JP6145676B2 - GAME SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM USED FOR THE SAME - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system that uses player identification information for identifying each player.

  A game system that uses identification information for identifying each player is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-160117 A

  In a game system like patent document 1, each player is identified based on identification information. Further, the identification information is used, for example, for associating each player with a past performance of each player such as a score. Such identification information is recorded on a recording medium. For example, when an IC card is used as such a recording medium, there is little concern that the IC card cannot provide identification information due to aging or contamination. On the other hand, paper may be used as a recording medium. In such a case, the influence of aging and dirt on the recording medium is large. For example, when identification information is recorded and provided using a display of a paper medium such as a two-dimensional code, it may be difficult to provide the identification information. In such a case, even if a general copier is used, it is difficult to restore the display of the two-dimensional code or the like with the same degree of accuracy as the original storage medium due to the effect of display deterioration.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game system or the like that can regenerate an identification recording medium on which player identification information or the like is recorded with the same accuracy as the original.

  The game system of the present invention generates each identification recording medium in which identification information including player identification information for identifying each player is recorded, and identifies each player based on the player identification information. When any one of the identification recording media satisfies a predetermined regeneration condition, the identification information corresponding to the identification recording medium that satisfies the predetermined regeneration condition is Information providing means is provided for providing the identification information so that an identification recording medium that is recorded on the recording medium and different from the identification recording medium is generated, and the identification information is the player identification information. Apart from that, it further includes decoration information for improving the identification of each identification recording medium.

  The control method of the present invention generates each identification recording medium on which identification information including player identification information for identifying each player is recorded, and identifies each player based on the player identification information. When any one of the recording media for identification satisfies a predetermined regeneration condition, the identification information corresponding to the recording medium for identification satisfying the predetermined regeneration condition is applied. An information providing procedure for providing the identification information so as to generate an identification recording medium that is recorded on the recording medium and different from the identification recording medium, wherein the identification information is the player identification information; Apart from that, it further includes decoration information for improving the identification of each identification recording medium.

  The computer program for the game system according to the present invention generates each identification recording medium on which identification information including player identification information for identifying each player is recorded, and each computer program based on the player identification information. An identification recording medium that satisfies a predetermined regeneration condition when any of the identification recording media satisfies a predetermined regeneration condition for a computer incorporated in a game system that provides a game while identifying a player So that the identification information corresponding to the recording medium is recorded on the recording medium and an identification recording medium different from the identification recording medium is generated. The identification information further includes decoration information for improving the identification of each identification recording medium separately from the player identification information. Those that are configured. By executing the control method or the computer program of the present invention, the game system of the present invention can be realized.

The figure which shows the outline | summary of the whole structure of the game system which concerns on one form of this invention. The figure which shows schematically the external appearance of the game machine which concerns on one form of this invention. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the card for games which a game machine generates. The figure which shows an example of the content of a key card | curd typically. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the case where a reissue service is provided on condition that provision of card ID is required. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the case where a reissue service is provided by using the existing key card as requirements. The figure which shows the structure of the principal part of the control system of a game system. The figure which shows an example of the content of key card data. The figure which shows an example of the flowchart of a card utilization reissue process routine. The figure which shows an example of the flowchart of ID utilization reissue process routine.

  Hereinafter, a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of the overall configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 1 includes a center server 2 and a plurality of game machines GM. The game machine GM is connected to the center server 2 via the network 3. The game machine GM is a commercial (commercial) game machine that allows a player to play a game within a range according to the price in exchange for consumption of a predetermined price. As an example, the game machine GM provides a card game in exchange for consumption of a predetermined price. An appropriate number of game machines GM are installed in a commercial facility such as the store 4. The center server 2 is not limited to an example configured by a single physical device. For example, one logical center server 2 may be configured by a server group as a plurality of physical devices. Further, the center server 2 may be logically configured using cloud computing. Furthermore, the game machine GM may function as the center server 2.

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

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

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

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

  The game machine GM will be further described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing the appearance of a game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the game machine GM includes a housing 6. A control panel CP, a monitor MO, and a speaker SP are provided on the top of the housing 6. The monitor MO is disposed above the control panel CP. Further, the speaker SP is disposed further above the monitor MO. In addition to the control panel CP, the game machine GM is provided with various input devices and output devices provided in a normal business game machine such as a volume operation switch, a power switch, and a power lamp. FIG. 2 does not show them.

  The control panel CP is provided with a direction selection operation section CP1 that can select a direction, a button CP2 that can be used for determination, a code reader 7, and a coin insertion slot SO. The code reader 7 is configured to be able to read a two-dimensional code and output a signal according to the read result. Various game cards 8 are inserted into the code reader 7. A two-dimensional code is printed on the game card 8. The code reader 7 reads this two-dimensional code. A card discharge port EO1 and a coin discharge port EO2 are provided on the front surface of the housing 6. The card outlet EO1 is used for discharging the game card 8 generated inside the housing 6. The control panel CP is provided with various operation units such as buttons that can be used for determining the operation, etc., but these are not shown.

  Next, the game card 8 generated by the game machine GM will be described. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the game card 8 generated by the game machine GM. As shown in FIG. 3, the game card 8 generated by the game machine GM includes a key card SC and a character card KC as recording media for identification. The character card KC is a card for defining each monster used in the card game provided by the game machine GM. The character card KC is used for recording and reproduction of each monster.

