JP7316522B2 - Game device, information processing device, and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game device, an information processing device, and a program.

In recent years, a game in which identification information is acquired by reading a game medium such as a card, a game character linked to the identification information is reproduced in the game, and the reproduced game character is played by operating the reproduced game character. devices are widespread.

For example, Patent Literature 1 describes a game device that obtains a card ID by reading a card, displays a game character corresponding to the card ID, and progresses a game.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2011-4820

However, reading game media is time consuming and complicated. In particular, as the number of game characters to be handled increases, more cards must be read. Furthermore, in the case of a game that charges according to the elapsed time, costs are generated according to the time spent reading the card.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game device, an information processing device, a method, and a program capable of simplifying reading of game media.

A game device according to an aspect of the present invention includes an acquisition unit configured to acquire second identification information by reading a second game medium, and a plurality of second identification information associated with the acquired second identification information. a transmission unit for transmitting a request for reproduction information for reproducing a game character associated with each of a plurality of first identification information, each of which is one identification information and is acquired by reading a first game medium; and an information processing device. and a reproduction processing unit for reproducing the game character based on the reproduction information.

According to this aspect, by causing the game device to read the second game medium, the game characters associated with the plurality of first identification information associated with the second identification information associated with the second game medium are reproduced. It is possible to simplify the reading of game media.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game device, an information processing device, and a program capable of simplifying reading of game media.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a block diagram which shows an example of the whole structure of the game system 1 which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of a game device 10; FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the game device 10; FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the server 12; FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of a player table. It is a figure which shows an example of a 1st card table. It is a figure which shows an example of a 2nd card table. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of functional configurations of the game device 10 and the server 12; FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of an operation sequence of game character reproduction processing by the game system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention; 10 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen 1000; FIG. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an example of functional configurations of a game device 10 and a server 12 according to a second embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an operation sequence of game character reproduction processing for a first card by the game system 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an operation sequence of game character reproduction processing for a second card, performed by the game system 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an example of functional configurations of a game device 10 and a server 12 according to a third embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of an operation sequence of second card payout processing by the game system 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention;

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, in each figure, the same reference numerals have the same or similar configurations.

[First embodiment]
(1) Overall Configuration FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a game system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated, the game system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes one or more game devices 10 and a server 12. FIG. The game device 10 and the server 12 are communicably connected to each other via a communication network NT such as the Internet.

The game device 10 is an information processing device such as an arcade game device, a consumer game device, a mobile phone, a tablet, or a personal computer installed in, for example, an amusement facility. The game device 10 reproduces a game character by reading a game medium such as a card, and provides the player with a game played by operating the game character. Also, the game device 10 may be configured to be able to pay out game media such as cards to the player.

The server 12 is an information processing device that manages information about players and various cards, and also executes part of the processing of the game. The server 12 appropriately responds to a request from the game device 10 and refers to various types of information and transmits the information to the game device 10 .

(2) Configuration of Each Section (2-1) Game Device 10
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of the game device 10. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2 , the game device 10 has a main body 22 , an operator console 24 , operation buttons 26 , a card reader 28 , a coin slot 30 , a card payout part 32 and a monitor 34 .

The operation console 24 is provided with appropriate types and numbers of operation units for the player to perform various operations. The type and number of operation units are arbitrary. The console of this embodiment has a single or a plurality of operation buttons 26, a card reader 28, a coin slot 30, and the like.

The operation button 26 receives an operation by the player and supplies a control signal to the processing device 50 according to the received operation.

The card reader 28 is, for example, an optical barcode reader, a two-dimensional/three-dimensional code reader, an IC reader, or the like. The card reader 28 acquires the barcode printed on the card and the contents stored in a storage medium such as a ROM/flash memory built into the card, and reads identification information (card ID) unique to the card.

The coin insertion unit 30 can detect coins or prepaid cards inserted by the player in order to play the game, and can transmit this signal when a predetermined coin or amount is detected. As this coin, an economic value medium such as actual money or medals used in amusement facilities can be used. A coin inserted into the coin slot 30 is detected by a coin detector 30A installed inside the main body 22 .

