JP2012254217A - Game system capable of operatively connecting real prize with virtual prize - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system allowing a user to share a prize in the real world in which the user can hold a real article in hand and a prize used in a virtual world of a game by using prize game prizes, and allowing a person other than the user of the corresponding game, for example, a person who wants a prize such as a stuffed toy to use the system, thereby exhibiting a wide game world.SOLUTION: A prize 5 with a printed two-dimensional code or embedded RFID can be obtained by executing a crane game. In playing the game with an arcade drive game machine 2 or a cellular phone game machine 4, information is obtained from the two-dimensional bar code or RFID of the prize 5, and the information on the prize 5 is captured into a virtual space in the game so that the prize can be used as a stationary article in the virtual space.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system in which a prize acquired by a prize game machine (such as a crane game machine) can be displayed in a game of another game machine or used as a part of a background screen.

Game systems that can be obtained and used by the player by purchasing various items such as equipment, consumables, and characters used in the game space are widely used.
Items in such a game system can be used and sold only in the game space within the game system. In the game space, items can be bought and used indefinitely, and it is possible to equip with an excessive number of items that is impossible in reality, and the reality of the game has been impaired.

In view of this, a game system capable of playing a game with a high sense of play has been proposed (Patent Document 1).
This is to improve the reality of the game by, for example, racing games, etc., by making each part available for the first time when the player purchases it with his own money, thereby suppressing the game obsolescence and extending the life of the game. It is.
Additional items and the like in this game are digital contents purchased via the Internet, and charging, settlement, etc. are also performed on the Internet for purchase.

JP 2001-340656 A

By the way, since the item handled in the game is a digital content dedicated to the game, only the user of the game can purchase it. In addition, since payments are made online, manufacturers need to prepare a billing system. Furthermore, the user side requires prior registration and user authentication, and the procedure for playing the game becomes complicated.
For items that can be acquired in the game, you can actually get what the player wants as the actual thing, and use the prizes you have in other game devices, use it for the background of the game machine, use it for decoration There is a need for a system that can

  The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and its purpose is to share prizes used in the virtual world of the game and the real world where the user can have the real thing by using prize game prizes. For example, a person who wants a prize such as a stuffed toy can use this system and provide a game system that can realize a wide game world.

In order to achieve the object, claim 1 of the present invention obtains a premium in which a player operates the operation unit to print a two-dimensional barcode or embeds RFID, and discharges the premium from the premium outlet. A prize game machine, a reading device that reads the two-dimensional barcode of the premium, or an RFID transceiver unit that transmits and receives the RFID signal, and analyzes the two-dimensional barcode or demodulates the RFID signal The game machine, home game machine, or portable game terminal that reflects information on the acquired prize in the video game by the player's operation after obtaining information on the prize and launching the game. Features.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the invention, the information reflecting the information on the prize in the video game is displayed on the screen as the background of the game or arranged as a figurine in the game screen. It is characterized by that.
Claim 3 of the present invention, in the invention of claim 1, the prize information is display data, physics data, sound data or attribute data of a prize in a video game corresponding to a prize character data file, The physics calculation data changes the display of the prize, the sound data outputs sound or music corresponding to the movement of the prize, the attribute data is related to the prize, and the appearing character gets on the prize. It is characterized by attributes such as movement and life recovery.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to the second aspect, the arcade game machine is a drive game machine that drives a car by operating an operation unit corresponding to a handle, an accelerator, or a brake, and the prize Is attached to the rearview mirror in the game screen.
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the invention of the second aspect, the portable game terminal has a camera that reads the two-dimensional barcode, and the premium is obtained by photographing and analyzing the two-dimensional barcode with the camera. And obtaining the information on the pedestal existing on the back of the screen.

According to the above configuration, the prize can be used in the real world in various ways by incorporating the information on the prize acquired by the prize game machine into the arcade game machine, the home game machine, or the portable game terminal. It can be used as a game item in a virtual world, and prizes obtained with a prize game machine can be used in a wide range of virtual worlds, and an unprecedented game system can be provided. The prize of this system can be purchased even if it is not a corresponding game user, and the user who can use it is not limited.
Since the prize can be obtained through the prize game machine, it is not necessary to newly install a vending machine or the like, and the corresponding game creator does not have to develop a vending machine. In addition, customers other than the corresponding game can be attracted, and both the game center that operates the store and the manufacturer that supplies the premium can make a profit.

