JP3643898B2 - GAME DEVICE AND PROGRAM - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a game device, a game control method, and a program, and in particular, when data is externally input, a new game item or a new game character corresponding to the data appears in the game under a predetermined condition. The present invention relates to a method and a program.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a conventional game, many game items or game characters are prepared in advance, the progress of the game story (progress level), the growth level of the player game character (game character that is the player's operation target), game events, and so on. The player game character or the like sequentially acquires game items or meets the game character in accordance with various game situations such as a clear situation. Then, the player captures the game by making full use of the acquired game item or by using the power of the game character that he meets. The game item changes, for example, the ability and characteristics of the player game character or other game characters, and the game character fights against the enemy game character together with the player game character, or the ability and characteristics of the player game character. It is something that gives change.
[0003]
On the other hand, in recent years, regardless of the game situation, a new game item or game character can appear in the game by inputting an ID (identification information) for identifying the game item or game character to the game machine. Such a game system has been commercialized. In this system, it is possible to obtain a trading card in which identification information is printed together with a game item or game character pattern in the real world, and input the identification information to the game machine, thereby making it possible to change the game. Therefore, the attractiveness of the game can be further enhanced, and the attractiveness of such trading cards can be enhanced.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, regardless of the game situation, as long as the identification information is entered, allowing an infinite number of game items or game characters to appear will cause the game story to break down, or even the story will not break down until the story breaks down. There is a risk of getting lost.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its purpose is to increase the appeal of the game by appropriately adjusting the number of game items or game characters that are externally introduced in the game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game device, a game control method, and a program that can be kept intact.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-described problem, a game device according to the present invention externally inputs data corresponding to a second game item or a second game item, and means for causing the first game item or the first game character to appear in the game. And the second game item instead of the first game item or the first game character when the first game item or the first game character has already appeared in the game and the data has been input. Or means for causing the second game character to appear in the game.
[0007]
In addition, the game control method according to the present invention includes a step of causing the first game item or the first game character to appear in the game, a step of receiving external input of data corresponding to the second game item or the second game character, When the first game item or the first game character has already appeared in the game and the data has already been input, the second game item or the second game is used instead of the first game item or the first game character. And a step of causing the character to appear in the game.
[0008]
Furthermore, the program according to the present invention includes a step of causing the first game item or the first game character to appear in the game, a step of receiving an external input of data corresponding to the second game item or the second game character, and the first When the game item or the first game character has already appeared in the game and the data has already been input, the second game item or the second game character is used instead of the first game item or the first game character. This is for causing a computer to execute the steps that appear in the game.
[0009]
In the present invention, for example, the first game item or the first game character is additionally registered in the list of game items or game characters existing in the game space, or the first game is added to the list of game items possessed by the player game character. The first game item or the first game character appears in the game by additionally registering the item. The first game item or the first game character appears in the game as the game progresses, for example. Further, data corresponding to the second game item or the second game character is externally input. Then, when the first game item or the first game character has already appeared in the game and the data has already been input, the second game item or the second game character is used instead of the first game item or the first game character. Game characters will appear in the game. This can be easily realized, for example, by deleting the registration of the first game item or the first game character from the list and additionally registering the second game item or the second game character in the list instead. Can do.
[0010]
In this way, when the second game item or the second game character appears in the game, the first game item or the first game character disappears from the game. The game item or the first game character cannot appear in the game. Therefore, only the number of second game items or second game characters corresponding to the first game item or the first game character can appear in the game. As a result, when a game item or a game character is externally entered in the game, the number can be made appropriate, and the attractiveness of the game can be maintained.
[0011]
When a game item or game character appears in a game (for example, a two-dimensional or three-dimensional space), the appearance may be displayed, or the name may be displayed by a predetermined operation. The player may only be able to confirm that the game item or the game character has appeared in the game.