The card dispensing section 32 is provided at the bottom of the main body 22 . The inside of the card dispensing section 32 can be filled with a predetermined number of cards (white cards) on which no pictures are printed before being dispensed. A chip storing a card ID is embedded inside the white card. The card ID can function as a player ID, a first card ID, a second card ID, or the like by being recorded in a predetermined table in association with various information by the server 12 . Various information associated with the card ID may be stored in a chip built into the card. Also, the cards (player card, first card, second card, etc.) may be cards having a code such as a bar code printed on their surface, for example, instead of the above-described chip built-in type.

A monitor 34 is provided on the upper portion of the main body 22 . The monitor 34 is, for example, a liquid crystal display, a PDP (plasma display panel), an HMD (head-mounted display), a MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) display, an LCOS (Liquid crystal silicon) display, a transmissive high-temperature polysilicon LCD, a laser, or the like. It is configured as display means (display section) of an optical projector. The monitor 34 displays various game screens according to control signals supplied from the processing device 50, which will be described later.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the game device 10. As shown in FIG. As shown, the game device 10 has a processing device 50 . The processing device 50 is connected to an operating unit 52, an output device 54, a printing device 56, and a communication device 58 and provides control signals for controlling these devices.

The processing device 50 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 60 and a storage device 62 . The storage device 62 can be composed of ROM, RAM, hard disk, and other known storage devices alone or in combination.

The operation unit 52 includes the operation button 26, the card reader 28, the coin insertion unit 30, and the like. The output device 54 has the above-described monitor 34 and the like. The printing device 56 is built in the card dispensing section 32 and prints various patterns on the white card. The communication device 58 is a device for communicating with the server 12, other game devices 10, etc. via the network NT.

(2-2) Server 12
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the server 12. As shown in FIG. As illustrated, the server 12 includes a control device 70, a communication device 76, and a storage device 78 as a hardware configuration. The control device 70 mainly includes a CPU 72 and a memory 74 .

In the control device 70, the CPU 72 functions as various function realizing means by executing a predetermined program stored in the memory 74, the storage device 78, or the like. The details of this function implementation means will be described later.

The communication device 76 is configured with a communication interface or the like for communicating with an external device. The communication device 76 transmits/receives various information to/from the game device 10, for example.

The storage device 78 is composed of a hard disk or the like. The storage device 78 stores various programs and information required for execution of processing in the control device 70 and information on processing results. The storage device 78 stores, for example, a player table, a first card table, and a second card table, which will be described later.

The server 12 can be implemented using an information processing device such as a dedicated or general-purpose server computer. The server 12 may be composed of a single information processing device, or may be composed of a plurality of information processing devices distributed over the communication network NT.

Note that FIG. 4 merely shows a part of the main hardware configuration of the server 12, and the server 12 may have other configurations that servers generally have.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a player table. The player table is a table for managing various information about players in association with player IDs. In the player table, for example, "player information", "first card ID", and "second card ID" are recorded in association with each "player ID".

"Player ID" is identification information for identifying a player. "Player information" is arbitrary information about the player, such as the player's name (including the real name, any name specified by the player or a nickname), level, game play history, various items, etc. Purchase history, various points according to the game, etc. may be included.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the first card table. The first card table is a table for managing various information in association with the first card ID. By causing the game device 10 to read the first card, one game character associated with the first card ID can be reproduced. Therefore, the first card corresponds to one game character and is also called a "character card".

In the first card table, for example, "game character", "status", "equipment", and "update date and time" are recorded for each "first card ID". "Game character" is information indicating the type of game character. "Status" is information indicating various parameters related to the game character. "Status" may include, but is not limited to, attack power, defense power, experience points, and the like. "Equipment" is, for example, an equipment item purchased by the player and worn by the game character. "Updated date and time" is information indicating the date and time when the information associated with the first card ID was updated.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the second card table. The second card table is a table for managing various information in association with the second card ID. By causing the game device 10 to read the second card, it is possible to reproduce a plurality of game characters associated with each of the plurality of first card IDs associated with the second card ID. Therefore, the second card corresponds to a plurality of game characters, and is also called a "deck card" or a "organization card".

