JP2004283285A - Game system, its control method, program, and storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system which never asks specific questions out of the questions stored in a ROM without recalling the ROMs already sold and distributed, its control method, and a storage medium. <P>SOLUTION: A program is used for the game system which asks questions based on question codes selected out of a plurality of question codes. A computer functions as a receiving means for receiving the codes of the questions which are not asked, as a selecting means for selecting the codes of the questions to be asked out of the plurality of the question codes after removing the question codes received by the receiving means, and as a means for asking questions based on the question codes selected by the selecting means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a game system that extracts a plurality of problems prepared in advance and presents the problem, a control method thereof, and a storage medium.
[0002]
[Background]
In general, arcade game devices and home game devices use a program or data stored in a read-only storage medium (hereinafter referred to as ROM) to execute a game, and therefore add data to the ROM. I can't. Therefore, in the case of a quiz game, if the number of problems is small, you will get bored directly, so many problems in various fields will be recorded, and new problems will be added to portable storage media that can be connected to game devices. To make it available for a long time.
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-308758
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, if it is made available for a long period of time, the correct answer may change depending on the problem, and if the correct answer changes, the determination will not be performed correctly. For example, the problem is “The name of the star far from the sun next to Uranus”. The correct answer to this question is “Pluto” at times and “Neptune” at times, and the correct answer changes depending on the implementation date.
[0005]
If it is a problem that is predicted to change, it should be stored in advance including the correct answer that is predicted in advance, and the correct answer may be switched according to the implementation date. I can't. In particular, in a quiz game that is used over a long period of time, there is a high possibility that the correct answer to the problem will change.
[0006]
When the correct answer to the problem is different from the fact, it is necessary to collect and replace the ROM in order to delete and correct the problem, and an additional cost is unavoidable.
[0007]
The present invention has been made in view of the problems as described above, and the object of the present invention is to identify specific problems among problems stored in the ROM without collecting the ROM that has already been sold and distributed. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game system, a control method thereof, and a storage medium that can prevent only the questions from being presented.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention is a game system that questions a problem based on a problem code extracted from a plurality of problem codes, wherein a reception unit that receives a problem code that does not appear and a plurality of problem codes that are received by the reception unit are excluded. Extraction means for extracting a problem code to be given from among the problem codes, and a question is given based on the problem code extracted by the extraction means.
[0009]
Further, the present invention is a game system that questions a problem based on a problem code extracted from a plurality of problem codes, and excludes a problem code received by the reception means and a reception means that receives a problem code that does not appear A first extraction means for extracting a predetermined number of problem codes from a plurality of problem codes; and a second extraction means for extracting a problem code to be given from among the plurality of problem codes extracted by the first extraction means. And a question is given based on the problem code extracted by said 2nd extraction means, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.
[0010]
Further, the present invention is a game system that questions a problem based on a problem code extracted from a plurality of problem codes, a reception unit that receives a password of a problem that is not asked, and the password received by the reception unit as a problem code A conversion means for converting; and an extraction means for extracting a question code to be set out from the plurality of problem codes by excluding the problem code converted by the conversion means. The problem code extracted by the extraction means It is characterized by giving questions based on the question.
[0011]
Further, the present invention is a game system that questions a problem based on a problem code extracted from a plurality of problem codes, a reception unit that receives a password of a problem that is not asked, and the password received by the reception unit as a problem code Conversion means for converting, first extraction means for extracting a predetermined number of problem codes from the plurality of problem codes, excluding the problem codes converted by the conversion means, and a plurality of extractions by the first extraction means And a second extraction means for extracting a problem code to be asked from among the problem codes, wherein the question is given based on the problem code extracted by the second extraction means.
[0012]
The first extraction means may extract a predetermined number of the problem codes based on the problem code type data.
[0013]
Further, the present invention provides a control method for a game system that questions a problem based on a problem code extracted from a plurality of problem codes, and includes a reception step for receiving a problem code that is not to be asked, and a problem code received by the reception step. It is characterized by having an extraction step of extracting a problem code to be asked from among a plurality of problem codes and a step of giving a question based on the problem code extracted by the extraction step.
