JP2010069207A - Card game system and capsule - Google Patents

Abstract

A card game system capable of changing card data of a trading card game according to a play situation is provided.
A trading card 2 includes a memory for storing card data, means for communicating with a capsule 3, and the like. The capsule 3 executes a capsule game that operates by itself, in addition to means for contact communication with the mounted trading card 2, means for contactless communication with the play sheet 4, and means for reading / writing card data. Capsule game execution means and the like are provided. The play sheet 4 includes a plurality of seat antennas, a means for switching a seat antenna used for non-contact communication, a means for non-contact communication with the capsule 3 using the seat antenna, and a communication status of the capsule 3 and the seat antenna 4 The capsule 3 disposed on the play sheet 4 and means for detecting the position thereof, and an interface for communicating with the game apparatus 5 are provided.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a system for a game using a trading card.

  In recent years, a trading card game that is played using a trading card (Trading Card) has become widespread, and trading card games in various genres have been developed.

  There are over 100 types of trading cards issued in one trading card game. In addition to a character picture (for example, an anime character) that matches the content of the trading card game, one trading card contains The card data relating to the character printed on the trading card, such as the name and the ability value of the character, is printed.

  When a player of a trading card game purchases a trading card sold at a toy store or the like and plays a trading card game, tens of decks are constructed from the purchased trading cards, and the player is an opponent. And play using the deck.

  Conventionally, trading card games are generally played manually, such as playing cards and flower cards, but with the spread of computer game machines, computer game machines using trading cards have also been developed (for example, Patent Document 1)

  The card used in the card game terminal device disclosed in Patent Document 1 is printed with an optical code encoded with card data in addition to the character pattern, and is printed on the card in the play field on which the card is placed. A plurality of sensors for reading the optical code is installed, a team is formed based on the card data read from the plurality of cards arranged in the play field, and is formed on another game terminal device connected so as to be communicable. Permit the execution of competitive games with other teams.

JP 2008-100117 A

  However, in the conventional trading card, since the optical code and characters representing the card data are printed on the trading card, the card data cannot be changed according to the progress of the trading card game.

  For example, in role-playing games that are gaining popularity with home-use computer game machines, it is necessary to update data such as experience values and ability values according to the playing situation of the role-playing games. On the card, data such as experience values and ability values are printed on the trading card, so it was not possible to update these data according to the progress of the role playing game.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a card game system using a computer, which can change card data of a trading card game in accordance with the playing situation of the trading card game. .

  A first invention for solving the above-described problem is a card game system including at least a trading card, a capsule on which the trading card is mounted, and a play sheet on which the capsule is placed, wherein the trading card includes: According to the instruction received from the capsule, the memory for storing the card data relating to the character printed on the surface, the card communication means for communicating with the capsule, the card connecting member for electrically connecting with the capsule, Read / write means for reading / writing card data, wherein the capsule is a first capsule communication means for communicating with the trading card, a second capsule communication means for non-contact communication with the play sheet, and the trading The card connecting member of the card; The card data using the read / write means of the trading card according to an instruction received from the play sheet, a capsule antenna used for contactless communication with the play sheet, a capsule antenna used for non-contact communication with the play sheet A card control means for reading / writing data, a data display means for displaying data, an operation button for a user to operate, and a single capsule that operates and reads / writes the card data stored in the trading card And a capsule game execution means for controlling a capsule game using the data display means according to a signal from the operation button, wherein the play sheet has a plurality of seat antennas arranged inside the play sheet, and Non-contact communication with the capsule using a sheet antenna Port communication means, capsule detection means for detecting the position of the capsule placed on the play sheet and its position from the communication status of the capsule and the seat antenna, and an external interface for communicating with an external device. This is a card game system characterized by that.

  As in the first invention, since the trading card includes the memory, the card data can be electrically stored in the trading card, and the trading card includes the read / write means. The card data stored in the memory on the trading card can be read / written.

  According to the configuration of the card game system described in the first invention, an instruction from the external device such as a game device is transmitted to the trading card via the play sheet and the capsule. The card data of the trading card attached to the capsule can be rewritten according to the progress of the card game.