In the second card table, for example, "first card ID", "location information", and "update date and time" are recorded in association with each "second card ID". "First card ID" is a plurality of first card IDs associated with the second card ID. “Placement information” is information indicating where each game character is placed. Here, in this example, six arrangement points P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, and P6 are provided. The player needs to place the game characters reproduced by reading the cards in these places, and then start playing the main part of the game. Note that the placement information may include an item of "not placed" indicating that the item is not placed at any placement location. "Updated date and time" is information indicating the date and time when the information associated with the second card ID in the second card table was updated.

(2-3) Functional Configuration FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an example of functional configurations of the game device 10 and the server 12. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 8 , the game device 10 includes an acquisition unit 101 , a game device transmission unit 102 , a game device reception unit 103 and a reproduction processing unit 104 .

The acquisition unit 101 includes the card reader 28 described above, and acquires a card ID corresponding to the type of the card by reading a predetermined card. For example, the acquisition unit 101 acquires the second card ID by reading the second card.

The game device transmission unit 102 transmits various kinds of information to the server 12 and the like. For example, the game device transmission unit 102 transmits the acquired second card ID to the server 12 .

The game device reception unit 103 receives various information from the server 12 or the like. For example, the game device receiving unit 103 receives reproduction information for reproducing a game character from the server 12 .

The reproduction processing unit 104 executes reproduction processing for reproducing the game character based on the reproduction information received from the server 12 .

Further, as shown in FIG. 8 , the server 12 includes a server reception section 121 , a reproduction information generation section 122 and a server transmission section 123 .

The server reception unit 121 receives various information from the game device 10 and the like. Also, for example, the server receiving unit 121 receives reproduction information requests for game characters associated with each of the plurality of first card IDs associated with the second card ID.

The reproduction information generation unit 122 generates reproduction information for reproducing the game character. For example, when a reproduction information request is received from the game device 10 or the like, the reproduction information generation unit 122 refers to the second card table to generate the first card ID associated with the second card ID included in the reproduction information request. Identify. The reproduction information generation unit 122 then refers to the first card table, the setting history table, and the like, and generates reproduction information for reproducing the game character associated with each of the identified first card IDs. Here, the reproduction information generated by the reproduction information generation unit 122 is not particularly limited as long as it is information related to the game character. The reproduction information may include information contained in the first card table described above, such as "game character", "status", and "equipment". Further, the reproduction information may include information included in the setting history table described above, such as "placement location".

The server transmission unit 123 transmits various kinds of information to the game device 10 and the like. For example, the server transmission unit 123 transmits to the game device 10 reproduction information for reproducing the game characters associated with each of the plurality of first card IDs associated with the second card ID.

(3) Action Processing FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the action sequence of game character reproduction processing by the game system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In the game character reproduction process, the game device 10 transmits to the server 12 a predetermined reproduction information request based on the second card ID obtained by reading the second card, receives the reproduction information from the server 12, and receives the reproduction information from the server 12. Based on the reproduction information, the game character associated with the first card ID associated with the second card ID is reproduced.

(S101)
First, the acquisition unit 101 of the game device 10 acquires the second card ID. Specifically, when the player places the second card on the card reader 28 and performs a predetermined operation using the operation button 26 , the acquisition unit 101 of the game device 10 causes the card reader 28 to read the second card. A second card ID corresponding to the second card is obtained by

(S102)
Next, the game device transmission unit 102 of the game device 10 generates reproduction information requesting reproduction information for reproducing the game character corresponding to the read second card in response to a predetermined operation of the operation button 26 by the player. Send the request to the server 12 . The reproduction information request includes the second card ID acquired in S101.

(S103)
Next, the server transmission unit 123 of the server 12 transmits the reproduction information or the usage restriction notification to the game device 10 according to the result of the authentication processing for the second card ID included in the reproduction information request. Here, the use restriction notification is a notification indicating that the use of the first card or the second card is restricted.

(S104)
When the reproduction information is received from the server 12, the reproduction processing unit 104 of the game device 10 executes reproduction processing of the game character.

On the other hand, when receiving the usage restriction notification from the server 12, the game device 10 displays on the output device 54 a notification indicating that the usage of the first card or the second card is restricted. With this, the game character reproduction processing ends.

