JP3464654B2 - GAME INFORMATION PROVIDING SYSTEM, TERMINAL DEVICE, GAME SYSTEM, PROGRAM, AND INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game information providing system, a terminal device, a game system, a program and an information storage medium for playing a game in which a character string is embedded in a predetermined character input area.

[0002]

[Background Art and Problems to be Solved by the Invention]
There is provided a game for filling squares on a computer using characters such as crossword puzzles.

However, such a game merely processes a crossword puzzle or the like that can be realized on a paper medium on a computer, and is as interesting as a crossword puzzle or the like using a paper medium. .

In addition, in the case of a crossword puzzle game, etc., it is assumed that one person plays the game, and even when a game is played by a large number of people, there is almost no difference in the effect compared with the case where one person plays the game. Absent.

In such games, the attributes of terms used are not taken into consideration. Therefore, it is not possible to fill in the squares using only the terms having the attribute of fish (eg, flounder, saury etc.).

Further, in such a game, it is not possible to fill the squares by using only the terms related to a specific field, company, or the like.

Further, in such a game, the score and the like are evaluated only based on whether or not the term used by the player corresponds to a predetermined term.

However, in the case of a crossword puzzle or the like, there are cases where different terms can be used even if they are the same blank.

For example, even if the blanks are the same, if the player uses the same term each time, the development of the game will be the same each time. On the other hand, even if the blanks are the same, the development of the game will be different each time if the player uses a different term each time.

Further, the terms used by the player tend to be biased toward terms in their own field of expertise, and rarely use terms in their own field of expertise.

As described above, in the conventional game, since the player did not analyze what term was used, the game development tends to be monotonous.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide game information capable of improving the fun in playing a game in which a character string is filled in a predetermined character input area for enjoyment. It is to provide a system, a terminal device, a game system, a program, and an information storage medium.

[0013]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a game information providing system according to the present invention is a created character including a character selected and input by a player from a character group that can be selected and input into a predetermined character input area. Provide a game information for performing a predetermined effect in the game to the terminal device when performing a game in which the player evaluates whether the column corresponds to any of a plurality of usable character strings In the game information providing system, the information generating means includes: information generating means for generating the game information, means for providing the game information to the terminal device, and means for acquiring the operation information of the player from the terminal device. Is based on the operation information and the usable character data indicating the plurality of usable character strings, from the selectable input character group. Determination means for determining whether or not the created character string including the characters selectively input by the layer corresponds to the usable character string, and if the created character string corresponds to the usable character string, the creating means An evaluation means for performing a relatively advantageous evaluation for the player as compared with the case where the character string does not correspond to the usable character string,
Production means for generating the game information based on the evaluation by the evaluation means.

Further, in the program according to the present invention, the created character string including the character selected and input by the player in the predetermined character input area from the character group that can be selected and input is one of a plurality of usable character strings. It is a program usable by a computer for a game information providing system, which provides the terminal device with game information for performing a predetermined effect in the game when the game is evaluated by the player depending on whether or not it is applicable. An information generating unit that generates the game information, a unit that provides the game information to the terminal device, and a unit that acquires the operation information of the player from the terminal device. , The selection input is possible based on the operation information and usable character data indicating the plurality of usable character strings. Determination means for determining whether or not the created character string including the characters selected and input by the player from the appropriate character group corresponds to the usable character string, and the created character string corresponds to the usable character string. If
An evaluation unit that performs a relatively advantageous evaluation for the player as compared with the case where the created character string does not correspond to the usable character string, and a rendering unit that generates the game information based on the evaluation by the evaluation unit. Is realized by a computer.

An information storage medium according to the present invention is an information storage medium usable by a computer, and is characterized by including a program for causing a computer to realize the above means.

Further, in the game information providing system, the program, and the information storage medium, the rendering means inputs the created character string into a predetermined default character string and the character input area based on the operation information of the player. Is formed by adding one or more characters that are selectively input from the selectively inputtable character group to an existing character string that includes at least one of the created character strings, and that is based on the evaluation by the evaluation means. An image generating unit that generates image information as a kind of the game information may be included so that a game image is displayed.

Further, in the game information providing system, the program, and the information storage medium, the production means produces voice information as a kind of the game information so that a predetermined production is performed by voice. May be included.

Further, in the game information providing system, the program, and the information storage medium, the production means produces control information as a kind of the game information so that a predetermined production is performed by vibration. Means may be included.

Further, in the terminal device according to the present invention, the created character string including the character selected and input by the player in the predetermined character input area from the group of characters that can be selectively input is one of a plurality of usable character strings. When performing a game in which the player's evaluation is performed depending on whether or not the above, based on the operation information of the other player provided from the terminal device of the other player, in the terminal device that executes the game,
Means for providing the operation information of the player to another terminal device, means for obtaining the operation information of the other player, operation information of each player, usable character data indicating the plurality of usable character strings, On the basis of the above, the determination means for determining whether the created character string including the characters selectively input by each player from the selectively inputtable character group corresponds to the usable character string, and the created character string is Based on the evaluation by the evaluation means and the evaluation means for performing a relatively advantageous evaluation for the player when the created character string corresponds to the usable character string, as compared to the case where the created character string does not correspond to the usable character string. And a production means for performing a predetermined production in the game.

In the program according to the present invention, the created character string including the character selected and input by the player from the selectable input character group into a predetermined character input area is stored in any of a plurality of usable character strings. It can be used by the computer for the terminal device that executes the game, based on the operation information of the other player provided by the terminal device of the other player, when playing the game in which the player's evaluation is performed depending on whether or not it corresponds. A program that provides means for providing player operation information to another terminal device, means for obtaining operation information of another player, operation information for each player, and use indicating the plurality of usable character strings Based on the possible character data, the created character string including the character selected and input by each player from the character group that can be selected and input is A determination means for determining whether or not the created character string corresponds to the usable character string, and a case where the created character string corresponds to the usable character string as compared with a case where the created character string does not correspond to the usable character string. It is characterized in that the computer is made to realize an evaluation means for performing an evaluation relatively advantageous to the player and an effect means for performing a predetermined effect in the game based on the evaluation by the evaluation means.

Further, in the game system according to the present invention, the created character string including the character selected and input by the player from the selectable input character group into a predetermined character input area is one of a plurality of usable character strings. In a game system for playing a game in which the player's evaluation is performed depending on whether or not, the player selects and inputs from the selectable character group based on the usable character data indicating the plurality of usable character strings. Determination means for determining whether or not a created character string including characters corresponds to the usable character string; and when the created character string corresponds to the usable character string, the created character string is usable. Based on the evaluation by the evaluation means that makes a relatively advantageous evaluation for the player compared to the case where it does not correspond to the character string Characterized in that it comprises a and a representation section that performs predetermined effect in the game.

In the program according to the present invention, the created character string including the character selected and input by the player in the predetermined character input area from the character group that can be selected and input is one of a plurality of usable character strings. A program usable by a computer for a game system that plays a game in which a player is evaluated depending on whether
Whether the created character string including the characters selected and input by the player from the selectable character group based on the usable character data indicating the plurality of usable character strings corresponds to the usable character string. When the created character string corresponds to the usable character string, a relatively advantageous evaluation is given to the player as compared with the case where the created character string does not correspond to the usable character string. It is characterized in that the computer is made to realize an evaluation means to perform and an effect means to perform a predetermined effect in the game based on the evaluation by the evaluation means.

Further, in the game system according to the present invention, the created character string including the character selected and input by the player from the selectable input character group into the predetermined character input area is one of a plurality of usable character strings. In the game system in which the player is evaluated depending on whether or not, the plurality of players play the game at the same time or in a predetermined order, based on the usable character data indicating the plurality of usable character strings, the selection input Determination means for determining whether or not the created character string including the characters selected and input by the player from the possible character group corresponds to the usable character string, and the created character string corresponds to the usable character string In this case, the evaluator performing a relatively advantageous evaluation for the player as compared with the case where the created character string does not correspond to the usable character string. When, characterized in that it comprises a and a representation section that performs predetermined effect in the game based on the evaluation by the evaluation unit.