It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the game system which can link the actual prize and virtual prize by this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the prize and operation | movement of the crane game machine which concerns on the game system by this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the table | surface which matched each character data file with each ID attached | subjected to each prize, and a figure which shows the structure of the character data file matched. It is a block diagram which shows embodiment of the circuit of the drive game machine which concerns on the game system by this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the virtual space of the drive game which suspended the acquired prize. It is a figure which shows the specific content of the data structure of Tertebobuya in a drive game. It is a figure which shows an example of a screen when attaching the bow which is attached to the rear-view mirror in a drive game. It is a block diagram which shows embodiment of the circuit of the mobile telephone game machine which concerns on the game system by this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the virtual space of the mobile phone game using the acquired prize. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the drive game machine of the game system by this invention. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the mobile phone game machine of the game system according to the present invention. It is a figure which shows the other example of the table | surface which matched the character data file with each ID attached | subjected to each prize, and the figure which shows the structure of the character data file (Cha_00000011.dat) matched. It is a figure which shows the example in which a character uses a supercar in an action game. It is a figure which shows the further another example of the table | surface which matched character data file with each ID attached | subjected to each prize, and a figure which shows the structure of the character data file (Cha_00000024.dat) matched. It is a figure which shows the example which uses a chocolate bar as a target in a gun shooting game.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an outline of a game system that can link an actual prize and a virtual prize according to the present invention.
In this embodiment, the game system includes a crane game machine 1 which is a prize game machine, a drive game machine 2 which is an arcade game machine, and a mobile phone 4 which is a mobile phone game machine.
The prize arranged in the prize field in the crane game machine 1 is a two-dimensional barcode printing type or an RFID embedded type. There is an operation unit in front of the crane game machine 1, and if the crane 11 is successfully gripped by operating the operation unit, the player grabs the prize as shown in FIG. Can take out the prize, that is, the stuffed toy 5 from the prize outlet 13. The stuffed toy 5 can be displayed on the player's room or carried by the player.

  The commercial drive game machine 2 is provided with a two-dimensional barcode reading unit 21 or an RFID communication unit 22. When a player plays a drive game, he / she takes the stuffed toy 5 acquired by the crane game machine 1 on the spot and reads the two-dimensional barcode printed on the stuffed toy 5 before or after the game starts. The information about the stuffed toy 5 is received from the RFID transmitting unit embedded in the stuffed toy 5 or read by the unit 21 or from the RFID communication unit 22. In the drive game, the player can bring the actual stuffed animal 5 into the game, and can use the stuffed animal 5 actually acquired in the game which is a virtual space in the game.

  Next, the mobile phone 4 is equipped with a camera, and has a processing function for photographing, capturing, and decoding a two-dimensional barcode from the camera. Before the game starts or after the game starts, the camera 43 of the mobile phone 4 captures the two-dimensional bar code into the camera toward the acquired two-dimensional bar code of the stuffed toy 5, and the actual stuffed toy 5 is displayed in the mobile phone game. Can be used in the game. When playing an online game on a mobile phone, the captured information on the stuffed toy 5 is sent to a game server device (not shown) via the base station 41 and the carrier exchange 42 and is actually included in the game executed by the game server device. The stuffed toy 5 can be brought in and used.

FIG. 2A is a view for explaining a prize and operation of a crane game machine according to the game system of the present invention.
In FIG. 2A (a), the stuffed toy 5a placed in the prize field of the crane game machine 1 has an RFID transmitter 6a embedded in the clothes, and the RFID transmitter 6a is not shown in the RFID of a commercial drive game machine. When approaching the communication unit within a predetermined distance, power is supplied from the RFID communication unit by electromagnetic waves, and a modulated radio wave including information on the stuffed toy 5a is transmitted. The RFID communication unit of the commercial drive game machine can obtain information (ID and other information) of the stuffed toy 5a by receiving and demodulating the radio wave from the RFID transmission unit 6a. The stuffed toy 5b has a two-dimensional barcode 6b printed on the front surface of the clothes. When the two-dimensional barcode 6b is pointed at a camera of a mobile phone (not shown), the two-dimensional barcode 6b is taken into the mobile phone and decoded.