  Further, since the capsule includes the capsule game execution means, the card data stored in the trading card mounted on the capsule can be updated without combining the play sheet and the capsule. .

  Further, the second invention is the card game system according to the first invention, wherein the capsule game execution means of the capsule receives the trading card when the operation button is instructed to display the card data. It is a card game system characterized by performing the process which displays the said card data read from from the said data display means.

  Further, the third invention is the card game system according to the first invention or the second invention, wherein the card control means of the capsule is instructed to display the card data from the play sheet. The card game system is characterized by executing a process of displaying the card data read from the trading card on the data display means.

  According to the second aspect, the player can visually check the contents of the card data stored in the trading card using the operation buttons. Further, according to the third invention, when a game is played by combining the capsule and the play sheet, the player can visually confirm the contents of the card data stored in the trading card. become.

  Furthermore, a fourth invention is the card game system according to any one of the first invention to the third invention, wherein the capsule includes a card exchange mechanism for exchanging the trading card. It is a card game system characterized by being made.

  According to the fourth aspect of the invention, the trading card attached to the capsule can be easily changed by providing the capsule with the card exchange function. As an embodiment of the card exchange function in the capsule, it is preferable that the capsule is provided with a rotatable member such as a portable loupe, and the trading card is mounted on the rotatable member.

  Furthermore, a fifth invention is the card game system according to any one of the first to fourth inventions, wherein the trading card has the trading card when the trading card is viewed from above. A card game system comprising a loupe member for enlarging and displaying the surface of a card.

  According to the fifth aspect, the player can enlarge and view the surface of the trading card attached to the capsule.

  Further, a sixth invention is the card game system according to any one of the third invention to the fifth invention, wherein the card control means of the capsule displays the card data from the play sheet. Is executed, the card data read from the trading card is displayed on the data display means, and when the instruction to display the data transmitted by the play sheet is received, the data is The card game system is characterized by executing processing to be displayed on the data display means.

  According to the sixth invention, when an instruction to display the data transmitted by the play sheet is received, the data is displayed on the data display means, for example, the instruction to the capsule is transmitted to the player. It becomes possible.

  Furthermore, the seventh invention is the capsule used in a card game system comprising at least a trading card, a capsule on which the trading card is mounted, and a play sheet on which the capsule is placed, wherein the trading card is According to the instruction received from the capsule, the memory for storing the card data relating to the character printed on the surface, the card communication means for communicating with the capsule, the card connecting member for electrically connecting with the capsule, A trading card comprising read / write means for reading / writing card data, wherein the capsule is a first capsule communication means for communicating with the trading card, and a second capsule communication means for non-contact communication with the play sheet. And the trade A capsule connecting member electrically connected to the card connecting member of the trading card, a capsule antenna used for non-contact communication with the play sheet, and the read / write means of the trading card according to the instruction received from the play sheet. The card control means for reading / writing the card data, the data display means for displaying the data, the operation buttons for the user to operate, and the capsule alone are operated and stored in the trading card. And a capsule game executing means for reading / writing the card data and controlling a capsule game using the data display means according to a signal from the operation button.

  According to the seventh invention, the capsule includes the capsule game execution means, so that the card data stored in the trading card mounted on the capsule can be updated without combining the play sheet and the capsule. It becomes possible to do.

  Further, an eighth invention is the capsule according to the seventh invention, wherein the capsule game execution means of the capsule reads out from the trading card when instructed to display the card data from the operation button. The capsule is characterized by executing a process of displaying the card data on the data display means.

  Furthermore, a ninth invention is the capsule according to the seventh invention or the eighth invention, wherein when the card control means of the capsule is instructed to display the card data from the play sheet, the trading card The capsule is characterized in that a process of displaying the card data read out from the card data on the data display means is executed.

  According to the eighth aspect, the player can visually check the contents of the card data stored in the trading card using the operation buttons. Further, according to the ninth aspect, when a game is performed by combining the capsule and the play sheet, the player can visually confirm the contents of the card data stored in the trading card. become.

  The tenth invention is the capsule according to any one of the seventh to ninth inventions, wherein the capsule is provided with a card exchange mechanism for exchanging the trading card. It is a capsule characterized by having.