In the program according to the present invention, the created character string including the character selected and input by the player in the predetermined character input area from the character group that can be selected and input is one of a plurality of usable character strings. A program that can be used by a computer for a game system in which a plurality of players play a game at the same time or in a predetermined order, in which the plurality of usable character strings are used. Based on possible character data,
A determination unit that determines whether or not a created character string including a character that is selectively input by the player from the group of characters that can be selectively input corresponds to the usable character string, and the created character string is the usable character string. When the character string corresponds to a string, an evaluation unit that performs a relatively advantageous evaluation for the player as compared with the case where the created character string does not correspond to the usable character string, and a predetermined value in the game based on the evaluation by the evaluation unit It is characterized in that the computer realizes the production means for producing the production of.

An information storage medium according to the present invention is an information storage medium usable by a computer, and is characterized in that the above means is realized by the computer.

In the terminal device, the game system, the program and the information storage medium,
Based on the operation information of the player, the production means, the selection input to the existing character string, the created character string includes at least one of a predetermined default character string and the created character string already input in the character input area. An image generation unit for generating a game image so as to be formed by adding one or more characters selectively input from a possible character group, and for generating a game image based on the evaluation by the evaluation unit. But it's okay.

In the terminal device, the game system, the program and the information storage medium,
The effect producing unit may include a sound producing unit for producing a predetermined effect by voice.

In the terminal device, the game system, the program, and the information storage medium,
The rendering means may include control information generating means for generating control information for performing a predetermined rendering by vibrating.

According to these inventions, when a single player or a plurality of players play a game, a character string created by using one or more characters selected and input from a character group that can be selectively input by each player is predetermined. The evaluation is made by matching the available character string of.

Therefore, the player needs to play the game by not only filling the blanks, but also considering which character should be used to fill all the blanks in the character input area without getting stuck.

As a result, the player plays the game while considering the next development, and can enjoy a more interesting game different from the crossword puzzle game and the like.

Here, the selection input means at least selection (for example, selection using a direction key and a decision button) and input (for example, direct input of characters from a keyboard, character input by voice, etc.). Refers to one.

In particular, for example, by providing a group of characters that can be selected and input, and by configuring a game system or the like so as to fill characters in the character input area according to the selection of the player, the player can play a game without a keyboard such as a portable information terminal. Even in the system, the game can be enjoyed without the trouble of inputting characters.

Further, the game information providing system includes an analyzing means for analyzing the created character string on the basis of the judgment by the judging means, and the image generating means can analyze the analysis by the analyzing means under a predetermined condition. Image information for displaying the analysis result image may be generated based on the above.

Further, the terminal device and the game system include analysis means for analyzing the created character string based on the determination by the determination means, and the rendering means analyzes the analysis means by the analysis means in a predetermined situation. Based on the above, a predetermined analysis effect may be performed.

Further, the image generating means may generate an analysis result image based on the analysis by the analyzing means in a predetermined situation.

Further, the program and the information storage medium cause a computer to realize an analyzing means for analyzing the created character string based on the judgment by the judging means, and the rendering means, in a predetermined situation, performs the analysis. A predetermined analysis effect may be performed based on the analysis by the means.

Further, the image generating means may generate an analysis result image based on the analysis by the analyzing means in a predetermined situation.

According to this, the analysis result can be presented to the player by generating the analysis result image. Therefore, the player can understand what language he or she used in the game. As a result, it is possible to give the player an incentive to use a different character string even if it is the same blank when the game is played next time. Therefore, even when the game is repeatedly played, the game development is not monotonous, and the player can play the game repeatedly without getting tired of the game.

In the game information providing system, the analyzing means analyzes the selection input frequency of the created character string corresponding to the usable character string based on the judgment by the judging means, and the rendering means is In a predetermined situation, an effect indicating the selection input frequency may be performed as a part of the analysis effect based on the selection input frequency.

Further, here, the image generating means generates image information for displaying an image showing the selection input frequency as a part of the analysis result image based on the selection input frequency in a predetermined situation. You may.

In the terminal device, the game system, the program and the information storage medium,
The analysis unit analyzes the selection input frequency of the created character string corresponding to the usable character string based on the determination by the determination unit, and the rendering unit, in a predetermined situation, based on the selection input frequency. As a part of the analysis effect, an effect indicating the selection input frequency may be performed.

Further, the image generating means may generate an image showing the selection input frequency as a part of the analysis result image based on the selection input frequency in a predetermined situation.

According to this, the player can grasp the selection input frequency of the created character string corresponding to the usable character string.

The selection input frequency corresponds to, for example, the selection input frequency for each usable character string, the ratio of the number of character strings used by the player to the total number of usable character strings, and the like.

The frequency corresponds to, for example, the number of times, a percentage (%), and a graph of these.

In the game information providing system, the analyzing means analyzes the selection input frequencies of a plurality of players, and the image generating means produces the analysis effect based on the selection input frequencies in a predetermined situation. As a part, image information for displaying an image showing the usable character string may be generated in a predetermined order according to the selection input frequency.

In the terminal device, the game system, the program and the information storage medium,
The analysis means analyzes selection input frequencies of a plurality of players, and the image generation means, in a predetermined situation, based on the selection input frequency, a predetermined number according to the selection input frequency as a part of the analysis effect. You may generate the image which shows the said usable character string in order.

According to this, by presenting the usable character strings in a predetermined order according to the selection input frequencies of a plurality of players, the player can use what words other players often use. You can figure out what.

Further, by this, for example, the usable character strings can be presented in descending order of the number of times of use.

Further, in the game information providing system, the usable character data includes attribute data indicating an attribute of the meaning and content of the usable character string, and the analyzing means calculates the attribute based on the attribute data. The selection means may analyze the selection input frequency for each attribute, and based on the selection input frequency for each attribute, the rendering unit may perform the rendering indicating the selection input frequency as a part of the analysis rendering.

Further, here, the image generation means generates image information for displaying an image showing the selection input frequency as a part of the analysis result image based on the selection input frequency for each attribute. Good.

In the terminal device, the game system, the program and the information storage medium,
The usable character data includes attribute data indicating an attribute of the meaning content of the usable character string, the analyzing unit analyzes the selection input frequency for each attribute based on the attribute data, and the rendering unit May perform an effect indicating the selection input frequency as a part of the analysis effect based on the selection input frequency for each attribute.

Further, the image generating means may generate an image showing the selection input frequency as a part of the analysis result image based on the selection input frequency for each attribute.

According to this, the player can grasp the selection input frequency of the created character string corresponding to the usable character string for each attribute.

As a result, the player can understand, for example, that words in the historical field are often used, but words in the geographical field are rarely used. You can

Further, in the game information providing system, the effect production means may provide an effect that provides advice to the player as a part of the analysis effect.

Further, here, the image generating means may generate image information for displaying an image showing advice to the player as a part of the analysis result image.

In the terminal device, the game system, the program and the information storage medium,
The rendering means may perform rendering showing advice to the player as a part of the analysis rendering.

Further, here, the image generating means may generate an image which gives advice to the player as a part of the analysis result image.

According to this, the player can understand, for example, what attribute word should be used in the future.

Further, in the game information providing system, the analyzing means grasps the unused character string which the player has not used, based on the judgment by the judging means and the usable character data, The image generation means hides, as a part of the analysis result image, a part or all of the characters of the unused usable character string grasped by the analysis means in a predetermined situation, and can be used after being used. Image information may be generated for displaying all the characters in the character string and displaying an image in which the unused usable character string and the usable character string are arranged in ascending or descending order.