  On the other hand, the key card SC is a card of a different type from the character card KC. Specifically, the key card SC is used to specify each player. That is, the character card KC is used directly for playing (progressing) the game, while the key card SC is used for assisting play. Various identification information is recorded on the key card SC. Specifically, the identification information includes, for example, player ID information as player identification information, card ID information as information specifying information, and decoration information. The card ID is information for identifying each card. The identification information is managed based on the card ID. Therefore, the card ID is also used for specifying identification information. The player ID is information for identifying each player. The player ID is given based on individual information depending on each player. The individual information includes, for example, personal information such as name, sex, date of birth, and age. The individual information is provided from the player through an operation on the control panel CP of the game machine GM, for example. All or a part of the individual information is displayed on the key card SC. Note that the identification information may include all or a part of the individual information as at least a part thereof.

  The decoration information is information for improving the identification (uniqueness) of each key card SC. As an example of the decoration information, a key image that changes in accordance with the contents of each individual information is displayed on the key card SC. As a result, the display content of the key card SC changes according to the individual information. The key card SC is highly unique because it includes decoration information such as a key image. The key card SC is used, for example, for specifying play data of each player and reflecting past game results and the like on the card game based on the play data. As an example, a two-dimensional code is printed on the key card SC and the character card KC. Through the two-dimensional code, the key card SC and the character card KC provide the game machine GM with various parameter information or identification information for defining the monster. Details of the key card SC and the character card KC will be described later.

  Next, a card game provided by the game machine GM will be described. The game machine GM provides a card game using the key card SC and the character card KC. The card game is a type of game in which a monster defined by the character card KC prepared by the player is reproduced during the game and used as a play medium. In the game, battles, missions, and the like are executed through monsters reproduced by the character card KC. A battle or mission may be performed by multiple monsters. In such a case, a plurality of character cards KC may be used for reproducing the monster. Furthermore, monsters grow through such battles and missions. In other words, monster development reproduced by the character card KC is also provided as a game element. And the monster which grew through the game play can be further generated as a character card KC. Therefore, monsters in the game are continuously nurtured through the character card KC. Further, since the character card KC is generated based on the game result, it is highly unique.

  Further, as described above, the types of the key card SC and the character card KC are different. As a result, the key card SC and the character card KC have different uses (functions). Specifically, the character card KC is used for reproducing (or storing) a monster as a play medium, while the key card SC is used for specifying a player, that is, for specifying a user of each character card KC. . As a result, when the key card SC is used, the game machine GM provides a card game while identifying each player based on the player ID. Then, the information of the player ID of the key card SC, that is, the information of the user is reflected, for example, on the progress of the game and the generated character card KC.

  Specifically, the key card SC is used, for example, to reflect past game results and the like in the game via play data as described above. Further, when a game is played using the key card SC, information on the player ID is also recorded on the character card KC when the character card KC is generated. Further, the use of the character card KC including the player ID information is managed by the player ID of the key card SC. Specifically, the player ID of the key card SC is used for classification of each character card KC. For example, a character card KC having the same player ID as the key card SC is classified as a player card, and a character card KC having a different player ID is classified as a participation card. And the handling of the monster reproduced by each character card KC differs between each classification. For example, a difference occurs between classifications in which a monster of a player card can generate a character card KC reflecting a game result, but a monster of a participating card cannot generate a character card KC. Further, the difference in handling may occur in the options in the game. The key card SC and the character card KC are used in this relationship as an example.

  Next, details of the character card KC and the key card SC will be described. The character card KC includes various information that defines a character. As an example, the character card KC has a basic information area in which the basic information of the monster such as the name of the monster, the name of the player, or the attack power is displayed, an image area in which the monster image is displayed, and the monster is executed in the game. It includes a feature information area that indicates possible options (such as “Kojigeki”). As described above, the game result is reflected in the character card KC. For this reason, the information of these areas of the character card KC changes according to the game result. On the other hand, since the character card KC is provided in a certain format, the arrangement and size of these areas are constant. That is, the character card KC includes a fixed format portion and a variable portion in which information that changes according to the game result is arranged. Then, a composite image in which information after changing according to the game result is combined in each area defined by the format part (fixed part) (variable part) is printed on the printing medium. A card KC is generated. Further, the composite image is also provided with a code information area. In the code information area, a two-dimensional code generated in accordance with a predetermined standard so as to include information arranged in each area is displayed. And through this two-dimensional code, the character card KC provides information on each area to the game machine GM.

  On the other hand, FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the contents of the key card SC. As shown in FIG. 4, a composite image CI is printed on the key card SC. The composite image CI includes a key image area SC1, a code display area SC2, and a player information area SC3. A key image KI is displayed in the key image area SC1. As described above, the key image KI changes according to the individual information of each player. That is, different key images KI are displayed in the key image area SC1 according to the individual information of each player. As an example of the key image KI that differs depending on the individual information, the key image KI may include a part of the individual information such as the name of the player. That is, the key image KI may change according to the individual information by including the individual information itself. In the example of FIG. 4, the name of the player “Shaji” is included in the key image KI, which is different from the key images KI of other players. As an example, the change according to the individual information is realized by processing a plurality of candidate images based on the processing conditions related to the individual information. Alternatively, it may be realized by combining a plurality of candidate images based on a combination condition related to individual information. Furthermore, the key image KI may change according to the player's play performance or the like. For example, the number of plays may be used as the play record. That is, the key image KI may change according to the number of plays. In this case, a new key card SC is generated according to the change of the key image KI.

