JP2008012066A - Game system - Google Patents

Abstract

A game system having a high game preference is provided.
A game system 1 is a game system in which a plurality of game machines are connected to play a battle game. The game machine 100 includes R / Ws 47 and 50 that read ability value information from a character card, a memory 42 that stores ability value information and equipment information, a control unit 15, a CPU 41 that performs control to execute a battle game, and a monitor. 14, display control means for controlling the effect display on the display means, and character card payout means for paying out a character card in accordance with the game result by the game execution control means. The CPU 41 selects an ability value to be updated during execution of the battle game according to the ability value information and the selected character equipment information, and updates the selected ability value information according to the result of the battle game execution. .
[Selection] Figure 10

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system including a plurality of game machines such as home video game machines and video games installed in a game center, and more particularly to a game system using a game card.

  Conventionally, game cards are cards on which athletes, animated characters, and the like are drawn, and are collected by enthusiasts. Recently, game cards having game characteristics used for competitive games have been provided. Game cards having game characteristics are not simply collected, but the game can be advanced by various information described on the cards.

  Examples of game cards used in games include game cards and trading cards. Game cards used in games are not only collected, but can be played with a variety of information printed on the surface, for example, a game where a plurality of players play, and the results of the game, etc. In response to this, game cards are exchanged or transferred between players.

  As described above, a game system that provides a game machine that uses a card such as a game card or a trading card has appeared and has come into wide use. For example, the information is read from a game card storing various information related to the game, an image imitating the game card is displayed on the video screen based on the information, and the game card displayed on the video screen is used. There is a game system that advances a video game (for example, Patent Document 1). According to such a game system, since it is not necessary to judge complicated rules manually, even a beginner can easily play a game.

  In addition, there is a game system that reads character data from a game card placed on a game board such as an arrangement panel of a terminal device, and advances the game using the character data.

  Some of these game systems have a new game card that is paid out as a bonus at the end of the game, etc., and can be collected by playing games. It has gained.

Further, as such a game system, a game machine is provided in which a character is grown according to a player's operation or the like. For example, there is a game machine that fights a hero character and a monster and improves the ability value of the hero character according to the result (for example, Patent Document 2). There is also provided a game machine that causes a character to practice and changes an ability parameter that characterizes the ability value of the character according to the practice that has been performed (for example, Patent Document 3).
JP 2005-137809 A JP 2003-225463 A JP 2003-299876 A

  However, in the game system as described above, the improvement of the ability value of the character is very important for the player in playing the game, and if the improvement in the ability value is simplified, It is not interesting for the player, and the game preference is likely to be low.

  Therefore, it is desired that a player can enjoy a search for a law for improving a character's ability value, and that the degree of improvement of the ability value of the character is not simple, and provide a game system with high game preference.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game system having a high game preference.

  (1) A game system for connecting a plurality of game machines, reading information from a character card storing a plurality of ability value information relating to the ability of the character in each game machine, and playing a battle game, A game board on which the character card is placed, reading means for reading ability value information from the character card on the game board, card information storage means for storing ability value information read from the character card, and the character card By equipment information storage means for storing equipment information relating to the goods worn by the player, operation means for performing an operation of selecting an article equipped by the character card, ability value information stored in the card information storage means, and by the player Based on the selected character equipment information, the game that performs control to execute the battle game is performed. An execution control means, a display means for effect display relating to the battle game, including a character image corresponding to the character card and the selected character equipment information, a display control means for controlling the effect display on the display means, And a character card payout means for paying out a character card according to a game result by the game execution control means, wherein the game execution control means responds according to the ability value information and the selected character equipment information. A game system, wherein an ability value to be updated during game execution is selected, and the selected ability value information is updated according to a result of the battle game execution.

  According to the invention of (1), the ability to be updated among the ability values of the character card in accordance with the ability value information of the read character card and the article (for example, sword, armor, etc.) equipped with the character card. Select. Furthermore, the selected ability value information is updated according to the result of the battle game (for example, the number of times of attack with a sword). Thereby, it becomes easy to produce a difference in the personality of the growing character. For this reason, since the ability value of the character is improved by a complicated relationship according to the read character card and the character equipment information, the player can enjoy the search for the law for improving the ability value of the character, and the game It is possible to provide a game system with high preference.

  (2) In the game system according to (1), the reading means reads ability value information from a plurality of the character cards on the game board, and the card information storage means reads the ability read from the plurality of character cards. Value information is stored, the operation means performs an operation of selecting an article equipped with each character card, and the game execution control means is selected with the ability value information of a plurality of read character cards, respectively. The ability value of each character to be updated during the execution of the battle game is selected according to the combination with the character equipment information, and the value of the ability value selected for each character is updated according to the result of the battle game execution. A game system characterized by that.

  According to the invention of (2), in addition to the invention of (1), according to the read ability value information of the plurality of character cards and the articles (for example, swords, armor, etc.) equipped with the plurality of character cards. The ability to be updated is selected from the ability values of each character card. Furthermore, the ability value information of each selected character is updated according to the result of the battle game (for example, the number of attacks with the sword). Thereby, it becomes easy to produce a difference in the personality of the growing character. For this reason, since the ability value of the character is improved by a complicated relationship according to the plurality of character cards read and the plurality of pieces of character equipment information, the player enjoys searching for a law for improving the ability value of the character. It is possible to provide a game system which is obtained and has a high game preference.

  According to the present invention, since the ability value of the character is improved by a complicated relationship according to the read character card and the character equipment information, the player can enjoy the search for the law for improving the ability value of the character. In addition, it is possible to provide a game system having a high game preference.