In the terminal device, the game system, the program and the information storage medium,
The analysis means grasps the usable character string that is not used by the player based on the determination by the determination means and the usable character data, and the image generation means performs the analysis in a predetermined situation. As a part of the result image, hide a part or all of the characters of the unused usable character string grasped by the analysis means, show all the characters of the used usable character string, and, An image in which the unused usable character strings and the usable character strings are arranged in ascending or descending order may be generated.

According to this, the player can grasp what an unused character string looks like. This allows the player to know what character string to use when playing the game from the next time onward.

Further, since the unused usable character strings and the usable character strings are displayed in ascending or descending order, the player can understand what the unused character strings are. It's easy to do.

In the game information providing system, the analyzing means grasps a difference between character strings selectively input by each player in a predetermined game situation,
The effecting means may perform an effect indicating a degree of difference grasped by the analyzing means as a part of the analyzing effect in a predetermined situation.

Further, the image generating means may generate an image showing the degree of difference grasped by the analyzing means as a part of the analysis result image in a predetermined situation.

In the terminal device, the game system, the program and the information storage medium,
The analyzing means grasps a difference between character strings selectively input by each player in a predetermined game situation, and the rendering means grasps a part of the analysis rendering in a predetermined situation by the analyzing means. You may perform the effect which shows the degree of difference.

Further, the image generating means may generate an image showing the degree of difference grasped by the analyzing means as a part of the analysis result image in a predetermined situation.

According to this, the player can clearly understand the points that are difficult for the player to notice by being compared with other players.

The degree of the difference is, for example, normality, abnormality, nerdness, professionalism,
Amateur degree etc. correspond.

In the game information providing system, the terminal device, the game system, the program, and the information storage medium, the determining means determines whether or not there is a request for adding the usable character string. When there is the addition request, data indicating the requested character string may be added to the usable character data.

According to this, by making it possible to add usable character strings, it is possible to generate usable character data corresponding to the dialect and the latest term.

As a result, the player or a third party other than the player can play the game by selectively inputting dialects, latest terms, technical terms, industry terms, and the like.

Further, in the game information providing system, the terminal device, the game system, the program, and the information storage medium, the determining means determines whether or not there is a request for addition of the usable character string by a plurality of persons. At the same time as the determination, if there is a request for addition of more than a predetermined number of people, data indicating the requested character string may be added to the usable character data.

According to this, the coined word is eliminated by making it possible to use only the term of which the number of times of use exceeds the predetermined value,
In addition, usable character data corresponding to the dialect and the latest term can be generated.

Further, in the game information providing system, the terminal device, the game system, the program, and the information storage medium, the determination means is two or more created characters simultaneously formed by one selection input operation. Whether the string corresponds to the usable character string is determined, and when the determination is true, even if the evaluation is relatively advantageous to the player as compared with the case where the determination is false, Good.

For example, by arranging one character, a plurality of character strings may be created in different directions, or a plurality of character strings may be created in the same direction.

In such a case, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by making a favorable evaluation for the player.

Here, as the advantageous evaluation, for example, adding points, discounting fees, giving items to game characters, increasing life parameters of game characters, and the like are applicable.

In the game information providing system, the terminal device, the game system, the program, and the information storage medium, the image portion of each character forming the created character string has a square shape and a size. And the character input area is formed such that at least one side of the image portion of each character forming the created character string can be in contact with one side of the image portion of a plurality of other characters forming the created character string. It may have been done.

In the game information providing system, the terminal device, the game system, the program, and the information storage medium, the size of the image portion of some of the characters forming the created character string is the created character. It may be different from the size of the image portion of the other characters forming the row.

According to these, at least one side of the image portion of each character is in contact with one side of the image portion of a plurality of other characters constituting the created character string, so that the same direction (for example, rightward direction) is obtained. A plurality of created character strings are formed at the same time, or more created character strings are formed at the same time.

As a result, the player can enjoy a more interesting game.

In the game information providing system, the image generation means may generate the created character string corresponding to the usable character string based on the game situation and the usable character data before the creation. Image information for displaying a hint image indicating a character string as a part of the game image may be generated.

In the terminal device, the game system, the program and the information storage medium,
The image generation means, based on the game situation and the usable character data, before a formed character string corresponding to the usable character string is formed, a hint image indicating the created character string is displayed in the game image. It may be generated as a part.

According to this, by displaying the hint image, the player is less likely to get stuck in the game,
The game can proceed smoothly.

Further, in the game information providing system, the image generating means may move the position of the image portion of at least one character of the existing character string at a predetermined timing.

In the terminal device, the game system, the program and the information storage medium,
The image generation means may move the position of the image portion of at least one character of the existing character string at a predetermined timing.

According to this, since the position of the image portion of the character is changed, it is necessary for the player to play the game while considering the next arrangement, so that the player can enjoy the game with a greater sense of tension.

Further, in the game information providing system, the image generation means, when the determination means determines that the created character string corresponds to the usable character string, the image portion of the created character string, The image information may be generated so as to be relatively emphasized as compared with the image portions of the default character string and other created character strings.

In the terminal device, the game system, the program, and the information storage medium,
When the determination unit determines that the created character string corresponds to the usable character string, the image generation unit displays the image portion of the created character string as an image of the default character string and other created character strings. The game image may be generated so as to be relatively emphasized compared to the portion.

According to this, the player can judge at a glance whether or not his thoughts and operations are correct, so that the game can proceed more smoothly.

Further, in the game information providing system, the terminal device, the game system, the program and the information storage medium, the effecting means applies the created character string to the usable character string by the determining means. If it is determined that this is the case, an effect related to the created character string may be performed.

According to this, by performing an effect such as displaying the related image, the player can quickly grasp what kind of character string he or she has created.

In the game information providing system, the image generation means, when the determination means determines that the created character string corresponds to the usable character string, the related image related to the created character string. May be generated as a part of the game image.

In the terminal device, the game system, the program and the information storage medium,
When the determination unit determines that the created character string corresponds to the usable character string, the image generation unit generates a related image related to the created character string as a part of the game image. Good.

According to this, by displaying the related image, the player can judge at a glance what character string he / she created.

In the terminal device, the game system, the program and the information storage medium,
The image generation means may generate the game image such that, in the initial state, one or more default character strings are input to the character input area.

According to this, since the default character string of one or more characters is input in advance, the player is
It becomes easier to judge how to select and input characters in the game.

Further, in the game information providing system, the image generating means is based on a request from the player.
Image information for displaying the game image in which the character input area is changed may be generated.

In the terminal device, the game system, the program and the information storage medium,
The image generation means may generate a game image in which the character input area is changed based on a request from a player.

According to this, the player can freely change the character input area by himself.

Further, in the game information providing system, the terminal device, the game system, the program, and the information storage medium, the production means corresponds to the usable character string by the judging means. If it is determined not to be performed, an effect may be performed to suggest to the player that the created character string does not correspond to the usable character string.

Further, in the game information providing system, the image generating means can use the created character string if the created character string is judged not to correspond to the usable character string by the judging means. The image information may be generated so as to suggest to the player that the character string does not correspond to such a character string.

In the terminal device, the game system, the program and the information storage medium,
When the determination unit determines that the created character string does not correspond to the usable character string, the image generation unit suggests to the player that the created character string does not correspond to the usable character string. As described above, the game image may be generated.

According to this, the player can judge at a glance whether or not his thoughts and operations are correct, so that the game can proceed more smoothly.

Further, in the above game information providing system, a plurality of game stages are provided, and when the player presents the next game stage by satisfying a predetermined stage clear condition in each game stage, the judging means is provided. Is an image for displaying the game image of the next game stage when it is determined that the player satisfies the stage clear condition, and the image generation unit determines that the player satisfies the stage clear condition. Information may be generated.