  In the player information area SC3, a part of the individual information of the player such as the card ID information and the player name is displayed. The card ID is information of a unique ID for each card. The card ID is used when, for example, the key card SC is lost. In the example of FIG. 4, the name of the player “Shaji” and the name of the key card SC “Recording key” are displayed. Furthermore, the display “SHOJI” indicates that the player “SHOUJI” is the owner of the key card SC named “KEY OF RECORD”. A card ID area CA is provided under the name of the key card SC. In the card ID area CA, card ID information “00000000” is displayed. Furthermore, an avatar image AG may be displayed in the player information area SC3. As an example, the avatar image AG may be set when the key card SC is generated through selection from among a plurality of candidate images. Further, the avatar image AG may be changed according to the player's play record or the like, for example, similarly to the key image KI. Note that the change condition of the avatar image AG does not have to match the change condition of the key image KI. In this case, the uniqueness of the key card SC is further increased. Further, the card area CA may not display the card ID information itself. For example, information such as another authentication ID associated with the card ID may be displayed in the card area CA. In this case, the card ID information can be kept secret.

  In the code display area SC2, a two-dimensional code CG for the key card SC is displayed. The two-dimensional code CG is a code generated so as to include various types of information in accordance with a predetermined standard. The two-dimensional code CG includes information for defining the key card SC as various information. As an example, identification information is used as such information. Specifically, the code display area SC2 includes, for example, player ID information, card ID information, key image KI information, player name information, key card SC name information, and avatar image AG information. Each information to be displayed in each of the areas SC1 and SC3 may be included in the two-dimensional code CG as identification information.

  Further, as described above, the contents of the areas SC1 to SC3 of the composite image CI also change according to the individual information or the like. Therefore, it functions as a format portion in which the boundary lines that divide the areas SC1 to SC3 are fixedly arranged. Similarly, the inside of each area | region SC1-SC3 functions as a variable part. Similar to the character card KC, the composite image CI is configured by combining the information to be displayed in the areas SC1 to SC3 and the format portion. In addition, information that enhances the uniqueness of the key card SC, such as key image KI, name information, and avatar image AG information, is included in the composite image CI as decoration information. That is, at least a part of the decoration information is displayed on the key card SC so as to be visible. In the example of FIG. 4, the player ID information is included only in the two-dimensional code CG, but may be displayed in the player information area SC3, for example. Further, for example, information that can function as individual information such as name information included in the key image KI in the example of FIG. 4 may be used as decoration information.

  Next, reissuance of the key card SC will be described. The game system 1 provides a reissue service for reissuing the key card SC. More specifically, the reissue service is a service for regenerating a key card SC that satisfies a predetermined regeneration condition. This service is used, for example, when the key card SC is lost, damaged or aged. Further, the reissue service is provided when a predetermined operation for providing the service is executed. For example, use of an existing key card SC or provision of a card ID is used as the predetermined regeneration condition. That is, as an example, when an existing key card SC is used after a predetermined operation is executed, the used key card SC satisfies a predetermined reproduction condition, and the key card SC is reissued. Is done. Similarly, when the card ID information is provided after the predetermined operation is performed, the key card SC corresponding to the card ID satisfies the predetermined regeneration condition, and the key card SC is reissued. Is done.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a case where a reissuance service is provided with provision of a card ID as a requirement. For example, when the existing key card SC is lost, the key card SC is regenerated based on the card ID. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 5, the player P provides the game machine GM with card ID information (if the card ID is not used, information such as another authentication ID). This provision is performed through the control panel CP, for example. The game machine GM provides the center server 2 with information on the card ID provided by the player.

  The center server 2 is provided with key card data CD as management data. The key card data CD is data for managing each issued key card SC. Therefore, information for defining each issued key card SC is described in the key card data CD. More specifically, information for identifying each key card SC is described in the key card data CD. The key card data CD is described with the card ID information and other identification information associated with each card ID. Details of the key card data CD will be described later.

  The center server 2 specifies identification information corresponding to the card ID in the key card data CD based on the card ID provided by the game machine GM. Then, the center server 2 provides the key card data CD to the game machine GM so as to include at least the identified identification information. The game machine GM generates image data for reproducing the composite image CI based on the provided key card data CD. A large number of print media HM are prepared in the game machine GM. The print medium HM means a print medium in a state before the composite image CI is printed. For example, a card-like paper medium is used as the printing medium HM. The game machine GM prints the composite image CI on the printing medium HM based on the image data, and generates a new key card SC. Then, the new key card SC is provided to the player P. In this way, when the card ID is provided, the key card SC corresponding to the card ID is reissued.

  On the other hand, FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a case where a reissue service is provided with the requirement of using an existing key card SC. For example, when an existing key card SC is aged, a new key card SC (hereinafter referred to as a new key) is based on the existing key card SC (hereinafter, the existing key card SC may be referred to as an old key card SC). Card (which may be referred to as card SC) is regenerated. As shown in FIG. 6, in this case, through use of the old key card SC by the player P, information for identifying the old key card SC is provided to the game machine GM. Specifically, the game machine GM acquires information included in the old key card SC through, for example, the two-dimensional code CG of the old key card SC. In the game machine GM, key card data CD is generated based on information included in the old key card SC. Further, if predetermined change conditions are satisfied, the decoration information of the key card data CD may be changed. For example, a reselection operation or a game result may be used as the predetermined change condition. That is, for example, when the reselection of the avatar image AG is executed with the regeneration of the key card SC, the predetermined change condition may be satisfied and the avatar image AG may be changed. Other predetermined change conditions include, for example, game results (for example, play time, play frequency, number of owned character cards KC, average level of monsters of owned character cards KC, number of items granted during the game) , The number of types of possessed items, etc.) may be satisfied when the change condition is satisfied. And when such a change is performed, these changes (decoration information after a change) are reflected in the key card data CD.