  Embodiments of the game system of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The following examples are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to these examples.

[Configuration of Game System 1]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an appearance of a game system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The game system 1 includes a game server 200 and a plurality of game machines 100a, 100b, 100c, 100d, 100e, 100f, 100g, and 100h connected to the game server 200.

  Each game machine 100 includes a monitor 14a and a monitor 14b, a control unit 15 that receives a player's operation input, a memory card insertion slot 18, game card entrances 17a to 17c, and coins that receive input of game value media. A discriminator 52 and a payout device 108 for paying out a game value medium according to a game result are provided. The game machines 100b to 100h have the same configuration as the game machine 100a.

  The monitor 14a and the monitor 14b are formed by a liquid crystal display. As the game progresses, the monitor 14a changes and displays the character image display mode. The monitor 14b displays a virtual space map in the game and effects based on the player's operation. In this embodiment, the monitor 14 is formed of a liquid crystal display, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a rear pro, a plasma display, or the like.

  Next, the configuration of the game server 200 will be described. The game server 200 includes a server housing 210 and a large monitor 13 provided at the upper front of the server housing 210.

  The server housing 210 is provided with a server CPU 31 (see FIG. 4) as control means for executing a game described later.

  The large monitor 13 is a liquid crystal display provided in the upper part of the server housing 210, and sequentially displays the screens respectively displayed on the monitors 14 of the game machines 100a to 100h at predetermined intervals. In the present embodiment, the large monitor 13 is formed of a liquid crystal display, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a rear pro, a plasma display, or the like.

[Game card]
Next, game cards used in the game system 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view schematically showing an example of the game card according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged sectional view thereof. In FIG. 2, for convenience of explanation, a part of the game card is shown in a cross-sectional view.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game card 20 is obtained by sequentially laminating a colored layer 23, a rewritable layer 22, and a transparent protective layer 21 on an upper surface of a rectangular base material 24. A single chip 25 is embedded between the substrate 24 and the substrate 24, and an antenna 26 for radio wave transmission / reception is printed. The single chip 25 includes a transmission / reception circuit, a control circuit, and a memory. The command signal generated from the reader / writer 50 is received from the antenna 26 to generate power, and character data stored in the memory is rewritten. The character data is transmitted as a response radio wave.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the colored layer 23 is composed of a large number of fine dots of magenta (M), cyan (C), and yellow (Y), and the rewritable layer 22 is subjected to heat treatment at a specific temperature. By applying, it changes reversibly to transparent or opaque. When the printing device 49 heats the entire surface of the game card at a specific temperature, the entire surface of the rewritable layer 22 becomes transparent, and the entire surface of the game card becomes black, which is a mixed color of magenta, cyan, and yellow. By doing so, the contents of the character data printed on the surface of the game card can be erased. On the other hand, when the printing device 49 emits light in a pattern corresponding to the content of the character data, the rewritable layer 22 is selectively made opaque, and the content of the character data appears on the surface of the game card. By doing so, the contents of the character data can be printed on the surface of the game card. Thus, the printing device 49 is an example of an updating unit that can update the contents of the game card. Thus, since the content of the game card can be updated, the number of game cards placed as stock in the game machine can be reduced, and the running cost of the game arcade can be reduced. Further, since the number of game cards placed in stock in the game machine is reduced, the game machine can be made smaller in size.

[Electric configuration of game system]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing the internal configuration of the game server 200 of the game system 1, and FIG. 5 is a block diagram schematically showing the internal configuration of the game machine 100 of the game system 1.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a main control unit 30 is provided in the game server 200 of the game system 1. The main control unit 30 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 31, a memory (RAM) 32, a ROM 39, a sound circuit 33, and a graphic display circuit 34. The server CPU 31 is connected to eight game machines 100 via an interface circuit (I / F) 36.

  The memory 32 temporarily stores flags, variables, server information, and the like in the game server 200. The ROM 39 stores various image data displayed on the large monitor 13 (common display means), a control program, and the like. The sound circuit 33 is connected to a sound amplifier speaker 35 that outputs sound corresponding to various images displayed on the large monitor 13. The graphic display circuit 34 displays the image selected by the control signal from the server CPU 31 on the large monitor 13.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a control unit 40 is provided in the game machine 100. The control unit 40 includes a CPU 41, a memory 42, a sound circuit 43, a graphic display circuit 44, a drive circuit 48, and a ROM 53. The game server 200 and the control unit 15 are connected via the I / F 46, and the CPU 41 receives various data and programs from the main unit via the I / F 46, and the player operates the control unit 15. Thus, the command signal supplied can be received. Further, a coin discriminator 52 and a payout device 108 are connected to the CPU 41 via an I / F 46, and when the coin discriminator 52 detects a coin thrown into the coin slot 16, it supplies a detection signal to the CPU 41. . The payout device 108 pays out a predetermined number of game media in response to an operation signal from the CPU 41.

  The sound circuit 43 is connected to a sound amplifier 45 that outputs sound corresponding to various images displayed on the monitor 14. The graphic display circuit 44 causes the monitor 14 to display an image selected by a control signal from the CPU 41.

  A read / dryer (R / W) 47 is connected to the CPU 41 and reads data from the memory card inserted into the memory card insertion slot 18 and writes data to the memory card. Also, the CPU 41 is connected to the R / W 50, and by transmitting a command signal to the game card inserted into the game card entrances 17a to 17c and receiving a response signal from the game card, Write character data to the game card or read character data from the game card. Thus, the R / W 50 is an example of a reading unit that reads character data such as ability value data from a game card. As described above, the R / W 50 is an example of an updating unit that updates the character data of the game card.

