thick, the one-dimensional code 21 can be thickly scratched. When the tip of the needle 814 is planar, the portion of the one-dimensional code 21 can be peeled off from the game card 1.

  As described above, the game apparatus 100 of the present configuration example can leave the bonus portion 2 only by damaging the one-dimensional code 21. Therefore, part of the game card 1 is not removed, so that the value of the game card 1 is maintained.

  The recording medium of the present invention has been described based on the illustrated embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration of each part is replaced with an arbitrary configuration having the same function. be able to. In addition, any other component may be added to the present invention. In addition, the present invention may be a combination of any two or more configurations (features) of the embodiment.

  Further, when the recording medium is a rectangular game card, the game card is inserted into the insertion slot from the short side of the game card in the above description, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game card may be inserted into the insertion slot from the long side of the game card.

  1 …… Game card 2 …… Bonus part 21 …… 1D code 3 …… Character display part 31 …… 2D code 32 …… Character display area 33 …… Level display area 4 …… Separation part 5 …… Discharge port 6 …… Conveying means 61 …… Supporting base 62 …… Conveying mechanism 63 …… Drive mechanism 7 …… Imaging means 71 …… Main body 72 …… Camera 8 …… Disabling means 81 …… Cut mechanism 82 …… Cut drive Mechanism 83... Fixing mechanism 84... Housing 85 .. Space 9 .. Printing means 10 .. Case 101 .. Trash 100 .. Game device 110 .. Display unit 111 .. First sub-display unit 112. Unit 113 ... Third sub display unit 120 ... Cover 130 ... Information acquisition unit 131 ... First information acquisition unit 132 ... Second information acquisition unit 133 ... Non-contact type Information acquisition means 134 ... Holding part 140 ... Operation detection means 150 ... Operation button 160 ... Speaker 170 ... Recording medium dispensing part 180 ... Communication part 190 ... Control part 191 ... ROM 192 ... RAM 193 ... CPU 194 ... Interface 195 ... Display control part 196: Audio control unit 197 ... Data bus 200 ... Recording medium

Claims (9)

A recording medium used in a game device for performing a game in which a character appears,
A first portion having a first code recorded with first information for playing the game;
Look including a second portion having a second code second information different from the first information is recorded,
The recording medium, wherein the second part is configured to be cut from the first part . The recording medium is a rectangular card,
The card is located between the first part and the second part provided along the long side direction, and between the first part and the second part, and the first part, A separation part for separating the second part,
The recording medium according to claim 1 , wherein the card is separated into the first part and the second part in the separation unit. The said separating part is formed through at least one of a plurality of through-holes that are formed so as to penetrate through the card and the thin part formed thinner than the first part and the second part and the card. 2. The recording medium according to 2 . The first information includes information for associating with the second information,
It said second information recording medium according to any one of claims 1 to 3 containing information for associating the first information. It said first information, bonus information associated with the game, information relating to the character, a recording medium according to any one of claims 1 to 4 comprising at least one information from among the information related to competition of the game. The recording medium according to claim 5 , wherein the second portion is colored in a different color according to the type of the information. The first code is identifiable with visible light;
It said second code recording medium according to any one of claims 1 is identifiable by light other than visible light 6. Wherein a first code, said a second code, the recording medium according to any one of claims 1 to 7 are formed on the same plane. The second portion includes a plurality of sub-portions;
The recording medium according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , wherein each of the plurality of sub-portions includes a sub-code in which at least a part of the second information is recorded.

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