  This key card data CD is used to generate a new key card SC. Specifically, the game machine GM first generates image data for reproducing the composite image CI based on the key card data CD. Further, the game machine GM prints the composite image CI on the printing medium HM based on the image data, and generates a new key card SC. Then, the new key card SC is provided to the player P. Thus, the new key card SC is reissued using the information of the old key card SC. In the example of FIG. 6, the avatar image AG is “◯” in the old key card SC, but is changed to “Δ” in the new key card SC. That is, the avatar image AG is changed between the old key card SC and the new key card SC. Thus, the new key card SC is not necessarily the same as the old key card SC, and the decoration information may be changed. In other words, in the reissuance service, it is allowed to change the decoration information while maintaining the same as the core information (for example, individual information itself) unique to the player, such as the player ID information. A common card ID may be used for the new key card SC and the old key card SC. That is, the card ID may be maintained even when reissued. On the other hand, the card ID may be changed when reissued. That is, at the time of reissuance, a new card ID different from the card ID of the existing key card SC may be used.

  Next, the main part of the control system of the game system 1 for realizing the card game and the reissue service will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a main part of the control system of the game system 1. As shown in FIG. 7, the center server 2 includes a control unit 10 and a storage unit 11. The control unit 10 is configured as a computer unit combining a microprocessor and various peripheral devices such as an internal storage device (for example, ROM and RAM) necessary for the operation of the microprocessor. Note that an input device such as a keyboard and an output device such as a monitor can be connected to the control unit 10, but these are not shown.

  The storage unit 11 is connected to the control unit 10. The storage unit 11 is configured by a large-capacity storage medium such as a magnetic tape, for example, so that the storage can be held without power supply. The storage unit 11 stores a server program 15. The server program 15 is a computer program necessary for the center server 2 to provide various services to the game machine GM and the user terminal 5. When the control unit 10 reads and executes the server program 15, a game machine service management unit 16 and a web service management unit 17 are provided inside the control unit 10. The game machine service management unit 16 executes a process for providing the game machine service described above. On the other hand, the web service management unit 17 executes processing necessary to provide the above-described web service. The game machine service management unit 16 and the web service management unit 17 are logical devices realized by a combination of computer hardware and a computer program. Various other logical devices may be provided inside the control unit 10, but these are not shown.

  The storage unit 11 stores various data that can be referred to as the server program 15 is executed. Such various data includes, for example, the ID management data 22, the play data PD, and the key card data CD described above. Details of these data will be described later.

  On the other hand, the game machine GM is provided with a control unit 30 as a computer, a storage unit 31, the above-described code reader 7, and a printer 32. The storage unit 31, the code reader 7 and the printer 32 are all connected to the control unit 30. The control unit 30 is configured as a computer unit in which a microprocessor and various peripheral devices such as an internal storage device (for example, ROM and RAM) necessary for the operation of the microprocessor are combined. In addition to the control panel CP, the monitor MO, and the speaker SP, the control unit 30 includes various input devices or output devices such as a coin authentication device or a card reading device as well as known game machines. Although they can be connected, their illustration is omitted.

  The code reader 7 is a known device for reading a two-dimensional code. The code reader 7 reads the two-dimensional code CG printed on the game card 8 and outputs a signal corresponding to the read result to the control unit 30. The printer 32 is a known printing apparatus for printing images, symbols (including a two-dimensional code), characters, and the like on a predetermined recording medium. The printer 32 prints a composite image CI including each two-dimensional code CG on a card-like printing medium HM (recording medium) on the basis of an output signal from the control unit 30, thereby obtaining a key card SC or the like. A game card 8 is generated.

  The storage unit 31 is configured by, for example, a magnetic recording medium, an optical recording medium, a flash SSD (Solid State Drive), or the like so that the storage can be held without supplying power. A game program 34 is stored in the storage unit 31. The game program 34 is a computer program necessary for the game machine GM to provide a card game. The storage unit 31 also stores various data that can be referred to as the game program 34 is executed. Such data includes, for example, image data, sound effect data, play data PD, key card data CD, and the like. The sound effect data is data for reproducing various sounds such as music. The image data is data for displaying various images necessary for the game (including an image for printing the game card 8). The image data includes, for example, format data. The format data is data for expressing a basic format portion such as a frame line for separating various areas of the game card 8, that is, a fixed portion. That is, the format data is data for expressing the format portion of the key card SC and the character card KC. The format portions of the key card SC and the character card KC may be the same or different. Further, when providing the game, the play data PD is provided at least in part from the center server 2 and stored in the storage unit 31 so as to include a portion associated with the player who executes the game.

  Next, details of the ID management data 22, the play data PD, and the key card data CD will be described. The ID management data 22 is data in which correspondence relationships between various IDs used in the game system 1 are described. For example, the player ID information is also managed by the ID management data 22. As described above, the play data PD is data in which information related to past play results of each player is described. The play data PD is used, for example, to take over the previous play results (past results) from the next time onward, or to take over the settings specific to each player. Therefore, the play data PD is managed based on the player ID for identifying each player. That is, the play data PD is a set of data created for each player ID. Therefore, in the play data PD, for example, information related to past results such as items is managed for each player ID (associated with the player ID).

  The key card data CD is data for managing each key card SC as described above. Specifically, the key card data CD is data in which identification information included in each key card SC is described. The key card data CD is managed based on the card ID. That is, the key card data CD is a set of data created for each card ID. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the contents of the key card data CD. As shown in FIG. 8, the key card data CD includes information of a card ID, a name, a name, a key image ID, and an avatar image ID. The key card data CD is described so that these pieces of information are associated with each other.