[0012]
In the present invention, when the first game item or the first game item has already appeared in the game and the data has already been input, the second game is not necessarily replaced with the first game item or the first game character. The item or the second game character may not appear in the game. That is, yet another condition, for example, the first game item or the first game character is in a predetermined state (for example, the state in which the first game item is possessed by the player game character, the first game item is placed at a predetermined location in the game space. In a state where the second game character has moved to a predetermined range, etc.) or whether the predetermined ability value of the player game character is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold. In addition, the second game item or the second game character may appear in the game.
[0013]
In one aspect of the present invention, the means for causing the second game item or the second game character to appear in the game has already appeared in the game in a state where the first game item is possessed by the player game character, When the data has already been input, the second game item appears in the game instead of the first game item. In this way, when the first game item is possessed by the player game character, the second game item appears in the game instead of the first game item. For this reason, for example, by inputting the data from the outside, it is possible to produce an effect that the first game item as the possessed item is converted into the second game item.
[0014]
Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, there is further provided situation acquisition means for acquiring a current game situation, and the means for causing the second game item or the second game character to appear in the game is such that the current game situation satisfies a predetermined condition. If it is, the second game item or the second game character is made to appear in the game instead of the first game item or the first game character. In this way, when the current game situation (current game situation) such as the various attributes of the current player game character and the clear status of various game events satisfies a predetermined condition, the second game item or the second game character is played. Can be made to appear in.
[0015]
Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, there is further provided situation acquisition means for acquiring a current game situation, and the means for causing the second game item or the second game character to appear in the game is such that the current game situation satisfies a predetermined condition. If it is, the effect of the second game item that appeared in the game is activated instead of the first game item. In this way, the effect of the second game item can be activated when the current game situation (current game situation) such as the various attributes of the current player game character and the clear status of various game events satisfies a predetermined condition. become able to. Here, the activation of the effect of the second game item means a state in which a person or an object appearing in the game, such as a player game character, can be changed.
[0016]
Note that the program according to the present invention may be stored in a computer-readable information storage medium or distributed to a computer via a data communication network.
[0017]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0018]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an external appearance of a game system (game device) according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the game system 11 includes a home game machine 10, a home TV receiver 12, game controllers 14A and 14B, an RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) reader / writer 16, and a game piece 18A. , 18B. The home game machine 10 is equipped with an information storage medium storing a game program. Here, a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk; trademark) is employed as the information storage medium, but other types of information storage medium such as a CD-ROM (Compact Disk-Read Only Memory) may be employed. .
[0019]
The home-use game machine 10 has a conventionally known configuration, such as watching game screens displayed on the home-use TV receiver 12 or game music output from a speaker built in the home-use TV receiver 12. While listening to the game sound effect, one or two players can input a game operation using the game controllers 14A and 14B to enjoy the game.
[0020]
In this game device, the RFID reader / writer 16 is connected to the consumer game machine 10, and the player obtains the game pieces 18A and 18B provided with the RFID data carrier 22 (see FIG. 2), Is placed on the RFID reader / writer 16, data is read from the RFID data carrier 22 provided in the game pieces 18A and 18B. This data is data for causing a new game item or a new game character to appear in the game. That is, the player can input data corresponding to the new game item or the new game character to the consumer game machine 10 by using the game pieces 18A and 18B. When the data is input in this way, the consumer game machine 10 determines whether or not the original game item or the original game character corresponding to the new game item or the new game character has already appeared in the game, etc., and according to the determination result. Thus, the original game item or the original game character can be removed from the game, and the new game item or the new game character can appear in the game.
[0021]
As a specific game production method, for example, in addition to the player game character that is the main character, a game character having a special ability to evolve an item as a sub game character appears in the game. Then, for example, when the user obtains the game piece 18A storing the ID (hint ID) related to the new game item “Sharpen Blade” and places it on the RFID reader / writer 16, the game piece 18A receives “Sharpen” The hint ID related to “Blade” is read out. In the home game machine 10, a message and an image corresponding to the hint ID (an image of “Sharpen blade”) are provided in an information storage medium (DVD) or game piece 18 </ b> A attached to the home game machine 11. Read from the received RFID data carrier 22 and displayed on the home television receiver 12.
