JP4573641B2 - GAME DEVICE AND PROGRAM - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game device and a program, and more particularly to a game device and a program in which, when data is externally input, a new game item corresponding to the data appears in the game under a predetermined condition.

  In the conventional game, many game items are prepared in advance, the progress of the game story (degree of progress), the growth level of the player game character (game character that is the player's operation target), the clearing state of the game event The player game character or the like sequentially acquires game items according to various game situations such as the above. Then, using the acquired game item, the player captures the game. For example, the game item changes a capability or characteristic of the player game character or another game character.

  On the other hand, in recent years, a game system in which a new game item can be made to appear in a game by inputting an ID (identification information) for identifying the game item into the game machine regardless of the game situation. Has been commercialized. In this system, since a trading card in which identification information is printed together with a picture of a game item in the real world is obtained and the identification information is input to the game machine, the game can be changed. Can further enhance the attractiveness of such trading cards.

  However, regardless of the game situation, as long as you enter the identification information, if you can make countless game items appear, the story of the game will break down, or the fun of the game will be lost even if the story does not break down There is a risk of doing.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to prevent the game from being spoiled by making the number appropriate when externally making game items appear in the game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game device and a program that can be used.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, a game device according to the present invention includes means for causing a first game item to appear in a game according to game progress, means for externally inputting data corresponding to a second game item, the data, Storage means for storing a table in which information for identifying the first game item is associated; means for obtaining from the table information for identifying the first game item corresponding to the data input externally; Means for determining whether or not the first game item identified by the information has already appeared in the game, and in a state where the first game item is possessed by a game character that is an operation target of the player If the game has been entered and the data has already been entered, the first game that has already entered the game. In place of the system, a means for causing the second game item to appear in the game, a situation acquisition means for obtaining the current game situation, and a predetermined ability value of the game character whose current game situation is the operation target of the player is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold value Means for activating the effect of the second game item that has appeared in the game instead of the first game item.

  Furthermore, the program according to the present invention includes means for causing the first game item to appear in the game according to the progress of the game, means for externally inputting data corresponding to the second game item, information for identifying the data and the first game item, Storage means for storing a table associated with the data, means for acquiring from the table information for identifying the first game item corresponding to the externally input data, and the first identified by the acquired information Means for determining whether or not a game item has already appeared in the game; the first game item has already appeared in the game in a state possessed by the game character that is the operation target of the player; and the data is input When the second game is over, the first game item that has already appeared in the game is replaced with the second game. Means for causing an item to appear in the game, status acquisition means for acquiring the current game status, and when the current game status indicates that the predetermined ability value of the game character that is the operation target of the player is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold, It is a program for causing a computer to function as means for activating the effect of the second game item that has appeared in the game instead of one game item.

  In the present invention, for example, the first game item is additionally registered in the list of game items existing in the game space, or the first game item is additionally registered in the list of game items possessed by the player game character. The first game item appears in the game. The first game item appears in the game as the game progresses, for example. In addition, data corresponding to the second game item is externally input. Then, when the first game item has already appeared in the game and the data has been input, the second game item appears in the game instead of the first game item. This can be easily realized, for example, by deleting the registration of the first game item from the list and additionally registering the second game item in the list instead.

  In this way, when the game item appears in the second game item, the first game item disappears from the game, and even if the data is input again, the first game item cannot appear in the game. For this reason, only the number of second game items corresponding to the first game item can appear in the game. As a result, when a game item is externally made to appear in the game, the number thereof can be made appropriate and the attractiveness of the game can be prevented from being impaired.

  When a game item 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. It is also possible to just allow the player to confirm that has appeared in the game.

  In the present invention, when the first game item has already appeared in the game and the data has already been input, the second game item does not necessarily have to appear in the game instead of the first game item. That is, another condition, for example, the first game item is in a predetermined state (for example, the state in which the first game item is possessed by the player game character, the state in which the first game item is placed at a predetermined location in the game space, etc.) The second game item may be made to appear in the game when a condition such as whether the player has appeared in the game or the predetermined ability value of the player game character is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold is satisfied.

  In the present invention, the means for causing the second game item 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, and the data has already been input. In this case, the second game item is made to appear 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.

  Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, the apparatus further includes a situation acquisition unit that acquires the current game situation, and the means for causing the second game item to appear in the game is when the current game situation satisfies a predetermined condition. Instead of the first game item, the second game item appears in the game. 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 can appear in the game. become able to.

  The present invention further includes a situation acquisition means for acquiring a current game situation, and the means for causing the second game item to appear in the game is the first game when the current game situation satisfies a predetermined condition. Instead of the game item, the effect of the second game item that appeared in the game is activated. 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.

  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.

  As described above, according to the present invention, only the number of second game items corresponding to the first game item can appear in the game. Can be made appropriate so that the attractiveness of the game is not impaired.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  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. .

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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 unrenewable form.

  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.

  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.

  Next, details of the configuration of the game system 11 will be described.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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. .

  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.

  Here, the operation of the game system 11 will be described.

  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).

  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.

  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).

  According to the original game item acquisition process described above, the player game character can have the original game item as the game progresses, 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.

  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).

  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).

  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.

  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).

  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.

  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.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the game system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the game piece used with the game system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the hardware constitutions of the game system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows the relationship of each function implement | achieved with the game system which concerns on embodiment of invention. It is a figure which shows an example of a hint ID / item ID correspondence table. It is a figure which shows an example of the acquired hint list | wrist. It is a figure which shows an example of a possession item list. It is a flowchart explaining the original game item acquisition process in the game system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart explaining the hint acquisition process in the game system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the game system which concerns on other embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

  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 (2)

Means for causing the first game item to appear in the game as the game progresses;
Means for externally inputting data corresponding to the second game item;
Storage means for storing a table in which the data is associated with information for identifying the first game item;
Means for acquiring from the table information identifying the first game item corresponding to the data input externally;
Means for determining whether or not the first game item identified by the acquired information has already appeared in the game;
The first game item that has already appeared in the game when the first game item has been possessed by the game character that is the operation target of the player and the data has already been input. Instead of means for causing the second game item to appear in the game;
Status acquisition means for acquiring the current game status;
Activate the effect of the second game item that appeared in the game instead of the first game item when the current game situation indicates that the predetermined ability value of the game character that is the operation target of the player is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold value Means to
A game apparatus comprising: Means for causing the first game item to appear in the game as the game progresses;
Means for externally inputting data corresponding to the second game item;
Information for identifying the first game item corresponding to the data inputted externally with reference to the storage content of the storage means for storing a table in which the data and information for identifying the first game item are associated with each other Means for obtaining from the table;
Means for determining whether or not the first game item identified by the acquired information has already appeared in the game;
The first game item that has already appeared in the game when the first game item has been possessed by the game character that is the operation target of the player and the data has already been input. Instead of means for causing the second game item to appear in the game,
A situation acquisition means for acquiring a current game situation; and when the current game situation indicates that a predetermined ability value of a game character to be operated by the player is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, A program for causing a computer to function as means for activating the effect of the second game item that has appeared.

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