[0014]
Further, the present invention provides a control method for a game system that questions a problem based on a problem code extracted from a plurality of problem codes, and includes a reception step for receiving a problem code that is not to be asked, and a problem code received by the reception step. A first extraction step of extracting a predetermined number of problem codes from among a plurality of problem codes, and a second extraction step of extracting problem codes to be given from the plurality of problem codes extracted by the first extraction step And a step of setting a question based on the problem code extracted in the second extraction step.
[0015]
Further, the present invention is a control method for a game system that questions a problem based on a problem code extracted from a plurality of problem codes, and includes a reception step for receiving a password for a problem that is not to be asked, and a password received by the reception step. A conversion step for converting to a problem code, an extraction step for extracting a problem code from among the plurality of problem codes by excluding the problem code converted by the conversion step, and a problem code extracted by the extraction step And a step of asking a question based on the question.
[0016]
Further, the present invention is a control method for a game system that questions a problem based on a problem code extracted from a plurality of problem codes, and includes a reception step for receiving a password for a problem that is not to be asked, and a password received by the reception step. A conversion step for converting to a problem code, a first extraction step for extracting a predetermined number of problem codes from the plurality of problem codes, excluding the problem codes converted by the conversion step, and extraction by the first extraction step A second extraction step of extracting a question code to be given from among the plurality of question codes, and a step of giving a question based on the problem code extracted by the second extraction step.
[0017]
In the first extraction step, a predetermined number of the problem codes may be extracted based on the problem code type data.
[0018]
Further, the present invention is a program used in a game system that questions a problem based on a problem code extracted from a plurality of problem codes, and includes a reception unit that receives a problem code that does not appear and a problem received by the reception unit An extraction means for extracting a problem code to be given from a plurality of problem codes by excluding the code, and a computer functioning as a means for giving a question based on the problem code extracted by the extraction means To do.
[0019]
Further, the present invention is a program used in a game system that questions a problem based on a problem code extracted from a plurality of problem codes, and includes a reception unit that receives a problem code that does not appear and a problem received by the reception unit A first extraction means for extracting a predetermined number of problem codes from a plurality of problem codes, excluding the codes, and a second for extracting a problem code to be given from the plurality of problem codes extracted by the first extraction means The computer is caused to function as an extraction unit and a unit that questions a problem based on the problem code extracted by the second extraction unit.
[0020]
Further, the present invention is a program used in a game system that questions a problem based on a problem code extracted from a plurality of problem codes, and accepts a password for a problem that is not given, and the acceptance means accepts the password. Conversion means for converting a password into a problem code, extraction means for extracting a problem code to be given from the plurality of problem codes, excluding the problem code converted by the conversion means, and a problem extracted by the extraction means The computer is made to function as a means for setting a question based on a code.
[0021]
Further, the present invention is a program used in a game system that questions a problem based on a problem code extracted from a plurality of problem codes, and accepts a password for a problem that is not given, and the acceptance means accepts the password. Conversion means for converting a password into a problem code; first extraction means for extracting a predetermined number of problem codes from the plurality of problem codes by excluding the problem code converted by the conversion means; and the first extraction means A second extraction means for extracting a problem code to be asked from among a plurality of problem codes extracted by the above, and a computer functioning as a means for giving a question based on the problem code extracted by the second extraction means, To do.
[0022]
The first extracting means may function as means for extracting a predetermined number of the problem codes based on the problem code type data.
[0023]
Further, the present invention may be a computer-readable storage medium storing any of the above programs.
[0024]
Here, the configuration of the receiving unit is not particularly limited, but it is preferable to have a unit for storing the problem code or password input by the registrant. Similarly, the receiving step includes a step of storing the problem code or password input by the registrant, and the program for realizing the receiving means stores the problem code or password input by the registrant. It is preferable that the program includes a program for realizing the above means.
[0025]
Also, when a registrant registers a problem code or password for a problem that does not appear on the network from another system, or by reading data stored in a portable storage medium such as a magnetic card or a non-contact IC card. In the case of registering the problem code or password of the problem that is not to be received, it is preferable that the receiving means includes means for receiving the problem code or password. Similarly, the reception step preferably includes a step of receiving a problem code or password, and the program for realizing the reception means preferably includes a program for realizing means for receiving the problem code or password.