[0022]
The message indicates that the original game item or the original game character corresponding to the new game item or the new game character is in a predetermined state (for example, the original game item is possessed by the player game character, or the original game character is the player game character. The contents are selected depending on whether or not the game has already appeared in the game.
[0023]
For example, when the hint ID related to the above-mentioned “Sharpen blade” is input to the consumer game machine 11, when the player game character already owns the original game item “Sharpen” corresponding to “Sharpen blade” , "You may be able to evolve the sharpen into a sharpen blade!" Is displayed, and the sub-game character's dialogue is "Do you want to evolve your sharpen into a sharpen blade?" Is displayed. Further, when the player game character does not have “Sharpen” yet, a message “Plain seems to exist. How can I get the blade?” Is displayed.
[0024]
Note that the input of the hint ID may be limited only when a special game screen is displayed, for example, when the player game character has moved to a specific place in the game space.
[0025]
Here, the game pieces 18A and 18B and the RFID reader / writer 16 will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 2, the game pieces 18A and 18B are provided with a coin-shaped RFID data carrier (tag) 22 on which a figure 24 representing a game character or game item is attached. . That is, the RFID data carrier 22 is used as a base for the figure 24. The RFID data carrier 22 stores ID data for identifying the RFID data carrier itself, ID data (hint ID data) related to a game item or game character (that is, the figure 24), and game data, respectively. The game data is data related to the figure 24, for example, various attribute data (attack power, defense power, etc.) of the game character or game item. The game data is stored in the RFID data carrier 22 in a form that can be updated by the RFID reader / writer 16, but may be stored in a form that cannot be updated (read-only). In order to prevent fraud, it is desirable that various IDs be stored in the RFID data carrier 22 in an unupdatable form.
[0026]
Further, the RFID reader / writer 16 and the RFID data carrier 22 can read data from the RFID data carrier 22 in a non-contact state, and can write data to the RFID data carrier 22. And has a conventionally known basic configuration. Various systems such as an electromagnetic coupling system, an electromagnetic induction system, a microwave system, and an optical system can be adopted.
[0027]
As a method of the RFID reader / writer 16 and the RFID data carrier 22, it is desirable that the RFID data carrier 22 operates with no power supply. Further, the RFID reader / writer 16 is formed in a circular stage shape having such a size that a predetermined number, for example, about 10 pieces of game pieces 18A and 18B can be placed, and the RFID data carrier 22 is placed under the stage. And an antenna for supplying power to the data communication and the RFID data carrier 22. That is, the upper surface of the RFID reader / writer 16 is prepared as a communication area.
[0028]
Next, details of the configuration of the game system 11 will be described.
[0029]
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the game system 11 in detail. As shown in the figure, the game system 11 includes a microprocessor 30, an image processing unit 32, a monitor 34, a bus 36, a RAM 38, a ROM 40, an input / output control unit 42, game controllers 14A and 14B, an audio processing unit 45, and a speaker 44. , A DVD playback unit 46, a DVD 48, an RFID reader / writer 16, and an RFID data carrier 22. Among these, the monitor 34 and the speaker 44 are included in the home television receiver 12. The microprocessor 30, the image processing unit 32, the RAM 38, the ROM 40, the input / output control unit 42, the sound processing unit 45, and the DVD playback unit 46 are built in the housing of the consumer game machine 10. A DVD (information storage medium) 48 is accommodated in a disc tray provided on the entire front panel of the consumer game machine 10.
[0030]
As shown in the figure, the microprocessor 30, the image processing unit 32, the RAM 38, the ROM 40, and the input / output control unit 42 are connected by a bus 36 so that mutual data communication is possible. Further, the game controllers 14A and 14B, the sound processing unit 45, the DVD playback unit 46, and the RFID reader / writer 16 are connected to the input / output control unit 42.
[0031]
The microprocessor 30 controls each part of the consumer game machine 10 based on an operating system stored in the ROM 40 and a game program read from the DVD 48. The bus 36 is for exchanging addresses and data among the units of the consumer game machine 10. In addition, the game program and data read from the DVD 48 are written in the RAM 38 as necessary. In addition, a work area for the microprocessor 30 is secured in the RAM 38. The image processing unit 32 includes a VRAM, receives image data sent from the microprocessor 30, draws a game screen on the VRAM, converts the contents into a video signal, and monitors the monitor 34 at a predetermined timing. Output to.