  Furthermore, according to the tenth invention, by providing the capsule with the card exchange function, it is possible to provide a capsule that can easily change the trading card attached to the capsule.

  Furthermore, an eleventh invention is the capsule according to any one of the seventh invention to the tenth invention, wherein the capsule has the trading card when the trading card is viewed from above. A capsule having a loupe member for enlarging and displaying a surface.

  According to the eleventh aspect of the invention, it is possible to provide a capsule that allows a player to enlarge and view the surface of the trading card attached to the capsule.

  Furthermore, a twelfth invention is the capsule according to any one of the ninth invention to the eleventh invention, wherein the card control means of the capsule instructs the display of the card data from the play sheet. When the instruction to display the data transmitted by the play sheet is received, the data display unit executes the process of displaying the card data read from the trading card on the data display means. It is a capsule characterized by executing processing to be displayed on the means.

  According to the twelfth invention, when an instruction to display the data transmitted by the play sheet is received, the data is displayed on the data display means, for example, the instruction to the capsule is transmitted to the player. Capsules that can be provided.

  According to the present invention described above, it is possible to provide a card game system that uses a computer and can change the card data of a trading card game in accordance with the playing situation of the trading card game.

  From here, a preferred embodiment of the card game system according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a card game system 1 according to the present embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the card game system 1 according to the present embodiment includes a semiconductor integrated circuit (IC chip). A round trading card 2, a capsule 3 to which the trading card 2 is detachably mounted, and a play sheet 4 on which a plurality of capsules 3 to which the trading card 2 is mounted are placed when the player plays a trading card game. And a game device 5 connected to the play sheet 4 and a monitor 6 (for example, a TV) for displaying video output from the game device 5.

  In FIG. 1, the card game system 1 is described as a home game system, not a game system installed in a game arcade, but it is understood that the card game system 1 according to the present embodiment is a game system. The present invention can also be applied to a game system installed in a game arcade.

  Furthermore, in FIG. 1, although illustrated as if it were an off-line type game system, the present invention is not limited to the off-line type game system, but an on-line type game system. It can also be applied to. At this time, the play sheet 4 is connected to a device (for example, a personal computer) having an Internet communication function, and the function of the game device 5 for controlling the trading card game is provided in a Web server connected to the device.

  From here, the trading card 2, the capsule 3, and the play sheet 4 which comprise the card game system 1 illustrated in FIG. 1 are each demonstrated.

  First, the trading card 2 will be described in detail. FIG. 2 is a circuit block diagram of the trading card 2, and FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the trading card 2.

  As shown in FIG. 2A, in this embodiment, the trading card 2 has a circular shape with a radius of about 2 cm, and a notch 2b is formed at a predetermined circular position for alignment when the capsule is mounted on the capsule 3. A character pattern 2 a is printed on the surface of the trading card 2. As a matter of course, the shape and size of the trading card 2 may be arbitrary, and the shape of the trading card 2 may be a business card size rectangle or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the trading card 2 is different from the conventional card in that an IC chip 20 having a CPU 21, a memory 22, an I / O terminal 23, and the like is mounted inside the trading card 2 and an external device ( Here, the card contact terminal 24 for data communication with the capsule 3) is provided on the back surface.

  By storing card data (for example, experience values and ability values) related to characters printed on the trading card 2 in the memory 22 of the IC chip 20, the card data is updated in accordance with the progress of the trading card game. Is possible.

  As shown in FIG. 3, as a function realized by a computer program for operating the CPU 21 of the IC chip 20, a card communication means 200 for contact communication with an external device (here, the capsule 3), an external device In accordance with an instruction from the device (here, capsule 3), at least read / write means 201 for reading / writing card data stored in the memory of the IC chip is provided.

  The card communication means 200 of the trading card 2 controls the I / O terminal 23 of the IC chip 20, and causes the CPU 21 to operate contact communication in accordance with a contact communication protocol defined by, for example, ISO / IEC7816, which is an IC card standard. Is realized by a computer program.

