JP7197092B2 - Game cards and programs - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game card on which a game area consisting of a plurality of regularly arranged squares is drawn, and a program for displaying a game area consisting of a plurality of regularly arranged squares.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a bingo card is known in which a game area consisting of a plurality of squares arranged in a grid pattern of multiple rows and columns is drawn, and a different number is written on each square (see, for example, Patent Document 1). This bingo card is used in a bingo game in which squares with arbitrarily selected numbers are set as hits, and the hit squares are aligned vertically, horizontally, or obliquely in a straight line.

JP 2018-171408 A

By the way, in the game area of a conventional bingo card, a plurality of squares are arranged in a grid pattern with a plurality of rows and columns. Therefore, for example, in the case of a game area in which 5 squares are arranged vertically and 5 squares are arranged horizontally, there are 12 rows of 5 squares arranged vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. Further, in the game area in which five cells are arranged vertically and five cells are horizontally arranged, four lines of four cells are formed diagonally, a line of three cells is formed diagonally, and a line of three cells is formed diagonally. There are also 4 rows in which 2 squares line up.

Further, for example, in the case of a game area in which four squares are arranged vertically and four squares horizontally, there are ten rows of four squares arranged vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. Furthermore, in the game area where 4 squares are arranged vertically and 4 squares are arranged horizontally, there are 4 rows of 3 squares arranged diagonally and 4 rows of 2 squares arranged diagonally.

That is, in the conventional bingo card, the number of rows formed with the largest number of squares is large, whereas the number of rows formed with the smallest number of squares is limited to four rows. Therefore, it is difficult to use these bingo cards (game cards) for games other than bingo games, and there is a problem that various games cannot be enjoyed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a game card and a program that facilitates variation in the way of playing.

In order to achieve the above object, the game card of the present invention depicts a game area consisting of a plurality of regularly arranged squares, each of the plurality of squares forming a hexagonal shape. It has a centrally located first mass, six second masses surrounding the first mass, and twelve third masses surrounding the arrangement of the second masses. . The first mass, the second mass, and the third mass are arranged in a honeycomb pattern. Furthermore, in the first square, a mark indicating a free spot that is determined to be selected at the start of the game is described, and in the second and third squares, consecutive numbers from 1 to 18 are selected during the game. A symbol consisting of one of the numbers is written in a different position on each card used in the game.

Therefore, in the game card of the present invention, a total of 19 hexagonal squares are arranged in a honeycomb pattern in the game area. Therefore, 3 rows of 5 squares are formed vertically, horizontally, or diagonally, and 6 rows of 4 squares are formed vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. , 6 rows of 3 squares are formed diagonally. As a result, the number of rows formed with the largest number of squares does not increase, and the number of rows formed with the smallest number of squares can be reduced to 6 rows. Therefore, it becomes easy to add variations to the way of playing using the game cards, and it becomes possible to enjoy various kinds of play.

1 is a front view showing a game card of Example 1. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the game card of Example 1 in use; FIG. 2 is a rear view of the game card of Example 1 in use. FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing columns established in the game area of the game card of Example 1; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a game area displayed on the screen by the program of Example 2;

A mode for carrying out a game card and a program according to the present invention will be described based on Example 1 and Example 2 shown in the drawings.

(Example 1)
The configuration of the game card 1 of Example 1 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. FIG.

The game card 1 in Example 1 is a rectangular piece of paper made of thick paper such as drawing paper or cardboard. A game area 2 is printed on the surface 1a of the game card 1, as shown in FIG. In addition to the game area 2, the title 3, border 4, and the like may be printed on the surface 1a of the game card 1. FIG. Also, hereinafter, the short direction of the game card 1 is X, and the longitudinal direction is Y. As shown in FIG.