[0032]
The input / output control unit 42 is an interface for relaying data communication performed between the game controllers 14A and 14B, the sound processing unit 45, the DVD playback unit 46, or the RFID reader / writer 16 and the microprocessor 30. The game controllers 14A and 14B are input means for the player to perform game operations. The input / output control unit 42 scans the operation states of the various buttons of the game controllers 14 </ b> A and 14 </ b> B at regular intervals, and passes signals (operation signals) representing the scan results to the microprocessor 30 via the bus 36. ing. The microprocessor 30 determines the game operation of the player based on the operation signal. The sound processing unit 45 includes a sound buffer, reproduces data such as music and game sound effects read from the DVD 48 and stored in the sound buffer, and outputs them from the speaker 44. The DVD playback unit 46 reads the game program and data stored on the DVD 48 in accordance with instructions from the microprocessor 30. The RFID reader / writer 16 has the above-described configuration, and is connected to, for example, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port of the consumer game machine 10. Then, ID information and game data stored in the RFID data carrier 22 are read according to an instruction from the microprocessor 30.
[0033]
Hereinafter, processing of the game system 11, particularly processing of the consumer game machine 10 based on a program stored in the DVD 48 will be described. In the following, an example of converting an original game item into a new game item based on externally input data will be described. However, when converting an original game character into a new game character based on externally input data, This can be realized in the same manner as described above.
[0034]
FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram mainly showing functions for suppressing the number of various functions realized by the game system 11 to an appropriate number when a game item is externally made to appear in the game. Specifically, these functions are realized by executing a game program stored on the DVD 48 on the consumer game machine 10.
[0035]
As shown in the figure, the functions realized by the game system 11 include a game calculation unit 50, a hint ID input unit 56, and a storage unit 58. The game calculation unit 50 controls the progress of the game, and particularly includes an original game item appearance unit 52 and a new game item appearance unit 54. The storage unit 58 includes storage means such as a RAM 38 and a DVD 48, and stores a hint ID / item ID correspondence table 60, an acquired hint list 62, and a possessed item list 64.
[0036]
The hint ID input unit 56 has a function for externally inputting data (hint ID) corresponding to the new game item. Here, the hint ID input unit 56 includes the RFID reader / writer 16, and the hint ID is read from the RFID data carrier 22 provided in the game pieces 18 </ b> A and 18 </ b> B using the RFID reader / writer 16. Thus, the hint ID is input to the game calculation unit 50. In addition, the hint ID may be input by numerical input or character input using the controllers 14A and 14B, a numeric keypad, a keyboard, or the like, or by other electrical or mechanical means such as a magnetic card or a bar code. You may make it input ID. In this case, a data reading device such as a magnetic card reader or a barcode reader may be connected to the consumer game machine 11 instead of the RFID reader / writer 22.
[0037]
Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the hint ID / item ID correspondence table 60 stores a hint ID and an item ID for identifying an original game item that can be evolved by the hint ID in association with each other. . Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the acquired hint list 62 stores hint IDs already input by the hint ID input unit 56. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the possessed item list 64 stores an item ID for identifying an item currently possessed by the player game character in the game space, and an evolution flag and an effect activation in association with each item ID. Remember the flag. The evolution flag indicates whether the original game item identified by the corresponding item ID has already been converted (evolved) into a new game item. The effect activation flag indicates whether or not the effect of the new game item identified by the corresponding item ID has been activated.
[0038]
Next, the original game item appearance unit 52 has a function of causing the original game item to appear in the game. Specifically, the player game character is newly possessed in the possessed item list 64 shown in FIG. In addition to executing the process of adding an item ID for identifying the original game item that becomes “0”, the evolution flag is set to “0” (indicating that conversion to a new game item has not yet been completed) in association with the item ID. Set. Further, “0” (indicating that the effect of the new game item is not activated) is set in the effect activation flag in association with the item ID.