[0026]
Further, the accepting means is a program for realizing the accepting means for requesting the input of the problem code or password of the problem that does not appear and in the accepting process, the process of requesting the input of the problem code or password of the problem that is not questioned. Then, it is preferable to include a program for realizing means for requesting input of a problem code or a password for a problem that is not given.
[0027]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, a case where the present invention is applied to a game system will be described as an example with reference to the drawings. In addition, the embodiment shown below does not limit the content of the invention described in the claim at all. In addition, all of the configurations shown in the following embodiments are not necessarily essential as means for solving the problems described in the claims. Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0028]
(Description of the entire system)
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a game system 1 of the present invention. In the figure, a processing unit 10 performs various processes such as control of the entire system, instruction instruction to each block of the system, game calculation, etc. The functions are a CPU (CISC type, RISC type), DSP. It can be realized by hardware such as ASIC (gate array or the like) or a given program (game program).
[0029]
The operation unit 13 is used by a player or a system administrator (registrant) to input operation information, and the function can be realized by hardware such as an operation button or an operation lever. The RAM 11 serves as a work area for the processing unit 10, the image generation unit 14, the sound generation unit 15, the communication unit 16, the I / F unit 17, and the like.
[0030]
The ROM 12 stores information such as programs and data. In the present embodiment, problem information such as problem code, problem sentence data, difficulty level data, correct answer information associated with this problem information, background image information, voice information, etc., and accepting means for receiving a problem code that does not appear; Excluding the problem code accepted by the accepting means, extracting means for extracting the problem code from among a plurality of problem codes, and giving a question based on the problem code extracted by the extracting means (displays the question sentence) ) Is stored in the processing unit 10.
[0031]
In addition, when performing the (2-2) question question code extraction process described later, extraction by the extraction means is repeated a predetermined number of times, and a problem code to be questioned is extracted from a plurality of question codes extracted by the predetermined number. A program for causing the processing unit 10 to execute processing is further stored.
[0032]
Then, when setting a problem that does not appear in the question, if you want to enter a password, replace the problem code with the accepting means that accepts the password, and analyze the password accepted by the accepting means and extract the problem code (convert the password into a problem code) A program for realizing the converting means in the processing unit 10 is stored.
[0033]
In the program for realizing the receiving means, the processing unit 10 implements a means for requesting input of a problem code or a password for a problem that does not appear and a means for storing the input problem code or password. The program is included. When a registrant registers a problem code or password of a problem that does not appear from another system via the communication unit 16 (network), the means for receiving the problem code or password and the received problem code or password are stored. Includes a program for realizing in the processing unit 10. Here, when data stored in a portable storage medium such as a magnetic card or a non-contact IC card is received via the I / F unit 17 instead of the communication unit 16, this is realized by the processing unit 10. The program is included.
[0034]
In addition, information stored in the ROM 12 indicates program code, image information, sound information, shape information of display objects, table data, list data, player information, and processing of the present invention for performing the processing of the present invention. Information for processing according to the instruction, and the like.
[0035]
The problem code of this embodiment includes a file number indicating a question type (for example, a question format such as two-choice or four-choice, a question field such as history, literature, etc.), a question number in that type, and a checksum number. It consists of and. The type data may be stored in association with each other so that it can be referred to without being included in the problem code.
[0036]
The image generation unit 14 generates various images in accordance with instructions from the processing unit 10 and outputs them to the display unit 141. The functions of the image generation unit 14 include hardware such as an image generation ASIC, CPU, and DSP, This can be realized by a given program (image generation program) and image information.
[0037]
The sound generation unit 15 generates various sounds in accordance with instructions from the processing unit 10 and outputs them to the sound output unit 151. The function of the sound generation unit 15 includes hardware such as a sound generation ASIC, CPU, and DSP. It can be realized by a given program (sound generation program) and sound information (waveform data, etc.).