The game area 2 has a total of 19 squares arranged regularly, that is, one first square 10A, six second squares 10B, and 12 third squares 10C. . Here, each mass 10A, 10B, and 10C has a regular hexagonal shape with the same size. Also, the first square 10A is arranged in the center of the game area 2. As shown in FIG. The six second squares 10B are arranged at positions surrounding the first squares 10A. Furthermore, the 12 third cells 10C are arranged at positions surrounding the arrangement of the second cells 10B. These first masses 10A, second masses 10B and third masses 10C are arranged in a honeycomb pattern. In addition, here, honeycombs forming a row along the lateral direction X of the game card 1 are presented.

Inside each of the 19 squares (10A to 10C), a mark surrounded by a notch 13 and a folding line 14 is written. Here, the notch 13 is a semi-elliptical cut that continuously surrounds the top, bottom, and left side of the mark. Moreover, the folding line 14 is a linear portion connecting the ends of the cuts 13 provided on the right side of the mark, and the right side of the mark is surrounded by the folding line 14 .

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2, when the mark is pushed into the back surface 1b side of the game card 1, the cutout 13 separates the mark, and as shown in FIG. When it is folded, it is folded back from the folding line 14 in the left direction. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, when the mark is folded back, holes 16 are formed in the squares 10A to 10C where the mark is folded back.

Moreover, the markings are all different in each of the 19 squares (10A-10C). That is, each of the 19 squares (10A-10C) has a different mark. It should be noted that the “different mark” may be different in notation (appearance) and meaning. Here, the characters 11 of "Free" (marks with different notation) are written in the first square 10A. Also, in the second square 10B and the third square 10C, any number 12 (marks with different meanings) from "1" to "18" are written.

The characters 11 and the numbers 12 are both written with the longitudinal direction Y of the game card 1 as the vertical direction. Therefore, the folding line 14 is provided on the right side of the letters 11 and the numbers 12 so that the letters 11 and the numbers 12 can be folded leftward when the game card 1 is viewed from the back surface 1b. Furthermore, the position of each number 12 from "1" to "18" is different for each card.

This game card 1 hits a mark (letter 11, number 12) selected according to an arbitrary rule, and a game is played according to the arrangement of squares on which the hit mark (letter 11, number 12) is described. It is used for games that give the above effects (for example, "Bingo (up)", "win", "lose", arbitrary points, etc.). The character 11 of "Free" is a mark that means a free spot where hits are unconditionally determined at the start of the game. On the other hand, the numbers 12 from "1" to "18" are 18 different marks selected during the game.

In the game card 1, a total of 19 regular hexagonal squares (the first squares 10A, the second squares 10B, and the third squares 10C) are arranged in a honeycomb pattern in the game area 2, so that the As shown, one row L1 is established in which five cells are arranged in the horizontal direction (transverse direction X). Also, two rows L2 are established in which five cells are arranged in a diagonal direction. That is, in this game card 1, three rows (L1, L2) in which five squares are arranged in either a horizontal direction or an oblique direction are established.

In addition, in this game card 1, two rows L3 in which four squares are arranged in the horizontal direction (transverse direction X) are established, and four rows L4 in which four squares are arranged in the diagonal direction are established. That is, in this game card 1, six rows (L3, L4) in which four squares are arranged in either a horizontal direction or an oblique direction are established.

In addition, in this game card 1, two rows L5 in which three squares are arranged in the horizontal direction (transverse direction X) are established, and four rows L6 in which three squares are arranged in the diagonal direction are established. That is, in this game card 1, six rows (L5, L6) in which three squares are arranged in either a horizontal direction or an oblique direction are established.

Furthermore, in the 12 third cells 10C, cells related to two columns ("7", "9", "11", "13" in the example shown in FIG. ”, “15”, and “17” with the number 12 written on them) and columns with 4 cells (L3, L4), but columns with 5 cells (L1, L2) (in the example shown in FIG. 4, the cells with the numbers "8", "10", "12", "14", "16", and "18") are alternately positioned. Also, the second square 10B is associated with three of the rows (L3, L4) in which four squares are arranged.