In the terminal device, the game system, the program and the information storage medium,
When a plurality of game stages are provided and the player presents the next game stage to the player by satisfying a predetermined stage clear condition in each game stage, the determining means determines whether the player satisfies the stage clear condition. And the image generation means may generate a game image of the next game stage when it is determined that the player satisfies the stage clear condition.

According to this, if a certain game stage cannot be cleared, the game cannot proceed to the next game stage, so that the player can be encouraged to take on the challenge.

The stage clear conditions are as follows:
For example, the condition that the number of matching created character strings and usable character strings that are simultaneously formed by one selection input operation is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the condition to fill all blanks, the created character string and usable characters The condition that the number of matches with the column is a predetermined value or more, the condition that the number of input characters that can be selected is a predetermined value or more, the condition that all the characters in the selectable input character group are used, the created character string is a specific usable character string and a predetermined number of times The conditions such as the above match are applicable.

Further, in the game information providing system, the terminal device, the game system, the program and the information storage medium, the stage clear condition is used together with a created character string formed simultaneously by one selection input operation. It may include a condition that the number of matching possible character strings is a predetermined value or more.

According to this, for example, the condition that five created character strings coincide with the usable character strings at the same time,
By imposing on the player the condition that the condition is satisfied five times in one game stage, the player advances the game with more mind. This allows the player to feel the fun of the game, which is different from simply creating the character string.

Further, in the game information providing system, the image generating means is configured so that the characters selectively input by the player from the selectively inputtable character group are erased from the selectively inputable character group. Image information may be generated.

Further, in the terminal device, the game system, the program and the information storage medium,
The image generation means may generate the game image such that the character selected and input by the player from the selectable input character group is deleted from the selectable input character group.

According to this, as the player performs the selection input, the number of characters of the character group that can be selected and input decreases, so that it is possible to give the player a sense of accomplishment.

Further, in the game information providing system, the image generating means generates image information for displaying a game image instructing the player to use a word having a predetermined attribute, and the evaluating means controls the image information. Based on the character string data and the attribute data, if the created character string corresponds to a usable character string that matches the predetermined attribute, the player will be more likely than if the created character string does not match the predetermined attribute. A relatively advantageous evaluation may be performed.

Further, in the terminal device, the game system, the program and the information storage medium,
The image generation means generates a game image instructing the player to use a word having a predetermined attribute, and the evaluation means causes the created character string to have the predetermined attribute based on the character string data and the attribute data. In the case where the usable character string that conforms to the above is applicable, a relatively advantageous evaluation for the player may be performed as compared with the case where the created character string does not conform to the predetermined attribute.

According to this, by instructing the player to selectively input a word having a predetermined attribute,
For example, it is possible to realize a game in which only squares whose attributes are fish are used to fill the squares.

Thus, by playing the game according to the present invention, the player can realize the fun of the game different from the crossword puzzle and the like.

Further, the game information providing system, the terminal device, the game system, the program, and the information storage medium may include updating means for updating the usable character data in a predetermined situation.

According to this, by making the usable character data updatable, the latest terms, technical terms, buzzwords, dialects, etc. can be added or deleted.

Further, in the game information providing system, the terminal device, the game system, the program, and the information storage medium, the attribute data includes data indicating a word related to an advertisement requesting agent, and the updating means includes: When the player uses the words of the advertisement client, the user billing data used when billing the user may be updated so as to give a discount to the player.

According to this, since the player actively uses the words of the advertisement requesting agent by the discount, it is possible to enhance the advertising effect in the game.

Further, in the game information providing system, the terminal device, the game system, the program, and the information storage medium, the updating means, when the player uses the words of the advertisement requester, Merchant billing data used in billing the advertisement requester may be updated so as to adjust the billing to the advertisement requester according to the discount.

According to this, it is possible to carry out an appropriate charge commensurate with the advertisement effect.

Further, in the game information providing system, the terminal device, the game system, the program, and the information storage medium, the usable character data is formed so that a usable character string can be added, and the updating is performed. When there is a request to add the usable character string, the means adds the usable character string to the usable character data, and the evaluating means causes the created character string to be the usable user character string. In the case of, the evaluation may be performed relatively advantageous to the player as compared with the case where the created character string does not correspond to the usable character string.

According to this, the player or a third party other than the player can add a new usable character string to the usable character data. As a result, the player or the like can enjoy a game in which his or her specialty is emphasized.

Here, the advantageous evaluation includes, for example, addition of points, discount of charges, increase of the number of times games can be executed, addition of items of game characters, and the like.

Further, in the game information providing system, the terminal device, the game system, the program, and the information storage medium, the determining means is one of the player's birthplace, belonging region, date of birth, and age. Based on at least one, determination may be performed in consideration of at least one of dialect and buzzword.

According to this, an evaluation is made in consideration of dialects, buzzwords, etc. depending on the place of origin of the player. As a result, the player can enjoy the game in which his or her specialty is emphasized.

Further, in the game information providing system, the terminal device, the game system, the program, and the information storage medium, the evaluation means may be arranged in the character input area when a plurality of players play the game at the same time. An advantageous evaluation may be given to a player having a large character area formed by the created character string.

According to this, the player is able to enjoy a more interesting game because the higher his / her character area is, that is, the larger his / her position is, the higher the evaluation is made.

Further, in the game information providing system, the terminal device, the game system, the program, and the information storage medium, the evaluation means is such that the character area of the created character string by the player is the character by another player. When a part or all of the characters of the area are included, the character area of the included character may be evaluated as the character area of the player.

According to this, the player can enjoy a more entertaining game because his / her character area changes due to the actions of the other players.

[0136]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION A case in which the present invention is applied to a game system in which a single or a plurality of players fills a character string in a character input area and enjoys a game with a home game device which is a kind of terminal device will be described below. This will be described by way of example with reference to the drawings.

As a mode in which a player plays a game on a home-use game device, for example, a home-use game device and a game information providing device are connected via a network (so-called client server form), a plurality of game devices. There is a mode in which the players exchange game information with each other to play a game (a so-called peer-to-peer mode), a mode in which a plurality of people simultaneously play a game on a single game device (a so-called stand-alone mode).

Hereinafter, a game execution method in each mode will be described.

(Description of Client / Server Mode) FIG. 1
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a game system according to an example of the present embodiment.

In the present game system, based on the game information provided by the game information providing device 100, the game device 200 in which a plurality of players are respective terminal devices.
-1,200-2 play the game.

More specifically, the game device 200-1
Is a game information providing device 100 that provides operation information via the communication line 320-1, the network 300, and the communication line 310.
And the game information is received from the game information providing apparatus 100 by the reverse route.

Similarly, the game device 200-2 transmits the operation information to the game information providing device 100 via the communication line 320-2, the network 300 and the communication line 310,
The game information is received from the game information providing device 100 through the reverse route.

The game device 200 displays a game image on the TV screen or the like based on the game information received using the modem or the like. The player operates using a game pad or the like. Then, the game device 200 transmits the operation information to the game information providing device 100 using a modem or the like.

Here, the flow of the game will be briefly described.

FIG. 24 is a schematic flowchart of the game according to the example of the present embodiment.

First, when a game start request is issued by the player's operation, the game device 200 acquires the game information from the game information providing device 100, and presents an image introducing the game stage to the player (step S).
2).

Then, the game device 200, based on the acquired game information, sets the game clear condition (for example, time,
An image showing that all the squares should be filled in is presented to the player (step S4).

The player selects a character from the selectable character group of the game image (step S6) and inputs the character in the character input area in the game image (step S8).

[0149] game information providing apparatus 100, based on the player's operation information from the game device 200, creates a character string formed by the characters input to determine whether corresponds to a predetermined usable string (step S1
0).

When the game information providing device 100 determines that the character string corresponds to the usable character string, the game information providing device 100 provides the game device with the game information for displaying the image showing the meaning of the character string and outputting the fanfare sound. 200.

