Trading card package and manufacturing method thereof

Abstract

To provide a trading card in which fraudulence can be found by stringing a trading card package with its contents and identifying the contents.SOLUTION: There is provided a manufacturing method of a trading card package, where the trading card on which rare degree RM information is printed has a step of assembling trading cards 4 and a step of packaging the assembled trading cards 4, a tracing card ID2 is granted to the trading cards 4, the trading card ID2 is registered in a database DB in the assembly step, a package ID3 is granted to a package 1, the packaging ID3 is enclosed into a package 3 or is provided in the package 3, and the package ID3 of a package including the trading cards 4 and the trading card ID2 included in the package 3 and the rare degree RM are related.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to trading cards used in trading card games, and in particular There are multiple rarities, and the rarity information is printed on the item. Individually wrapped trading card packages with combinations that follow certain rules, and This relates to a method for producing the above. [Background technology]

[0002] Some trading cards are highly rare and have a high value, and in the sales process There is a possibility that rare items may be removed or replaced and repackaged. In this case, even if such fraud occurs, the original combination of the package is unknown. Therefore, fraud cannot be detected.

[0003] The ID packaging method for identifying the packaged card is as follows: For example, it is disclosed in Patent Document 1. [Patent Document 1] :AU2008330607 DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The patent document shows that a unique ID is attached to the package, and the ID and the shuffler are However, this ID cannot identify the contents of the package itself. This meant that even if the information was switched, it would not be possible to notice.

[0005] The present invention is intended to solve the above problems, and provides an enclosed trading card By linking the code combination with the package ID, fraudulent activities such as switching or counterfeiting can be prevented. To provide trading card packages and manufacturing methods that do not allow for the intrusion of The purpose is to [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the method for manufacturing trading cards according to the present invention comprises: There are several rarities, and the trading items are classified into one of the rarities and have the rarity information printed on them. The trading cards are classified into different rarities and are arranged in a predetermined group. A predetermined number of trading items are combined according to the rules and packaged into one package. an assembling step of assembling the cards; The set of trading cards formed in the assembling step is put into one package. and a packaging step for packaging the trading device. The trading card is assigned a trading card ID, and in the assembly step A plurality of different cards are arranged in a set of a predetermined number of trading cards according to a predetermined rule. Collect trading cards sorted by rarity level. Select to form a group, and the trading card ID of the selected trading card is is registered in the database, A package ID that identifies the package is assigned to each package. and a code indicating the package ID is enclosed or attached to the package. is provided on the package, The package ID of the package containing the trading card and The trading card ID and rarity included in the page are stored in the database. Configure a predetermined number of decks that are associated configurations.

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the trading cards of the present invention are The package classified as rare is classified as rare by the trading card. are given to each Combine trading cards classified into different rarities according to the rules to create a unique A set number of trading cards are grouped together for packaging in one package. And, The trading cards arranged in the set are packaged in one package. And, A trading card ID is assigned to each trading card, and the cards that make up the set are A set of a predetermined number of trading cards is divided into multiple different rarities according to a predetermined rule. A set of assorted trading cards is assembled, and a plurality of the trading cards in the set The trading card ID of the card is registered in the database, A package ID that identifies the package is assigned to each package. and a code indicating the package ID is enclosed or attached to the package. is provided on the package, The package ID of the package containing the trading card and The trading card ID contained in the page is associated in the database. This is the configuration that is used. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, a trading card package and its contents are linked, and the contents are unique. By being able to determine the number of cards, it will be possible to provide trading cards that can detect fraud. do. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a packaging of multiple trading cards with multiple rarities according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a trading card according to one embodiment of the present invention being printed on card base paper and the printed card being set in a card insertion tube. FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing each step up to assembling and packaging a trading card in a manufacturing process for a trading card according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing trading cards according to one embodiment of the present invention being packaged, boxed in an inner box, and transported in a carton. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0010] Hereinafter, the trading card package and its related art will be described with reference to the drawings. An embodiment of the manufacturing method will be described. [Example]

[0011] In the manufacturing process of the trading cards 4 according to this embodiment, a process control system It is preferable that the process be managed consistently from order receipt to shipment by the system 400. In the embodiment, a manufacturing process using such a process control system 400 will be described. The process control system 400 is configured by a computer equipped with a program.