Thus, a total of 18 squares, ie, 6 second squares 10B and 12 third squares 10C, can be divided into three equal groups of 6 squares depending on how they are related to the established columns. That is, the first group does not relate to the row (L3, L4) of four cells, but six cells (L1, L2) related to one of the columns (L1, L2) of five cells. In the example shown in FIG. 4, it is a cell in which the number 12 of "8", "10", "12", "14", "16", and "18" is written. The second group includes six cells ("7", "9", "11", "13" in the example shown in FIG. ”, “15”, and “17” are squares in which the number 12 is written. The third group is six cells (second cells 10B) related to three lines among the lines (L3, L4) of four cells.

A game using the game card 1 of Example 1 will be described below.

A game using the game card 1 is, for example, a bingo game. In this bingo game, a row (L1, L2) of five squares including the first square 10A, or four squares located on both sides of the row (L1, L2) of five squares are arranged. In this game, when one of the lines (L3, L4) is formed, the game effect "Bingo" is given to the player to whom the game cards 1 forming the line are distributed. Also, in this bingo game, even if a row (L5, L6) of three squares is established, no "bingo" is awarded.

In this bingo game, first, game cards 1 are distributed one by one to a plurality of players. It should be noted that the game cards 1 used for one bingo game all have different numbers 12 on them.

At the start of the game, all the players push the first square 10A on which the letters 11 of "Free" are written into the back surface 1b of the game card 1 and fold it back along the folding line 14.例文帳に追加As a result, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a hole 16 is opened in the first square 10A, and the characters 11 are folded leftward when the game card 1 is viewed from the back surface 1b.

As a result, the hit of the first square 10A with the character 11 is unconditionally determined at the start of the game. Also, when the first square 10A is unconditionally hit, when a row (L1, L2) of five squares containing "Free" is formed, or when four squares not containing "Free" are formed. The player can be made to understand that "Bingo" is achieved when a row (L3, L4) of squares of . Furthermore, at the start of the game, the square (first square 10A) located in the center of the game area 2 is hit and the hole 16 is made to open, which is also performed in a general bingo game. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the bingo game using the game card 1 follows the same rules as those of a general bingo game.

Next, according to a predetermined rule, numbers 12 from "1" to "18" are selected one by one. At this time, if the number 12 written on the remaining game cards 1 that have not been distributed to the players is selected in order according to the rule of selecting the number 12, the ball with the number put in the gauge is selected. It is possible to eliminate the need for a so-called bingo machine that comes out one by one. Note that, for this number 12 selection rule, for example, one number 12 is selected from among the numbers 12 written in the outermost third square 10C of the game area 2 . Subsequently, with reference to the third square 10C in which the first selected number 12 is written, the numbers 12 written in the 12 third squares 10C are selected one by one clockwise. Then, after making one round, one number is selected from among the numbers 12 written in the second square 10B on the inner circumference. Then, the rule is to select the numbers 12 written in the six second cells 10B one by one in a clockwise direction with reference to the second cells 10B in which the numbers 12 already selected are written. . Here, the numbers may be selected counterclockwise. Alternatively, the number 12 written in the second square 10B on the inner circumference side may be selected, and after one turn, the number 12 written in the third square 10C on the outer circumference side may be selected. In any case, the bingo machine can be made unnecessary by using the game cards 1 that are not used in the bingo game.

Then, when the number 12 is selected, each player hits the selected number 12, and pushes the square with the hit number 12 into the back surface 1b of the game card 1 as shown in FIG. , folding line 14. FIG. As a result, a hole 16 is opened in the cell with the hit number 12 as shown in FIG. Also, as shown in FIG. 3, the hit number 12 is folded leftward when the game card 1 is viewed from the back surface 1b.