Further, when the game information providing apparatus 100 determines that the character string does not correspond to the usable character string, the game information providing apparatus 100 displays the image indicating that the character string is not suitable and outputs an error sound (“boo” or the like). The game information of the game device 200
To provide.

Then, the game information providing apparatus 100 calculates the score so that the score is added when the available character string is satisfied (step S16).

In this way, when the player satisfies the game clear condition (step S18), the game information providing device 100 ends the game.

When the player does not satisfy the game clear condition (step S18), the game information providing device 100 repeats the processes of steps S6 to S18.

Next, by the game processing as described above, the TV
The game image displayed on the screen or the like will be specifically described.

(Explanation of Game Image) In the game of this embodiment, in the initial state, a predetermined character input area in which some default character strings are displayed and a character group which can be selectively input in the character input area are set. Is displayed as part of the game image.

Then, in the game execution state, the player selects one character from the group of characters that can be selected and input, and combines the predetermined character string and the character to create a meaningful word, so that the selected character is selected. Enter.

Then, the home-use game device determines whether the created character string created by the player matches the usable character string indicating a meaningful word, and displays the game image based on the result of the determination. To do.

For example, when the created character string matches the usable character string, the following game image is displayed.

FIG. 2 shows a game image 400 when the created character string according to the example of the present embodiment matches the usable character string.
FIG.

The game image 400 is the stage image 500.
A remaining time image 510, a condition image 520, a character input image 530, a selectable input character group image 540,
The selection input image 550, the evaluation image 560, the image image 570, the score image 580, and the selection input character image 590 are included.

The stage image 500 shows "STAGE00
It is an image showing a number indicating the stage (surface) of the game such as "1".

The remaining time image 510 is an image showing the remaining time on the stage.

The condition image 520 is an image showing the stage clear condition in the stage. For example,
In the example shown in FIG. 2, the condition “fill in all the squares” is shown.

The character input image 530 is an image showing a character input area. For example, the example shown in FIG. 2 shows a character input area of 25 squares (25 characters), which is 5 squares vertically and 5 squares horizontally.

The selectable input character group image 540 is
It is an image showing a plurality of characters that a player can select when filling a character in an empty area of the character input area. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 2, "su""ma""-""pi"
Characters such as "u" and "ta" are shown.

The selection input image 550 is a character group image 5 in which the player can select and input by operating the game pad.
This is an image to be used when one character is selected from 40 and the character is input to the empty area of the character input image 530. For example, the selection input image 550 shown in FIG.
This is a cursor image in the shape of a hand, and the player moves the selection input image 550 to the character "ta" from the character group of the selectable input character group image 540, and presses the button of the game device. As a result, "ta" is selected. Then, the player uses the game pad to move the character image of “ta” to an empty area of the character input image 530. And
When the player presses a button on the game device at a desired position, the character "ta" is placed at a predetermined position on the character input image 530. For example, in the example shown in FIG.
The player has placed "ta" to the left of "word" in the existing character string.

The evaluation image 560 is an image displayed when the character string created by the characters selected and input by the player from the selectable input character group image 540 corresponds to a predetermined character string. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 2, since the created character string “octopus” is a meaningful word indicating an octopus that is a sea creature, “1chain”
An evaluation image 560 “2 × 1 = 2 pts” is displayed. In addition, "1 chain 2 x 1 = 2 pts" means
It means that it is the first chain and two points are added.

The image image 570 is a kind of related image for displaying an image associated with the word when the word having the above meaning is applied. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 2, an image image 570 of an octopus is displayed for the word “octopus”.

When the above-mentioned meaningful words are applied, for example, the sound "octopus" is output, or a sound output such as fanfare is performed.

The score image 580 is an image showing the current score of the player. The score increases as the player creates meaningful words.

The selection input character image 590 is an image showing the character selected by the player from the selectable input character group image 540. For example, in the example shown in FIG.
It is an image showing the character "Ta".

In the present embodiment, when determining whether the character string created by the player is a meaningful word,
It is determined in the four directions of the upper, lower, left and right of the square of the character input image 530.

For example, when the selective input character image 590 is arranged in the empty area in the middle of the cross-shaped character string, four words may be simultaneously generated by the created character string.

In this embodiment, when a plurality of words are generated at the same time, the higher the number, the higher the evaluation.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the first game image 401 when the created character string according to an example of the present embodiment simultaneously matches a plurality of usable character strings.

For example, in the game image 401 shown in FIG. 3, the player arranges the selection input character image 590 "U" in the empty area of the character input image 530.

As a result, the usable character string “TO (tower)” is generated downward, and the character string “TO” is displayed in a floating manner from the character input image 530.

In the evaluation image 560, a character string indicating the first chain and adding 2 points is displayed. As a result, the score image 580 is also changed from 8 points to 10 points.
Indicates that it will be a point

An image of "tower" which displays the usable character string as an image is displayed as an image image 570.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the second game image 402 when the created character string according to an example of the present embodiment simultaneously matches a plurality of usable character strings.

Further, after the image image 570 of "to" is displayed, the character image 5 for selection input of "u" is displayed.
With the arrangement of 90, a usable character string “Mau” is generated in the right direction, and the character string “Mau” is displayed so as to stand out from the character input image 530.

In the evaluation image 560, a character string indicating the second chain, which indicates that 8 points are added, is displayed. As a result, the score image 580 also changes from 8 points to 16 points.
It becomes a point.

[0184] Further, an image of "flying" that displays the usable character string as an image is displayed as an image image 570.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a third game image 403 when the created character string according to an example of the present embodiment simultaneously matches a plurality of usable character strings.

After the image image 570 of "Mau" is displayed, the character image 5 for selection input "U" is displayed.
With the arrangement of 90, a usable character string “Mausu (mouse)” is generated in the right direction, and the character string “Mausu” is displayed so as to stand out from the character input image 530.

As described above, in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not a plurality of usable character strings are applicable even in the same direction and evaluated.

In the evaluation image 560, a character string that indicates the addition of 24 points, which is the third chain, is displayed. As a result, the score image 580 is also 32 from 8 points.
It becomes a point.

Further, an image of "mouse" for displaying the usable character string as an image is displayed as an image image 570.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a fourth game image when the created character string according to an example of the present embodiment simultaneously matches a plurality of usable character strings.

Further, after the image image 570 of "mouse" is displayed, the usable character string "us (us)" is moved to the right by arranging the character image for selection input 590 "u". The generated character string “thin” is displayed so as to stand out from the character input image 530.

In the evaluation image 560, a character string that indicates the fourth chain and 40 points to be added is displayed. As a result, the score image 580 also changes from 8 points to 48.
It becomes a point.

Further, an image of "mortar" which displays the usable character string as an image is displayed as an image image 570.

As described above, in this embodiment, the fun of the game is improved in consideration of a plurality of chains.

When the selection input character image 590 is arranged in the empty area and it does not correspond to the usable character string, an error message is displayed.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a game image 405 when the created character string according to the example of the present embodiment does not match the usable character string.

As shown in FIG. 7, the player "ta"
However, the created character string "tato" has no meaning and does not correspond to the usable character string.

Therefore, the game device 200 displays a message image 572 showing an error message "I can't be a word" in the game image 405 and outputs a voice "I can't be a word". .

Further, when the created character string is meaningless, the characters other than the character image for selective input 590 do not stand out.

[0200] By performing the display and the sound output as described above, the player can quickly recognize that he / she has made an incorrect arrangement.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 1 to 7, the game image is generated for each player, but the game image may be generated so that each player shares one game image.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a game image 406 in which two players share one game image according to an example of the present embodiment.

The game image 406 is the first selection input image 5 operated by the first player PLAYER1.
51, a second selection input image 552 operated by the second player PLAYER2, a score image 581 showing the score of PLAYER1, and a score image 582 showing the score of PLAYER2.