[0038]
The communication unit 16 performs various controls for communicating with an external device (for example, a host device or another game device), and functions as hardware or a place such as a communication ASIC or CPU. This can be realized by a given program (communication program).
[0039]
The I / F unit 17 serves as an interface for exchanging information with a portable storage medium in accordance with an instruction from the processing unit 10, and the function thereof is data controlled by a command from the CPU. This can be realized by a write / read controller IC.
[0040]
Based on the game program transferred from the ROM 12 to the RAM 11 after the power is turned on, the processing unit 10 does not answer questions using operation information from the processing unit 13, information received via the communication unit 16 or the I / F unit 17, and the like. A quiz game is executed by performing a problem acceptance process, an extraction process for extracting a problem by excluding a problem accepted by the acceptance process, a questioning process, a correctness determination process, and the like.
[0041]
(Explanation of processing flow)
The type of quiz game performed in the above-described game system is not particularly limited, but in this embodiment, a plurality of stages are prepared, and the type of question (genre or question format) to be given can be selected in each stage. In each stage, the correctness / incorrectness of the player's answer is determined for each subject, and if the prescribed number is correct, the process can proceed to the next stage. If the prescribed number is answered correctly (unanswered) The game is over at that point. However, if the game is started within a predetermined time from the game over, the game can be continued from the stage at the game over time. Therefore, a problem code array stored in the RAM 11 to be described later is retained even when the game is over, and the array data is erased after it is determined that the game will not continue.
[0042]
Next, characteristic processing of the present embodiment will be described using a flowchart.
(1) Registration of a problem not to be given questions As shown in FIG. 2, when a setting mode after power-on of the game system is selected and registration of a problem not to be given in the setting mode (hereinafter referred to as non-question registration processing) is selected. An input request process (S1) for displaying a screen for requesting (standby) password input is executed, and the process waits until there is an “EXIT” input or an “ENTER” input (S2, S3). If there is an “EXIT” input, the non-question registration process is terminated and the mode returns to the setting mode (S2). The password input request screen includes a password input area, an area for displaying an already registered password, and an area for displaying a description of a registration method.
[0043]
During the non-question registration process, if there is an “ENTER” input, it is determined whether or not the input characters are 8 characters (S4), and if it is less than 8 characters, an error is displayed (S5). If there is, a process of converting the input password into a problem code is performed (S6). In this conversion process, input characters (a combination of eight characters “0” to “9” and “A” to “Z”) are analyzed, and a problem code is extracted (S6).
[0044]
Next, it is determined whether or not all checksums included in the password match (S7). If they do not match, an error is displayed (S5). If they match, the extracted problem code is stored in the backup data storage area. (S8) The "non-question registration list" in the password input request screen is updated (S9), and a password input request screen including the updated "non-question registration list" is displayed.
[0045]
It is also possible to directly input a problem code without using a password. In this case, it is determined whether or not the same problem code as the input problem code is stored in the ROM 12, and if stored, the problem code is stored. Is stored in the backup data storage area, and the non-question registration list is updated.
[0046]
The problem code stored in the backup data storage area is stored in the non-question problem code storage area of the RAM 11 when the game mode is shifted.
[0047]
(2-1) Question Question Code Extraction As shown in FIG. 3, when a coin is inserted and the game is started, a predetermined number (for example, 1000 questions) for each type among a plurality of question codes stored in the ROM 12 is displayed. ) Is packed (S1). Here, referring to the file number of the problem code, the same file number is extracted and packing is performed. The plurality of packed problem codes are stored in the RAM 11 in a random sequence (S2).
[0048]
Next, based on the player type (genre) selection, the type of questions to be asked is determined (S3), 0 is substituted for variable n (S4), and the problem code array nth of the determined type is extracted (S5). The variable n is incremented (S6).
[0049]
Then, it is determined whether or not the extracted problem code matches the non-question question code stored in the non-question registration process (S7). If they match, the problem code extraction process in step S5 is performed again. If they do not match, a question is displayed based on the extracted question code (S8). If an answer is input by a player operation within a predetermined time, it is determined whether or not the answer is correct (S9).