  The card ID is information of a unique ID for each key card SC as described above (however, the same card ID may be used repeatedly if the same card ID is used at the time of reissuance). The name is information indicating the name of the key card SC (for example, “recording key” in the example of FIG. 4). The name is information indicating the name of the player (for example, “show” in the example of FIG. 4). The key image ID is information of a unique ID for each key image KI. The key image ID is used to specify each key image KI. The avatar image ID is information of a unique ID for each avatar image AG. The avatar image ID is used to specify each avatar image AG.

  The center server 2 is provided with key card data CD corresponding to all issued card IDs, while the game machine GM is provided with at least a part of the key card data CD. For example, as described above, at least a part of the key card data CD is provided from the center server 2 to the game machine GM so as to include a part corresponding to the card ID provided at the time of reissuance. Further, as described above, a part of the key card data CD (for example, a part of information held by the old key card SC) is stored in the game machine GM by the information of the key card SC provided through the old key card SC at the time of reissuance. It may be generated.

  Next, card use reissue processing and ID use reissue processing will be described. The card use reissue process is a process for reissuing the new key card SC using the old key card SC in the reissue service. As an example, the card use reissue process is executed by the control unit 30 of the game machine GM. On the other hand, the ID use reissue process is a process for reissuing the key card SC using the card ID in the reissue service. For example, the ID use reissue process is realized by the cooperation of the control unit 30 of the game machine GM and the control unit 10 of the center server 2. More specifically, the ID use reissue process is executed through the game machine service management unit 16 and the control unit 10. In addition, each control unit 10 and 30 performs various well-known processes etc. independently or in cooperation other than a card utilization reissue process and an ID utilization reissue process. Such known processes include, for example, a process for providing a card game such as generation of a character card KC, a process for generating a key card SC for the first time, or a game machine service and a WEB service. This process is included. However, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a flowchart of a card use reissue process routine. The routine of FIG. 9 is executed, for example, when a predetermined operation for reissuing the new key card SC is executed using the old key card SC. Further, the predetermined operation may include an operation of reading the two-dimensional code CG of the old key card SC through the code reader 7. When the routine of FIG. 9 is started, the control unit 30 refers to the output signal of the code reader 7, and identifies information included in the old key card SC (more specifically, various information included in the two-dimensional code CG). To get. In subsequent step S12, the control unit 30 generates key card data CD corresponding to the old key card SC based on the identification information acquired in step S11.

  In the next step S13, the control unit 30 determines whether or not a predetermined change condition is satisfied. When the determination result is a positive result, that is, when a predetermined change condition is satisfied, the control unit 30 proceeds to step S14. In step S14, the control unit 30 changes the content of the key card data CD in accordance with the content of the predetermined change condition that is satisfied (for example, the content of the reselection when the reselection operation is executed). Proceed to S15.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S13 is a negative result, that is, when the predetermined change condition is not satisfied, the control unit 30 proceeds to step S15. In step S15, the control unit 30 generates image data for expressing the composite image CI including the information of the key card data CD generated in step S12 or the key card data CD changed in step S14. Since the composite image CI includes the two-dimensional code CG, the image data also includes data for expressing the two-dimensional code CG. In subsequent step S16, the control unit 30 outputs (provides) the image data to the printer 32 so that the composite image CI is printed on the printing medium HM based on the image data generated in step S15. As a result, the new key card SC is reissued based on the identification information of the old key card SC. If the predetermined change condition is satisfied, the new key card SC reflects the change in the content of the decoration information.

  On the other hand, FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a flowchart of an ID use reissue process routine. The routine of FIG. 10 is executed, for example, when a predetermined operation for reissuing the key card SC using the card ID is executed. This predetermined operation may include an operation of inputting a card ID through the control panel CP. In FIG. 10, for the sake of simplification, a process in which the game machine service management unit 16 is the execution subject may be described as the center server 2, and a process in which the control unit 30 is the execution subject is described as the game machine GM.

  When the routine of FIG. 10 is started, first, in step S21, the game machine GM refers to the output signal of the control panel CP and obtains the card ID information. In subsequent step S22, the game machine GM provides the information of the card ID acquired in step S22 to the center server 2 via the network 3.

  The center server 2 starts the routine of FIG. 10 when the card ID information is provided from the game machine GM. When the center server 2 starts the routine of FIG. 10, first, in step S31, the key server data CD corresponding to the provided card ID is specified. In subsequent step S32, the center server 2 provides the key card data CD specified in step S31 to the game machine GM via the network 3. Then, when the process of step S32 is completed, the center server 2 ends the current routine.

  On the other hand, the game machine GM acquires the key card data CD from the center server 2 in step S23. In subsequent step S24, the game machine GM generates image data for expressing the composite image CI including the information of the key card data CD acquired in step S23. Since the composite image CI includes the two-dimensional code CG, the image data also includes data for expressing the two-dimensional code CG. In the next step S25, the game machine GM outputs (provides) the image data to the printer 32 so that the composite image CI is printed on the printing medium HM based on the image data generated in step S24. Thereby, identification information to be included in the key card SC is specified based on the card ID, and a new key card SC is reissued based on the specified identification information.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the existing key card SC is reissued through the reissue service. That is, a new key card SC having the same function as the existing key card SC (having core information such as player ID information) is regenerated by the same method as the existing key card SC. Thereby, a new key card SC can be regenerated with the same accuracy as the original key card SC.

  Further, since the reissue service can be used by providing a card ID, a new key card SC having the same function can be easily restored even if it is lost. As a result, the convenience of regeneration can be improved. Similarly, since the reissue service can be used by using the existing key card SC, the new key card SC can be used with the same degree of accuracy as the original key card SC even when it is damaged or aged due to deterioration over time. Can be regenerated. In particular, when paper is used as the printing medium HM as in the key card SC, the effect of such reissue service is great because the influence of aging is great.