[0012] FIG. 1 shows a package of trading cards according to this embodiment. The trading card in the present invention is a The rarity RM is classified into a predetermined rarity RM, and the information of the classified rarity RM is stored in the trading card. Each card is assigned a different rarity, RM, and you can collect trading cards. , are combined according to predetermined rules and packaged into one package 1.

[0013] The rarity RM of a trading card according to this embodiment is a card with a high rarity RM. The more rare RMs you have, the more valuable they are in the game. The types of rarity RMs vary depending on the game. However, the types of rarity RM in this embodiment are the most common and low rarity RM common (C), Uncommon (U), which has the next highest rarity RM after C, Rare (R), which has the next highest rarity RM after U, R The next rarest is Super Rare (SR), and the rarest is Hyper Rare (H There are five types:

[0014] FIG. 2 shows a card base sheet 20 according to this embodiment, on one side of which a predetermined layout is printed. Each base paper is printed with the same rarity RM pattern on the front and the reverse side is printed with the reverse side. The paper is cut into individual cards by a cutting machine and then split into card base paper in an input tube 101. In the order in which they were assigned (in Figure 2, the order 1 to 56 is repeated three or more times), Therefore, the trading items are repeatedly inserted into the insertion tube 101 in the order in which they should be released. The set includes 4 cards of the same rarity RM. They are all printed, but each one has a different design on the front.

[0015] Next, the assembly and packaging process of one embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0016] FIG. 3 shows a process for manufacturing the trading card 4 according to this embodiment. Manufacturing centered on an assembly machine 100 used when packaging a wedding card 4 As shown in FIG. 3, the assembling machine 100 includes a deck input tube 1 01, a belt conveyor 102, a belt conveyor moving roller 103, and a card receiving section 1 04 and a camera 105. In addition, the deck input tube 101a in FIG. Common C trading card 4 is set in the same allocation order as in Figure 1, and similarly inserted into the slot. 101b contains uncommon U, 101c contains rare R, and 101d contains super R. The SR and HR trading cards are set in the 101e slot. do.

[0017] In the configuration of FIG. 3, the deck input cylinder 101 is provided with six cylinders. However, the number of cylinders is arbitrary. Also, the most downstream cylinder (deck injection cylinder 101f in Figure 3) A deck of card 7 with package ID 3 is set in the package. Package ID 3 may be attached to only package 1, or to all packages to which package ID 3 is attached. The card 7 may be enclosed and the package 1 itself may be provided with a package ID 3. When a trading card is placed on the belt conveyor 102, the rollers 103 rotate. As the deck rotates, a trading card slides out of the deck insertion tube 101 onto the deck. 2 will be released. The number of releases and the distribution of release rarity RM will be determined in advance for the full cylinder set. Then, in response to a signal from the trading card discharge management device 300, The discharge devices 301a to 301f attached to each input tube 101 are discharged at a predetermined timing. A predetermined number of trading cards 4 are dispensed by the player. In the case of the insertion of the card, three cards are ejected from the insertion tube 101a, and one from 101b. A total of two cards are released from 01e with a predetermined probability, and finally a package is released from 101f. One card with an ID attached, Card 7, is ejected, and a total of six cards are ejected and packaged. will be done.

[0018] In the deck insertion tube 101, the trading cards are inserted with the front side facing upward (camera 1). The camera 106 is set to face the discharge device 301a to 301f. Each time a card 4 is dropped onto the conveyor belt 102, an image of the card 4 is acquired. The acquired images are sent to a database DB.

[0019] In addition, in the assembly machine 100, the image of the card surface taken by the camera 106 is In the image processing unit of the process control system 400 that controls the manufacturing line including the assembly machine 100 By this image analysis process, the object is removed from the deck input tube 101 to the belt connector. The trading card ID2 of the card dropped onto conveyor 102 is detected. In the assembly machine 100, each time a card is dropped from the deck input tube 101, the card The ID (Card ID2) is detected, and the cards are taken from each cylinder in a predetermined order. It is checked whether the cards are being dispensed according to the prescribed rules, and The data is recorded in the database DB.

[0020] The prescribed rules are that all five cards must not come out of one slot 101. Each card is assigned a different design and is printed in the order it is printed. The rules are that the same cards do not appear in succession. It varies depending on the game, but for example, the number of Common C cards included in one box is 11 to 12. 4 Uncommon U cards, 1-2 Rare R cards, 0 Super Rare SR cards and 0 Hyper Rare HR cards Furthermore, the number of sheets per carton is 132-144 for C, There are 48 U cards, 12 to 24 R cards, and 1 to 24 SR and HR cards.