  In addition, a printing device 49 is connected to the drive circuit 48. The printing device 49 prints and erases character data drawn on the surface of the game card according to a control signal from the CPU 41. That is, the printing device 49 prints the content of the character data on the surface of the game card by irradiating the surface of the game card with light in a pattern corresponding to the content of the character data. On the other hand, the contents of the character data printed on the surface of the game card are erased by applying a heat treatment to the entire surface of the game card at a specific temperature. As described above, the printing device 49 is an example of an updating unit that updates the character data of the game card.

  Furthermore, a game card transport device 51 is connected to the CPU 41. The game card (GC) transport device 51 stores or transports game cards taken into the game machine 100 or game cards to be paid out in accordance with a control signal from the CPU 41.

  Hereinafter, a method of playing a game using the game machine 100 and the contents of the game provided by the game machine 100 will be described.

(A) Procedure until the game is started First, the player needs to obtain a memory card (user card) before starting the game. The method of providing the memory card to the player is not particularly limited. For example, the memory card may be sold at a game center, and the game machine 100 receives a certain amount of coins inserted into the game machine 100. It is good also as paying out from 100. The memory card is a card including a semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, for example, and stores a game history (for example, a proficiency value of a hero operated by the player). By using the memory card, the game can be interrupted and resumed. Next, the player can start a game by inserting a certain coin into the coin insertion slot 16 and inserting the memory card into the MC insertion slot 18.

(B) Outline of the game The game provided by the game machine 100 causes the player to appear in the virtual world spreading during the game by inserting the game card into the game card entrance 17 installed in the satellite 12. It is a game in which the main character to operate adventures together with the above characters for the purpose of collecting “small medals” scattered in the virtual world. Since the satellite 12 has three game card entrances 17, the main character can take an adventure with three characters at the same time. Also, the virtual world is common to all eight satellites 12. When the main character operated by one player encounters the main character operated by another player in the virtual world, the battle between the two players is started.

  The “small medal” can be obtained by winning a battle with a monster living in the virtual world or winning a battle with another player. When the collected medals are taken to a predetermined place in the virtual world, a character corresponding to the type and quantity of the medals can be acquired, and a game card storing character data relating to the character is installed in the satellite 12. It is paid out from the game card entrance 17. For example, if you have a large number of medals or a medal with a rare value, a game card of a character with a high ability value is paid out. As a result, the hero can take an adventure with a stronger character, so the game can be advantageously advanced, and a game card of a character with a higher ability value or a game card with a rare value can be collected. It becomes possible.

  In addition, the ability value of the main character or character is improved by gaining experience through adventures, such as winning battles with monsters that live in the virtual world or winning battles with other players. It is possible to make it. The changed ability value is stored in a memory card as a game history, or stored in a game card as character data.

(C) Character Disbursement In the game provided by the game machine 100, when the main character goes to a predetermined place in the virtual world, the character data read from the game card by the R / W 50 (hereinafter also referred to as original character data) Based on the progress of the game, a game card in which character data related to the original character data (hereinafter also referred to as new character data) is stored is paid out.

[Main processing]
The main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S602, initialization processing is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a process of starting the game machine 100 by receiving a signal related to power-on. More specifically, the CPU 41 performs a process of calling a start program from the ROM 53 and generating a reset signal for initializing various variables and flags stored in the memory 42. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S604.

  In step S604, an initial screen display process is performed. In this processing, the CPU 41 stores data for displaying an image of the initial screen from the ROM 53 in the memory 42 and transmits the data to the graphic display circuit 44. In the graphic display circuit 44, the VDP reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM based on the data for displaying the image of the initial screen from the CPU 41, and superimposes them. And displayed on the monitor 14. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S606.

  In step S606, card information reading processing is performed. In this processing, the read / reader 47 and read / reader 50 read the game card information transferred to the read / reader 47 and read / reader 50 by the game card transfer device 51 and transmit the game card information to the CPU 41. CPU41 performs the process which receives game card information. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S608. The game card transport device 51 is an example of a game board on which a game card is placed. Further, as described above, the lead driers 47 and 50 are examples of reading means for reading information from each game card on the game board. In addition, as described above, the lead driers 47 and 50 are examples of reading means for reading ability value information from a plurality of character cards on the game board.

  In step S608, card information storage processing is performed. In this processing, the CPU 41 performs processing for storing the read card information in the memory 42. Thus, the memory 42 is an example of a card information storage unit that stores game card information read from each game card. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S610.

  In step S610, reception processing is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a process of receiving server information transmitted from the game server via the interface 46. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S612. Thus, the interface 46 is an example of a game machine receiving unit that receives server information transmitted from the game server.

  In step S612, a normal game execution process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 calls a program for executing the normal game from the ROM 53 and performs a process of executing the normal game. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S614.

  In step S614, processing for determining whether or not to execute the battle game is performed. In this process, if the CPU 41 determines that the battle game is to be executed, the process proceeds to step S616, and if it is not determined that the battle game is to be executed, the process shifts to step S622.

  In step S616, a battle game execution process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a battle game execution process. The battle game execution process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S618. Thus, the CPU 41 is an example of a game execution control unit that performs control to execute a battle game based on the game card information stored in the card information storage unit.

  In step S614, processing for determining whether or not to end the game is performed. In this process, if the CPU 41 determines to end the game, the process proceeds to step S620. If not determined to end the game, the process proceeds to step S610.