As described above, in a mode in which a plurality of players share one game image, each player simultaneously operates independently, and points are added to each player. Of course, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a plurality of players operate in a predetermined order.

Further, the images as shown in FIGS. 1 to 7 may be displayed in parallel on each screen for each player.

It should be noted that these image configurations can be adopted also in the client server form and the peer-to-peer form.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the end state of the game, what character string the player has used is analyzed and an analysis result image is displayed.

As the analysis result image, the dictionary mode in which the words selected and input by the player and the number of times of selection input are displayed in ascending order, and the attributes of the words selected and input by the player so far are analyzed to analyze the character and weakness of the player. There is a diagnostic mode to display.

The dictionary mode and diagnostic mode will be described below.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the dictionary mode analysis result image 410 according to the example of the present embodiment.

The analysis result image 410 includes a used word number display image 630 showing the number of words created by the player, and a percentage display image 640 showing the used word number as a percentage (%).

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 9, the used word number display image 630 shows "03141/50000" and the percentage display image 640 shows "6.2%".

As a result, the player can recognize that 3141 words have been created out of 50,000 words and 6.2% of the total words have been created.

Further, the analysis result image 410 is a character string image 600 showing the character string actually selected and input for each word.
And a Kanji notation image 610 in which the character string is written in Kanji,
A selection input count display image 620 indicating the number of selection inputs of the character string is included.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 9, the character string image 6
00 indicates “SHOKUDAI”, the kanji notation image 610 indicates “candle stand”, and the selection input count display image 620 indicates “15”.
Times. "

Thus, the player can know that the word "candle stand" has been selected and input 15 times so far.

Further, in the character string image 600, an unused character string is represented as an unused character string image 602 in which each character forming the character string is indicated by "?".

Further, the character string images 600 are arranged in ascending order, and the player can infer what the unused character strings are.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 9, since there is an unused character string image 602 between "SHOKUTAKU" and "SHOKUTSUU", the player can select "SHOKUCHU". It can be inferred that the character string "Doku" is unused.

In this way, the player can deduce the hidden character string, collect all the words with a sense of collection, and feel the fun of aiming for complete conquest.

In such a case, a game program or the like may be configured so that the player can enjoy the hidden stage and the hidden mode when the number of collected words reaches a certain number.

Next, the analysis result image in the diagnostic mode will be described.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the analysis result image 420 in the diagnostic mode according to the example of the present embodiment.

The analysis result image 420 in the diagnosis mode mainly shows the advice (advice) to the player. As this advice, the analysis result image 420 includes a merit display image 660 showing a merit of the player and a cons display image 670 showing a merit of the player.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 10, in the advantage display image 660, "You are quite a glutton.
There are 18.2% of the words about food. Be careful not to overeat. Is displayed.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 10, the weakness display image 670 displays "Your weakness is fashion. There are very few fashionable vocabularies. Pay attention to your appearance." .

By thus giving advice to the player, the player can know what kind of action should be taken in the future.

Further, in the present embodiment, the abnormal degree of each player is grasped based on the difference in the character strings selectively input by each player in a predetermined game situation, and an image showing the abnormal degree is displayed on the TV screen. .

FIG. 11 is an image 430 showing an abnormal degree according to an example of this embodiment.

The image 430 shows that the abnormal degree of the player in STAGE001 is 80%, which is the 10th place out of 1462 of all the players.

For example, assume a case where a character is set as a scene for determining an abnormal degree in a certain game stage and the first one character is blank and the remaining four characters are “Ikidou”, and a character is selectively input in the blank. In this situation, 80% of the players select and input "A", and the image 430
When the player who displays is selecting and inputting "sa", it means that the player belongs to the minority and made an abnormal selection.

[0232] In this way, in the scene for determining the degree of abnormality in each game stage of the player, the degree of the abnormal selection input by the player is displayed as a percentage (%).

For example, when the player makes an abnormal selection input eight times in a scene for judging the degree of abnormality ten times, as shown in FIG. 11, the degree of abnormality is eight.
It becomes 0%.

As described above, the player can clearly understand the difference between himself and another person, as shown by the difference with the other player.

It is also possible to analyze the character string selected and input by the player to rank the characters. Furthermore, it is also possible to aggregate the analysis results of all players and display how many times each word has been used.

(Explanation of Functional Blocks) Next, functional blocks of the game information providing device 100 for realizing the above-mentioned functions will be described.

FIG. 12 is a functional block diagram of the game information providing device 100 according to an example of this embodiment.

The game information providing device 100 comprises an information generating section 110 and a storage section 120.

Further, the information generating section 110, the judging section 115 for judging whether the character string created by the player corresponds to the usable character string, the evaluating section 112 for evaluating the score, etc., and the total score. Calculation unit 11 for calculating the percentage, percentage, etc.
6, an analysis unit 118 that analyzes the words created by the player, an image generation unit 113 that generates image information for displaying the game image 400 and the like, and to reproduce sound in accordance with the game image 400 and the like. And a voice generation unit 114 that generates the voice information.

The storage unit 120 also stores stage data 122, standard dictionary data 124, and user dictionary data 1
25, user data 126, statistical data 128 and the like are stored.

The information generating section 110 may be, for example, a CPU, an image generating circuit, a sound generating circuit, etc.
For example, a RAM or the like can be applied.

The game information providing device 100 can also be configured to realize its function by reading the program from the information storage medium 180.

Further, the program stored in the information recording medium 180 may be embodied on a carrier wave. That is, the game information providing device 100
It is also possible to realize the above-mentioned various functions by reading information from a predetermined host terminal or the like via a network instead of the information storage medium 180.

The information storage medium 180 is, for example, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, IC card, RO.
A storage medium using laser, magnetism or the like such as M, RAM, memory card and hard disk can be applied. The method of reading information from the information storage medium 180 may be a contact type or a non-contact type.

Further, the game device 200 can be realized by using a general game device having a communication function.

[0246] The peer-to-peer type game device is
In addition to the configuration shown in FIG. 12, it has an operation unit, an image display unit, and an audio output unit. Further, the stand-alone type game device has almost the same configuration as the peer-to-peer type game device, but the function of the transmission / reception unit 190 shown in FIG. 12 is unnecessary.

(Explanation of Data Structure) Next, the storage unit 120
The data structure of the data stored in will be described.

FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing the data structure of the stage data 122 according to an example of this embodiment.

The stage data 122 is data for displaying a plurality of game stages on the screen.

The items of the stage data 122 include, for example, “stage ID” for identifying each stage,
"Content" which is image data for displaying the character input image 530 and the like, "Selectable input characters" indicating the character group of the selectable input character group image 540, and conditions for the player to clear the stage The “clear condition”, the “time limit” for displaying the remaining time image 510, and the like are applicable.

Next, the data structure of the standard dictionary data 124 will be described.

FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing the data structure of the standard dictionary data 124 according to an example of this embodiment.

The standard dictionary data 124 is data indicating the above-mentioned usable character strings.

Items of the standard dictionary data 124 include, for example, a “word ID” for identifying a usable character string,
“Word” indicating the usable character string, “Kanji” indicating the kanji notation of the usable character string, “attribute” indicating the attribute of the usable character string, and an image image 570 corresponding to the usable character string The “content” which is the image data, the “hint” which is the image data for displaying the hint image, and the like are applicable.

As a concrete value of "word" of the standard dictionary data 124, that is, character string data indicating a predetermined word, for example, "octopus", "kettle", "mausu"
Etc. are applicable. In addition, the “attribute” of the standard dictionary data 124
The specific value of, that is, the attribute data corresponds to, for example, "living creatures of the sea", "living goods", "products of company A", and the like.

Next, the data structure of the user dictionary data 125 will be described.

FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram showing the data structure of the user dictionary data 125 according to an example of this embodiment.

As an item of the user dictionary data 125, for example, "Word I" for identifying a usable character string is used.
"D", "word" indicating a character string selectively input by the user, "number of times of use" indicating whether or not the usable character string is usable, and the like are applicable.

For example, "Kabachi" and "Kabachiare"
Is a dialect in the vicinity of Hiroshima Prefecture, but the word "Kabachi-tare" is "OK" because "Number of times of use" exceeds a predetermined value (for example, 300). Ready to use. On the other hand, since the number of times of use of “Kabachi” does not exceed the predetermined value, “Usability” is “No”, and it cannot be used as a usable character string.

As described above, by making it possible to use only the terms the number of times of use of which exceeds the predetermined value, the coined words are excluded, and the user dictionary data 1 corresponding to the dialect and the latest term.
25 can be generated.

Of course, even if the number of times of use does not exceed the predetermined value, the player or a third party other than the player (for example,
A character string that can be used may be freely added by an advertisement requesting company or the like. According to this, by making it possible to add usable character strings, user dictionary data 1 which is a kind of usable character data corresponding to dialects and latest terms
25 can be generated.

As a result, the player or a third party other than the player can play the game by selectively inputting dialects, latest terms, technical terms, industry terms, and the like.

Next, the data structure of the user data 126 will be described.

FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram showing the data structure of the user data 126 according to an example of this embodiment.

The user data 126 is data for managing user information for each user.

[0266] The items of the user data 126 include, for example, a "user ID" for identifying the player,
"Region" indicating the region to which the player belongs, "Score" indicating the game score of the player, "Stage ID" indicating the current stage ID, "Elapsed time" indicating the current elapsed time, created by the player The “number of words made” indicating the number of words, the “history” indicating the history of selection and input by the player, the “status” indicating the status of the character input image 530 of the game stage, and the like are applicable.

More specifically, the "history" is the "word I" for identifying the word formed by the selection input.
"D", "number of times of use" indicating the number of times of use of the word, "event ID" for identifying the above-described event for performing the abnormal determination, and "character" indicating characters selected and input by the player in the event.

For example, by associating and analyzing the “number of times of use” of the user data 126 and the “attribute” of the standard dictionary data 124, it is possible to grasp what attribute word the player uses a lot. . As a result, the image generation unit 113 causes the analysis result image 410 in the dictionary mode in FIG. 9 and the analysis result image 4 in the diagnosis mode in FIG.
20 can be generated.

In addition, for example, the user dictionary data 125
Also, by providing the “region”, it is possible to realize a game in which a term (for example, a dialect) that can be used only in a predetermined region is made effective.

[0270] Also, by providing "region" in the user data 126, ranking for each region is possible.

Next, the data structure of the statistical data 128 will be described.

FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram showing the data structure of the statistical data 128 according to an example of this embodiment.

The statistical data 128 includes usage count statistical data 128a indicating the number of times each player has used a word, and event statistical data 12 indicating characters used by each player in an event for determining an abnormal degree.
8b and data.

The items of the number-of-uses statistical data 128a include, for example, a “word ID” associated with the “word ID” of the standard dictionary data 124, a “number of times used” indicating the number of times the word is used, and the like. .

By referring to the number-of-uses statistical data 128a, it is possible to grasp the frequency of use of words summed up by all players.

As the items of the event statistical data 128b, for example, "event ID", "character" indicating the character used in the event, "number of times of use" indicating the number of times the character is used by all players, etc. Applicable

The image generation unit 113 uses the event statistical data 128b and the "event ID" of the user data 126.
By referring to and “character”, the image 430 showing the degree of abnormality shown in FIG. 11 can be generated.

(Explanation of Operation of Each Part) Here, the operation of each part will be specifically described by taking the case of displaying the game image 400 shown in FIG. 2 as an example.

First, the player presses the start button to instruct the start of the game.

The modem transmits operation information from the operation section of the game device 200 to the game information providing device 100.

The game information providing device 100 includes the transmitting / receiving unit 1
Operation information is received by 90. The image generation unit 113 generates image information for displaying the game image in the initial state based on the received operation information. The sound generation unit 114 also generates sound information for reproducing sound corresponding to the game image.

The transmitting / receiving unit 190 transmits game information including image information and audio information to the game device 200.

Specifically, the image generation unit 113 generates the stage image 500 based on the “stage ID” of the stage data 122, generates the character input image 530 and the like based on the “content”, and selects “selectable input”. A selectable input character group image 540 is generated based on “character”, a condition image 520 is generated based on “clear condition”, and a remaining time image 510 is generated based on “time limit”.

As a result, in the game image in the initial state,
A character string "Word" is displayed at the center position of the character input image 530, and a character group such as "su" or "ma" is displayed in the selectable input character group image 540.

Then, in the game execution state, the determination unit 115 causes the player to select and input a character group image 540.
It is detected that the selection input character image 590 indicating “ta” is arranged on the left side of the “word” of the character input image 530, and based on the standard dictionary data 124, such as “octopus” and “koto”. It is determined whether the created character string corresponds to the usable character string.

If the judgment unit 115 judges that the usable character string "octopus" is applicable, the calculation unit 116
Calculates the score based on a predetermined algorithm, and the evaluation unit 112 performs evaluation for displaying the evaluation image 560.

Further, the analysis unit 118 uses the "number of times of use" of the statistical data 128 corresponding to the "word ID" of "octopus".
Then, 1 is added to each of the “number of words made” and the “number of times of use” of the user data 126.

In this case, the image generator 113
An evaluation image 560 is generated based on the evaluation of the evaluation unit 112,
An image image 570 is generated based on the “content” of the standard dictionary data 124, a character input image 530 in which a character string portion created by the player is highlighted from the character input image 530, and a game including these images is generated. Generate an image 400.

Further, the evaluation section 112 grasps the elapsed time of the game based on the value indicated by the system timer and updates the "elapsed time" of the user data 126. Then, the image generation unit 113 generates the remaining time image 510 based on the “elapsed time” of the user data 126. As a result, the bar shown in the remaining time image 510 decreases in the left direction as the elapsed time elapses.

When a predetermined event for determining the degree of abnormalities has occurred, the analysis unit 118 recognizes the character selected and input by the player and recognizes the user data 126.
Input the "character" that corresponds to the "event ID".

Further, the analysis unit 118 updates the "number of times" of the event statistical data 128b corresponding to the grasped character. If the character is selected and input for the first time, the analysis unit 1
In 18, the “character” of the event statistical data 128b is added and “1” is input in the “number of times”.

Then, the determination unit 115 determines, based on the “clear condition” and “time limit” of the stage data 122 and the “elapsed time” and “status” of the user data 126,
Determine if the player has cleared the stage.

If it is determined that the game has been cleared, the image generator 113 generates a game image for the next stage based on the stage data 122.

The player can execute the game as described above.

When the game ends and the determination unit 115 detects that the player has selected the display in the dictionary mode, the image generation unit 113 is a statistic indicating the analysis result of the words generated by the analysis unit 118. Data 12
8, standard dictionary data 124, user dictionary data 125
And based on the user data 126, the analysis result image 410 shown in FIG. 7 is generated.

More specifically, the image generation unit 113 generates the used word number display image 630 based on the “number of words made” of the user data 126, and the percentage display image based on the calculation result of the calculation unit 116. 640 is generated.

Further, the image generating section 113, based on the standard dictionary data 124 and the user dictionary data 125,
Generate a character string image 600 showing "Shokai" etc.,
A Chinese character notation image 610 indicating “candlestick” or the like is generated.

[0298] Also, the "word ID" of the standard dictionary data 124 and the user dictionary data 125 and the statistical data 128.
The image generation unit 113 can recognize how many times each word is used by the player. Then, the image generation unit 113 generates the selection input count display image 620 based on the statistical data 128.