[0021] FIG. 4 shows a package in which trading cards 4 according to this embodiment are packaged. Multiple packages (e.g. 30 packages) of 1 are collected and packed into one inner box, FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing that 12 inner boxes 5 are collected and enclosed in one carton.

[0022] The manufacturer of trading cards 4 classifies the rarity RM and provides the classified card information. The information on the rarity RM is input to the process management system 400. The method for inputting this information is arbitrary. In this embodiment, the card is assigned a rarity RM. RM may not be attached to the card, but may be stored only in the database DB. In the assembling process of the trading cards, the manufacturer of the trading cards 4 The player must assemble 4 trading cards classified as RM rare according to the specified rules. Select trading cards to create a set, and then select the relevant trading card. The trading card ID2 is input into the process control system 400. During the packaging process, the manufacturer of the trading card 4 also uses a package identifying the package. Package ID 3 is input to the process control system 400. In addition, 30 packages 1 are input. In the process of enclosing the packages in the inner box 5, 30 packages 1 are packed in the inner box, and each inner box is individually labeled. ID200 (inner box ID200) is assigned, and the inner box ID200 is stored in the process control system 400 Furthermore, in the process of sealing the 12 inner boxes 5 into the carton 6, A unique ID 201 (carton ID) is assigned to each carton, and the carton ID 201 is then used in the process control system. In this way, the predetermined information among the information input in each step is input to the system 400. As will be explained later, in the database DB of the process control system 400, The database DB is associated with the process control system 40. It may be provided within the process control system 400 or outside the process control system 400. By registering each ID in the database, it is possible to prevent any problems from occurring at a later date. When a defect is found, a database search is performed based on the ID. It is possible to identify the contents of the defective product.

[0023] In the inner box packing process, a predetermined number of packages 1 are packed into one inner box. By scanning package ID3 of package 1 in the inner box with a camera, The package ID 3 of the packed package 1 is stored in the database of the process control system 400. It can be easily registered in the DB. Also, the barcodes of all the packages in one inner box can be When the reading of the inner box ID 3 is completed, the process control system 400 reads the ID that identifies the inner box (inner box ID 200) and print a barcode representing this inner box ID on the sticker. By attaching this sticker to the inner box, it becomes possible to manage each inner box. The created inner box ID is associated with package ID3 of package 1 packed in that inner box. and registered in the database DB.

[0024] Similarly, when a predetermined number of inner boxes 5 are loaded into one carton 6 and multiple inner boxes are packed into the carton, From all the inner boxes in one carton, the inner box ID200 is scanned using a barcode reader. The read inner box ID 200 is then converted into an ID (carton ID 201) that identifies the carton. ) and registered in the database DB of the process control system 400. Once the barcodes on all the inner boxes in one carton have been read, the process control system The system 400 generates an ID (carton ID 201) that identifies the carton, and A barcode representing D is printed on the sticker. By attaching this sticker to the carton, This makes it possible to manage each carton individually.

[0025] Furthermore, when a predetermined number of cartons are loaded onto a pallet and multiple cartons are stacked on a pallet, From all the cartons loaded on one pallet, the carton ID 201 is barcoded. The carton ID 201 is read by the pallet reader and the read carton ID 201 is used as the ID (pallet The data may be registered in the database DB of the process control system 400 in association with the process ID. At this time, when barcode reading is completed for all cartons in one pallet, the process The management system 400 generates an ID (pallet ID) for identifying the pallet, and A barcode representing the pallet ID is printed on the sticker. By attaching this sticker to the pallet, This allows management on a pallet-by-pallet basis.

[0026] As mentioned above, not only trading card ID2 and package ID3, but also the inner box and By attaching the inner box ID 200 and carton ID 201 to cartons, etc., This allows management on a carton-by-carton basis. If any defect is found in Trading Card 4, the trading card Based on Card ID 2, the package, inner box, and The carton ID can be searched from the database. The packaging, inner box, and carton containing the trading cards will be disposed of. Conversely, it is also possible to list all the inner boxes ID200 and ID201 that are inside the carton. You can find out trading card ID2.