[0039]
Further, the new game item appearance unit 54 has already appeared in the game in the state that 1) the original game item is possessed by the player game character, and 2) the hint ID corresponding to the original game item is already the hint ID input unit 56. In the case where the new game item appears in the game instead of the original game item. Specifically, when the above two conditions are satisfied, the possession shown in FIG. “1” is set in the evolution flag of the item list 64 (indicating that the new game item has been converted). Furthermore, if the predetermined ability value of the player game character is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold at this time, “1” is also set in the effect activation flag.
[0040]
The game calculation unit 50 refers to the possessed item list 64 and causes each game item included in the list to appear in the game in a state possessed by the player game character. At this time, if “0” is set in the evolution flag, the original game item identified by the item ID associated with the evolution flag is made to appear in the game as it is. If “1” is set in the evolution flag, a new game item (original game item after change) corresponding to the item ID associated with the evolution flag is made to appear in the game. In the above example, if the possessed item list 64 includes an item ID identifying “Sharpen”, if the corresponding evolution flag is set to “0”, “Sharpen” is directly used by the player game character. Appears in the game in possession. If the evolution flag is set to “1”, “Sharpen blade” instead of “Sharpen” appears in the game in a state where it is possessed by the player game character. That is, when the evolution flag is set to “1”, the original game item disappears from the possession item of the player game character, and the new game item is added to the possession item of the player game item instead. It is like that.
[0041]
In addition, the game calculation unit 50 sets “1” in the evolution flag, and even if a new game item appears in the game in place of the original game item, “0” is set in the corresponding effect activation flag. If so, limit the ability to activate it. For example, if the new game item is equipment such as a weapon or armor, the player game character is prevented from being equipped with the new game item. Or if it is a new game item which produces a special effect by using it, the special effect will not occur. When the ability value of the player game character becomes equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold and “1” is set in the effect activation flag corresponding to the item, the restriction is released and the effect of the item is activated. .
[0042]
Further, in the game calculation unit 50, when the ability value of the player game character increases with the progress of the game, the new ability item has already evolved but has not yet been activated. It is checked whether or not a predetermined threshold value corresponding to is reached. If the new ability value is equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold, “1” is set to the effect activation flag stored in the possessed item list 64 in association with the new game item.
[0043]
Here, the operation of the game system 11 will be described.
[0044]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the original game item acquisition process in the game system 11. The original game item is a game item that has not yet evolved (transformed), for example, as described above, and appears in the game space as the game progresses, and is acquired (possessed) by the player game character. When the player game character finds the original game item in the game space, the original game item appearance unit 52 first adds an item ID for identifying the original game item to the possessed item list 64 as shown in FIG. Then, “0” is set to the evolution flag and the effect activation flag corresponding to the item ID (S101).
[0045]
Next, the new game item appearance unit 54 refers to the hint ID / item ID correspondence table 60 and the acquired hint list 62 and checks whether the hint has been acquired (S102). Specifically, the hint ID stored in the hint ID / item ID correspondence table 60 is read in association with the item ID added to the possessed item list 64 in S101, and the hint ID is included in the acquired hint list 62. Find out if it is. If the hint has already been obtained, a message such as “I could have evolved XXX to YYY” is displayed on the monitor 18 as a line of the sub game character (S103). Further, the evolution flag corresponding to the item ID added in S101 is changed to “1”, and a message such as “XXX has evolved to YYY!” Is displayed on the monitor 18 (S104). Further, the new game item appearance unit 54 checks whether the ability value of the player game character is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold (S106). That is, in the storage unit 58, in addition to the hint ID / item correspondence table 60, the acquired hint list 62, the possessed item list 64, the state of all objects (objects such as buildings, items, game characters) existing in the game space Is stored, and the new game item appearance unit 54 refers to the storage content of the storage unit 58 to check whether the ability value of the player game character is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value. If the ability value of the player game character is equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold, “1” is set to the effect activation flag relating to the game item evolved in S104 (S107). If the ability value of the player game character is less than the predetermined threshold, the process of S107 is skipped.