Then, the selection of the number 12 and the turning back of the squares with the hit number 12 are repeated. Then, for example, the second square 10B and the third square 10C in which the hit number 12 is written, and the first square 10A are arranged in a row of five squares in the horizontal direction (transverse direction X) or diagonally. When (L1, L2) holds, or in the second square 10B and third square 10C with the hit number 12, a row of four squares in the horizontal direction (transverse direction X) or diagonally. When (L3, L4) is established, the game effect "Bingo" is awarded to the player to whom the game card 1 for which one of these rows is established is dealt. In this bingo game, the game may be continued until all of the plurality of players have been given "Bingo", or the game may be ended when "Bingo" is given to any number of players. .

In addition, when "Bingo" is given to a plurality of players at the same time, a rule may be set according to the position of the square on which the last hit number 12 is written. That is, as described above, a total of 18 squares, ie, 6 second squares 10B and 12 third squares 10C, can be divided equally into three groups. Therefore, for example, if the square with the last hit number 12 is in the first group, the rank is high, and if the square with the last hit number 12 is in the third group, the rank is low. , and if the square with the last hit number 12 is in the second group, it is ranked middle. By setting the order for each square in advance, the order among the players can be quickly determined even when a plurality of players are "up" at the same time.

Another game using the game card 1 is, for example, a survival game. In this survival game, a row (L1, L2) of five squares including the first square 10A, or four squares located on both sides of the row (L1, L2) of five squares are arranged. In this game, when one of the lines (L3, L4) is formed, the player to whom the game cards 1 forming the line are distributed is given a game effect of "losing". In other words, this survival game is a game in which players who do not form a line win (survive).

In this survival game, first, game cards 1 are distributed one by one to a plurality of players. As for the game cards 1 used for one survival game, all the numbers 12 are written in different positions as in the bingo game.

At the start of the game, all the players push the first square 10A on which the characters 11 of "Free" are written into the back surface 1b of the game card 1 and fold it back along the folding line 14.例文帳に追加As a result, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a hole 16 is opened in the first square 10A, and the characters 11 are folded leftward when the game card 1 is viewed from the back surface 1b.

Therefore, it is unconditionally confirmed that the first square 10A with the character 11 is hit, and when a row (L1, L2) of 5 squares including "Free" is formed, the result is "losing". , the player can be made to understand that when a row (L3, L4) of four squares that do not contain "Free" is established, the player loses. Furthermore, by making a hole 16 open with the first square 10A located in the center of the game area 2 as a target, the survival game using this game card 1 also has the same rules as the general bingo game. The player can easily recognize that.

Next, according to a predetermined rule, for example, the numbers 12 written on the game cards 1 that have not been distributed to the players are selected in order from an arbitrary position, the numbers 12 from "1" to "18" are matched. Select one by one. Each player hits the selected number 12, pushes the square with the hit number 12 into the back surface 1b of the game card 1, and folds it at the folding line 14, as shown in FIG.

Then, as in the bingo game, the selection of the number 12 and the turning back of the squares on which the right number 12 is written are repeated. Then, for example, the second square 10B and the third square 10C in which the hit number 12 is written, and the first square 10A are arranged in a row of five squares in the horizontal direction (transverse direction X) or diagonally. When (L1, L2) is established, or the 2nd square 10B and the 3rd square 10C with the hit number 12 are lined up horizontally (transverse direction X) or diagonally. When the columns (L3, L4) are established, the player to whom the game card 1 for which one of these columns is established is given a game effect of "losing".

Also, in such a survival game, for example, the third square 10C on which the hit number 12 is written is a row (L5, L6) in which three squares are arranged in the horizontal direction (transverse direction X) or diagonally. is established, the game effect of "losing" may be given to the player to whom the game card 1 in which the row of three squares (L5, L6) is established is dealt. As a result, it is possible to increase the number of players to whom "losing" is given, to give the players a sense of tension and make the game more enjoyable.

Furthermore, another game using the game card 1 is, for example, a battle game. In this competitive game, two or more players take turns calling numbers 12 (marks) that do not form a line on their own game cards 1, that is, numbers 12 (marks) that they consider unnecessary, and This is a game in which the player who first completes a predetermined row in the game card 1 is given a "win" as a game effect.