  In step S620, a payout process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a payout process. The payout process will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S622, a participation screen display process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 stores data for displaying the participation screen effect image from the ROM 53 in the memory 42 according to the server information received in step S <b> 706 in FIG. 7, and transmits the data to the graphic display circuit 44. In the graphic display circuit 44, the VDP reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM based on the data for displaying the participation screen effect image from the CPU 41, and superimposes them. And displayed on the monitor 14. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S624. As described above, the CPU 41 is an example of a game display control unit that performs control to display on the game display unit the participation screen that prompts participation in the competitive game when the server display unit of the game server displays the common screen. .

  In step S624, a participation screen display selection process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a process of storing in the memory 42 whether or not to display the participation screen in accordance with the operation of the control unit 15. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. As described above, the control unit 15 is an example of an operation unit that can perform a selection operation on whether or not to display a server-related image related to a common screen displayed on the server display unit of the game server on the game display unit. As described above, the CPU 41 is an example of a game display control unit that performs control to display a server-related image in accordance with an operation result of the operation unit.

[Competitive game execution processing]
The subroutine executed in step S616 in FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S702, a battle game pre-process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a battle game pre-process. The battle game pre-processing will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S704.

  In step S704, a battle game display process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 stores data for displaying the battle game effect image from the ROM 53 in the memory 42 and transmits the data to the graphic display circuit 44. In the graphic display circuit 44, the VDP reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM based on the data for displaying the battle game effect image from the CPU 41, and superimposes them. And displayed on the monitor 14. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S706. As described above, the monitor 14 is an example of a display unit that performs an effect display relating to a battle game including a character image corresponding to a character card and selected character equipment information. As described above, the CPU 41 is an example of a display control unit that controls the effect display on the display unit.

  In step S706, operation transmission / reception processing is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs transmission / reception processing for receiving server information from the game server 200 and transmitting operation information corresponding to an operation signal from the control unit 15 to the game server 200. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S708.

  In step S708, an operation result determination process is performed. In this process, in step S706, the CPU 41 determines an operation result (for example, a result of how much damage is caused by the successful attack) according to the received server information and the operation signal from the control unit 15. Process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S710.

  In step S710, a process for determining whether or not the process is completed is performed. In this process, if the CPU 41 determines that the process is ended according to the operation result in step S708 (for example, the result that the hit point (HP) becomes 0), the process moves to step S712 and is completed. If not, the process proceeds to step S704. As described above, the CPU 41 is an example of a game execution control unit that performs control to execute a battle game based on the ability value information stored in the card information storage unit and the character equipment information selected by the player.

  In step S712, a capability value update process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a process of updating the capability value selected in step S1012 of FIG. The CPU 41 generates a capability value increasing random number (for example, 0 to 9), and the generated capability value increasing random number multiplied by the capability value increasing coefficient stored in the memory 42 is updated and stored in the memory 42. Add to the ability value. For example, when the capability value increasing random number generated by the CPU 41 is 3, the increasing factor of the capability value stored in the memory 42 is 2, and the updated capability is the maximum MP, the maximum MP increases by 6. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S714. Thus, CPU41 is an example of the game execution means which updates the selected ability value information according to the result of battle game execution. As described above, the CPU 41 is an example of a game execution unit that updates the value of the ability value selected for each character according to the result of the battle game execution.

  In step S714, processing for determining whether or not the result is a predetermined result is performed. In this process, if the CPU 41 determines that the result is a predetermined result (for example, a result of a certain player unilaterally winning), the process proceeds to step S716, and the result is a predetermined result. If not, the process moves to step S718.

  In step S716, server display selection processing is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a process of selecting whether or not to display on the game server 200. Specifically, the CPU 41 stores the player selection based on the operation signal from the control unit 15 in the memory 42. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S718.