[0027] Next, the inspection step in this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, the package 1, the inner box 5, or the card Trading card ID 2 and rarity R of trading card 4 included in ton 6 From M, the trading cards in the package are arranged in the number and set that meets the specified rules. a step of inspecting whether the package 1 or the inner box 5 or the carton 6 is The weight or thickness of the packaged trading cards 4 in the state where they are contained in the package 1 Then, the number of trading cards in the package must match the specified rules. Inspection step to check whether the carton ID 201 is present or not. D200 and the package ID3 are identified, and further, a predetermined rarity RM Identify how many of each trading card is in the box and divide them into predetermined ratios. Therefore, a step is provided to check whether the trading card contains rarity RM. can.

[0028] Furthermore, the assembly machine 100 illustrated in the above embodiment is merely an example. The specific configuration of the ejector is not limited to the above example. The configuration for discharging is not limited to the above-mentioned input tube and rollers, but may be, for example, a robot arm. The card may be removed by a mechanism such as a camera.

[0029] In this embodiment, the trading card ID and the trading card 4 Associate with the ID of the related package, inner box, or carton and save it in the database DB Registration has the following advantages:

[0030] For example, if a customer purchases Package 1 and discovers that there is something wrong with the trading cards they purchased, If the customer notices that there is a defect, he / she will contact the manufacturer of the trading card4. In this case, the customer will receive the package with package ID3 printed on it. Alternatively, the card can be sent to the manufacturer, who can read the package ID3. However, the package ID3 is read by a barcode reader, and the read data is sent via email. The manufacturer may then transmit the package to the manufacturer by a communication means such as the above. By searching the database DB based on the ID, The five trading card IDs that should be in the database are known as ID2. By comparing D with the ID of trading card 4 actually included in the package This makes it possible to identify the authenticity and damage of trading cards in the package.

[0031] In addition, at the time of delivery, data regarding the package 1 to be delivered (trading card I D and associated information) from the database DB to a portable storage medium. You can also load the data into the storage medium and deliver it to the customer. The data structure (format) of the downloaded data to the storage medium is determined by the customer's computer. In this case, the customer may, for example, For example, if you find a defect such as a bent card, you can inform the manufacturer of the package ID and The manufacturer reads package ID3 of defective package 1 using a barcode reader or similar. You can search for data on this storage medium based on the package ID3 you read. In addition, trading cards4 intended for fraudulent purposes may be mixed in or removed from deliveries to customers. Even if the package ID3 stored on the storage medium is removed, the manufacturer must By checking against the trading card ID2 of the item, the product will be provided with the ID number. A trading card 4 having a trading card ID that does not exist in the storage medium is Trading cards with trading card IDs that exist or should exist4 If it is found that the trading card is missing, it is deemed that the trading card was mixed in with fraudulent intent. This will prevent the inclusion of counterfeit goods by a third party. This prevents the device from being stolen or stolen.

[0032] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the technical scope of the present invention is also defined by the following supplementary notes. Appendix 1

[0033] a surface printing step of printing the front design of the trading card on one side of the base paper; a reverse printing step of printing a reverse design on the other side of the base paper; The printed card base paper that has been subjected to both the front surface printing step and the back surface printing step is cut. cutting the individual trading cards with a cutting machine; The individual trading cards cut in the cutting step are The trading cards are classified into rarity RM and have the rarity RM information printed on them. The trading cards classified into different rarity levels RM are traded according to predetermined rules. A certain number of trading cards to be combined and packaged into one package an assembly step of assembling the wires; The set of trading cards formed in the assembling step is put into one package. and a packaging step of packaging the product. Furthermore, a trading card ID is assigned to the trading card, and In the assembling step, a predetermined number of trading cards constituting the set are inserted into the set. According to the rules, you can assemble trading cards classified into multiple different rarities (RM). Select trading cards to create a set, and then select the trading card The loading card ID is registered in the database DB, A package ID that identifies the package is assigned to each package. and a code indicating the package ID is enclosed or attached to the package. is provided on the package, The package ID of the package containing the trading card and The trading card ID and rarity RM included in the page are stored in a database DB associated in The trading card ID is attached to the trading card in the assembling step. When assembling the trading card or during the packaging step, Before or during packaging of the set of cards, each of the trading cards The card ID is read and A boxing step of enclosing the plurality of packages that have undergone the packaging step into an inner box. and assigning unique inner box IDs that are different from each other to inner boxes enclosing a plurality of the packages; The package IDs of the plurality of packages contained in the inner box and the inner box ID are stored in the data. They are related in the database DB, The method further includes a packing step of packing the plurality of inner boxes into a carton; assigning a unique carton ID to each of the cartons; The carton ID and the inner box IDs of the plurality of inner boxes contained in the carton are stored in a database. The structure associated with the DB is the manufacturing of trading card packages. Method. Appendix 2

