WO2008136635A1

WO2008136635A1 - Method and system for managing cash and item using game card having cash card function

Info

Publication number: WO2008136635A1
Application number: PCT/KR2008/002552
Authority: WO
Inventors: Min Hur
Original assignee: Min Hur
Priority date: 2007-05-07
Filing date: 2008-05-07
Publication date: 2008-11-13
Also published as: TW200843824A; KR100817904B1

Abstract

Disclosed are a method and system for managing cash and an item using a game card having a cash card function. The method includes receiving identification signal information included in the game card; determining whether a user of the game card is to be registered in a game service of a second game; extracting cash information corresponding to the received identification signal information based on a database, when the user is registered in the game service; and registering the extracted cash information in a cash account of the user.

Description

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING CASH AND ITEM USING GAME CARD HAVING CASH CARD FUNCTION

Technical Field

[1] The present invention relates to a method and system for managing cash and an item using a game card having a cash card function. Background Art

[2] In human history, a play culture has a significantly long tradition, and the necessity may traverse nations, cultures, and races regardless of the progress of civilization. In general, as examples of the play culture, games having been conducted by at least two people or computer games oriented toward individuals due to popularization of computers along with the advent of the digital era may be given. It may be the current trend to enjoy online games via the Internet without distinction of age or sex, resulting from the development of the computer games.

[3] However, the online games may cause an extremely closed disposition due to severing of dialogue with other people including family members resulting from private and uninhibited tendencies, and thereby concerns of a detrimental influence, particularly on children, may occur. Therefore, there is a need for a new play culture enabled to be enjoyed by mingling with peers or family members.

[4] As examples of the new play culture, games using 'card' having been conducted by various cultures may be given, and the games using 'card' have been enjoyed by people as the play culture for a long time regardless of changes and trends of the times, as can be readily seen in poker and 'flower cards' of Korean playing cards.

[5] Currently, there is a trend that players and collectors exchange or trade cards having

'rareness' with each other as desired, and accordingly, 'trading card' collecting cards other than one's own cards and 'trading Card Game (TCG)' utilizing 'trading card' are begun in advanced countries where table culture has been conventionalized such as the US, England, Japan, and the like, and spread worldwide to thereby gain popularity.

[6] However, the trading card may be disadvantageously conducted only off-line, which results in limitations in satisfying various needs of users. Therefore, there arises a need for a scheme in which the trading card is used in the online game such as Kart Rider to thereby increase utilization of the trading card. Disclosure of Invention Technical Problem

[7] An aspect of the present invention provides a game card having a cash card function which may simultaneously perform a game card function and a cash card function, thereby obtaining game cash while enjoying the game.

[8] Another aspect of the present invention provides a game card having a cash card function which may simultaneously perform a game play and obtain game cash, thereby increasing utilization of the game card.

[9] Still another aspect of the present invention provides a method and system for managing cash and an item using a game card having a cash card function, which may receive identification signal information included in the game card and register the corresponding cash information in a cash account of a user, thereby allowing the user to buy item information.

[10] Another aspect of the present invention provides a method and system for managing cash and an item using a game card having a cash card function, which may register free item information provided for each identification signal information in an item account of a user, thereby allowing the user to acquire free item information at the time of buying the game card. Technical Solution

[11] According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for managing cash and an item using a game card having a cash card function, the method including: receiving identification signal information included in the game card; determining whether a user of the game card is to be registered in a game service of a second game; extracting cash information corresponding to the received identification signal information based on a database, when the user is registered in the game service; and registering the extracted cash information in a cash account of the user.