[0046]
On the other hand, when it is determined in S102 that the hint has not been obtained, the new game item appearance unit 54 is for notifying the player that the original game item has been obtained, such as “I got XXX !!”. The message is displayed on the monitor 18 (S105).
[0047]
According to the original game item acquisition process described above, the player game character can be possessed by the player game character according to the progress of the game, and when the hint ID corresponding to the game item has already been input, it is immediately updated. It evolves into a game item and can be carried by the player game character instead of the original game item.
[0048]
Next, FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing hint acquisition processing in the game system 11. For example, when the player game character moves to a hint acquisition area specially prepared in the game space, or when the player operates the controllers 14A and 14B, the hint acquisition processing is performed from various menus displayed on the monitor 18. This is executed when “Input ID” is selected. As shown in the figure, in this process, first, the hint ID input unit 56 reads the hint ID from the game pieces 18A and 18B placed thereon by the RFID reader / writer 16 (S201). Then, the read hint ID is added to the acquired hint list 62. Next, the new game item appearance unit 54 acquires an item ID corresponding to the read hint ID from the hint ID / item ID correspondence table 60 (S202). Then, it is checked whether or not the corresponding item ID is included in the possessed item list 64 (S203).
[0049]
If it is included in the possessed item list 64, then the value of the evolution flag corresponding to the item ID is read, whether it has already evolved into a new game item (evolution flag = 1), or has evolved into a new game item yet. It is checked whether there is any (evolution flag = 0) (S204). If it has not yet evolved, a message such as “I could have evolved XXX to YYY” is displayed on the monitor 18 as a sub-game character line (S205). Further, the evolution flag read in S204 is changed from “0” to “1”, and a message such as “XXX has evolved to YYY!” Is displayed on the monitor 18 (S206).
[0050]
Furthermore, the new game item appearance unit 54 checks whether the ability value of the player game character is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold (S209). If the ability value of the player game character is equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold, “1” is set to the effect activation flag related to the game item evolved in S206 (S210). If the ability value of the player game character is less than the predetermined threshold value, the process of S210 is skipped.
[0051]
On the other hand, when it is determined in S203 that the original game item has not yet been obtained, the new game item appearance unit 54 simply suggests the existence of a new game item, such as “It seems that XXX exists!”. Is displayed on the monitor 18 (S207). If it is determined in S204 that the original game item has already been evolved, the new game item appearance unit 54 has already evolved the original game item, such as “YYY already possesses”, and the new game item Is displayed on the monitor 18 (S208).
[0052]
According to the hint obtaining process described above, a hint ID can be input from the outside, and if the player game character possesses the corresponding original game item, the original game item is evolved to be a new game item. be able to. Further, when the player game character does not possess the original game item, the appearance of the new game item can be postponed until the player game character obtains the original game item. Further, when the original game item has already been evolved into a new game item, a message such as “YYY already has” is displayed on the monitor 18 and the new game item is possessed as the possessed item of the player game character. It is trying not to increase.
[0053]
According to the game system 11 described above, a new game item can be made to appear externally by inputting a hint ID corresponding to the new game item. At this time, since only the number of new game items corresponding to the original game item can appear in the game, when the new game item appears in the game externally, the number can be made appropriate. You can avoid losing the appeal of the game.
[0054]
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment.
[0055]
For example, in the above description, when an original game item is possessed by a player game character and a hint ID corresponding to the original game item is input, the original game item is evolved into a new game item. In addition, the original game item disappears from the possessed item of the player game character, but the same applies to the case where a new game character appears externally in the game. In this case, when 1) the original game character appears in the game and 2) the hint ID corresponding to the original game character is input, the original game character is evolved into a new game character and the original game character May be removed from the game space or disappear.
[0056]
In the above description, the program (game program) is supplied to the consumer game machine 10 from the DVD 48. However, the program is loaded from any information storage medium such as a memory cartridge, a CD-ROM, a magneto-optical disk, or a flexible disk. You may make it supply. Further, the program may be supplied to the consumer game machine 10 via a data communication network such as the Internet or a cable television network. In this case, the entire program may be supplied to the consumer game machine 10 in a lump, or so-called stream type distribution may be adopted in which a part of the program is supplied as necessary.