  The specification of the card contact terminal 24 of the trading card 2 depends on the communication specification of the trading card 2. For example, when the communication specification of the trading card 2 conforms to ISO / IEC7816, the specification of the card contact terminal 24 is ISO. / Contact specification defined in IEC7816.

  Further, the read / write means 201 of the trading card 2 is realized by a read command for reading data from the memory 22 of the IC chip 20 and a write command for writing data to the memory 22 of the IC chip 20.

  When the read / write means 201 receives an instruction to read card data from the capsule 3, the read / write means 201 executes the read command, reads the card data stored in the memory 22 of the IC chip 20, and returns the read card data to the capsule 3. To do. When the read / write means 201 receives an instruction to write card data from the capsule 3, the read / write means 201 executes the write command, writes the card data instructed from the capsule 3 into the memory 22 of the IC chip 20, and encapsulates the write result. Reply to 3.

  Next, the capsule 3 will be described. 4 is a diagram for explaining the appearance of the capsule 3, FIG. 5 is a circuit block diagram of the capsule 3, and FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of the capsule 3.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the capsule 3 includes at least a pedestal member 3a having an electric circuit mounted therein and a transparent dome member 3b set so as to cover the pedestal member 3a. In the present embodiment, the shape of the member covering the base member 3a of the capsule 3 is illustrated as a dome shape, but the shape of the member covering the base member 3a of the capsule 3 is not limited to the dome shape, Any shape is possible.

  The dome member 3b is provided with a card insertion slot 3c for inserting the trading card 2 into the capsule 3, and the trading card 2 is inserted between the claw member 3d and the base member 3a of the capsule 3 3 is mounted. Further, in order to match the insertion direction of the trading card 2, a convex member 3e that fits into the notch 2b of the trading card 2 is provided on the base member 3a.

  Further, the dome member 3b shown in FIG. 4 is provided with operation buttons 38 (a to c) for operating a capsule game operated by the capsule 3 alone.

  In addition, a display 3f for displaying data is provided inside the dome member 3b shown in FIG. 4, and when the attached trading card 2 is viewed from above the capsule 3 above the dome member 3b. A loupe 3g is provided so that the character 2a printed on the trading card 2 appears to expand. Note that the capsule 3 may not include the loupe 3g.

  As illustrated in FIG. 5, the capsule 3 is inserted into the capsule 3 and the control circuit 30 on which the CPU 31, the memory 32 including RAM, FeRAM, and the like, the contact communication circuit 33, the RF communication circuit 34, and the like are mounted. Capsule connection terminal 35 for electrical connection in contact with trading card 2, capsule antenna 37 for non-contact communication with play sheet 4, and display 3f (for example, LED board, liquid crystal, A battery 36 for supplying power to the electric circuit in the capsule 3 when executing a game that operates at least by the capsule 3 (hereinafter referred to as “capsule game”). Yes.

  If the capsule 3 is provided with the rectifier circuit, when the capsule 3 is placed on the play sheet 4, the electromagnetic wave is used instead of the battery 36 as with the non-contact IC card. It is also possible to supply power to the capsule 3. When power is supplied from the play sheet 4 to the capsule 3, the capsule 3 may be provided with a switch that switches power supply to the capsule 3.

  The capsule contact terminal 35 of the capsule 3 is paired with the card connection terminal 24 of the trading card 2. For example, if the trading card 2 is a contact terminal defined by ISO / IEC7816, the capsule contact terminal 35 of the capsule 3 is , A terminal having a total of eight connection pins that are respectively connected to the contact terminals defined in ISO / IEC7816.

  The RF communication circuit 34 mounted on the control circuit 30 of the capsule 3 has a function of encoding and transmitting data to radio waves of the capsule antenna 37, a function of decoding data of the capsule antenna 37 and receiving data, and non-contact communication. Is a circuit in which functions necessary for non-contact communication such as a function for controlling communication according to a communication protocol (ISO / IEC14443TypeA in this embodiment) is integrated, and an end of a capsule antenna 37 is connected to the RF communication circuit 34. ing.