That is, in this battle game, first, game cards 1 are distributed one by one to two or more players (hereinafter referred to as "first player" and "second player"). At the start of the game, the first and second players each push the first square 10A with the characters 'Free' 11 written thereon into the back surface 1b of the game card 1 and fold it back along the folding line 14.例文帳に追加As a result, the hit of the first cell 10A with the character 11 is unconditionally determined.

Next, the first player selects one of the numbers 12 from "1" to "18". The first player and the second player hit the number 12 selected by the first player, and as shown in FIG. Push in and fold.

Subsequently, the second player selects one unselected number 12 from the numbers 12 from '1' to '18'. The first player and the second player hit the number 12 selected by the second player, and as shown in FIG. , folding line 14. FIG.

Then, between the first player and the second player, the selection of the number 12 and the turning of the selected (hit) number 12 are alternately repeated. When there are three or more players, each player selects numbers 12 that they do not need. Then, for example, the second square 10B and the third square 10C in which the hit number 12 is written, and the first square 10A are arranged in a row of five squares in the horizontal direction (transverse direction X) or diagonally. When (L1, L2) is established, or in the second square 10B and the third square 10C with the hit number 12, four squares are lined up in the horizontal direction (transverse direction X) or diagonally. When the row (L3, L4) is established, and furthermore, when the third square 10C with the hit number 12 is written, and two rows (L5, L6) are established in which three squares are arranged diagonally, The game effect "win" is given to the opponent of the player to whom the game card 1 for which one of these rows is formed is dealt, and the game is ended.

As described above, the game cards 1 of the first embodiment can be used in a bingo game in which a player who has established a line of matching numbers 12 is "Bingo" or A survival game in which a player in which a row of matching numbers 12 is established in the game cards 1 held by the opponent is "lost". It can be used in a competitive game, etc., in which the player who makes it "wins".

Furthermore, in the game card 1 of Example 1, three rows (L1, L2) in which five squares are arranged horizontally or diagonally are established, and four squares are arranged horizontally or diagonally. Six rows (L3, L4) are established, and six rows (L5, L6) in which three cells are arranged horizontally or diagonally are established. As a result, the number of rows (L1, L2) with the largest number of squares arranged does not increase, and the number of rows (L5, L6) with the smallest number of squares arranged can be reduced to six rows. Therefore, by setting arbitrary rules other than the above-mentioned bingo game, survival game, and battle game, it becomes easier to add variations to the way of playing using the game card 1, and it becomes possible to enjoy various games. .

Moreover, in this game card 1, a total of 18 squares, ie, 6 second squares 10B and 12 third squares 10C, can be divided into three equal parts depending on how they relate to the established row. As a result, it is possible to add more variation to the way of playing using the game card 1, such as setting a rule that ranks according to the position of the square on which the last number 12 is written. . Also, this ranking need not be one-sided. That is, for example, the first group has a higher rank than the second group and a lower rank than the third group. The second group has a higher rank than the third group and a lower rank than the first group. It is also possible to set mutual rankings like rock-paper-scissors, such that the third group is higher than the first group and lower than the second group.

In this game card 1, different marks (characters 11 and numbers 12) are written in a plurality of squares (first square 10A, second square 10B, third square 10C). As a result, this game card 1 is used to hit the selected mark (character 11, number 12), and the effect on the game is obtained according to the arrangement of the squares on which the mark (character 11, number 12) is written. It can be used in games (eg, bingo games) that provide

In particular, in this game card 1, a mark (characters 11 of "Free") indicating a free spot that is confirmed to be selected at the start of the game is written on the first square 10A. Therefore, at the start of the game, the hit in the first square 10A can be unconditionally determined. can be easily recognized. Also, at the start of the game, by opening (making a hit) the first square 10A with the character 11 of "Free" written on it, a row (L1, L2) of five squares containing "Free" is displayed. It is possible to make the player understand that "Bingo" is achieved when is established, and that "Bingo" is achieved when a row (L3, L4) of four squares not including "Free" is established. Then, the game can be started quickly without detailed explanation of the game.