  Furthermore, the decoration information such as the avatar image AG can be changed when using the reissue service. Thereby, reissuance of the key card SC can be prompted. Further, for example, when the decoration information is changed by the player's re-selection action, it is possible to entrust the player to change the contents of the decoration information. For example, when decoration information is changed according to a game result, play of a game can be promoted. Furthermore, since the decoration information is changed by these, the distinctiveness of the appearance of the key card SC can be further improved.

  In the above embodiment, the control unit 30 of the game machine GM functions as the information providing means of the present invention by executing the routine of FIG. 9 or FIG. Further, for example, the control unit 30 of the game machine GM functions as the content changing means of the present invention by executing the routine of FIG. On the other hand, the storage unit 11 of the center server 2 functions as data storage means of the present invention by storing the key card data CD.

  This invention is not limited to the above-mentioned form, It can implement with a suitable form. In the above-described form, the routine of FIG. 10 does not include a process for reflecting the change of the decoration information. However, the present invention is not limited to such a form. For example, the decoration information may be changed when the key card SC is reissued using the card ID. That is, as an example, processing corresponding to steps S13 and S14 of the routine of FIG. 9 may be added to the routine of FIG. In this case, even when the key card SC is reissued using the card ID, an opportunity to change the decoration information can be given, so that the reissue can be promoted. Moreover, since the opportunity to change the decoration information increases, the identification of the key card SC can be further improved.

  In the above-described form, identification information necessary for generating the key card SC is provided from the key card SC along with the use of the key card SC, and the key card SC is reissued based on the identification information. However, the reissue service when the key card SC is used is not limited to such a form. For example, only the minimum identification information such as player identification information and card ID information may be recorded in the two-dimensional code CG of the key card SC. Therefore, in this case, the key card SC may provide only minimum information such as information on the card ID as the key card SC is used. And the other information for identification may be acquired from key card data CD (for example, preserve | saved in the center server 2) etc., for example on the basis of acquired card ID as needed of game machine GM. Further, decoration information or the like may be printed on the new key card SC based on the identification information acquired through the key card data CD. On the other hand, in this case, the two-dimensional code CG of the new key card SC generated by reissuance may include only minimum identification information such as a card ID as in the old key card SC. In this case, the amount of information included in the two-dimensional code CG (as a result, the amount of information included in the key card SC, that is, the identification recording medium) can be suppressed.

  In the above embodiment, the two-dimensional code CG is printed on the key card SC as a code including identification information. However, the present invention is not limited to such a form. For example, a barcode may be used as such a code. That is, the game card 8 may use various codes including various information by being generated according to a predetermined standard. Further, the present invention is not limited to a form in which various types of information are recorded on the recording medium as codes. For example, an optical storage medium such as DVDROM or CDROM, or a nonvolatile semiconductor memory such as EEPROM may be used as the recording medium. Such a storage medium includes, for example, an IC card. When these recording media are used, instead of printing the composite image CI, data for expressing the composite image CI may be recorded on these media. Such data may be provided to the storage medium by infrared communication or the like. That is, as long as the game machine GM can record or acquire the identification information, various media may be employed as the recording medium for the identification recording medium.

  In the above-described form, authentication using a password or the like is not performed when the key card SC (identification recording medium) is used. However, authentication for confirming the owner of the identification recording medium may be performed. When authentication information for authenticating the owner such as a password is used, as an example, the authentication information may be included in the identification information. Further, such authentication information may be used when executing the reissue service. That is, a reissue service may be provided when authenticated as the owner of the key card SC.

  In the above-described form, each game machine GM provides a card game. However, the game provided by each game machine GM is not limited to such a form. Each game machine GM may provide various games such as an action game, a role playing game, a simulation game, and a shooting game. Further, the game machine GM is not limited to a commercial game machine. As the game machine GM, for example, an appropriate form such as a home-use game machine or a portable game machine may be adopted. In the above-described embodiment, the control unit 30 and the storage unit 31 are provided in the game machine GM. However, the game machine of the present invention is not limited to such a form. For example, the control unit 30 and the storage unit 31 may be logically provided on the network using cloud computing. That is, the game machine GM may be configured as a terminal that displays and provides the processing result of the control unit 30 through the network 3.

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

  The game system of the present invention generates each identification recording medium (SC) in which identification information including player identification information for identifying each player is recorded, and identifies each player based on the player identification information. However, the game system (1) provides a game, and corresponds to an identification recording medium that satisfies the predetermined regeneration condition when any of the identification recording media satisfies the predetermined regeneration condition. Information providing means (30) for providing the identification information so that the identification information is recorded on a recording medium (HM) and an identification recording medium different from the identification recording medium is generated. The identification information further includes decoration information for improving the identification of each identification recording medium separately from the player identification information.

  According to the present invention, when the identification recording medium satisfies a predetermined regeneration condition, another identification recording medium in which identification information corresponding to the identification recording medium is recorded is generated. That is, an identification recording medium different from the original is regenerated by the same method as the original. Thereby, the recording medium for identification in which the player identification information and the like are stored can be regenerated with the same accuracy as the original. The identification information further includes decoration information. As a result, a discriminating recording medium having high discriminability can be regenerated.