In the above description of S101, it is assumed that only one second card is read. However, by reading a plurality of second cards with the game device 10, a plurality of second card IDs corresponding to these may be acquired. Alternatively, by reading the first card in addition to the second card, the corresponding second card ID and first card ID may be obtained. In either case, in subsequent processing, the first card table, second card table, setting history table, etc. are referred to, and information associated with these card IDs (first card ID and second card ID) is extracted and reproduction information is generated.
(4) Screen Example A screen on which a game character is reproduced based on reproduction information will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen 1000. As shown in FIG. The game screen 1000 includes, for example, a read card display portion 1001, a formation display portion 1002, and a play start selection portion 1003. FIG.

A game character related to a card that has been read by the card reader 28 of the game device 10 is reproduced on the read card display portion 1001 . In the example shown in FIG. 10, the second card whose second card ID is "B01" is the read card. In the second card table shown in FIG. 7, the first card IDs of the first card associated with the second card whose second card ID is "B01" are "A01", "A23", "A56", They are "A12" and "A08". Therefore, the reproduction information transmitted from the server 12 to the game device 10 is a game related to each of the first cards having the first card IDs "A01", "A23", "A56", "A12", and "A08". It becomes reproduction information for reproducing the character. As a result, as shown in FIG. 10, the read card display portion 1001 displays the game characters associated with each of these first cards.

The organization display section 1002 includes arrangement points P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, and P6 for organizing game characters. If the reproduction information includes, for example, the "placement" information of the setting history table shown in FIG. 8, the game characters are arranged at these placement locations by the above-described reproduction processing of S104. In the example shown in FIG. 10, a game character related to the first card "A01" is placed at the placement position P1, and a game character related to the first card "A23" is placed at the placement position P2. Further, in the read card display portion 1001, the text "(organized)" indicating that the first cards "A01" and "A23" have already been organized is displayed. It should be noted that the player can place the game character at each placement location by moving each card displayed on the read card display section 1001 to these placement locations P1 to P6, for example, by dragging and dropping. can.

The player can start the main part of the game by appropriately arranging the game characters in the arrangement positions P1 to P6 and selecting the play start selection section 1003 .

[Second embodiment]
Next, a game system 1 according to a second embodiment will be described. In the following, items of the game system 1 according to the second embodiment that are different from those of the game system 1 according to the first embodiment will be described, and descriptions of items common to both embodiments will be omitted as appropriate.

As described above, the second card corresponds to a substantial copy of each of the plurality of first cards. Therefore, in the game system 1 according to the second embodiment, use of each of the first card and the second card is permitted only when predetermined conditions are satisfied. This makes it possible to protect the first card and the second card from theft, unauthorized resale, and the like.

(1) Functional Configuration FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an example of functional configurations of the game device 10 and the server 12 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

A game device 10 according to the second embodiment further includes a display control unit 105 . For example, the display control unit 105 displays the notification received from the server 12 via the output device 54 . The notification includes, for example, a use restriction notification indicating that the use of the first card or the second card is restricted.

The server 12 according to the second embodiment further includes a use permission condition determination unit 124 . When a reproduction information request relating to the first card is received from the game device 10, the usage permission condition determination unit 124 determines whether or not the usage permission condition (first usage permission condition) for the first card is satisfied. . Further, when receiving a reproduction information request relating to the second card from the game device 10, the usage permission condition determination unit 124 determines whether or not the usage permission condition (second usage permission condition) regarding the second card is satisfied. judge.

The server 12 according to the second embodiment further includes a notification generator 125 . For example, when it is determined that the first usage permission condition is not satisfied, the notification generation unit 125 generates a usage restriction notification indicating that the use of the first card is restricted. Further, for example, when it is determined that the second use permission condition is not satisfied, the notification generation unit 125 generates a usage restriction notification indicating that the use of the second card is restricted.

(2) Action Processing (2-1) Game Character Reproduction Processing for First Card FIG. It is a figure which shows an example.

(S200)
First, the acquisition unit 101 of the game device 10 acquires a player ID. The acquisition unit 101 of the game device 10 may acquire the player ID by having the card reader 28 read a card (player card) to which the player ID is attached. Alternatively, the acquisition unit 101 of the game device 10 may acquire the player ID directly input by the player operating the operation button 26 .