[12] According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for managing cash and an item using a game card having a cash card function, the system including: an input unit to receive identification signal information included in the game card; a determination unit to determine whether a user of the game card is to be registered in a game service of a second game; an extraction unit to extract cash information corresponding to the received identification signal information based on a database, when the user is registered in the game service; and a registration unit to register the extracted cash information in a cash account of the user. Brief Description of the Drawings

[13] FIGS. 1 and 2 are diagrams illustrating front and rear surfaces of a game card having a cash card function according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, respectively;

[14] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for managing cash and an item using a game card having a cash card function according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention; [15] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a process where a free item is registered in a method for managing cash and an item using a game card having a cash card function according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention;

[16] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating a system for managing cash and an item using a game card having a cash card function according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention; and

[17] FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a game server illustrated in

FIG. 5. Mode for the Invention

[18] Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to the like elements throughout. The embodiments are described below in order to explain the present invention by referring to the figures.

[19] FIGS. 1 and 2 are diagrams illustrating front and rear surfaces of a game card having a cash card function according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, respectively. Here, (a) of FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrates a front surface of the game card, and (b) of FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrates a rear surface of the game card.

[20] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the game card includes first panel regions 110 and 210, and second panel regions 120 and 220, and third panel regions 140 and 240.

[21] The first panel regions 110 and 210 are regions including game image information associated with a first game according to a predetermined rule. The first game of the present invention may be limited in a Trading Card Game (TCG). However, the limitation of the first game may be given only for convenience of description and understanding of the invention, and is not intended to limit the spirit of the invention or the scope of the appended claims.

[22] Also, the game image information may be information requiring for advancing a game such as the TCG, and include character image information, name information, attack power information, defense power information, and characteristics information of the character.

[23] The TCG may designate an off-line (or on-line) card game in which a player may create one's own decks and battle his or her opponent using cards with a particular theme according to a predetermined card game rule.

[24] The first panel regions 110 and 210 may include character regions 112 and 212 and information regions 114 and 214. The character regions 112 and 212 may be regions including the character image information. The character image information may be used for the purpose of being shown to the user, and as the examples, image information of characters such as 'KillerB' of Yu-gi-oh card and 'Mignon' of Pokemon card, 'Gray Dogger' of SD gundam force card may be given.

[25] The information regions 114 and 214 may be regions including name information, attack force information, defense force information, and characteristics information of the character. The name information of the character may be information used for informing the user of the name of the character, and as the examples, name information corresponding to the image information of the characters such as 'KillerB' of Yu-gi-oh card and 'Mignon' of Pokemon card, 'Gray Dogger' of SD gundam force card may be given.

[26] The attack force information of the character may be information related with a power enabling to attack a game opponent, and as the examples, 'ATK/1200' of 'KillerB' of Yu-gi-oh card, '40 HP'(physical strength) of 'Mignon' of Pokemon card, and '5 POW'(power) of 'Gray Dogger' of SD gundam force may be given.

[27] The defense power information of the character may be information related with a power enabling to defend against attack of the game opponent, and as the examples, 'DEF/1000' of 'KillerB' of Yu-gi-oh card, 'resisting power -30' of 'Mignon' of Pokemon card, and '5 POW(power)' of 'Gray Dogger' of SD gundam force may be given.

[28] The characteristics information of the character may be information used for informing the user of characteristics of the character, and as the examples, information indicating 'king of the bees of [insect group] has a relatively strong attack power, and is very dangerous because the swarm raid' in the case of 'KillerB' of Yu-gi-oh card, information indicating 'it has been known as a mysterious pokemon for a long time until a small group village of under the water has been found', in the case of 'Mignon' of Pokemon card, and information indicating 'a power becomes '+3' when a card belonging to the opponent exists in the battle field of the opponent' in the case of 'Gray Dogger' of SD gundam force may be given.

[29] The second panel regions 120 and 220 may be regions including identification signal information used for acquiring the game cash. The game cash may be acquired by the user in the following series of processes:

[30] (1) the user accesses 'www.nexon.com' and performs a log-in operation;

[31] (2) clicks on 'nexon cash' of the top menu of 'nexon page';

[32] (3) clicks on 'nexon coupon registration' of the left bottom menu of 'nexon cash'; and

[33] (4) inputs 'coupon number' of one example of the identification signal information, and then clicks on the registration.