  Further, the contact communication circuit 33 mounted on the control circuit of the capsule 3 has a function of transmitting data by encoding the voltage of the capsule contact terminal 35, a function of decoding the voltage of the capsule contact terminal 35, and receiving data, A circuit in which functions necessary for contact communication such as a function for controlling communication in accordance with a communication protocol for contact communication (ISO / IEC7816 in this embodiment) is integrated. A capsule connection terminal 35 is connected to the contact communication circuit 33. ing.

  As illustrated in FIG. 6, as functions realized by a computer program for operating the CPU 31, first capsule communication means 300 for contact communication with the trading card 2 mounted on the capsule 3, and a play sheet Card control means 302 for reading / writing card data using the read / write means 201 of the trading card 2 in accordance with the instruction received from the play sheet 4 and the second capsule communication means 301 for non-contact communication with the card 4 And a data display means 303 for displaying data on the display 3f, and a capsule game execution means 304 that operates when the capsule game is executed.

  The first capsule communication means 300 of the capsule 3 is realized by a computer program for controlling the contact communication circuit 33 of the capsule 3 and performing contact communication with the trading card 2 in accordance with a predefined contact communication protocol such as ISO / IEC7816. The

  The second capsule communication means 301 of the capsule 3 controls the RF communication circuit 34 of the capsule 3 and performs non-contact communication with the play sheet 4 according to a non-contact communication protocol defined in advance such as ISO / IEC14443TypeA. Realized by a computer program.

  The data display means 303 of the capsule 3 is realized by a computer program for transmitting display data to the display 3f and causing the CPU to execute processing for displaying the display data on the display 3f.

  The card control means 302 of the capsule 3 is a means for executing an instruction received by the second capsule communication means 301 from the play sheet 4 in a non-contact manner, and a computer program for causing the CPU to execute an instruction transmitted from the play sheet 4 It is realized with.

Instructions that can be executed by the card control means 302 of the capsule 3 are determined in advance. Examples of instructions that can be executed by the card control means 302 of the capsule 3 are given below.
(Instruction 1) The card data read from the trading card 2 is transmitted to the play sheet 4 and displayed on the display 3f.
(Instruction 2) Write data received from the play sheet 4 to the trading card 2.

  When the card control means 302 executes the instruction received from the play sheet 4, a message indicating the instruction to be executed by the card control means 302 is transmitted from the play sheet 4 to the capsule 3, and the card control means 302 is the delivered message. Execute the specified instructions.

  As a matter of course, the detailed contents that the card control means 302 executes are different depending on the instructions that the card control means 302 executes. For example, when the card control unit 302 executes (instruction 1), the card control unit 302 uses the first capsule communication unit 300 to send a message that causes the read / write unit 201 of the trading card 2 to read card data. When the data is transmitted to the trading card 2 and the card data is received from the trading card 2, the data display means 303 is activated to display the card data on the display 3f, and the card data is displayed using the second capsule communication means 301. Is read out to the play sheet 4.

  When the card control unit 302 executes (instruction 2), the card control unit 302 uses the first capsule communication unit 300 to cause the read / write unit 201 of the trading card 2 to write card data. Is transmitted to the trading card 2 and the card data write result is received from the trading card 2, the card data write result is transmitted to the play sheet 4 using the second capsule communication means 301.

  The capsule game execution means 304 provided in the capsule 3 is a means that is activated when a predetermined operation button 38 (for example, a) is pressed in a state where power is supplied from the battery 36 to the capsule 3. This is realized by a computer program that controls 3 f and operates the CPU 31 of the control circuit 30, and this computer program is stored in the FeRAM of the memory 32 of the capsule 3.

  When the capsule game execution means 304 provided in the capsule 3 is activated, the card data is read from the trading card 2 using the read / write means 201 of the trading card 2 and stored in the RAM of the memory 32, and the signal from the operation button 38 is read. Accordingly, the capsule game is controlled by displaying predetermined data or card data on the display 3 f and the card data stored in the RAM of the memory 32 is operated. When a predetermined operation is executed with the operation button 38, the card data stored in the RAM of the memory 32 is written to the trading card 2.

  Thus, since the capsule 3 includes the capsule game execution means 304, the card data stored in the trading card 2 mounted on the capsule 3 can be updated without combining the play sheet 4 and the capsule 3. Become.