  In step S718, a result transmission process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a process of transmitting the operation result to the game server 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Character attribute table]
An example of the character attribute table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, when a slashing attack is performed with a weapon attack, the character attribute has a slashing ability value increase factor of 2, a slashing ability value increase factor of 1.2, Ability factor rise factor is 1.2, long-distance ability factor rise factor is 1, flame system, wind system, ice system, gravity system, light system, dark system ability factor rise coefficient is 0.5 Can rise. When hitting with a weapon attack, the character attribute has a slash-type ability value increase factor of 1.2, a hit-type ability value increase factor of 2, and an impact-type ability value increase factor of 1. .2. The increase factor of the ability value of the long-distance system can be increased by 1, and the increase coefficient of the ability value of the flame system, wind system, ice system, gravity system, light system, and dark system can be increased by 0.5. When a batting attack is performed with a weapon attack, the character attribute has an increase coefficient of 1.2 for the slashing system, an increase coefficient of the stat of the hitting system of 1.2, and an increase coefficient of the batting system's ability value. 2. The increase factor of the ability value of the long-distance system can be increased by 1, and the increase coefficient of the ability value of the flame system, wind system, ice system, gravity system, light system, and dark system can be increased by 0.5. When a long-range attack is performed with a weapon attack, the character attribute has an increase factor of 1 for the slashing system, an increase coefficient of 1 for the impact system, and an increase coefficient of 1 for the impact system. The increase factor of the ability value of the distance system can be increased by 2, and the increase factor of the ability value of the flame system, wind system, ice system, gravity system, light system, and dark system can be increased by 0.5. When a fire attack is performed with a magic attack, the character attribute has an increase factor of 0.5 for the slashing, hitting, hitting, and long-range ability values, and an increase factor of 2 for the fire ability value. Wind system capacity value increase coefficient is 1, ice system capacity value increase coefficient is 0, gravity system capacity value increase coefficient is 1, light system capacity value increase coefficient is 1, dark system capacity value is 1 The increase factor can increase by one. When a wind attack is performed with a magic attack, the character attribute has an increase factor of 0.5 for each of the slashing, hitting, hitting, and long-range ability values, and an increase factor of 1 for the fire ability value. Wind system capacity value rise factor is 2, ice system ability value rise coefficient is 1, gravity system ability value rise coefficient is 0, light system ability value rise coefficient is 1, dark system ability value is 1 The increase factor can increase by one. When an ice-based attack is performed with a magic attack, the character attribute has an increase coefficient of 0.5 for each of the slashing system, hitting system, batting system, and long-distance system, and an increase coefficient of 0 for the flame system. Wind system capacity value rise coefficient is 1, ice system capacity value rise coefficient is 2, gravity system ability value rise coefficient is 1, light system ability value rise coefficient is 1, dark system ability value is 1 The increase factor can increase by one. When a gravity attack is performed with a magic attack, the character attribute has an increase factor of 0.5 for the slashing system, the impact system, the impact system, and the long-range system, and an increase coefficient of 1 for the flame system. Wind system capacity value rise coefficient is 0, ice system ability value rise coefficient is 1, gravity system ability value rise coefficient is 2, light system ability value rise coefficient is 1, dark system ability value is The increase factor can increase by one. When a light attack is performed with a magic attack, the character attribute has an increase coefficient of 0.5 for each of the slashing, hitting, striking, and long-range ability values, and an increase coefficient of 1 for the fire ability. Wind system capacity value rise coefficient is 1, ice system capacity value rise coefficient is 1, gravity system ability value rise coefficient is 1, light system ability value rise coefficient is 2, dark system ability value is The increase factor can increase by zero. When a dark attack is performed with a magic attack, the character attribute has an increase factor of 0.5 for the slashing, hitting, striking, and long-range ability values, and an increase factor of 1 for the fire ability. Wind system capacity value rise coefficient is 1, ice system capacity value rise coefficient is 1, gravity system ability value rise coefficient is 1, light system ability value rise coefficient is 0, dark system ability value is 1 The increase factor can increase by two. Thus, the improvement of the ability value of the character can change depending on the result of the operation performed by the player.

[Team table]
An example of the team table stored in the ROM 53 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, when the first character is Rudra, the article is magical, the second character is bar, and the article is magical, the increasing ability value is the maximum MP. If the first character is Rudra, the article is magical, the second character is bar, and the article is a weapon, the ability value that rises is the maximum HP. When the first character is Rudra, the article is magical, the second character is Indra, and the article is magical, the ability value that rises is attack power, and the ability increase rate is doubled. When the first character is Rudra, the article is magical, the second character is Indra, and the article is a weapon, the ability value that rises is the defense. When the first character is Rudra, the article is magical, the second character is Hermes, and the article is magical, the ability value that rises is the attack power. When the first character is Rudra, the article is a magic system, the second character is Hermes, and the article is a weapon system, the increasing ability value is the maximum MP. When the first character is Rudra, the article is magical, the second character is David, and the article is magical, the increasing ability value is the attack power. If the first character is Rudra, the article is magical, the second character is David, and the article is a weapon, the increasing ability value is the maximum MP. When the first character is Rudra, the article is a weapon system, the second character is a bar, and the article is a magic system, the increasing ability value is the maximum MP. When the first character is Rudra, the article is a weapon system, the second character is a bar, and the article is a weapon system, the increasing ability value is the maximum HP. If the first character is Rudra, the article is a weapon system, the second character is an Indra, and the article is a magic system, the ability value that increases is the maximum MP, and the ability increase rate is doubled. When the first character is a rudra, the article is a weapon system, the second character is an indra, and the article is a weapon system, the increasing ability value is the defense power. When the first character is Rudra, the article is a weapon system, the second character is Hermes, and the article is a magic system, the increasing ability value is an attack power. When the first character is Rudra, the article is a weapon system, the second character is Hermes, and the article is a weapon system, the increasing ability value is the maximum MP. When the first character is Rudra, the article is a weapon system, the second character is David, and the article is a magic system, the increasing ability value is the maximum HP. When the first character is Rudra, the article is a weapon system, the second character is David, and the article is a weapon system, the increasing ability value is the defense power. Thus, the increase in the ability value changes depending on the combination of the first character and the second character. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, when the character of the Hindu mythology, Rudra and Indra are selected at the same time and the Indra is used with magic, the ability value increases twice. Thus, by finding the hidden law property between the first character and the second character, it becomes easier to improve the rate of increase of the ability value of the character card, and the pleasure of searching for the law property is born. Thus, the memory 42 is an example of a character relationship storage unit that stores a specific relationship between characters.

[Preparing for the battle game]
The subroutine executed in step S702 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1002, timer setting processing is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 sets a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) in the memory 42. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1004.

  In step S1004, a card information display process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 stores data for displaying the card information effect image from the ROM 53 in the memory 42 and transmits the data to the graphic display circuit 44. In the graphic display circuit 44, the VDP reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM based on the data for displaying the card information effect image from the CPU 41 and superimposes them. And displayed on the monitor 14. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1006.

  In step S1006, a character setting operation process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 determines which character to use from the plurality of characters stored in the memory 42, which article (for example, weapon to be equipped, tactics, etc.) the selected character uses, and controls the control unit 15. Use to set. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1008.

  In step S1008, a character data set process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a process of setting data such as the ability value data of the character set in step S1006 in the memory 42. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1010. Thus, the memory 42 is an example of a card information storage unit that stores the ability value information read from the character card. As described above, the memory 42 is an example of a card information storage unit that stores ability value information read from a plurality of character cards.