[34] Shield units 130 and 230 may be disposed in a state of being overlapped on the second panel regions 120 and 220. The shield units 130 and 230 may partially or completely shield the second panel region to thereby intercept exposure of the identification signal information. Also, the shield units 130 and 230 may be preferably formed in such a manner as to abut against the second panel regions 120 and 220. [35] The shield units 130 and 230 may be scratched and removed by a predetermined tool such as a coin. Specifically, the user may scratch and remove the shield units 130 and 230 using the tool such as a coin, thereby checking the identification signal information.

[36] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the first panel region 110 and the second panel region 120 may be embodied on both surfaces of a panel, respectively. Specifically, the first panel region 110 may be embodied on the front surface (or rear surface) of the panel, and the second panel region 120 may be embodied on the rear surface (or front surface) of the panel.

[37] Also, as illustrated in FIG. 2, the first panel region 210 and the second panel region

220 may be respectively embodied on different areas of a surface of the panel. Specifically, the first panel regions 110 and 210 may be embodied on the front surface (or rear surface) of the panel, and the second panel regions 120 and 220 may be embodied on the front surface (or rear surface) of the panel, and embodied on regions different from the first panel regions 110 and 210. In this instance, the rear surface (or front surface) of the panel where the first panel regions 110 and 210 and the second panel regions 120 and 220 are not embodied may include predetermined image information 250 (e.g., image information being representative of the game card).

[38] Otherwise, although not shown, the first panel region and the second panel region may be embodied on an identical area of a surface of the panel.

[39] The third panel regions 140 and 240 may be regions including value information of the game cash. Specifically, the third panel regions 140 and 240 may be regions expressing the value information of the game cash enabled to be acquired in a game server providing game services by using the identification signal information included in the second panel regions 120 and 220 by the user.

[40] As to the game card having the cash card function according to the present exemplary embodiment of the invention, the game card function and the cash card function are simultaneously performed, thereby acquiring the game cash while enjoying the game. Also, the game play and game cash acquirement are simultaneously performed, thereby increasing utilizations of the game card.

[41] Also, as to the game card having the cash card function according to the present exemplary embodiment of the invention, a single game card where the cash card function and the game card function are simultaneously implemented may be provided, which is different from a convention art where the game card and the cash card are separately implemented, and thus inducing even users not interested in on-line games to participate in the on-line games using the cash card function. Thus, the game card having the cash card function may contribute to revitalization of the on-line game market. [42] Also, the game card having the cash card function may induce even users not interested in the TCG game to participate in the TCG game by using the game card, and contribute to revitalization of game cards such as the TCG game. Also, the game card having the cash card function may provide opportunities to simultaneously enjoy the TCG game and the on-line game to the user.

[43] Hereinafter, a method and system for managing cash and an item using the game card having the cash card function according to the present exemplary embodiment of the invention will be described in detail.

[44] According to the present exemplary embodiment of the invention, the game server may include a system which registers cash information using identification signal information of the game card having the cash card function, and registers item information using the registered cash information, thereby acquiring cash information and item information.

[45] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for managing cash and an item using a game card having a cash card function according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.

[46] Referring to FIG. 3, in operation S310, the game server may receive identification signal information included in the second panel regions (see reference numerals 120 and 220 of FIGS. 1 and 2) of the game card. For example, in the case of a game server of a site of 'www.nexon.com', a user may access the site, and input the identification signal information through an identification signal input window. In this manner, the game server may receive the identification signal information inputted by the user.

[47] In operation S320, the game server may determine whether the user of the game card is to be registered in a game service of a second game. The second game may designate an on-line game (or off-line game) in which the identification signal information of the game card is effectively utilized, and the present invention may limit the on-line game for convenience of description.

[48] Specifically, the game server may perform a membership certification to check whether the user is registered as a member. For this purpose, the user may input a member Identification (ID) and a password in the game site linked with the game server.

[49] The game server may determine whether the user is registered in the game service through the performed membership certification, and perform operation S330 when the user is registered in the game service according to the determined result.

[50] Conversely, when the user is determined to be not registered in the game service according to the determined result, the game server may perform operation S340.