FIG. 2A (b) is a detailed view of the crane game machine 1. FIG.
There are a lever 14, a stop button 15a, and a grip start button 15b in front of the crane game machine 1, and by operating the lever 14, the crane 11 can be moved left and right or back and forth. When the crane 11 is stopped by pressing the stop button 15a on the target stuffed animal and then the grip start button 15b is pressed, the crane 11 starts to descend and starts a prize gripping operation. If the target stuffed toy 5 can be grasped, the crane ascends while holding the stuffed toy 5 and then moves to the drop opening 12 to drop the stuffed toy 5 so that the player can acquire the stuffed toy 5. .

FIG. 2B is a diagram showing an example of a table in which a character data file is associated with each ID assigned to each prize, and a diagram showing a configuration of the associated character data file.
In (a), IDs associated with Tertebo, supercars, USB fans, lunch boxes, and chocolate bars are IDs of 0x00000000 to 0x00000004, and are obtained from RFID tags or two-dimensional barcodes. Each character data file is stored in, for example, Cha_00000000. dat-Cha_00000004. It is stored as dat data.
The character data file in (b) is composed of a free 3D model data (including animation and physical calculation) area, a sound data area, and an attribute data area. In this example, CAD data, animation data, and physics data (which can be linked together, wind blows when the power is turned on, etc.) are stored in the 3D model data area, and SE (large shaking) is generated as sound source data in the sound data area. In the attribute data area, data such as attack power up and speed up are stored as effects in the game, respectively.
Since the character data file is associated with the same name and ID, even if the prize is the same, the same one prize can be used in a plurality of types of games. In such a case, even if the same prize is used, the effect may be different depending on the type of game (character data file contents are different).

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a circuit of a drive game machine according to the game system of the present invention. Each function of the CPU is described as a portion directly related to the present invention.
This drive game machine is equipped with a function that outputs appropriate sounds from a large number of speakers, such as the timing and volume of a cheer or sound generated by the surroundings depending on the position of the player's seat.
Operation signals from the button operation unit 34, shift lever 35, side brake 36, brake pedal 37 and accelerator pedal 38 are sent to the input / output control unit 20. When a coin is inserted into the coin related device 31, it is transmitted to the CPU 24 via the input / output control unit 20, and the game is started. The backup memory 23 stores setting values such as the number of coins and the number of plays. The CPU 24 reads a program for controlling the entire game from the ROM 30, controls the image processing unit 25 according to the read program, and displays an initial screen on the monitor 26. The work RAM 27 is used as an area for temporarily storing data when the CPU 24 performs calculations.

  The communication RAM 28 stores commands from the CPU 24 regarding sound, and is used when the CPU 24 confirms the sound status. The sound circuit 29 generates a sound based on a command from the CPU 24. For example, the audience cheering sound is output as one of the game sounds, and is output as the right channel signal of the left and right channel stereo signals from the direction of the right hand.

The CPU 24 has a function of a game execution unit 24b in addition to a function of a game control unit 24a that reads out a game program and controls activation of the game.
Sound information output during the game is sent to the surround system 40.
The surround system 40 has a sound library (volume balance changing unit) that stores the volume and delay amount (delay time) of each speaker with respect to the distance and angle from the speaker 39. Information on the volume (audio output level) and the amount of delay (delay time) corresponding to each speaker is read and input based on distance and angle information from the seat position determination unit (not shown) (the player's seat can be adjusted to the front, back, left and right). A surround sound is created by the surround system 40 for the game sound. As a result, a game sound having a volume and a delay amount for driving the front left speaker, the front right speaker, the rear left speaker, the rear right speaker, the center speaker, and the subwoofer is created.

The two-dimensional barcode reader 21 captures the two-dimensional barcode when the two-dimensional barcode of the prize is directed toward the imaging surface and captures the two-dimensional barcode within a predetermined range. The captured image data is sent to the CPU 24, where it is decrypted and information on the prize (such as ID information) is captured.
When the prize approaches the RFID communication part 22 within a predetermined distance, the RFID communication part 22 can receive information from the RFID sending part of the prize and take in the prize information.
The work RAM 27 stores ID-compatible character data read from the two-dimensional barcode reading unit 21 or the RFID communication unit 22.
When the ID is read, a prize corresponding to the ID is taken into the image, and the game process is performed using the 3D model data, sound data, and attribute data of the corresponding character data as the game progresses.