(S201)
Next, the acquisition unit 101 of the game device 10 acquires the first card ID. Specifically, when the player places the first card on the card reader 28 and performs a predetermined operation using the operation button 26 , the acquisition unit 101 of the game device 10 causes the card reader 28 to read the first card. A first card ID corresponding to the first card is obtained by putting the first card.

(S202)
Next, the game device transmission unit 102 of the game device 10 generates reproduction information requesting reproduction information for reproducing the game character corresponding to the read first card in response to a predetermined operation of the operation button 26 by the player. Send the request to the server 12 . The reproduction information request includes the player ID acquired in S200 and the first card ID acquired in S201.

(S203)
Next, upon receiving the reproduction information request from the game device 10, the use permission condition determination unit 124 of the server 12 determines a predetermined number for permitting use of the first card associated with the first card ID included in the reproduction information request. condition (first usage permission condition) is satisfied. Here, the first usage permission condition is not particularly limited and can be arbitrarily set, but may include at least one of the following conditions (a), (b), and (c), for example.
· Condition (a): The player ID included in the reproduction information request must match the player ID associated with the first card ID included in the reproduction information request in the player table.
· Condition (b): The first card ID included in the reproduction information request is not recorded in association with any second card ID in the second card table.
· Condition (c): The payment of a predetermined credit must be recorded in association with the player ID included in the reproduction information request.

Condition (a) makes it possible to authorize use to a valid holder of the first card. In addition, condition (b) makes it possible to restrict the use of the first card already associated with the second card. In addition, condition (c) permits the use of the first card by paying a predetermined amount of credit even if other conditions are not satisfied, so that the use restriction of the first card can be flexibly applied.

(S204)
Next, when it is determined in S203 that the first usage permission condition is satisfied, the reproduction information generation unit 122 generates reproduction information related to the first card, and the server transmission unit 123 transmits the reproduction information to the game. Send to device 10 . On the other hand, if it is determined in S203 that the first use permission condition is not satisfied, the notification generation unit 125 generates a usage restriction notification indicating that the use of the first card is restricted, and the server transmission unit 123 transmits the usage restriction notification to the game device 10 .

(S205)
When the reproduction information is received from the server 12 in S204, the reproduction processing unit 104 of the game device 10 executes reproduction processing of the game character related to the first card. On the other hand, when the display control unit 105 of the game device 10 receives the use restriction notification in S204, it displays through the output device 54 that the use of the first card is restricted. Thus, the game character reproduction processing for the first card ends.

It should be noted that the above-described first use permission condition is strictly a condition for determining whether or not to comply with the request for use of the first card (reproduction of the game character). For processing related to game characters other than reproducing the game character, such as when the player wants to change the equipment of the game character related to the first card, for example, instead of using the first card as described above, this is subject to another condition. may be determined whether to comply with In particular, even if the first use permission condition is not satisfied, a response may be made regarding processing related to the game character other than reproduction of the game character.

(2-2) Game Character Reproduction Processing for Second Card FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of an operation sequence of game character reproduction processing for a second card by the game system 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. be.

(S210)
First, the acquisition unit 101 of the game device 10 acquires a player ID. The acquisition unit 101 of the game device 10 may acquire the player ID by having the card reader 28 read a card (player card) to which the player ID is attached. Alternatively, the acquisition unit 101 of the game device 10 may acquire the player ID directly input by the player operating the operation button 26 .

(S211)
Next, the acquisition unit 101 of the game device 10 acquires the second card ID. Specifically, when the player places the second card on the card reader 28 and performs a predetermined operation using the operation button 26 , the acquisition unit 101 of the game device 10 causes the card reader 28 to read the second card. A second card ID corresponding to the second card is obtained by

(S212)
Next, the game device transmission unit 102 of the game device 10 generates reproduction information requesting reproduction information for reproducing the game character corresponding to the read second card in response to a predetermined operation of the operation button 26 by the player. Send the request to the server 12 . The reproduction information request includes the player ID obtained in S210 and the second card ID obtained in S211.