In addition, on a general bingo card, the letters "Free", which means a free spot, are written in the center of 25 squares arranged in a matrix of five vertically and horizontally, and "1" to "75" are written in the other squares. , 24 numbers randomly selected from numbers up to . In the bingo game using this general bingo card, numbers from "1" to "75" are selected during the game. That is, in a general bingo card, the number of squares (24) in which marks (numbers) can be written is smaller than the number of marks (numbers) selected during the game (75 types). Therefore, in a bingo game using a general bingo card, the number selected during the game may not be written on the bingo card held by the player. This may cause the player to become bored or lose interest in the game during the game.

On the other hand, in the game card 1 of Example 1, 18 different marks (numbers 12 from "1" to "18") selected during the game are placed in the second squares 10B and the third squares 10C. Are listed. That is, the number of marks (number 12) selected during the game is the same as the number of squares in which the mark (number 12) can be written. As a result, every time the mark (number 12) is selected during the game, one of the marks (number 12) written in the second square 10B and the third square 10C will always hit. Therefore, when a bingo game is played using the game card 1 of Example 1, the number of squares in which marks (numbers) can be written is smaller than the number of marks (numbers) selected during the game. The bingo game can be finished in a short time compared to playing the bingo game using cards. Also, since the game time can be shortened, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming bored during the game.

The game card 1 also has a mark (character 11, number 12) surrounded by a notch 13 and a folding line 14 inside each square (10A to 10C), and the folding line 14 is a mark ( It is provided on the right side of the letters 11 and numbers 12). Also, this mark (character 11, number 12) is written with the longitudinal direction Y of the game card 1 being vertical. Therefore, by pushing a square with a mark (character 11, number 12) toward the back surface 1b of the game card 1, the mark (character 11, number 12) is folded leftward when viewed from the back surface 1b. It is possible.

As a result, the hit mark (character 11, number 12) can be easily confirmed from the back surface 1b side of the game card 1. - 特許庁Therefore, a plurality of players can mutually confirm the position of the hit square and the hit mark (number 12). For this reason, there is a failure to confirm the squares that are hit (holes 16 are not opened), mistakes and frauds that hit squares that are not hits (too many holes 16, holes in positions different from where they should be opened). 16) can be prevented to enjoy a fair game.

(Example 2)
The program of the second embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. In addition, the same code|symbol is attached|subjected about the structure equivalent to Example 1, and detailed description is abbreviate|omitted.

In the program of the second embodiment, the game area 2 is displayed on the liquid crystal monitor 21 (display section) of the computer 20 such as a personal computer. Note that the computer 20 may be a portable electronic device such as a portable game machine or a notebook computer, or a mobile communication terminal such as a mobile phone or a smart phone. Further, the display unit is not limited to the liquid crystal monitor 21 and may be integrated with the computer 20 .

The game area 2 displayed by the program of the second embodiment has a total of 19 squares, that is, one first square 10A and six second squares, similarly to the first embodiment. It has a square 10B and 12 third squares 10C. Each of the masses 10A, 10B, and 10C has a regular hexagonal shape with the same size. are arranged in a honeycomb arrangement on the outer circumference of the second square 10B. In the game area 2 of the second embodiment, the squares 10A to 10C are arranged in a honeycomb pattern along the lateral direction (horizontal direction) of the liquid crystal monitor 21. FIG.

In addition, different marks are displayed inside each of the 19 squares (10A to 10C). Here, as in the first embodiment, characters 11 of "Free" are displayed in the first square 10A, and the hit is confirmed at the start of the game. Also, any number 12 from "1" to "18" is displayed in each of the second square 10B and the third square 10C. Note that the characters 11 and the numbers 12 are both displayed with the longitudinal direction (vertical direction) of the liquid crystal monitor 21 as the vertical direction.