  In step S1010, an article data set process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a process of setting article data, which is article data used by the character set in step S1006, in the memory 42. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1012. As described above, the control unit 15 is an example of an operation unit that performs an operation of selecting an article equipped on each character card. As described above, the memory 42 is an example of an equipment information storage unit that stores equipment information related to an article equipped with the character card.

  In step S1012, a scheduled update capability value selection process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 refers to the character attribute table (see FIG. 8) and the team table (see FIG. 9) stored in the memory 42 according to the character and article stored in step S1008 or step S1010. The ability value that can be updated for the selected character is selected and stored in the memory 42. For example, a case where Rudra is selected as the first character and Bar is selected as the second character will be described as an example. The character named Rudra has a wind system character attribute. When Rudra uses a wind system in a magic attack, the ability value gain factor is 2. In addition, when Rudra and Baal each make a magical attack, the maximum MP is selected as the ability value of Rudra. Further, the CPU 41 stores the increase coefficient of the Rudra's ability value and the maximum MP as the scheduled update ability value in a predetermined area of the memory 42. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1014. Thus, CPU41 is an example of the game execution means which selects the ability value updated during execution of a competitive game according to ability value information and selected character equipment information. In this way, the CPU 41 selects the ability value of each character to be updated during the battle game according to the combination of the read ability value information of the plurality of character cards and the selected character equipment information. It is an example of a game execution means.

  In step S1014, data transmission / reception processing is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a process of transmitting / receiving data to / from the game server 200. By this processing, each game machine can obtain information on the character selected in the game machine to be played and the article used by the character. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Use tactic card]
An example of a predetermined area of the memory 42 that stores the tactical card used by the character will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, the weapon attack tactic card has an increase coefficient of the ability value of the slashing system, the hitting system, the striking system, and the long-distance system, and the number of times of use is recorded in the number-of-uses column. To go. Magical attack tactic cards include flame, wind, electrical, ice, gravity, light, and dark, and the number of times each is used during the battle game is recorded in the number-of-uses column. .

[Payout candidate game card table]
An example of the payout candidate game card table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, when the maximum use tactic card is a slashing system and the game result is a great victory, the magic card group A is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum tactical card is a slashing system and the game result is victory, the character card group A is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum use tactic card is a slashing system and the game result is losing, the weapon system card group A is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum tactical card is a hit type and the game result is a big win, the magic card group B is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum use tactic card is a hit type and the game result is victory, the character card group B is selected as the payout candidate game card.

  When the maximum tactical card is a hit type and the game result is losing, the weapon-type card group B is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum tactical card is a batting system and the game result is a big victory, the magic card group C is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum tactic card is a batting system and the game result is victory, the character card group C is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum use tactic card is a batting system and the game result is losing, the weapon group card group C is selected as the payout candidate game card.

  When the maximum use tactic card is a long distance system and the game result is a big victory, the magic card group D is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum use tactic card is a long distance system and the game result is victory, the character card group D is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum use tactic card is a long distance system and the game result is losing, the weapon system card group D is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum use tactic card is a flame type and the game result is a great victory, the weapon type card group E is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum use tactic card is a flame type and the game result is victory, the character card group E is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum use tactic card is a flame type and the game result is a loss, the magic type card group E is selected as the payout candidate game card.

  When the maximum tactical card is a wind system and the game result is a big victory, the weapon system card group F is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum tactical card is a wind system and the game result is victory, the character card group F is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum use tactic card is wind and the game result is losing, the magic card group F is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum tactical card is ice-based and the game result is a big victory, the weapon-based card group H is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum tactical card is ice-based and the game result is victory, the character card group H is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum use tactic card is ice and the game result is losing, the magic card group H is selected as the payout candidate game card.

  When the maximum tactical card is a gravity system and the game result is a big victory, the weapon system card group I is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum use tactic card is a gravity system and the game result is victory, the character card group I is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum use tactic card is a gravity system and the game result is lost, the magic card group I is selected as the payout candidate game card.

  When the maximum use tactic card is the light system and the game result is a big victory, the weapon system card group J is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum use tactic card is the light system and the game result is victory, the character card group J is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum use tactic card is the light system and the game result is lost, the magic system card group J is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum tactical card is dark and the game result is a big victory, the weapon-based card group K is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum tactic card is dark and the game result is victory, the character card group K is selected as the payout candidate game card. When the maximum tactic card is dark and the game result is a loss, the magic card group K is selected as the payout candidate game card.

[Magic card group A table]
An example of the magic card group A, which is one of the payout candidate game card groups, will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, when the random number is 76 to 100, “Tatsumaki, Pikagoro, go away” is selected as the candidate card. When the random number is 51 to 75, “Energetic, Goro Lod Kahn, Zurutto” is selected as the candidate card. When the random number is 26 to 50, “bye-bye, smooth, docker” is selected as the candidate card. When the random number is 1 to 25, “over, over, round and round” is selected as the candidate card.

[Character card group A table]
An example of the character card group A, which is one of the payout candidate game card groups, will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, when the random number is 76 to 100, “Rudra, Bar, opponent's card” is selected as the candidate card. When the random number is 51 to 75, “devil, monster, iron man” is selected as the candidate card. When the random number is 26 to 50, “Samson, David, Moses” is selected as the candidate card. When the random number is 1 to 25, “Hermes, Bacchus, Artemis” is selected as the candidate card. Thus, the opponent's card may be selected depending on the game result.