(S213)
Next, upon receiving the reproduction information request from the game device 10, the use permission condition determining unit 124 of the server 12 determines a predetermined number for permitting use of the second card associated with the second card ID included in the reproduction information request. condition (second use permission condition) is satisfied. Here, the second usage permission condition is not particularly limited and can be set arbitrarily. For example, at least one of the following conditions (d), (e), (f), and (g) may contain.
· Condition (d): The player ID included in the reproduction information request must match the player ID associated with the second card ID included in the reproduction information request in the player table.
· Condition (e): The second card ID included in the reproduction information request must be within a predetermined usable period after being recorded in the second card table.
· Condition (f): The number of times the second card ID included in the reproduction information request has been used is within a predetermined number of times.
· Condition (g): The payment of a predetermined credit must be recorded in association with the player ID included in the reproduction information request.

It should be noted that the usable period of (e) may be extended by a predetermined period, for example, when the second card is used. In addition, when predetermined credits are paid in association with the player ID included in the reproduction information request, the usable period may be extended by a predetermined period corresponding to the amount of the credits.

Condition (d) makes it possible to authorize use to a valid second card holder. In addition, by limiting the period during which the second card can be used according to condition (e), it is possible to avoid a state in which the second card, which is a copy of the first card, can be used indefinitely. In addition, by limiting the number of times the second card can be used according to the condition (f), it is possible to avoid a state in which the second card, which is a copy of the first card, can be used infinitely. In addition, condition (g) permits the use of the second card by paying a predetermined amount of credit even if other conditions are not met, thereby allowing flexible use restrictions on the second card.

(S214)
Next, if it is determined in S213 that the second usage permission condition is satisfied, the reproduction information generation unit 122 generates reproduction information related to the second card, and the server transmission unit 123 transmits the reproduction information to the game. Send to device 10 . On the other hand, if it is determined in S213 that the second use permission condition is not satisfied, the notification generation unit 125 generates a usage restriction notification indicating that the use of the second card is restricted, and the server transmission unit 123 transmits the usage restriction notification to the game device 10 .

(S215)
When the reproduction information is received from the server 12 in S214, the reproduction processing unit 104 of the game device 10 executes reproduction processing of the game character related to the second card. On the other hand, when the display control unit 105 of the game device 10 receives the use restriction notification in S214, it displays, via the output device 54, that the use of the second card is restricted. With this, the game character reproduction processing for the second card ends.

[Third embodiment]
Next, a game system 1 according to a third embodiment will be described. In the following, of the game system 1 according to the third embodiment, matters different from the game systems 1 according to the first embodiment and the second embodiment will be explained, and matters common to these embodiments will be explained as appropriate. omitted.

In the game system 1 according to the third embodiment, the payout of the second card based on the first card is permitted only when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

(1) Functional Configuration FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing an example of functional configurations of the game device 10 and the server 12 according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

The game device 10 according to the third embodiment further includes a payout section 106 . The payout unit 106 causes the card payout unit 32 to pay out the second card by controlling the card payout unit 32 in response to the payout permission notification received from the server 12 .

The display control unit 105 included in the game device 10 according to the third embodiment displays, via the output device 54, for example, a payout restriction notification indicating that the payout of the second card is restricted.

The server 12 according to the third embodiment further includes a payout permission condition determination unit 126 . When a second card payout request is received from the game device 10, the payout permission condition determination unit 126 determines whether or not a predetermined payout permission condition is satisfied.

The server 12 according to the third embodiment further includes a table updating unit 127. FIG. For example, the table update unit 127 updates the second card table based on the information included in the second card payout request when it is determined that the payout permission condition is satisfied.

The notification generation unit 125 included in the server 12 according to the third embodiment, for example, when it is determined that the payment permission condition is satisfied, generates a payment permission notice indicating that the payment of the second card is permitted. do. In addition, for example, when it is determined that the condition for permitting payment is not satisfied, the notification generation unit 125 generates a notification of restriction of payment indicating that the payment of the second card is restricted. The server transmission unit 123 included in the server 12 according to the third embodiment transmits, for example, a payout restriction notification to the game device 10 .

(2) Operation Processing FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the operation sequence of the second card payout processing by the game system 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In the second card payout process, the game device 10 acquires the first card IDs by reading the plurality of first cards, and pays out the second cards associated with the plurality of first cards. is a process of associating the first card IDs of the plurality of first cards with the second card ID and storing the same.