  Next, the play sheet 4 will be described. FIG. 7 is a circuit block diagram of the play sheet 4, and FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram of the play sheet 4.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the play sheet 4 is a sheet in which a plurality of sheet antennas 47 aligned with the capsule antenna 37 of the capsule 3 are arranged in order to perform non-contact data communication with the capsule 3. In FIG. 7, the sheet antennas 47 are arranged in a grid pattern, but the arrangement of the sheet antennas 47 may be arbitrary.

  A number (here, A-1 to E-5) for identifying each seat antenna 47 is assigned to the seat antenna 47 arranged in the play sheet 4, and each seat antenna 47 is independently RF. It is connected to the control unit 46.

  The RF control unit 46 to which the seat antenna 47 is connected has the same function as the RF communication circuit 34 of the capsule 3, the function of switching the seat antenna 47 used for non-contact data communication, and the number input to the RF control unit 46. This is a circuit having a function of performing contactless communication by switching to the sheet antenna 47 specified in FIG.

  Further, the play sheet 4 is equipped with a CPU 41, a memory 43, an input terminal 42, a USB interface 44 that is an external interface for the game apparatus 5 as an external device, and the like, and a control circuit 40 that controls the play sheet 4 is provided. An operation button 45 and an RF control unit 46 are connected to the control 40.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the play sheet 4 is a function realized by a computer program for operating the CPU 41 of the control circuit 40, so that the play sheet 4 performs non-contact communication with the capsule 3 placed on the play sheet 4. The sheet communication means 400, the second sheet communication means 401 for communicating with the game apparatus 5, the capsule detection means 402 for detecting the capsule 3 placed on the play sheet 4, and the instruction received from the game apparatus A play sheet control unit 403 for performing the operation and an input detection unit 404 for detecting that the operation button 45 is pressed.

  The first sheet communication means 400 of the play sheet 4 controls the RF control unit 46 by specifying the number of the sheet antenna 47 used for non-contact communication, and uses the sheet antenna 47 specified by the specified number. It is realized by a computer program for non-contact communication with the capsule 3 in accordance with a pre-defined non-contact communication protocol such as ISO / IEC14443TypeA.

  The second sheet communication means 401 of the play sheet 4 is realized by a computer program for controlling the USB interface 44 and performing USB communication with the game apparatus 5 in accordance with a communication protocol defined by USB.

  The capsule detection unit 402 of the play sheet 4 is a unit that detects the capsule 3 on the play sheet 4 by specifying the seat antenna 47 that can communicate with the capsule 3.

  The method by which the capsule detection means 402 of the play sheet 4 specifies the seat antenna 47 that can communicate with the capsule 3 depends on the method of realizing the play sheet 4. In the present embodiment, for example, the capsule 3 The communicable seat antenna 47 can be specified.

  The capsule detection means 402 of the play sheet 4 switches the sheet antenna 47 used for non-contact communication cyclically from the sheet antenna 47 (A1) to the sheet antenna 47 (E5) in order, and each time the sheet antenna 47 is switched, the RF The control unit 46 is controlled to perform an operation of detecting the capsule 3 (for example, polling operation), and the response data (for example, the identification number of the capsule 3) received from the capsule 3 and the response data By acquiring, the capsule 3 on the play sheet 4 and its position are detected.

  The play sheet control means 403 of the play sheet 4 is a means for executing an instruction transmitted from the game apparatus 5 via the USB interface 44. In the present embodiment, the play sheet control means 403 is transmitted from the game apparatus 5. The process of transferring the received instruction to the capsule 3 is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the play sheet control means 403 uses the second sheet communication means 401 to send a message including the number of the seat antenna 47 for non-contact communication and an instruction to be executed by the capsule 3 from the game apparatus 5. Receive.

  Then, when the play sheet control means 403 receives the message from the game apparatus 5, it designates the number of the seat antenna 47 included in the message and requests the RF control unit 46 to transmit an instruction to be executed by the capsule 3. When the response from the capsule 3 is received, the response from the capsule 3 is transmitted to the game apparatus 5 using the second sheet communication means 401.