FIG. 4A is a diagram for explaining an example of a virtual space of a drive game in which an acquired prize is suspended.
FIG. 4A (a) shows the vicinity of the driver's seat of the drive game machine displayed on the game screen. Meters 19 are arranged on the center panel surface, and a handle 18 is displayed. A rearview mirror 17 is also displayed at the top of the driver's seat.
FIG. 4A (b) shows a game screen in a state where the prize (stuffed animal) 5 acquired in the game of the crane game machine is taken into the drive game and is hung on the rearview mirror 17. When accelerating / decelerating in a drive game or turning a curve left and right, the stuffed toy 5 swings back and forth and left and right. Not only is it displayed as a part of the background of the game, but also the prizes taken in accordance with the state of the progress of the game move correspondingly.
Also, there are cases where processing is performed such as being sold or sold in a game, or the shape or size of the game is changed by a player's operation. In other words, it is information that is captured as a processing target that is familiar with the contents of the game, and information for that is captured by a two-dimensional barcode or RFID. Processing to change is performed.

  FIG. 4B is a diagram showing the specific contents of the data structure of Tertebo Bouya in the drive game. This is a case in which the terubo bow shown in FIG. 2B is acquired as a prize and used in a drive game. The storage unit of the drive game machine has Cha_00000000. As the dat character data, CAD data 502a, animation data (501a, 501b), physics calculation data (strings can be linked, swing according to the movement of the vehicle) are included in the 3D model data area, SE_00. wav (swinging sound), BGM_000. The data of wav (song of teruterubozu) is stored, SE_00 is reproduced when shaken greatly, and BGM_000 is reproduced if installed. In the attribute data area, as an effect during the game, data is stored that improves the weather and improves the road surface condition around the vehicle when it is swung.

FIG. 4C is a diagram showing an example of a screen when a trowel bow is attached to the rearview mirror in the drive game, and Cha_00000000. It is processed based on the content of dat character data.
As shown in FIG. 4C (a), the terubo bower 501 connected to the rearview mirror is moving to the left and right according to the movement of the car. is there. The car is operated based on the player's operation in the game, and the CPU 24 processes the driving state of the car, the movement of the driver's seat, the state outside the vehicle, etc. based on the operation of the player. The display shown in FIG. For example, based on the player's steering wheel operation or accelerator operation, the vehicle is swung left and right, and the images of the swaying burdock and 501a, 501b are displayed (data processing in the 3D model data area in FIG. 4B). ), A swing sound is output when shaken greatly (data processing in the sound data area of FIG. 4B), the sun is displayed to improve the weather condition and improve the situation around the car (in the attribute data area of FIG. 4B). Data processing) is the result of processing.
FIG. 4C (b) shows a screen in which it is raining outside the vehicle, with the teru- ter bower 502 tied to the rearview mirror and suspended. This screen displays the hanging terubou and 502a (data processing in the 3D model data area in FIG. 4B), plays the terbible song (data processing in the sound data area in FIG. 4B), and displays it on the front. Is a process in which rain is displayed (data processing in the attribute data area in FIG. 4B).
Further, as an example of the game flow, the following processing is performed.
・ If you turn a sharp curve while the teruterubo is shaking, the teruterubo will shake violently.
・ In the normal state of hanging, a song of terutebozu plays, and when it shakes greatly, the sound of cutting the wind like guine, guine is played.
・ If you are driving a car that shakes, you will change from rain to clear weather.
・ On the other hand, if you drive harshly and the terubouya becomes upside down, it will start to rain suddenly.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the drive game machine.
The operation flow in the drive game machine will be described with reference to FIG. 7 and the circuit diagram of FIG.
In FIG. 7, the game control unit 24a monitors whether or not a coin has been inserted (step (hereinafter referred to as “S”) 001). If a coin is inserted, this information is transmitted to the game control unit 24 a via the input / output control unit 20. The game control unit 24a displays a selection screen for the player to determine each condition of the drive game (S002).
The name of each vehicle for selecting the vehicle type is displayed on the selection screen, and one of them can be selected. When the vehicle type is selected, the names of the courses A to D for selecting a course are displayed and can be selected. Furthermore, a grade indicating the difficulty level, for example, high grade, intermediate grade, and low grade, is displayed and can be selected. In addition, necessary items can be selected (S003).