[0057]
In the above description, the game system 11 is configured using the home game machine 10, but an LCD (liquid crystal display device) and a game controller are integrated as in the game system 11A shown in FIG. In addition, portable game machines 20 </ b> A and 20 </ b> B having the same functions as the home game machine 10 may be connected to the RFID reader / writer 16. In this way, by placing the game pieces 18A and 18B on the RFID reader / writer 16, a game in which new game items and game characters can be introduced into the game can be enjoyed outside the home.
[0058]
Further, in the above description, the game pieces 18A and 18B are provided with the RFID data carrier 22. However, the RFID data carrier 22 may be formed in a card shape. The game card thus made can be used in the above system as well as the game pieces 18A and 18B.
[0059]
Further, in the above description, the RFID reader / writer 16 is controlled from the home game machine 10. However, the home-use game machine 10 includes a computer including a microprocessor, a memory, a display and the like built in the RFID reader / writer 16. For example, the functions shown in FIG. 4 may be realized by the RFID reader / writer 16 alone.
[0060]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, only the number of second game items or second game characters corresponding to the first game item or the first game character can appear in the game. Or when making a game character appear in a game, the number can be made into an appropriate number and it can avoid impairing the charm of a game.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a game piece used in the game system according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration of the game system according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing the relationship between functions implemented by the game system according to the embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hint ID / item ID correspondence table;
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of an obtained hint list.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a possessed item list.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining original game item acquisition processing in the game system according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating hint acquisition processing in the game system according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a game system according to another embodiment of the present invention.
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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Home-use game machine, 11, 11A game system, 12 Home-use television receiver, 14A, 14B Game controller, 16 RFID reader / writer, 18A, 18B Game piece, 20A, 20B Portable game machine, 22 RFID data carrier, 24 Figure, 30 Microprocessor, 32 Image processing unit, 34 Monitor, 36 Bus, 38 RAM, 40 ROM, 42 Input / output control unit, 44 Speaker, 45 Audio processing unit, 46 DVD playback unit, 48 DVD, 50 Game operation unit, 52 original game item appearance part, 54 new game item appearance part, 56 hint ID input part, 58 storage part, 60 hint ID / item ID correspondence table, 62 acquired hint list, 64 possessed item list.

Claims (3)

Means for causing the first game item or the first game character to appear in the game as the game progresses;
Means for externally inputting data corresponding to the second game item or the second game character;
Storage means for storing a table in which the data is associated with information for identifying the first game item or the first game character;
Means for acquiring from the table information identifying the first game item or the first game character corresponding to the data input externally;
Means for determining whether or not the first game item or the first game character identified by the acquired information has already appeared in the game;
When the first game item or the first game character has already appeared in the game and the data has already been input, the first game item or the first game character that has already appeared in the game, Means for causing the second game item or the second game character to appear in the game;
A game apparatus comprising: The game device according to claim 1,
The means for causing the first game item or the first game character to appear in the game is means for causing the first game item to appear in the game.
The means for externally inputting the data is means for inputting data corresponding to the second game item,
The means for causing the second game item or the second game character to appear in the game has already appeared in the game in a state where the first game item is possessed by the game character that is the operation target of the player, and the data is If the input has been completed, the second game item appears in the game instead of the first game item.
A game device characterized by that. Means for causing the first game item or the first game character to appear in the game as the game progresses;
Means for externally inputting data corresponding to the second game item or the second game character;
Storage means for storing a table in which the data is associated with information for identifying the first game item or the first game character;
Means for acquiring from the table information identifying the first game item or the first game character corresponding to the data input externally;
Means for determining whether or not the first game item or the first game character identified by the acquired information has already appeared in the game;
When the first game item or the first game character has already appeared in the game and the data has already been input, the first game item or the first game character that has already appeared in the game, Means for causing the second game item or the second game character to appear in the game;
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