In this program, a mark (11 letters, 12 numbers) selected according to an arbitrary rule is hit, and an effect on the game is obtained according to the arrangement of squares on which the hit marks (11 letters, 12 numbers) are displayed. (For example, "up", "win", "lose", arbitrary points, etc.). Here, as shown in FIG. 5, the squares displaying the mark (character 11, number 12) indicating that the hit is confirmed are replaced with the squares displaying the mark (character 11, number 12) that the hit is not confirmed. displayed in a different color. The selection of the mark (character 11, number 12) is performed by a program different from the program that displays the game area 2, or the arbitrary mark (character 11, number 12) is specified through communication between players. You can go by doing.

As a result, the player can easily enjoy a bingo game, a survival game, a battle game, etc. on the liquid crystal monitor 21 of the computer 20 as with the game card 1 of the first embodiment.

Also, in the game area 2 displayed by this program, a total of 19 squares (10A to 10C) are displayed in a honeycomb pattern. Therefore, create 3 rows of 5 squares horizontally or diagonally, 6 rows of 4 squares horizontally or diagonally, and 3 rows horizontally or diagonally. It is possible to establish 6 rows of squares lined up. Therefore, by setting arbitrary rules other than the bingo game, the survival game, and the battle game, it becomes easier to add variation to the way of playing using this program, and it becomes possible to enjoy various kinds of play.

Furthermore, in this program, different marks (11 letters and 12 numbers) are displayed inside a plurality of squares (10A to 10C), and marks (11 letters and 12 numbers) selected according to a predetermined rule are targeted. As medium, a game effect is given according to the arrangement of the squares on which the mark (character 11, number 12) is displayed. Thereby, for example, a bingo game can be easily carried out.

Also, in this program, a mark (characters 11 of "Free") indicating a free spot where the hit is confirmed at the start of the game is displayed inside the first square 10A. Thus, the game area 2 displayed by this program is to play a bingo game in which "bingo" is established when either a row of 5 squares or a row of 4 squares is established. can be easily recognized by the player.

Furthermore, the second square 10B and the third square 10C display 18 different marks (numbers 12 from "1" to "18") selected during the game. As a result, every time the mark (number 12) is selected during the game, one of the marks (number 12) written in the second square 10B and the third square 10C will always hit. Therefore, the bingo game can be finished in a short period of time as compared with the case where the bingo game is played in a game area where the number of squares displayed in the game area is smaller than the number of marks (numbers) selected during the game.

As described above, the game card and program of the present invention have been described based on Examples 1 and 2, but the specific configuration is not limited to these Examples. Design changes, additions, etc. are permitted as long as they do not deviate from the gist of the invention pertaining to the paragraph.

The game card 1 of Example 1 shows an example in which some kind of mark (letter 11, number 12) is written on all squares. However, it is not limited to this. For example, all of the cells (10A to 10C) may be left blank. In this case, the player can enter arbitrary marks in each square (10A to 10C) before the start of the game, and the arrangement of the marks can be determined according to the player's will.

Also in the program of the second embodiment, the player may input the marks (characters 11 or numbers 12) displayed inside each square (10A to 10C).

Further, the letters 11 of "Free" may be written or displayed in advance in the first square 10A, and the six second squares 10B and the twelve third squares 10C may be left blank. In this case, while the position of the free spot where the hit is determined at the start of the game is the same among a plurality of players playing the game, the arrangement of the other marks can be determined according to the will of each player.

In addition, in the first and second embodiments, an example is shown in which a mark (characters 11 of "Free") is written or displayed in the first square 10A to indicate a free spot where the hit is determined at the start of the game. It is not limited to this. A mark selected during the game may also be written or displayed in the first square 10A.