[51] Specifically, in operation S340, the game server may induce the user to register in the game service as a member, and receive, from the user, information required for joining as a member (for example, name, resident registration number, ID, password, and the like) to thereby permit the user to join as a member.

[52] At the time of joining as a member, the game server may assign a cash account to the user, and record information about the assigned cash account for each user in a database. Also, at the time of joining as a member, the game server may assign an item account to the user, and record information about the assigned item account for each user in the database.

[53] Next, the game server may perform operation S330. Specifically, in operation S330, the game server may extract cash information corresponding to the received identification signal information based on the database. The game server may record (store) information about the user, the identification signal information, cash information, and item information in the database at the time of joining as a member. Accordingly, the game server may retrieve and extract cash information corresponding to the identification signal information from the database, associate the extracted cash information with the information about the user, and record the associated information in the database.

[54] In operation S350, the game server may register the extracted cash information in the cash account assigned to the user. Specifically, the game server may associate the extracted cash information with the user and record the associated information in a cash account field within the database.

[55] In operation S360, the game server may select the item information according to the cash information. In this instance, the game server may select at least one item information selected by the user from among an item information list. Also, the game server may randomly select at least one item information from the item information list.

[56] Here, the game server may randomly select item information having value corresponding to that of the cash information from the item information list. Alternatively, the game server may randomly select item information having value less than that of the cash information.

[57] As an example, when the cash information is valued at 5,000 won, the game server may randomly select item information having value of 5,000 won from the item information list. As another example, when the cash information is valued at 5,000 won, the game server may randomly select item information having value of 3,000 won less than 5,000 won from the item information list.

[58] In this manner, when randomly selecting the item information, the game server may deduct cash information corresponding to value of the determined item information from the cash account of the user. For example, when the cash information is valued at 5,000 won, the game server may randomly select item information having value of 3,000 won, and deduct 3,000 won from the cash information of the user.

[59] In operation S370, the game server may register the selected item information in the item account assigned to the user. Specifically, the game server may associate the item information with the user, and register (store) the associated information in the item account field within the database.

[60] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a process where a free item is registered in a method for managing cash and an item using a game card having a cash card function according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.

[61] Referring to FIG. 4, in operation S410, the game server may receive identification signal information included in the second panel regions (see reference numerals 120 and 220 of FIGS. 1 and 2) of the game card.

[62] In operation S420, the game server may determine whether a user of the game card is registered in a game service. Specifically, the game server may perform a membership certification to check whether the user is registered as a member. For this purpose, the user may input a member ID and a password in the game site linked with the game server.

[63] The game server may determine whether the user is registered in the game service through the performed membership certification, and perform operation S430 when the user is registered in the game service according to the determined result.

[64] Conversely, when the user is determined to be not registered in the game service according to the determined result, the game server may perform operation S440.

[65] Specifically, in operation S440, the game server may induce the user to register in the game service as a member, and receive, from the user, information required for joining as a member (for example, name, resident registration number, ID, password, and the like) to thereby permit the user to join as a member.

[66] At the time of joining as a member, the game server may assign a cash account to the user, and record information about the assigned cash account for each user in the database. Also, at the time of joining as a member, the game server may assign an item account to the user, and record information about the assigned item account for each user in the database.

[67] In operation S450, the game server may extract free item information provided to the identification signal information using the identification signal information. Specifically, the game server may extract the free item information corresponding to the identification signal information from a free item information list where the free item information is provided for each of the identification signal information.

[68] In operation S460, the game server may register the extracted free item information in the item account assigned to the user. Specifically, the game server may associate the extracted free item information with the user, and record (store) the associated in- formation in an item account field within the database.

[69] Here, the free item information may include item information enabled to be acquired only through a game play. Obviously, the free item information may include item information enabled to be acquired even without (performing) the game play.

[70] In this manner, the game server may provide the free item information to the user for free, and thus readily acquiring the free item information only through buying the game card by the user. Specifically, the user may buy the game card having the cash card function, thereby acquiring item information incapable of being acquired through the game play, for free.