  The input detection means 404 of the play sheet 4 is realized by a computer program that monitors the input terminal 42. When a signal is input to the input terminal 42 from the operation button 45 when any one of the operation buttons 45 is pressed, The input detection unit 404 specifies the operation button 45 pressed from the signal, and transmits a message indicating that the specified operation button 45 is pressed to the game apparatus 5 using the USB interface 44.

  By using the trading card 2, the capsule 3, and the play sheet 4 described so far, a trading card game as described below can be executed on the game device 5.

  As described above, since the game apparatus 5 can change the card data stored in the trading card 2, the role of the trading card 2 can be changed according to the game progress of the trading card game, like a role-playing game. It becomes possible to execute a trading card game in which the card data stored in the memory 22 is updated by the game apparatus 5.

  Furthermore, it becomes possible to execute a trading card game in which the game card 5 changes the card data of the trading card 2 in accordance with the position where the capsule 3 is placed on the play sheet 4.

  When the card data of the trading card 2 is changed according to the position where the capsule 3 is placed on the play sheet 4, the card data itself stored in the trading card 2 is changed according to the position where the capsule 3 is placed on the play sheet 4. Or the card data stored in the trading card 2 is not changed, and the card is changed only in the game device 5 according to the position where the capsule 3 is placed on the play sheet 4. Data may be handled.

  In any case, since the capsule 3 is provided with a display 3f for displaying data, if the card data changed according to the position where the capsule 3 is placed on the play sheet 4 is displayed on the display 3f, The player can visually confirm the card data changed according to the position where the capsule 3 is placed on the play sheet 4, the instruction from the game apparatus 5 to the capsule 3, and the like.

  The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described so far, and various modifications and changes can be made, and these are also within the equivalent scope of the present invention.

  For example, in a more preferred embodiment, the capsule includes a mechanism that allows a trading card to be easily installed.

  FIG. 9 is an external view of a capsule 7 having a rotating member 70 as a mechanism for easily mounting the trading card 2. The capsule 7 includes a base member 7b on which an electronic circuit is mounted, a transparent dome member 7a, A rotating member 70 that is a mechanism for easily mounting the trading card 2 is provided, and the same functions as those of the capsule 3 described above are provided except for the functions described below.

  The rotating member 70 of the capsule 7 illustrated in FIG. 9 rotates freely around a shaft 74, and the rotating member 70 is provided with a circular recess 71 for fitting the trading card 2. The circular recess 71 is provided with a convex member 72 that fits into the notch 2 b of the trading card 2 and a rotating member terminal 73 that is electrically connected to the card connection terminal 24 of the trading card 2. In addition, the capsule connection terminal 75 is provided on the base member 7 b so as to be electrically connected to the rotation member terminal 73 when the rotation member 70 is rotated and the rotation member 70 is stored in the capsule 7.

  10 is a diagram for explaining the connection between the rotating member terminal 73 and the capsule connecting terminal 75. As shown in FIG. 10, when the rotating member 70 is accommodated in the capsule 7, the rotating member terminal 73 and the capsule connecting terminal are used. 75 is in contact and is electrically connected, and the rotating member terminal 73 and the card connection terminal 24 are in contact and are electrically connected. Therefore, the trading card 2 and the capsule 7 are electrically connected, and contact communication between the trading card 2 and the capsule 7 is established. Is possible.

The figure explaining the structure of the card game system concerning this invention. The circuit block diagram of a trading card. Functional block diagram of a trading card. The figure explaining the external appearance of a capsule. The circuit block diagram of a capsule. Capsule functional block diagram. The circuit block diagram of a play sheet. The functional block diagram of a play sheet. The external view of the capsule provided with the rotation member. The figure explaining the connection of a card connection terminal, a rotation member terminal, and a capsule connection terminal.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Card game system 2 Trading card 200 Card communication means 201 Read / write means 3, 7 Capsule 38 Operation button 300 First capsule communication means 301 Second capsule communication means 302 Card control means 303 Data display means 304 Capsule game execution means 4 Play sheet 400 First sheet communication means 401 Second sheet communication means 402 Capsule detection means 403 Play sheet control means 404 Input detection means 5 Game device