  Various conditions may be adopted as the predetermined reproduction condition. As one aspect of the game system of the present invention, the management data described in association with the identification information on each identification recording medium and the information identification information for identifying the identification information on each identification recording medium ( Data storage means (11) for storing a CD), wherein the predetermined reproduction condition includes that the information specifying information is provided by a player as a requirement for satisfying the predetermined reproduction condition, and the information provision A mode may be adopted in which the identification information is provided so that the other identification recording medium is generated based on the identification information specified by the information specifying information and the management data. . In this case, the identification information of each identification recording medium is managed based on the information specifying information. Further, based on the information specifying information, an identification storage medium different from the original is generated. Therefore, for example, even when the original identification recording medium is lost, the original can be restored if the information specifying information is known. Thereby, the convenience of regeneration can be further improved.

  In one aspect of the game system of the present invention, the predetermined reproduction condition includes providing the identification information through each identification recording medium as a requirement for satisfying the predetermined reproduction condition, The providing means may provide the identification information so that the other identification recording medium is generated based on the identification information provided through the identification recording medium satisfying the predetermined reproduction condition. Good. In this case, another recording medium for identification can be easily restored based on the original. Therefore, for example, when the original identification recording medium has deteriorated over time, a new identification recording medium can be regenerated with the same accuracy as the original using the original.

  As one aspect of the game system of the present invention, the game system further comprises content changing means (30) for changing the content of the decoration information when a predetermined change condition is satisfied, and the information providing means changes the content changing means. Based on the result, when the content of the decoration information is changed, an aspect may be adopted in which the identification information is provided so that the decoration information after the change is included as the decoration information. In this case, the content of the decoration information of the identification recording medium restored at the time of regeneration can be changed from the content of the original decoration information. Thereby, regeneration of the recording medium for identification can be promoted.

  In one aspect of the game system of the present invention, the predetermined change condition uses a result of the game, and includes that the result of the game satisfies a change condition as a requirement for satisfying the predetermined change condition. But you can. In this case, the original identification recording medium can be changed to another identification recording medium according to the game result. Thereby, the interest property of a game can be improved.

  In one aspect of the game system of the present invention, the predetermined change condition uses a selection result of each player, and the predetermined change is performed when selection for changing the content of the decoration information is executed by each player. It may be included as a requirement for satisfying the condition. In this case, the content of the decoration information of the original identification recording medium is changed according to the player's selection operation. As a result, it is possible to entrust the player with improved identification. As a result, the generation of another identification recording medium can be promoted.

  In one aspect of the game system of the present invention, the content of the decoration information may be displayed on the identification recording medium and the other identification recording medium so as to be visible. In this case, the distinctiveness of the appearance of the identification recording medium can be improved.

  The control method of the present invention generates each identification recording medium (SC) in which identification information including player identification information for identifying each player is recorded, and identifies each player based on the player identification information. However, it is applied to the game system (1) that provides a game, and corresponds to an identification recording medium that satisfies the predetermined regeneration condition when any of the identification recording media satisfies the predetermined regeneration condition. An information providing procedure for providing the identification information so that the identification information is recorded on a recording medium (HM) and an identification recording medium different from the identification recording medium is generated, In addition to the player identification information, the identification information further includes decoration information for improving the identification of each identification recording medium.

  The computer program for the game system according to the present invention generates each identification recording medium (SC) in which identification information including player identification information for identifying each player is recorded, and includes the player identification information in the player identification information. The computer (30) incorporated in the game system (1) that provides the game while identifying each player based on the predetermined reproduction condition when any of the recording media for identification satisfies the predetermined regeneration condition. The identification information corresponding to the identification recording medium satisfying the formation condition is recorded on a recording medium (HM), and an identification recording medium different from the identification recording medium is generated. It is configured to function as an information providing means for providing information, and the identification information improves the identification of each identification recording medium separately from the player identification information. Those that are configured to further include a decorative information for. By executing the control method or the computer program of the present invention, the game system of the present invention can be realized.

1 game system 11 storage unit (data storage means)
30 Control unit (computer, information providing means, content changing means)
SC key card (recording medium for identification)
CD key card data (management data)
HM media to be printed (recorded media)

Claims (7)