[0050]
If the answer is correct in step S9, the number of correct answers is added (S10), and it is determined whether the number of correct answers has reached a predetermined number (S11). If the number of correct answers has not reached the predetermined number, the process proceeds to question code extraction in step S5. If it has been reached, the stage is cleared, the process returns to the type selection in step S3, and the process proceeds to a stage for answering other types of problems. To do.
[0051]
On the other hand, if the answer is incorrect in step S9, the number of wrong answers is added (S12), and it is determined whether the number of wrong answers has reached a predetermined number (S13). If the number of erroneous answers has not reached the predetermined number, the process proceeds to question code extraction in step S5, and if not, the game is over.
[0052]
(2-2) Extraction of Question Question Code Other embodiments will be described below with reference to FIGS.
When the game is started, first, a problem code is extracted for each type from a plurality of problem codes stored in the ROM 12 (S1), and the extracted problem code is stored in the non-question registration process. It is determined whether or not they match (S2). Here, when extracting the problem code, the file number included in the problem code is referred to, and only the problem code of a predetermined type (file number) is extracted.
[0053]
If they match in step S2, the process returns to step S1 again, and a predetermined type of problem code is extracted again. On the other hand, if they do not match, the extracted problem code is stored in the RAM 11 (S3), and the above processing is repeated until a predetermined number of corresponding problem codes are stored (S4). The same process is performed for each type, and the process is repeated until a predetermined number of problem codes of all types are stored (S5).
[0054]
Next, based on the type (genre) selection by the player's operation, the type to be given is determined (S6), 0 is substituted for the variable n (S7), and the problem code array nth of the determined type is extracted (S7). S8) The variable n is incremented (S9), and the problem is displayed based on the extracted problem code (S10).
[0055]
If an answer is input by a player's operation within a predetermined time after displaying the question, it is determined whether or not the answer is correct (S11). If the answer is correct, the number of correct answers is added (S12). It is determined whether or not the predetermined number has been reached (S13). If the number of correct answers has not reached the predetermined number, the process proceeds to question code extraction in step S8. If reached, the stage is cleared, the process returns to the type selection in step S6, and the process proceeds to a stage for answering other types of problems. .
[0056]
On the other hand, if the answer is incorrect in step S11, the number of wrong answers is added (S14), and it is determined whether the number of wrong answers has reached a predetermined number (S15). If the number of incorrect answers has not reached the predetermined number, the process proceeds to question code extraction in step S8, and if not, the game is over.
[0057]
As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention described in detail, since it is possible to prevent a specific problem from being asked only by registering a password or code, a large additional cost such as collecting ROMs that have already been sold or distributed. Can be suppressed.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a game system according to an example of the present embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a flow of non-question question registration processing of the present embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the present embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a part of another example of the embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing another part of FIG. 4;
[Explanation of symbols]
1 game system 10 processor 11 RAM
12 ROM
13 Operation unit 16 Communication unit 17 I / F unit

Claims (16)

A game system that questions a problem based on a problem code extracted from a plurality of problem codes,
Accepting means for accepting problem codes that do not appear,
Extraction means for extracting a question code to be asked from among a plurality of problem codes, excluding the problem code received by the reception means;
A game system that questions a question based on the problem code extracted by the extraction means. A game system that questions a problem based on a problem code extracted from a plurality of problem codes,
Accepting means for accepting problem codes that do not appear,
First extraction means for extracting a predetermined number of problem codes from a plurality of problem codes, excluding the problem codes received by the reception means;
Second extraction means for extracting a question code to be given from a plurality of problem codes extracted by the first extraction means,
A game system characterized in that a question is given based on the problem code extracted by the second extraction means. A game system that questions a problem based on a problem code extracted from a plurality of problem codes,
Accepting means to accept passwords for problems that are not asked,
Conversion means for converting the password accepted by the acceptance means into a problem code;
An extraction means for extracting the problem code to be given from the plurality of problem codes, excluding the problem code converted by the conversion means;
A game system that questions a question based on the problem code extracted by the extraction means. A game system that questions a problem based on a problem code extracted from a plurality of problem codes,
Accepting means to accept passwords for problems that are not asked,
Conversion means for converting the password accepted by the acceptance means into a problem code;