[Payout process]
The subroutine executed in step S620 in FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1502, timer setting processing is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 sets a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) in the memory 42. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1504.

  In step S1504, a payout candidate extraction process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a process of extracting a payout candidate game card group that is a payout candidate according to the result of the executed battle game. More specifically, the CPU 41 selects the maximum used tactic card that is the most used tactic card among the number of used tactic cards (see FIG. 11) stored in a predetermined area of the memory 42. Further, the CPU 41 refers to the payout candidate game card table (see FIG. 12) stored in the ROM 53, selects a payout candidate game card group from the maximum tactic card and the game result, and extracts payout candidates. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1506. Thus, the CPU 41 is an example of a game execution control unit that performs control to select a plurality of types of game cards as payout candidate game cards according to the game result. Further, as described above, the CPU 41 is a game execution control unit that performs control for selecting a plurality of types of game cards as payout candidate game cards according to the game card information stored in the card information storage unit and the game result. It is an example. As described above, the CPU 41 is an example of a tactic determination unit that determines a tactic that can be selected by the player in accordance with the tactic information in the game card information stored in the card information storage unit. Further, in this way, the CPU 41 selects a candidate tactic that selects a candidate tactic that is a candidate for a new tactic stored in the tactic card according to the game result and the tactic selected by operating the operation means during the game. It is an example of a selection means. As described above, the CPU 41 is an example of a game execution control unit that selects a character card used by the battle player as a payout candidate game card in accordance with a predetermined game result.

  In step S1506, payout candidate display processing is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 stores data for displaying a payout candidate effect image from the ROM 53 in the memory 42 based on the payout candidate game card group (see FIGS. 13 and 14) extracted in step S1504, and displays the graphic display. Transmit to circuit 44. In the graphic display circuit 44, the VDP reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM based on the data for displaying the payout candidate effect image from the CPU 41 and superimposes them. Are displayed on the monitor 14 (see FIGS. 16, 20, and 21). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1508. Thus, CPU41 is an example of the display control means which performs control which displays a payout candidate game card. As described above, the CPU 41 is an example of a display control unit that performs control to display candidate tactics.

  In step S1508, payout candidate selection processing is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a process of selecting a payout candidate based on the operation of the control unit 15 and storing it in the memory 42. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1510. In this way, the CPU 41 is an example of a tactics update means for storing the tactics selected by the player operating the operation means from the displayed candidate tactics in the tactical card to be paid out.

  In step S1510, a card payout process is performed. In this process, the CPU 41 performs a process of transmitting a control signal for paying out a card to the lead dryers 47 and 50. The lead dryers 47 and 50 rewrite the contents of the game card based on the received control signal. In addition, the CPU 41 transmits a control signal for rewriting the card to the drive circuit 48. Based on the received control signal, the drive circuit 48 transmits a control signal for the printing device 49 to rewrite the contents of the game card. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. As described above, the read writers 47 and 50 are an example of the game card payout means for paying out the game card selected by the operation of the operation means from the displayed payout candidate game cards. As described above, the read / dryers 47 and 50 are examples of game card payout means for paying out game cards in accordance with the game result by the game execution control means.

  FIG. 16 shows a character card which is an example of a game card. As shown in FIG. 16, the game card is a substantially rectangular thin card. At the top of the game card surface, the character's profession and name (for example, Warrior Hercules or Wizard Dora) are listed. In addition, an image of the character is written at the center of the game card surface. In addition, a plurality of ability values (for example, squealing power, squeezing power, Saidai HP, Saidai MP, etc.) are described in the lower left part of the game card surface. In the lower right part of the front surface of the game card, a character's special skill (for example, technique A, technique B) is described. The ability value can be updated according to the game result. Also, the character image can be updated according to the result of the game. Also, the special skill can be updated according to the result of the game. The occupation can be updated according to the result of the game.

[Game display screen]
A display screen displayed on the monitor 14 and the large monitor 13 during execution of the battle game will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 19.

  FIG. 17 shows a screen in which a so-called fighting game is being played among a plurality of players as a battle game. A player who has won this fighting game can select whether or not to display the image displayed on the monitor 14 on the large monitor 13.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the effect image 91 (for example, a wizard image) and the effect image 92 (for example, a devil image) are displayed on the monitor 14. The displayed effect images 91 and 92 can be operated according to the operation of the control unit 15 of the player in each game machine. The player operates the effect images 91 and 92, selects a tactic based on the tactic card, and plays a battle game. Each character has an attribute, and using a tactical card corresponding to the attribute makes it possible to damage the opponent more effectively.

  FIG. 18 illustrates a display screen on which the battle game execution screen displayed on the monitor 14 of each game machine 100 is displayed on the large monitor 13 according to the player's selection based on the result of the battle game execution. As shown in FIG. 18, the large monitor 13 displays an effect image 91 (for example, a wizard image) and an effect image 92 (for example, a devil image).

  FIG. 19 shows a screen in which a so-called fighting game is being played among a plurality of players as a battle game. As shown in FIG. 19, an effect image 91 (for example, a wizard image), an effect image 93 (for example, a wizard image), and an effect image 92 (for example, a devil image) are displayed on the monitor 14. ing.

[Payout candidate selection display screen]
The payout candidate display screen displayed on the monitor 14 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 20 displays a screen on which an opponent game card can be selected as a payout candidate game card. A plurality of character cards are displayed as payout candidate game cards. The devil who was the opponent's character is displayed in the middle on the aforementioned battle game screen. Thus, the game card used by the opponent can be used as the payout candidate game card in accordance with the result of the battle game.