Furthermore, the marks written in each square 10A to 10C are not limited to letters 11 and numbers 12. FIG. This mark is selected during the game, and it is sufficient if the selection can be identified. Therefore, it may be a pattern of a vehicle, an animal or a character, a geometric pattern such as a circle or a triangle, or a color applied inside each square 10A to 10C. Moreover, even when the number 12 is described or displayed as in the first and second embodiments, it is not necessary to use serial numbers such as "1" to "18".

In addition, in the game card 1 of Example 1, the folding line 14 is provided on the right side of the mark (character 11, number 12), and the square on which the mark (character 11, number 12) is written is the rear surface 1b of the game card 1. An example is shown in which the mark (character 11, number 12) is folded leftward when pushed to the side. However, not limited to this, the folding line 14 is provided on the left side of the mark (character 11, number 12), and when the game card 1 is viewed from the back surface 1b, the mark (character 11, number 12) is folded rightward. may be In other words, the folding line 14 may be provided on either the left or right side of the marks (characters 11 and numerals 12) written on each of the cells 10A to 10C.

In Examples 1 and 2, a total of 19 squares 10A to 10C are arranged in a honeycomb shape along the lateral direction X of the game card 1, and in the lateral direction (horizontal direction) of the liquid crystal monitor 21. An example is shown in which they are arranged in a honeycomb pattern forming rows along the edges. However, it is not limited to this. For example, a total of 19 squares 10A to 10C are arranged in a honeycomb shape in rows along the longitudinal direction Y of the game card 1 or in a honeycomb shape in rows along the longitudinal direction (perpendicular direction) of the liquid crystal monitor 21. You may

In addition, in Example 1 and Example 2, each of the cells (10A to 10C) has a regular hexagonal shape with the same size. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Various modifications may be made within the scope of the present invention, such as a simple hexagon, or a hexagon with rounded vertices to change the design.

Furthermore, when arranging the first squares 10A, the second squares 10B, and the third squares 10C in a honeycomb pattern, the division lines of each square do not necessarily need to be in contact with the division lines of the adjacent squares. That is, if it can be understood that each mass (10A to 10C) is arranged in a honeycomb shape, a gap may be provided between each mass (10A to 10C).

1 Game card 2 Game area 10A 1st square 10B 2nd square 10C 3rd square 11 Character (mark)
12 numbers (marks)
13 Notch 14 Folding line 20 Computer 21 LCD monitor (display surface)

Claims (4)

In a game card on which a game area consisting of a plurality of regularly arranged squares is drawn,
Each of the plurality of squares has a hexagonal shape, and is composed of a first square arranged in the center, six second squares surrounding the first square, and an arrangement of the second squares. and 12 third masses surrounding the circumference, wherein the first masses, the second masses, and the third masses are arranged in a honeycomb shape ,
The first square contains a mark indicating a free spot that is confirmed to be selected at the start of the game,
In the second square and the third square, marks consisting of consecutive numbers from 1 to 18 selected during the game are written in different positions for each card used in the game . A game card characterized by In the game card according to claim 1,
The first square, the second square, and the third square include the marks surrounded by notches and folding lines,
The folding line is provided on either the left or right side of the mark so that the mark can be folded back in either the left or right direction.
A game card characterized by: In a program that displays a game area consisting of a plurality of regularly arranged squares on a display unit of a computer,
Each of the plurality of squares has a hexagonal shape, and is composed of a first square arranged in the center, six second squares surrounding the first square, and an arrangement of the second squares. and 12 third cells surrounding the periphery, wherein the first cells, the second cells, and the third cells are arranged in a honeycomb pattern and displayed,
In the first square, a mark indicating a free spot where the hit is confirmed at the start of the game is displayed,
A program characterized in that a mark consisting of any one of consecutive numbers from 1 to 18 selected during a game is displayed in the second square and the third square . In the program according to claim 3 ,
Among the marks displayed in the first square, the second square, and the third square, a mark selected according to a predetermined rule is set as a hit, and the hit mark is displayed according to the arrangement of the squares. to give in-game effects
A program characterized by

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