  After selecting in this manner, a screen is displayed on which the player can select whether to read the two-dimensional barcode of the prize or receive the RFID information (S004). 2D barcode is read or RFID information is received. In order to perform such an operation of the apparatus, the player has previously installed the two-dimensional barcode printing unit of the stuffed toy 5 toward the two-dimensional barcode reading unit 21, or the stuffed toy 5 can communicate with the RFID communication unit 22. Must be in place. The game control unit 24a takes in information from the stuffed toy 5 installed (S005). If NO is clicked in S004, the process proceeds to the drive game start / start step without reading the two-dimensional barcode or the like.

The game control unit 24a passes control to the game execution unit 24b when the game start conditions are satisfied. The game execution unit 24b activates the drive game and starts the game (S006). Here, a screen for starting the drive game is displayed, and if information such as a two-dimensional barcode of the prize has been captured, a screen for instructing the installation location of the captured prize is displayed (S007).
In the screen displayed in S007, the captured premium is displayed in the game screen, and the player moves the displayed premium to the place where the user wants to install by operating the operation unit, so that the premium is installed at the instructed position. It is a screen to be. In the drive game machine according to this embodiment, the game machine is suspended from the rearview mirror (S008). Thereafter, the game execution unit 24b continues the game process according to the player's operation (S009). The game process here is a process using character data that is displayed as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4C.
If no installation instruction is given in S007, the game process according to the operation of the player shown in S009 is continued without displaying the installation screen.
While the game continues, it is monitored whether the time is over or the game end operation is performed (S010). If the game end operation is performed, the game ends. If no game end operation or the like is performed, the process returns to S009 to continue the game.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a circuit of a mobile phone game machine according to the game system of the present invention.
A received signal from the antenna is input to a receiving unit 46 by a transmission / reception separator (DUP) 45 and demodulated, and the demodulated signal is sent to a data processing unit 48. In the data processing unit 48, the multiplexed signal is channel-separated, and the sound processing unit 49 decodes the audio compression data, and then converts it into an analog signal and outputs it from the speaker 50. The sound input to the microphone 51 is converted into a digital signal by the sound processing unit 49, then compressed, and channel-multiplexed and coded by the data processing unit 48, modulated by the transmission unit 47, and sent / received by the transmitter / receiver 45. Via the antenna.

When an incoming call or outgoing call is made, the telephone control function unit 52a of the CPU 52 controls the circuit units in accordance with the operation of the key input unit 53, thereby making a call. In addition, it is possible to access a content server device on the network and transmit data by the data transmission / reception control unit 52b or receive data from the content server device.
The memory unit 55 stores an OS, a control program 56 such as a telephone program, a communication control program 57 for controlling communication procedures, a data transmission / reception control program 58 for controlling transmission / reception of data, and necessary data 59.

The game execution unit 52c can start up the game by reading out the game software stored in the RAM 42, and can advance the started up game software in accordance with the key operation of the mobile phone user. Further, when playing an online game server game (not shown), a game operation signal is sent to the game server device via the data transmission / reception control unit 52b, the game is executed on the game server device, and a result signal is returned. Is received and the game screen of the liquid crystal display unit 54 of the mobile phone is updated.
The camera 43 is connected to the CPU 52 via the camera control unit 44, and the CPU 52 can receive and analyze a read two-dimensional barcode of a gift such as a stuffed toy to obtain information on the gift.
The RAM 42 stores character data corresponding to the ID read from the camera 43. When the ID is read, a prize corresponding to the ID is taken into the image, and the game process is performed using the 3D model data, sound data, and attribute data of the corresponding character data as the game progresses.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of the virtual space of the mobile phone game using the acquired prize.
In FIG. 6A, the inside of the room 60a is displayed as a game screen on the liquid crystal screen of the mobile phone, and a painting 61 is hung on the wall. An organized dance 62 is also placed.
The stuffed toy 5 is taken into the game, and the stuffed toy 5 is displayed on the organizing dance 62 as shown in FIG. 6B.
By putting the stuffed toy 5 having the same shape as the stuffed toy actually on the organizing dance 62, the player can realize it by the stuffed toy that actually has an environment different from the atmosphere of the room constituted only by this game. can do.
The stuffed toy 5 can be moved from this position to another position by the player's operation. Further, in this state, a character can appear and be interested in the stuffed toy 5. The character can pick up the stuffed toy 5 and take it home or move it to another location. The stuffed toy 5 can be subjected not only to the player's operation but also to various operations depending on the characters appearing in the game, and the process of deforming the outer shape of the stuffed toy 5 and the process of wearing a hat, gloves, accessories, etc. .

FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the mobile phone game machine of the game system according to the present invention. The flow of the game operation performed on the mobile phone will be described with reference to FIG. 8 and the circuit diagram of FIG.
The user of the mobile phone starts up the game by displaying the game start screen on the screen by starting up the game (S101). The game execution unit 52c of the mobile phone monitors whether or not the camera 43 has been activated to capture the two-dimensional barcode (S102). When the camera 43 is activated, since the two-dimensional barcode is directed to the camera 43, the two-dimensional barcode is photographed and read (S103). Next, a game screen is displayed (S104), and a screen for instructing where to place the stuffed two-dimensional barcode taken in the screen is displayed (S105).
In S105, the captured stuffed toy is displayed in the game screen. When the user moves the displayed stuffed animal to the place where the user wants to install by operating the operation unit, the stuffed animal is installed at the designated position (S106).

The game execution part 52c will continue the game process according to a user's operation (S107). The game process to be performed is a display game process as shown in FIG.
While the game continues, it is monitored whether the time is over or the game end operation is performed (S108). If the game end operation is performed, the game ends. If no game end operation is performed, the process returns to S107 and the game is continued.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing another example of a table in which a character data file is associated with each ID assigned to each prize, and a diagram showing the configuration of the associated character data file (Cha — 00000011.dat).
In (a), the ID and name of the item table are the same as those in (a) of FIG. 2B, and the character data file associated with these IDs is stored in Cha_00000010. dat to Cha — 00000014. It is stored as dat data.
In the character data file of (b), for example, CAD data of a car, animation data of a running car, and physical calculation data (running, stopping) are stored in the 3D model data area. In the sound data area, SE_11a. wav (running sound), SE_11b. wav (brake sound), BGM — 011. wav is stored. When the player advances, SE_11a is reproduced. When the player stops, SE_11b is reproduced, and BGM_011 is reproduced while the player is riding. The attribute data area stores data that is arranged on the MAP as an effect during the game, can be ridden when touched by the player, and moves at high speed (but is difficult to stop) while riding.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a character uses a supercar in an action game. The super car is acquired as a prize, and Cha_00000011. The dat data is read and used.
In an action game, the player character usually moves while walking or running, but can move by car by reading the ID of the supercar. You can move faster as you move by car. If it is a 4WD car, it will be possible to go to places where it is difficult to walk or run. However, there are also drawbacks such as being difficult to stop and turning around. Also, when a terubo is loaded into the action game, it can be placed on the player character's shoulder or can be hung from the neck as an accessory.
FIG. 10A shows an image in which the character 701 walks up the hill without reading the supercar ID in the action game.
FIG. 10B shows an image in which the ID of the supercar is read and the character data of FIG. 9 is used, and the character 702 rides on the supercar 505 and goes up the slope. When using the supercar 505, the action game Cha_00000011. The game is processed using the data in the 3D model data area, the sound data area, and the attribute data area of dat.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing still another example of a table in which a character data file is associated with each ID assigned to each prize, and a diagram showing a structure of the associated character data file (Cha — 00000024.dat). .
In (a), the ID and name of the item table are the same as those in (a) of FIG. 2B, and the character data file for these IDs is stored in Cha_00000020. dat to Cha — 000000024. It is stored as dat data.
In the character data file (b), for example, CAD data of a chocolate bar, animation data of a broken chocolate bar, and physics calculation data (divided when hit) are stored in the 3D model data area. In the sound data area, SE_21. wav (HIT sound: cracking sound), BGM — 021. wav (delicious music) is stored. When a bullet is hit, SE_21 is reproduced, and BGM_021 is reproduced while the screen is displayed. In the attribute data area, data that is arranged on the MAP and whose life is restored when the bullet is hit is stored as an effect in the game.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of using a chocolate bar as a target in a gun shooting game. The chocolate bar is acquired as a prize, and Cha_00000024. The dat data is read and used.
A chocolate bar appears as a target in the gun shooting game, and when it is sniped, the cracked sound is played. Cracking has the same meaning as that acquired, and life is recovered as attribute data.
The image of FIG. 12 displays states 506 and 507 in which a chocolate bar that appears as a target in a gun shooting game is broken by shooting with a gun.