First extraction means for extracting a predetermined number of problem codes from the plurality of problem codes, excluding the problem codes converted by the conversion means;
Second extraction means for extracting a question code to be given from a plurality of problem codes extracted by the first extraction means,
A game system characterized in that a question is given based on the problem code extracted by the second extraction means. 5. The game system according to claim 2, wherein the first extraction unit extracts a predetermined number of the problem codes based on the problem code type data. A control method of a game system that questions a problem based on a problem code extracted from a plurality of problem codes,
Acceptance process to accept problem codes that are not given questions,
An extraction step of extracting a question code to be asked from among a plurality of problem codes, excluding the problem code received by the reception step;
A step of setting a question based on the problem code extracted by the extraction step;
A game system control method characterized by comprising: A control method of a game system that questions a problem based on a problem code extracted from a plurality of problem codes,
Acceptance process to accept problem codes that are not given questions,
A first extraction step of extracting a predetermined number of problem codes from a plurality of problem codes, excluding the problem codes received in the reception step;
A second extraction step of extracting a question code to be given from a plurality of problem codes extracted by the first extraction step;
And a step of setting a question based on the problem code extracted in the second extraction step. A control method of a game system that questions a problem based on a problem code extracted from a plurality of problem codes,
A reception process for accepting passwords for problems that are not presented;
A conversion step of converting the password received in the reception step into a problem code;
An extraction step of extracting the problem code to be asked from among the plurality of problem codes, excluding the problem code converted by the conversion step;
A step of setting a question based on the problem code extracted by the extraction step;
A game system control method characterized by comprising: A control method of a game system that questions a problem based on a problem code extracted from a plurality of problem codes,
A reception process for accepting passwords for problems that are not presented;
A conversion step of converting the password received in the reception step into a problem code;
A first extraction step of extracting a predetermined number of problem codes from the plurality of problem codes, excluding the problem codes converted by the conversion step;
A second extraction step of extracting a question code to be given from a plurality of problem codes extracted by the first extraction step;
And a step of setting a question based on the problem code extracted in the second extraction step. 10. The game system control method according to claim 7, wherein the first extraction step extracts a predetermined number of the problem codes based on the problem code type data. A program used in a game system that questions a problem based on a problem code extracted from a plurality of problem codes,
Accepting means for accepting problem codes that do not appear,
Extraction means for excluding the problem code received by the reception means and extracting a question code to be given from a plurality of problem codes;
A program for causing a computer to function as a means for giving a question based on a problem code extracted by the extraction means. A program used in a game system that questions a problem based on a problem code extracted from a plurality of problem codes,
Accepting means for accepting problem codes that do not appear,
First extraction means for extracting a predetermined number of problem codes from a plurality of problem codes, excluding the problem codes received by the reception means;
Second extraction means for extracting a question code to be given from a plurality of problem codes extracted by the first extraction means;
A program for causing a computer to function as a means for giving a question based on the problem code extracted by the second extraction means. A program used in a game system that questions a problem based on a problem code extracted from a plurality of problem codes,
Accepting means to accept passwords for problems that are not asked,
Conversion means for converting the password accepted by the acceptance means into a problem code;
Extraction means for extracting problem codes to be given from the plurality of problem codes, excluding the problem codes converted by the conversion means;
A program for causing a computer to function as a means for giving a question based on a problem code extracted by the extraction means. A program used in a game system that questions a problem based on a problem code extracted from a plurality of problem codes,
Accepting means to accept passwords for problems that are not asked,
Conversion means for converting the password accepted by the acceptance means into a problem code;
First extraction means for extracting a predetermined number of problem codes from the plurality of problem codes, excluding the problem codes converted by the conversion means;
Second extraction means for extracting a question code to be given from a plurality of problem codes extracted by the first extraction means;
A program for causing a computer to function as a means for giving a question based on a problem code extracted by the second extraction means. 15. The program according to claim 12 or 14, wherein the first extracting means functions as means for extracting a predetermined number of the problem codes based on the problem code type data. A computer-readable storage medium storing the program according to claim 11.

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