[0034] In front of the trading card contained in the package, inner box, or carton From the trading card ID and rarity RM, the trading card in the package An inspection step is performed to check whether the number and set of cards match the predetermined rules. , and may further comprise.

[0035] The set of trading cards contained in the package, inner box, or carton When the product is enclosed in the package, the weight or thickness of the trading item in the package is A step of checking whether the number of cards matches a predetermined rule. Supplementary Note 4

[0036] By reading the carton ID, the inner box ID and the package ID can be identified. Furthermore, the number of trading cards of a certain rarity RM in each carton is determined. Identify whether the trading card has a rarity RM according to a predetermined ratio. The method may further comprise the step of checking whether the value is included in the value of the PIN.

[0037] The trading card ID, package ID, or inner box ID is RFID. Appendix 6

[0038] The trading card ID, package ID, or inner box ID is RFID. When the carton ID is read from the outside, the trading cards in the carton The method may further comprise the step of checking whether the combination is correct.

[0039] The package may be opaque so that the contents cannot be seen.

[0040] The package may include certain instruction or extra cards, or the package ID3 is given to the explanation card or the extra card, Even if the package ID3 and all other cards in the package are associated, In addition, the package ID3 can be linked to a predetermined online game system. The information may be associated with the online game and used in the online game.

[0041] By reading the carton ID and inner box ID, (1) Which ID was sold to which customer when shipping? (2) When a customer complains, is it something that was shipped by your company? (3) Whether the item was taken out without being shipped. (4) Whether the item was discarded at the time of disposal It is acceptable to be able to grasp at least one of the following.

[0042] a surface printing step of printing the front design of the trading card on one side of the base paper; a reverse printing step of printing a reverse design on the other side of the base paper; The printed card base paper that has been subjected to both the front surface printing step and the back surface printing step is cut. cutting the individual trading cards with a cutting machine; The individual trading cards cut in the cutting step are The trading card is classified into the rarity RM, and the information of the classified rarity RM is are given to Combine trading cards classified into different rarity levels (RM) according to the specified rules. A set of trading cards is then grouped together for packaging into a single package. It is The trading cards arranged in the set are packaged in one package. And, A trading card ID is assigned to each trading card, and the cards that make up the set are In a set of a predetermined number of trading cards, there are multiple different rarity RMs according to a predetermined rule. A plurality of trading cards in the set are assembled. The trading card ID of the trading card is registered in the database DB, A package ID that identifies the package is assigned to each package. and a code indicating the package ID is enclosed or attached to the package. is provided on the package, The package ID of the package containing the trading card and The trading card ID included in the page is associated in the database DB. The trading card package is a set of the following:

[0043] The packaged plurality of packages are enclosed in an inner box, A unique inner box ID that differs from each other is assigned to the inner box enclosing the plurality of packages. a step of determining package IDs of the plurality of packages contained in the inner box and The inner box ID may be associated with the inner box ID in the database DB.

[0044] A plurality of the inner boxes are packed in a carton, There is a step of assigning a unique carton ID to each of the cartons. , The carton ID and the inner box IDs of the plurality of inner boxes contained in the carton are stored in a database. The data may be associated in the database.

[0045] In front of the trading card contained in the package, inner box, or carton From the trading card ID and rarity RM, the trading card in the package It includes a step of checking whether the number and set of cards match the predetermined rules. Appendix 14

[0046] By reading the carton ID, the inner box ID and the package ID can be identified. Furthermore, the number of trading cards of a certain rarity RM in each carton is determined. Identify whether the item contains rarity RM according to a predetermined ratio. The method may further comprise the step of inspecting.

[0047] The trading card ID, package ID, or inner box ID is RFID. Appendix 16

[0048] The trading card ID, package ID, or inner box ID is RFID. When the carton ID is read from the outside, the trading cards in the carton The method may further comprise the step of checking whether the combination is correct.