[71] The method for managing the cash and item using the game card having the cash card function according to the present exemplary embodiment of the invention may be recorded in a computer-readable recording media including program instructions to implement various operations embodied by a computer. The computer-readable medium may include program instructions, data files, a data structure or a combination thereof. The program instructions recorded in the computer-readable medium may be specially designed and constructed for the present invention, or be well known to those skilled in the field of computer software. Examples of computer-readable medium include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tape; optical media such as CD ROM disks and DVD; magneto-optical media such as optical disks; and hardware devices that are specially configured to store and perform program instructions, such as read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), flash memory, and the like. The media may also be a transmission medium such as optical or metallic lines, wave guides, and the like, including a carrier wave transmitting signals specifying the program instructions, data structures, and the like. Examples of program instructions include both machine code, such as produced by a compiler, and files containing higher level code that may be executed by the computer using an interpreter. The hardware devices may be constructed to act as one or more software modules for performing the operation of the present invention, and vice versa.

[72] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating a system for managing cash and an item using a game card having a cash card function according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.

[73] Referring to FIG. 5, the user may access a game server 510 using the user terminal

520. In this instance, the user terminal 520 and the game server 510 may be connected with each other via a communication network 530. Next, when the user inputs, in a web site linked with the game server 510, identification signal information included in the game card, the game server 510 may receive the identification signal information, and extract the corresponding cash information. Also, the game server 510 may select item information according to the extracted cash information, and register the selected item information in an item account of the user.

[74] The game server 510 may function to provide game services via the web site.

According to the present exemplary embodiment of the invention, the game server 510 may perform a function of the system for managing the cash and item using the game card having the cash card function of the invention, which will be described in detail.

[75] The user terminal 520 may include a communication means capable of accessing the game server 510 via the communication network 530, a computer, a notebook, a mobile phone, Personal Digital Assistants (PDA), and the like each acting as a communication terminal including a browser. In this instance, the browser allows a web site linked with the game server 510 to be viewed.

[76] The communication network 530 may function to connect the game server 510 with the user terminal 520. Specifically, the user terminal 520 may communicate with the game server 510 via the communication network 530. The communication network 530 may include existing communication network of all types such as public telecommunication network, packet network, Local Area Network (LAN), Internet network, Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), mobile radio communication network, and the like.

[77] Hereinafter, the system for managing the cash and item using the game card having the cash card function according to the present exemplary embodiment of the invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 6.

[78] FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a game server illustrated in

FIG. 5.

[79] Referring to FIG. 6, the game server 510 includes an input unit 610, a determination unit 620, an extraction unit 630, and a registration unit 640.

[80] The input unit 610 may receive identification signal information included in the game card. For example, in the case of a game server of a site of 'www.nexon.com', the user may access the site and input the identification signal information via an identification signal input window. In this regard, the game server may receive the identification signal information inputted by the user.

[81] The determination unit 620 may determine whether a user of the game card is registered in a game service. Specifically, the determination unit 620 may perform a membership certification to check whether the user is registered as a member. For this purpose, the user may input a member ID and a password in the game site linked with the game server 510.

[82] The game server 510 may induce the user to join as a member when the user is determined to be not registered in the game service by the determination unit 620. When the user wants to join as a member, the game server 510 may receive, from the user, information required for joining as a member (for example, name, resident registration number, ID, password, and the like) to thereby permit the user to register as a member.

[83] At the time of joining as a member, the game server 510 may assign a cash account to the user, and record information about the assigned cash account for each user in a database 650. Also, at the time of joining as a member, the game server 510 may assign an item account to the user, and record information about the assigned item account for each user in the database 650.

[84] The extraction unit 630 may extract cash information corresponding to the received identification signal information based on the database 650. Specifically, the extraction unit 630 may retrieve and extract the cash information corresponding to the identification signal information from the database 650. For this purpose, the game server 510 may record (store) information about the user, the identification signal information, the cash information, and the item information in the database 650. Also, the game server 510 may associate the extracted cash information with the information about the user, and record (store) the associated information in the database 650.