Claims (12)

A card game system comprising at least a trading card, a capsule on which the trading card is mounted, and a play sheet on which the capsule is placed,
The trading card has a memory for storing card data relating to a character printed on the surface, a card communication means for communicating with the capsule, a card connection member for electrically connecting to the capsule, and receiving from the capsule Read / write means for reading / writing the card data,
The capsule includes a first capsule communication unit that communicates with the trading card, a second capsule communication unit that performs non-contact communication with the play sheet, and a capsule connection that is electrically connected to the card connection member of the trading card. Card control for reading / writing the card data using the read / write means of the trading card in accordance with an instruction received from the play sheet and a capsule antenna used for non-contact communication with the member, the play sheet Means, a data display means for displaying data, an operation button for operation by a user, the capsule operating alone, reading / writing the card data stored in the trading card, and the data display means The capsule game to be used is indicated by a signal from the operation button. And a capsule game execution means for follow controlled,
The play sheet includes a plurality of seat antennas arranged inside the play sheet, seat communication means for performing non-contact communication with the capsule using the seat antenna, and communication status between the capsule and the seat antenna. The capsule disposed on the play sheet, capsule detection means for detecting the position thereof, and an external interface for communicating with an external device,
A card game system characterized by that.   2. The card game system according to claim 1, wherein the capsule game execution means of the capsule receives the card data read from the trading card when the display of the card data is instructed from the operation button. A card game system characterized by executing processing to be displayed on a display means.   3. The card game system according to claim 1, wherein the card control means of the capsule reads the card data read from the trading card when instructed to display the card data from the play sheet. A card game system that executes a process of displaying the data on the data display means.   4. The card game system according to claim 1, wherein the capsule is provided with a card exchange mechanism for exchanging the trading card. system.   5. The card game system according to claim 1, wherein the capsule displays an enlarged surface of the trading card when the trading card is viewed from above. A card game system comprising a loupe member.   6. The card game system according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the card control means of the capsule receives the trading card when instructed to display the card data from the play sheet. The card data read out from the card is displayed on the data display means, and when the instruction to display the data transmitted by the play sheet is received, the data display means is displayed. A card game system characterized by that. The capsule used in a card game system comprising at least a trading card, a capsule on which the trading card is mounted, and a play sheet on which the capsule is placed,
The trading card has a memory for storing card data relating to a character printed on the surface, a card communication means for communicating with the capsule, a card connection member for electrically connecting to the capsule, and receiving from the capsule And a read / write means for reading / writing the card data in accordance with the instructions made,
The capsule includes a first capsule communication unit that communicates with the trading card, a second capsule communication unit that performs non-contact communication with the play sheet, and a capsule connection that is electrically connected to the card connection member of the trading card. Card control for reading / writing the card data using the read / write means of the trading card in accordance with an instruction received from the play sheet and a capsule antenna used for non-contact communication with the member, the play sheet Means, a data display means for displaying data, an operation button for operation by a user, the capsule operating alone, reading / writing the card data stored in the trading card, and the data display means The capsule game to be used is a signal from the operation button. Capsules, characterized in that a capsule game execution means for follow controlled.   8. The capsule according to claim 7, wherein the capsule game execution unit of the capsule receives the card data read from the trading card when the display of the card data is instructed from the operation button. Capsule characterized by executing processing to be displayed on the screen.   9. The capsule according to claim 7, wherein when the card control means of the capsule is instructed to display the card data from the play sheet, the card data read from the trading card is displayed as the data. A capsule characterized by executing processing to be displayed on a means.   The capsule according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the capsule is provided with a card exchange mechanism for exchanging the trading card.   The capsule according to any one of claims 7 to 10, wherein the capsule has a magnifier for enlarging and displaying the surface of the trading card when the trading card is viewed from above. A capsule comprising a member. 12. The capsule according to claim 9, wherein the card control means of the capsule reads out from the trading card when instructed to display the card data from the play sheet. Executing a process of displaying the card data on the data display means, and when receiving an instruction to display the data transmitted by the play sheet, executing a process of displaying the data on the data display means. Features capsules.