[0049] The package may be opaque so that the contents cannot be seen.

[0050] The package may include certain instruction or extra cards, or the package ID3 is given to the explanation card or the extra card, Even if the package ID3 and all other cards in the package are associated, In addition, the package ID3 can be linked to a predetermined online game system. The information may be associated with the online game and used in the online game.

[0051] By reading the carton ID and inner box ID, (1) Which ID was sold to which customer when shipping? (2) Whether the product was shipped when the customer complained (3) Whether the item was taken out without being shipped. (4) Whether the item was discarded at the time of disposal It is acceptable to be able to grasp at least one of the following.

[0052] The present invention relates to a trading card whose contents can be specified and a method for manufacturing the same. have the availability of [Explanation of symbols]

[0053] 1 package 2 Trading Card ID 3 Package ID 4. Trading Cards 5 Inner box 6 cartons 7 Package ID card 20 card base paper 100 Assembly Machine 101 Insertion tube 102 Conveyor Belt 103 Laura 104 Card holder 105 Camera 200 Inner box ID 201 Carton ID 300 Emission control device 301 Discharge device 400 Process Control System RM Rarity DB Database

Claims

1. A method for manufacturing a trading card package (1), comprising: an assembling step of assembling a predetermined number of trading cards (4) classified into different rarities (RM) in order to combine the trading cards (4) according to a predetermined rule, wherein the trading cards (4) have a plurality of rarities (RM), each of which is classified into one of the rarities (RM), and information regarding the rarity (RM) is printed on the trading cards (4); a packaging step of packaging the set of trading cards (4) assembled in the assembling step into one package (1); an enclosing step of enclosing the plurality of packages (1) obtained by packaging in the packaging step into one inner box (5); and a packing step of packing a plurality of the inner boxes (5) into a carton (6), In the assembling step, the trading cards (4) are selected to form a set in accordance with the predetermined rule, such that the set of the predetermined number of trading cards (4) constituting the set includes trading cards (4) classified into a plurality of different rarities (RM); A package ID (3) that identifies the package (1) is assigned to the package (1), and the package ID (3) is registered in a database (DB), The inner box (5) is assigned an inner box ID (200) that identifies the inner box (5), and the inner box (5) is assigned a code display that represents the inner box ID (200), A unique carton ID (201) is assigned to each carton (6), The manufacturing method further comprises: The manufacturing method includes a first associating step of associating, in the database (DB), the package ID (3) of the package (1), the inner box ID (200) of the inner box (5) in which the package (1) is contained, and the carton ID (201) of the carton (6) in which the inner box (5) is contained.

2. 2. A method for manufacturing a trading card package (1) according to claim 1, wherein the trading card (4) is assigned a trading card ID (2) that identifies the trading card (4), and the manufacturing method further comprises a first associating step of associating, in the database (DB), the inner box ID (200) of the inner box (5) that contains the trading card (4) with the trading card ID (2) and the rarity (RM) of the trading card (4) contained in the inner box (5).

3. 2. The method for manufacturing a trading card package (1) according to claim 1, further comprising an inspection step of inspecting whether at least one of the rarities (RM) of the trading cards (4) in the inner box (5) is a predetermined ratio or within a predetermined ratio range, or an inspection step of inspecting whether the number of trading cards (4) having a predetermined rarity (RM) in the inner box (5) is a predetermined number or within a predetermined number range.

4. 2. The method for manufacturing a trading card package (1) according to claim 1, wherein the trading card (4) is assigned a trading card ID (2) that identifies the trading card (4), and the manufacturing method further includes a third associating step of associating, in the database (DB), the package ID (3) of the package (1) containing the trading card (4) with the trading card ID (2) and the rarity (RM) of the trading card (4) contained in the package (1).

5. 2. The method for manufacturing a trading card package (1) of claim 1, wherein the trading cards (4) are given trading card IDs (2) that identify the trading cards (4), and the trading card IDs (2) are read when assembling the trading cards (4) in the assembling step, or before packaging the set of trading cards (4) in or during the packaging step.

6. 2. A method for manufacturing a trading card package (1) according to claim 1, wherein the trading cards (4) are assigned trading card IDs (2) that identify the trading cards (4), and the manufacturing method further includes an inspection step of inspecting whether the number and set of the trading cards (4) in the package (1) conform to the predetermined rule based on the trading card IDs (2) and the rarity (RM) of the trading cards (4) contained in the package (1).