[85] The registration unit 640 may register the extracted cash information in the cash account assigned to the user. Specifically, the registration unit 640 may associate the extracted cash information with the user, and register the associated information in the cash account field within the database.

[86] The registration unit 640 may select item information according to the cash information. In this instance, the registration unit 640 may select at least one item information selected by the user from among the item information list. Also, the registration unit 640 may randomly select at least one item information from the item information list.

[87] Here, the registration unit 640 may randomly select item information having value corresponding to that of the cash information from the item information list. Alternatively, the registration unit 640 may randomly select item information having value less than that of the cash information.

[88] In this manner, when randomly selecting the item information, the registration unit

640 may deduct cash information corresponding to value of the determined item information from the cash account of the user. For example, when the cash information is valued at 5,000 won, the registration unit 640 may randomly select item information having value of 3,000 won, and deduct 3,000 won from the cash information of the user.

[89] The registration unit 640 may register the determined item information in the item account assigned to the user. Specifically, the registration unit 640 may associate the item information with the user, and record (store) the associated information in the item account field within the database 650.

[90] Alternatively, the extraction unit 630 may extract free item information provided to the identification signal information using the identification signal information. Specifically, the extraction unit 630 may extract free item information corresponding to the identification signal information from among a free item information list where free item information is provided for each of the identification signal information. Here, the free item information list may be stored in the database 650.

[91] When the free item information is extracted by the extraction unit 630, the registration unit 640 may register the extracted free item information in the item account assigned to the user. Specifically, the registration unit 640 may associate the extracted free item information with the user, and record (store) the associated information in the item account field within the database 650.

[92] As described above, the game server 510 may receive the identification signal information, and register the corresponding cash information in the cash account of the user, thereby allowing the user to buy the item information. In addition, the game server 510 may register, in the item account of the user, the free item information provided for each of the identification signal information, thereby allowing the user to acquire the free item information.

[93] Here, the free item information may include the item information enabled to be acquired only through the game play. Obviously, the free item information may include item information enabled to be acquired even without (performing) the game play.

[94] In this manner, the game server may provide the free item information to the user for free, and thus readily acquiring the free item information only through buying the game card by the user. Specifically, the user may buy the game card having the cash card function, thereby acquiring item information incapable of being acquired through the game play, for free.

[95] As described above, according to the present invention, there is provided the game card having a cash card function which may simultaneously perform a game card function and a cash card function, thereby obtaining game cash while enjoying the game.

[96] According to the present invention, there is provided the game card having a cash card function which may simultaneously perform a game play and obtain game cash, thereby increasing utilization of the game card.

[97] According to the present invention, there is provided the method and system for managing cash and an item using a game card having a cash card function, which may receive identification signal information included in the game card and register the corresponding cash information in a cash account of a user, thereby allowing the user to buy item information.

[98] According to the present invention, there is provided the method and system for managing cash and an item using a game card having a cash card function, which may register free item information provided for each identification signal information in an item account of a user, thereby allowing the user to acquire free item information at the time of buying the game card. [99] Although a few embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments. Instead, it would be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

[1] A system for managing cash and an item using a game card having a cash card function, the system comprising: an input unit to receive identification signal information included in the game card; a determination unit to determine whether a user of the game card is to be registered in a game service of a second game; an extraction unit to extract cash information corresponding to the received identification signal information based on a database, when the user is registered in the game service; and a registration unit to register the extracted cash information in a cash account of the user.

[2] The system of claim 1, wherein the game card includes: a first panel region to include game image information associated with a first game according to a predetermined rule; and a second panel region to include another identification signal information for acquiring a game cash associated with the second game, the second panel region being distinguished from the first panel region.

[3] The system of claim 2, wherein the first and second panel regions are embodied on both surfaces of a panel, respectively.

[4] The system of claim 2, wherein the first and second panel regions are respectively embodied on different areas of a surface of a panel.

[5] The system of claim 2, wherein the first and second panel regions are respectively embodied on an identical area of a surface of a panel.