(S300)
First, the acquisition unit 101 of the game device 10 acquires a player ID. The acquisition unit 101 of the game device 10 may acquire the player ID by reading a card (player card) to which the player ID is attached by the card reader 28 . Alternatively, the acquisition unit 101 of the game device 10 may acquire the player ID directly input by the player operating the operation button 26 .

(S301)
Next, the acquisition unit 101 of the game device 10 acquires first card IDs corresponding to each of the plurality of first cards. Specifically, when the player places a plurality of first cards on the card reader 28 and performs a predetermined operation using the operation button 26, the acquisition unit 101 of the game device 10 retrieves the plurality of first cards from the card reader 28. By making the reader 28 read, the first card ID corresponding to each of these first cards is obtained.

(S302)
Next, the game device transmission unit 102 of the game device 10 performs a second card payout requesting the payout of the second cards corresponding to the plurality of read first cards in response to a predetermined operation of the operation button 26 by the player. Send the request to the server 12 . The second card payout request includes the player ID acquired in S300, the first card IDs corresponding to the plurality of first card IDs read in S301, and the white card to be paid out next by the card payout unit 32. and card ID.

(S303)
Next, upon receiving the second card payout request from the game device 10, the payout permission condition determining unit 126 of the server 12 determines whether or not the payout permission condition is satisfied. Here, the payout permission conditions are not particularly limited and can be arbitrarily set, but may include at least one of the following conditions (h) and (i), for example.
· Condition (h): The player ID included in the second card payout request must match all player IDs associated with the first card IDs included in the second card payout request in the player table.
· Condition (i): The payment of a predetermined credit must be recorded in association with the player ID included in the second card payout request.

Condition (h) allows the valid holder of the first card to pay out the second card. In addition, condition (i) permits the use of the second card by paying a predetermined amount of credit even if other conditions are not met, thereby enabling flexible operation of the restriction on withdrawal of the second card.

(S304)
Next, when it is determined in S<b>303 that the payout permission condition is satisfied, the notification generation unit 125 generates a payout permission notice, and the server transmission unit 123 transmits the payout permission notice to the game device 10 . At this time, the table updating unit 127 of the server 12 associates the card ID of the white card included in the second card payout request with the player ID included in the second card payout request as a new second card ID. Record in player table. In addition, the table update unit 127 associates each first card ID included in the second card payout request with the new second card ID, and records them in the second card table.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S<b>303 that the payout permission condition is not satisfied, the notification generation unit 125 generates a payout restriction notification, and the server transmission unit 123 transmits the payout restriction notification to the game device 10 .

(S305)
Next, when the payout unit 106 of the game device 10 receives the payout permission notification from the server 12, it executes the second card payout process. The payout unit 106 controls the card payout unit 32 to print a predetermined pattern on the next white card to be paid out, and then pays out the white card. On the other hand, when the display control unit 105 of the game device 10 receives the payout restriction notification from the server 12, the display control unit 105 displays on the output device 54 a notification indicating that the payout of the second card is restricted. With this, the second card payout process is completed.

[Modification]
The above-described embodiment is an example in which the use and payout of cards are restricted according to predetermined conditions. Not limited to these, the server 12 is not limited to card use and payout. For example, when requesting to change various types of information associated with a card ID, the server 12 is limited to cases where a predetermined condition is satisfied. You may allow the request. For example, when the player requests editing of the game character related to the second card (editing of the first card ID associated with the second card ID), the server 12, only when a predetermined condition is satisfied, You may allow this.

The mode of association of various types of information in the tables (player table, first card table, and second card table) of the above-described embodiment is an example, and is not limited to this. For example, in the first card table, the first card ID is associated only with predetermined information about the game character (type of game character, basic ability value of the game character, etc.), and other predetermined information about the game character. (experience value, equipment, etc.) need not be associated. In that case, the predetermined information that is not associated with the first card ID in the first card table may be associated with the player ID in the player table, for example. As a result, when different players use the same first card, even if the game character type is the same, the reproduced status or the like can be made different for each player ID.

As described above, the game device according to the embodiment of the present invention has an acquisition unit that acquires the second identification information by reading the second game medium, and an information processing device that associates the acquired second identification information with the acquisition unit. a transmission unit for transmitting a request for reproduction information for reproducing a game character associated with each of the plurality of first identification information obtained; a reception unit for receiving the reproduction information from the information processing device; and a game based on the reproduction information. and a reproduction processing unit that reproduces the character. Accordingly, by causing the game device to read the second game medium, the game characters associated with the plurality of first identification information associated with the second identification information associated with the second game medium are reproduced. Reading can be simplified.