  FIG. 21 displays a screen on which a tactical card can be selected as a payout candidate game card. A plurality of tactical cards are displayed as payout candidate game cards. Thus, the game card used by the opponent can be used as the payout candidate game card in accordance with the result of the battle game.

  According to these processes, the ability to be updated is selected from the ability values of the character card in accordance with the ability value information of the read character card and the article equipped with the character card (for example, sword, armor, etc.) To do. Furthermore, the selected ability value information is updated according to the result of the battle game (for example, the number of times of attack with a sword). Thereby, it becomes easy to produce a difference in the personality of the growing character. For this reason, since the ability value of the character is improved by a complicated relationship according to the read character card and the character equipment information, the player can enjoy the search for the law for improving the ability value of the character, and the game It is possible to provide a game system with high preference.

  Furthermore, according to these processes, according to the read ability value information of the plurality of character cards and the articles (for example, sword, armor, etc.) equipped with the plurality of character cards, Select the ability to be updated. Furthermore, the ability value information of each selected character is updated according to the result of the battle game (for example, the number of attacks with the sword). Thereby, it becomes easy to produce a difference in the personality of the growing character. For this reason, since the ability value of the character is improved by a complicated relationship according to the plurality of character cards read and the plurality of pieces of character equipment information, the player enjoys searching for a law for improving the ability value of the character. It is possible to provide a game system which is obtained and has a high game preference.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, it has only illustrated the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention. That is, the present invention connects a plurality of game machines, and a plurality of types of game cards including a character card storing a plurality of ability value information of characters and a tactic card storing tactic information performed by the character in each game machine. A game system for playing a battle game, wherein the game machine includes a game board on which the game card is placed, a reading means for reading information from each game card on the game board, Card information storage means for storing game card information read from a game card, game execution control means for performing control to execute the battle game based on the game card information stored in the card information storage means, and the character card Display means for displaying effects relating to the battle game, including character images corresponding to Display control means for controlling the effect display in the display means, operation means for the player to operate, and game card payout means for paying out a game card according to the game result by the game execution control means, The game execution control means performs control to select a plurality of types of game cards as payout candidate game cards according to the game result, the display control means performs control to display the payout candidate game cards, and The game card payout means is a game system characterized in that the game card selected by the operation of the operation means is paid out from the displayed payout candidate game card. Specific configurations of a game machine, a game server, etc. The design can be appropriately changed.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

It is the schematic which shows the external appearance in the game system of one Example of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the external appearance of the game card in the game system of one Example of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the game card in the game system of one Example of this invention. It is a block diagram of the circuit comprised in the game server of one Example of this invention. It is a block diagram of the circuit comprised in the game machine of one Example of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the game machine of one Example of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the game machine of one Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the table used in the game machine of one Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the table used in the game machine of one Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the table used in the game machine of one Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the table used in the game machine of one Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the table used in the game machine of one Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the table used in the game machine of one Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the table used in the game machine of one Example of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the game machine of one Example of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the external appearance of the game card in the game system of one Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the monitor in the game machine of one Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the large sized monitor in the game server of one Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the monitor in the game machine of one Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the monitor in the game machine of one Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the monitor in the game machine of one Example of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game system 12 Satellite 13 Large monitor 14 Monitor 14a Monitor 14b Monitor 15 Control part 16 Coin slot 17 Entrance / exit 17a Game card entrance / exit 17c Game card entrance / exit 18 Memory card insertion slot 20 Game card 21 Protective layer 22 Rewritable layer 23 Colored layer 24 Base Material 25 Single chip 26 Antenna 30 Main controller 31 Server CPU
32 Memory 33 Sound circuit 34 Graphic display circuit 35 Sound amplifier 40 Control unit 41 CPU
42 Memory 43 Sound circuit 44 Graphic display circuit 45 Sound amplifier 47 Lead dryer 48 Drive circuit 49 Printing device 50 Lead dryer 51 Game card transport device 52 Coin discriminator 53 ROM
91 effect image 92 effect image 93 effect image 100 game machine 100a game machine 100b game machine 100c game machine 100d game machine 100e game machine 100f game machine 100g game machine 100h game machine 108 payout device 154 terminal RAM
156 ROM
200 game server 210 server housing

Claims (2)

A game system that connects a plurality of game machines, reads information from a character card that stores a plurality of ability value information related to the ability of the character in each game machine, and performs a battle game,
The game machine
A game board on which the character card is placed;
Reading means for reading ability value information from the character card on the game board;
Card information storage means for storing ability value information read from the character card;
Equipment information storage means for storing equipment information relating to the article equipped with the character card;
Operation means for performing an operation of selecting an article equipped with the character card;
Game execution control means for performing control to execute the battle game based on the ability value information stored in the card information storage means and the character equipment information selected by the player;
Display means for performing an effect display relating to the battle game, including a character image corresponding to the character card and the selected character equipment information;
Display control means for controlling effect display in the display means;
Character card payout means for paying out a character card according to the game result by the game execution control means,
The game execution control means selects an ability value to be updated during execution of the battle game according to the ability value information and the selected character equipment information,
The game system, wherein the selected ability value information is updated according to the result of the battle game execution. The reading means reads ability value information from a plurality of the character cards on the game board,
The card information storage means stores ability value information read from the plurality of character cards,
The operation means performs an operation of selecting an article that each character card is equipped with,
The game execution control means selects the ability value of each character to be updated during execution of the battle game according to the combination of the read ability value information of the plurality of character cards and the selected character equipment information,
The game system according to claim 1, wherein the value of the ability value selected for each character is updated according to a result of the battle game execution.

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