[6] The system of claim 2, wherein the game card further includes: a shield unit to shield the second panel region to thereby intercept exposure of the identification signal information, the shield unit being disposed in a state of being overlapped on the second panel region.

[7] The system of claim 6, wherein the shield unit is scratched and removed by a predetermined tool.

[8] The system of claim 2, wherein the game image information includes character image information, name information of the character, and attack power information of the character, and the first panel region includes: a character region to include the character image information within the game image information; and an information region to include the name information and attack power information of the character within the game image information.

[9] The system of claim 8, wherein the game image information further includes character characteristic information, and the information region further includes the character characteristic information together with the character image information.

[10] The system of claim 2, wherein the game card further includes: a third panel region to include value information of the game cash.

[11] The system of claim 1, wherein when the user selects item information using the cash information, the registration unit registers the selected item information in an item account of the user.

[12] The system of claim 1, wherein the registration unit randomly selects item information using the cash information registered in the cash account, and registers the selected item information in the item account of the user.

[13] The system of claim 12, wherein the registration unit randomly selects item information having value corresponding to the cash information, and selects item information having value less than that of the cash information.

[14] The system of claim 12, wherein the registration unit deducts cash information corresponding to value of the determined item information from the cash account, when randomly selecting the item information.

[15] The system of claim 1, wherein the extraction unit extracts free item information provided to the identification signal information using the received identification signal information, and the registration unit registers the extracted free item information in the item account of the user.

[16] The system of claim 15, wherein the free item information includes item information enabled to be acquired when playing the second game.

[17] A method for managing cash and an item using a game card having a cash card function, the method comprising: receiving identification signal information included in the game card; determining whether a user of the game card is to be registered in a game service of a second game; extracting cash information corresponding to the received identification signal information based on a database, when the user is registered in the game service; and registering the extracted cash information in a cash account of the user.

[18] The method of claim 17, wherein the game card includes: a first panel region to include game image information associated with a first game according to a predetermined rule; and a second panel region to include another identification signal information for acquiring a game cash associated with the second game, the second panel region being distinguished from the first panel region.

[19] The method of claim 18, wherein the first and second panel regions are embodied on both surfaces of a panel, respectively.

[20] The method of claim 18, wherein the first and second panel regions are respectively embodied on different areas of a surface of a panel.

[21] The method of claim 18, wherein the first and second panel regions are respectively embodied on an identical area of a surface of a panel.

[22] The method of claim 18, wherein the game card further includes: a shield unit to shield the second panel region to thereby intercept exposure of the identification signal information, the shield unit being disposed in a state of being overlapped on the second panel region.

[23] The method of claim 22, wherein the shield unit is scratched and removed by a predetermined tool.

[24] The method of claim 18, wherein the game image information includes character image information, name information of the character, and attack power information of the character, and the first panel region includes: a character region to include the character image information within the game image information; and an information region to include the name information and attack power information of the character within the game image information.

[25] The method of claim 24, wherein the game image information further includes character characteristic information, and the information region further includes the character characteristic information together with the character image information.

[26] The method of claim 18, wherein the game card further includes: a third panel region to include value information of the game cash.

[27] The method of claim 17, when the user selects item information using the cash information, further comprising: registering the selected item information in an item account of the user.

[28] The method of claim 17, further comprising: randomly selecting item information using the cash information registered in the cash account, and registering the selected item information in the item account of the user.

[29] The method of claim 28, wherein the randomly selecting further includes: randomly selecting item information having value corresponding to the cash information, or randomly selecting item information having value less than that of the cash information.

[30] The method of claim 28, wherein the randomly selecting further includes: deducting cash information corresponding to value of the selected item information from the cash account, when the item information is randomly selected.

[31] The method of claim 17, further comprising: extracting free item information provided to the identification signal information using the received identification signal information; and registering the extracted free item information in the item account of the user.

[32] The method of claim 31, wherein the free item information includes item information enabled to be acquired when playing the second game.

[33] A computer-readable recording medium storing a program for implementing the method of any one of claims 17 to 32.