In the above embodiment, an example in which a prize including a two-dimensional barcode is acquired with a crane game machine as a prize game machine has been described. However, the prize game machine for acquiring a prize is not limited to a crane game machine and is equipped with a prize. A game machine of a type in which a prize on the prize field is pushed out to a drop opening by a push plate that repeatedly moves back and forth on the prize field can be applied. Further, the game machine configured to bring the prize into the virtual space in the game machine is not limited to the business drive game machine, and any game machine that uses the virtual space can be used. Similarly, the portable game terminal is not limited to a mobile phone and can be used in other portable game devices.
Further, although the example in which the ID of the prize is read is shown at the time of starting or immediately before each game machine, the ID of the prize is not read at the beginning, but it is read in the middle of the game to change the game contents to be advantageous. be able to. For example, if it rains during a drive game, the ID of the terubo and other prizes will be read immediately, so that it will be clear, preventing frequent slips on wet roads, and achieving good results. can do.
Furthermore, although the example of the business use drive game machine and the portable game terminal has been described, if a card reader is attached, a home game machine can be used as well.

  This is a game system in which a prize acquired by a prize game machine can be displayed in a game of another game machine or used as a part of a background screen.

1 Prize game machine (crane game machine)
2 Commercial drive game machine 4 Mobile phone game machine (mobile phone)
5,5a, 5b Freebies (stuffed animals)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Crane 12 Drop opening 13 Premium takeout 14 Lever 15 Button 16a, 16b Driver's seat screen 17 Rearview mirror 18 Handle 19 Meter 20 Input / output control part 21 Two-dimensional barcode reading part 22 RFID communication part 23 Backup memory 24, 52 CPU
25 Image Processing Unit 26 Monitor 27 Work RAM
28 Communication RAM
29 Sound circuit 30 ROM
31 Coin-related device 34 Button operation unit 35 Shift lever 36 Side brake 37 Brake pedal 38 Accel pedal 39 Speaker 40 Surround system 43 Camera 44 Camera control unit 45 DUP (Transmission / reception separator)
46 reception unit 47 transmission unit 48 data processing unit 49 sound processing unit 50 speaker 51 microphone 53 key input unit 54 liquid crystal display unit 55 memory unit

Claims (5)

A prize game machine in which a player operates the operation unit to print a two-dimensional barcode, or obtains a prize in which RFID is embedded, and discharges the prize from a prize outlet;
A reading device for reading the two-dimensional barcode of the prize or an RFID transceiver unit for transmitting and receiving the RFID signal, and information relating to the prize by analyzing the two-dimensional barcode or demodulating the RFID signal After launching the game, the game machine, home game machine or portable game terminal that reflects the information of the acquired prize in the video game by the operation of the player;
A game system that can link an actual prize and a virtual prize characterized by having The contents reflecting the prize information in the video game are:
2. The game system capable of interlocking an actual prize and a virtual prize according to claim 1, wherein the prize is displayed on a screen as a game background or the like, or arranged as an ornament in the game screen. The information of the prize is display data, physics calculation data, sound data or attribute data of the prize in the video game corresponding to the prize character data file,
The physical calculation data changes the display of the prize,
The sound data outputs sound / music corresponding to the movement of the prize,
2. The actual prize and virtual attribute according to claim 1, wherein the attribute data is an attribute related to a prize, such that an appearing character gets on the prize and moves, recovers a life, or the like. A game system that allows you to link prizes.   The arcade game machine is a drive game machine that drives a car by operating an operation unit corresponding to a handle, an accelerator, and a brake, and the prize is attached to a rearview mirror in a game screen. A game system capable of linking an actual prize according to claim 2 and a virtual prize.   The portable game terminal has a camera that reads the two-dimensional barcode, and captures and analyzes the two-dimensional barcode by the camera, thereby obtaining information relating to the premium, and the premium on the pedestal existing on the back of the screen. The game system capable of interlocking an actual prize and a virtual prize according to claim 2, wherein:

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