The embodiments described above are for facilitating understanding of the present invention, and are not intended to limit and interpret the present invention. Each element included in the embodiment and its arrangement, materials, conditions, shape, size, etc. are not limited to those illustrated and can be changed as appropriate. Also, it is possible to partially replace or combine the configurations shown in different embodiments.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Game system, 10... Game apparatus, 12... Server, 22... Main body, 24... Operation console, 26... Operation button, 28... Card reader, 30... Coin insertion part, 30A... Coin detector, 32... Card payout part , 34...monitor, 50...processing device, 52...operation unit, 54...output device, 56...printing device, 58...communication device, 62...storage device, 70...control device, 74...memory, 76...communication device, 78 Storage device 101 Acquisition unit 102 Game device transmission unit 103 Game device reception unit 104 Reproduction processing unit 105 Display control unit 106 Payout unit 121 Server reception unit 122 Reproduction information Generation unit 123 Server transmission unit 124 Use permission condition determination unit 125 Notification generation unit 126 Payment permission condition determination unit 127 Table update unit

Claims (10)

Communicable with an information processing device that associates and stores a formation including a plurality of game characters associated with first identification information acquired by reading a first game medium and second identification information for identifying the formation. A game device comprising:
an acquisition unit that acquires the second identification information by reading the second game medium;
a transmission unit that transmits the acquired second identification information to the information processing device;
a receiving unit that receives, from the information processing device, reproduction information for reproducing a plurality of game characters included in the formation identified by the acquired second identification information;
a reproduction processing unit that reproduces the game character based on the reproduction information;
game device. The acquisition unit further acquires player identification information for identifying the player,
The transmission unit further transmits the input player identification information to the information processing device,
2. The game device according to claim 1, wherein said receiving unit receives said reproduction information when it is determined that a predetermined use permission condition is satisfied based on said player identification information. The acquisition unit further acquires a plurality of first identification information by reading a plurality of first game media,
3. The game device according to claim 1, wherein said transmission unit further transmits a second game medium payout request including said plurality of first identification information and said second identification information that have been obtained. Communicable with an information processing device that associates and stores a formation including a plurality of game characters associated with first identification information acquired by reading a first game medium and second identification information for identifying the formation. A game device composed of
an acquisition unit that acquires the second identification information by reading the second game medium;
a transmission unit that transmits the acquired second identification information to the information processing device;
a receiving unit that receives, from the information processing device, reproduction information for reproducing a plurality of game characters included in the formation identified by the acquired second identification information;
a reproduction processing unit that reproduces the game character based on the reproduction information;
A program to function as An information processing device that associates and stores a formation including a plurality of game characters associated with first identification information acquired by reading a first game medium and second identification information for identifying the formation,
a receiving unit that receives the second identification information obtained by reading the second game medium from the game device;
a generation unit that generates reproduction information for reproducing a plurality of game characters included in the formation identified by the acquired second identification information;
a transmission unit that transmits the generated reproduction information to the game device;
Information processing device. further comprising a determination unit that determines whether or not a usage permission condition that defines a condition for permitting the use of the second game medium is satisfied;
6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein said transmission section transmits said reproduction information to said game device when said determination section determines that said use permission condition is satisfied. 7. The information processing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein said use permission condition includes at least that said acquired second identification information is within a predetermined usable period. 8. The information processing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein said use permission condition includes at least that the number of times of use of said second game medium associated with said acquired second identification information is within a predetermined number of times. The receiving unit further receives player identification information for identifying the player,
9. The use permission condition of claims 6 to 8 , wherein the use permission condition includes at least that the player identification information matches player identification information associated with the acquired second identification information in a predetermined storage unit. The information processing device according to any one of the items. The receiving unit further receives player identification information for identifying the player,
9. The use permission condition according to any one of claims 6 to 8 , wherein said use permission condition includes at least that payment of predetermined credits is recorded in a predetermined storage unit in association with said player identification information. Information processing equipment.