Each identification medium for recording identification information including player identification information for identifying each player so that the usage is different from each recording medium for play corresponding to the play medium used in the game and each recording medium for play A game system that uses a recording medium to reproduce the play medium corresponding to each play recording medium and provides the game while identifying each player based on the player identification information of each identification recording medium. And
Each discriminating recording medium further includes a decoration image for improving the discriminability of each discriminating recording medium when the discriminating information identifies each discriminating recording medium separately from the player discriminating information. Medium generating means for generating
The player possesses a predetermined regeneration condition that includes a user input for specifying the identification information of each identification recording medium due to an operation of a player who desires regeneration of each identification recording medium. The same content as the specific identification information corresponding to the identification information of the specific identification recording medium corresponding to the identification recording medium satisfying the predetermined regeneration condition when any one of the identification recording media is satisfied Is acquired based on the user input, and information acquisition means for acquiring from the reproduction recording medium in which the same content as the specific identification information is recorded in advance ,
Based on the acquisition result of the information acquiring means, before Symbol another identification recording medium is the specific identification recording medium for recording the specific identification information with the recording on a recording medium having the same content as the specific identification information and information providing means for providing to physically be regenerated separately, the same contents as before Symbol specific identification information to the recording medium and,
A content changing means for changing the content of the specific decorative image included in the specific identification information when a predetermined change condition is satisfied;
With
When the content of the specific decorative image is changed based on the change result of the content changing unit, the information providing unit includes post-change identification information including the content of the decorative image after the change as the specific decorative image. The changed identification information is provided as the specific identification information so that the different identification recording medium is generated as a changed specific identification recording medium instead of the specific identification recording medium by recording. A game system characterized by that.   Each identification medium for recording identification information including player identification information for identifying each player so that the usage is different from each recording medium for play corresponding to the play medium used in the game and each recording medium for play A game system that uses a recording medium to reproduce the play medium corresponding to each play recording medium and provides the game while identifying each player based on the player identification information of each identification recording medium. And
  Each discriminating recording medium further includes a decoration image for improving the discriminability of each discriminating recording medium when the discriminating information identifies each discriminating recording medium separately from the player discriminating information. Medium generating means for generating
  When one of the identification recording media owned by the player satisfies the predetermined regeneration condition due to the operation of the player who wants to regenerate each identification recording medium, the predetermined regeneration condition is set. Information acquired from the identification recording medium that records the same content as the specific identification information corresponding to the identification information of the specific identification recording medium corresponding to the satisfied identification recording medium. Acquisition means;
  Based on the acquisition result of the information acquisition means, another identification recording medium for recording the specific identification information in association with recording on the recording medium having the same content as the specific identification information is the specific identification recording medium. Information providing means for providing the same content as the specific identification information to the recording medium so that the information is physically regenerated separately;
  A content changing means for changing the content of the specific decorative image included in the specific identification information when a predetermined change condition is satisfied;
With
  When the content of the specific decorative image is changed based on the change result of the content changing unit, the information providing unit includes post-change identification information including the content of the decorative image after the change as the specific decorative image. The changed identification information is provided as the specific identification information so that the different identification recording medium is generated as a changed specific identification recording medium instead of the specific identification recording medium by recording. A game system characterized by that. Data for storing management data described in association with identification information having the same content as the identification information of each identification recording medium and information identification information for identifying the identification information of each identification recording medium A storage means;
The predetermined regeneration condition includes that the information specifying information is provided by a player as a requirement for satisfying the predetermined regeneration condition,
The information acquisition means acquires the content of the identification information specified by the information specifying information as the same content as the specific identification information via the management data,
The game system according to claim 1, wherein the data storage unit is used as the reproduction recording medium via the management data.   The predetermined change condition uses the result of the game, and includes that the result of the game satisfies the change condition as a requirement for satisfying the predetermined change condition. The game system according to item. The predetermined change condition uses a selection result of each player, and includes a requirement for satisfying the predetermined change condition that selection for changing the content of the specific decorative image is executed by each player. The game system as described in any one of Claims 1-4. Each identification medium for recording identification information including player identification information for identifying each player so that the usage is different from each recording medium for play corresponding to the play medium used in the game and each recording medium for play The present invention is applied to a game system that uses a recording medium to reproduce the play medium corresponding to each play recording medium and provides the game while identifying each player based on the player identification information of each identification recording medium. And
Each discriminating recording medium further includes a decoration image for improving the discriminability of each discriminating recording medium when the discriminating information identifies each discriminating recording medium separately from the player discriminating information. A medium generation procedure for generating
The player possesses a predetermined regeneration condition that includes a user input for specifying the identification information of each identification recording medium due to an operation of a player who desires regeneration of each identification recording medium. The same content as the specific identification information corresponding to the identification information of the specific identification recording medium corresponding to the identification recording medium satisfying the predetermined regeneration condition when any one of the identification recording media is satisfied and while specified based on the user input, an information acquisition procedure for acquiring the reproduced recording medium that the same content as the specific identification information recorded in advance,
Based on the acquisition result of the information acquisition procedure, before Symbol another identification recording medium is the specific identification recording medium for recording the specific identification information with the recording on a recording medium having the same content as the specific identification information an information providing procedures to provide as physically be regenerated separately, the same contents as before Symbol specific identification information to the recording medium and,
A content change procedure for changing the content of the specific decorative image included in the specific identification information when a predetermined change condition is satisfied;
With
In the information providing procedure, when the content of the specific decorative image is changed based on the change result of the content changing means, the changed identification information including the content of the decorative image after the change is used as the specific decorative image. The changed identification information is provided as the specific identification information so that the different identification recording medium is generated as a changed specific identification recording medium instead of the specific identification recording medium by recording. Control method. Each identification medium for recording identification information including player identification information for identifying each player so that the usage is different from each recording medium for play corresponding to the play medium used in the game and each recording medium for play The recording medium is used to reproduce the play medium corresponding to each play recording medium, and is incorporated in a game system that provides the game while identifying each player based on the player identification information of each identification recording medium. Computer
Each discriminating recording medium further includes a decoration image for improving the discriminability of each discriminating recording medium when the discriminating information identifies each discriminating recording medium separately from the player discriminating information. A medium generation means for generating the identification information, and a predetermined regeneration including a user input for specifying the identification information of each identification recording medium due to an operation of a player who desires to regenerate each identification recording medium as a requirement When any of the identification recording media owned by the player satisfies the condition, it corresponds to the identification information of the specific identification recording medium corresponding to the identification recording medium satisfying the predetermined regeneration condition. the same content as the specific identification information, said with specified based on the user input, information obtaining means for obtaining from the reproduced recording medium that the same content as the specific identification information recorded in advance, the information Based on the obtained results of the acquisition means, and another identification recording medium is the specific identification recording medium for pre-type recording said specific identification information with the recording on a recording medium having the same content as the specific identification information as physically be regenerated separately, the information providing unit provides the same content as the previous SL specific identification information to the recording medium, and if it meets predetermined change condition, included in the specific identification information Configured to function as a content changing means for changing the content of the specific decorative image
When the content of the specific decorative image is changed based on the change result of the content changing unit, the information providing unit includes post-change identification information including the content of the decorative image after the change as the specific decorative image. The changed identification information is provided as the specific identification information so that the different identification recording medium is generated as a changed specific identification recording medium instead of the specific identification recording medium by recording. A computer program for a game system.