7. 2. A method for manufacturing a trading card package (1) according to claim 1, wherein the trading cards (4) are assigned trading card IDs (2) that identify the trading cards (4), and the manufacturing method further includes an inspection step of inspecting, based on the trading card IDs (2) and the rarity ratings (RM) of all of the trading cards (4) contained in the carton (6), whether or not the combinations of the number and rarity ratings (RM) of the trading cards (4) in the carton (6) conform to the predetermined rule.

8. 8. The method for manufacturing a trading card package (1) according to claim 1, further comprising an inspection step of inspecting, while the set of trading cards (4) contained in the package (1) is contained in the package (1), based on weight or thickness, whether the number of trading cards (4) in the package (1) conforms to the predetermined rule.

9. 9. The method for manufacturing a trading card package (1) according to claim 1, further comprising an inspection step of inspecting whether the number of trading cards (4) contained in the inner box (5) conforms to the predetermined rule, based on the weight of all of the trading cards (4) contained in the inner box (5).

10. 10. The method for manufacturing a trading card package (1) according to claim 1 or claim 5, and any one of claims 6 to 9 when dependent on claim 5, further comprising an inspection step of inspecting whether the number of trading cards (4) in the carton (6) conforms to the predetermined rule based on the weight of all of the trading cards (4) contained in the carton (6).

11. An inner box (5) in which a plurality of trading card packages (1) are enclosed, Trading cards (4) are classified into predetermined rarities (RM), and the trading cards (4) are each given information about the rarity (RM) into which the trading cards (4) are classified; A predetermined number of trading cards (4) are assembled to combine the trading cards (4) classified into different rarities (RM) according to a predetermined rule; The assembled trading cards (4) are packaged in one package (1), The inner box (5) contains a plurality of the packages (1), A plurality of the inner boxes (5) are packaged in a carton (6), A set of the predetermined number of trading cards (4) constituting a certain set includes trading cards (4) classified into a plurality of different rarities (RM) according to the predetermined rules, A package ID (3) that identifies the package (1) is assigned to the package (1), and the package ID (3) is registered in a database (DB), The inner box (5) is assigned an inner box ID (200) that identifies the inner box (5), and the inner box (5) is assigned a code display that represents the inner box ID (200), A unique carton ID (201) is assigned to each carton (6), The package ID (3) of the package (1), the inner box ID (200) of the inner box (5) in which the package (1) is contained, and the carton ID (201) of the carton (6) in which the inner box (5) is contained are associated in the database (DB).

12. A trading card ID (2) that identifies the trading card (4) is assigned to the trading card (4), The inner box ID (200) of the inner box (5) containing the trading card (4) is associated in the database (DB) with the trading card ID (2) and the rarity (RM) of the trading card (4) contained in the inner box (5). An inner box (5) according to claim 11.

13. 12. The inner box (5) of claim 11, wherein the method checks whether at least one of the rarities (RM) of the trading cards (4) in the inner box (5) is a predetermined ratio or within a predetermined ratio range, or whether the number of trading cards (4) having a predetermined rarity (RM) in the inner box (5) is a predetermined number or within a predetermined number range.

14. A trading card ID (2) that identifies the trading card (4) is assigned to the trading card (4), The package ID (3) of the package (1) containing the trading card (4) is associated in the database (DB) with the trading card ID (2) and the rarity (RM) of the trading card (4) contained in the package (1). An inner box (5) according to claim 11.

15. A carton (6) in which a plurality of inner boxes (5) according to claim 11 are packed, wherein a unique carton ID (201) different for each carton (6) is assigned to each carton (6), and the carton ID (201) and inner box ID (200) of the plurality of inner boxes (5) contained in the carton (6) are associated in a database (DB) with the package IDs (3) of the plurality of packages (1) contained in the inner box (5).

16. 12. The inner box (5) according to claim 11, wherein the combinations of the number and rarity (RM) of the trading cards (4) in the inner box (5) are combinations of the number and rarity (RM) that conform to the predetermined rule for all of the trading cards (4) contained in the inner box (5).

17. 16. The carton (6) of claim 15, wherein the combinations of the number and rarity (RM) of the trading cards (4) in the carton (6) are combinations of the number and rarity (RM) that conform to the predetermined rule for all of the trading cards (4) contained in the carton (6).

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