Further, the image generation unit 113 uses the statistical data 1
The character string whose “number of times of use” is “0” in 28 generates an unused character string image 602 in which characters forming the character string are displayed with “?”. At this time, the number of characters of the unused character string may be obtained by using a function for obtaining the number of characters by referring to the “word” of the standard dictionary data 124 or the like, or the data indicating the number of characters in the standard dictionary data 124 or the like. May be stored in advance.

When the game ends and the determination unit 115 detects that the player has selected the display of the diagnostic mode, the image generation unit 113 is a statistic indicating the analysis result of the words generated by the analysis unit 118. Data 128,
Standard dictionary data 124 and user dictionary data 125
Based on the above, the analysis result image 420 shown in FIG. 8 is generated.

More specifically, the image generation unit 113 causes the calculation unit 116 to use the “number of times of use” of the statistical data 128, the standard dictionary data 124 and the user dictionary data 125.
Based on the "attribute" of, let us calculate the number of times of use for each attribute,
Understand which attribute words are used most. Then, the image generation unit 113 generates the merit display image 660 based on the grasped result.

Similarly, the image generation section 113 has the calculation section 11
On the basis of the number of times of use for each attribute obtained by 6, the word of which attribute is least used is grasped. Then, the image generation unit 113 generates the disadvantage display image 670 based on the grasped result.

When there is a request to display the image 430 indicating the degree of abnormality in the game end state, the image generating section 113 generates the image 430 by the above-mentioned method.

As described above, according to this embodiment, when a so-called puzzle game is played by a plurality of players,
Each player can enjoy a game that has different interests from the crossword puzzle.

Specifically, for example, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to present the analysis result to the player by generating the analysis result images 410 and 420. Therefore, the player can understand what language he or she used in the game. As a result, it is possible to give the player an incentive to use a different character string even if it is the same blank when the game is played next time.

Also, by indicating the number of times of selective input as in the analysis result image 410 in the dictionary mode shown in FIG. 9, the player can grasp the frequency of selective input of the words that he / she has selectively input.

Further, in the analysis result image 410, the character strings are arranged in ascending order and the unused character string image 602 is also displayed so that the player can infer what the unused character string is.

In this way, the player can deduce the hidden character string, collect all the words with a sense of collection, and feel the fun of aiming for complete conquest.

Therefore, even when the game is repeatedly played, the game development is not monotonous, and the player can play the game repeatedly without getting tired of the game.

Further, by giving advice to the player as in the analysis result image 420 shown in FIG. 10, the player can grasp what kind of action should be taken in the future.

[0311] Further, by indicating the selection input frequency of the created character string corresponding to the usable character string for each attribute,
The player can grasp which attribute has many words used.

As a result, the player can understand that, for example, words in the history field are often used, but words in the geographic field are hardly used, and his own weaknesses can be understood. You can

Further, according to the present embodiment, the character string created using one or more characters selected and input by the player from the character group that can be selected and input corresponds to the predetermined usable character string. Evaluation is done.

Therefore, it is necessary for the player to play the game by not only filling the blanks but also considering which character should be used to fill all the blanks in the character input area without getting stuck.

As a result, the player plays the game while considering the next development, and can enjoy a more interesting game different from the crossword puzzle game and the like.

In particular, for example, by providing a group of characters that can be selected and input and by configuring a game system or the like so that the characters are filled in the character input area according to the selection of the player, the player can play a game without a keyboard such as a portable information terminal. Even in the system, the game can be enjoyed without the trouble of inputting characters.

Further, as described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 7, the determination section 115 determines that two or more created character strings formed simultaneously by one selection input operation become the usable character strings. If the determination is true, the evaluation unit 112 makes an evaluation that is relatively advantageous to the player as compared with the case where the determination is false.

For example, by arranging one character, a plurality of character strings may be created in different directions, or a plurality of character strings may be created in the same direction.

In such a case, the interest of the game can be improved by making an evaluation advantageous to the player. In addition to the score, the advantageous evaluation includes addition of items of game characters, increase of life parameter values of game characters, extension of game execution permission time, reduction of costs for game execution, and the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2 and the like, in the initial state of the game, the character input image 530 includes a predetermined character string of one character or more, so that the player can determine what character the next time. It is easy to guess whether it should be placed and it is easy to progress the game.

(Modification) The application of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and various modifications are possible.

For example, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the character input image 530 in each game stage is fixed, but even if the arrangement of each square in the character input image is changed during the game execution of each stage. Good.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a game image for rotating an existing character string according to an example of the present embodiment.

For example, each square is rotated 180 degrees around the square "ka" each time the player inputs a character. As a result, the mass 610-1 becomes the mass 610.
-3 position, and the square 610-2 becomes square 610-4.
To the position of the mass 610-1, and the mass 610-4 moves to the position of the mass 610-2.

As described above, by changing the arrangement of squares during the execution of a certain game stage, the player can
It is necessary to play the game while reading the arrangement of the next square,
You can enjoy a more tense game.

For example, when a character string created in a direction from top to bottom and left to right is valid, in the state shown in FIG.
The player selects and inputs the character "ka" in the cell below the cell 610-1 to create a character string "kasa (umbrella)". Then, the character string “fish (fish)” is created by selectively inputting the character “na” to the cell 610-1 that has moved to the cell 610-3 in the state of being rotated by 180 degrees.

FIG. 19 is a view showing a game image for rotating an existing character string according to another example of this embodiment.

Further, as shown in FIG. 19, the mass may be rotated for each predetermined block. For example, each block is composed of three vertical columns and three horizontal columns, and blocks 620-1 to 620-4 are arranged in the upper, lower, left, and right sides of the center block.
Is assumed to be located.

Each time the player inputs a character once, the blocks 620-1 to 620-4 are moved clockwise by 90 degrees about the central block. As a result, the block 620-1 moves to the position of the block 620-2, and the block 620-2 changes to the block 620-.
3 to the block 62, and the block 620-3 is the block 62.
Moving to position 0-4, block 620-4 moves to position of block 620-1.

As described above, even if the arrangement of the blocks made up of a plurality of squares is changed during the execution of a certain game stage, the player needs to play the game while reading the arrangement of the next square. Enjoy a rich game.

An interesting game can also be provided by shifting the size and arrangement of the cells.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing another character input area according to an example of the present embodiment, FIG. 20 (A) shows a case where different sized cells are used, and FIG. 20 (B) shows It is a figure which shows the case where it shifts and arranges the mass of the same size.

For example, as shown in FIG. 20 (A), when using a square 630 which is four times the size of a normal square and squares 642 and 640-1 to 640-3 of the normal size, Can form a plurality of character strings with the same number of characters in the same direction by one operation.

That is, the player moves the cell 642 to the left of the cell 630 and to the cell 6 to the left of the cell 630.
By arranging on top of 40-1, squares 642, 63
The character string “fish” is formed to the right by 0, 640-2, and at the same time as the cells 642, 630, 640.
The character string “upside” is formed in the right direction by -3.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 20B, the squares 642 and 640-1 to 640-of the normal size are formed.
Even when 4 is used, the squares 642, 640-1 to 640
By shifting the placement of -4, the player can
It is possible to form a plurality of character strings with the same number of characters in the same direction by one operation.

That is, in the initial state, the cell 640-4
Are arranged so as to be shifted by a half square compared with the other squares 640-1 to 640-3.

The player moves the square 642 to the square 640-4.
Mass 64 to the left of and to the left of Mass 640-4
By arranging on top of 0-1, the squares 642, 640
-4 and 640-2 form a character string "fish (fish)" to the right, and at the same time, the cells 642 and 640
-4, 640-3 to the right "upside down"
Is formed.

As described above, by providing a variety of character string formation patterns, a more interesting game can be provided.

Further, for example, when a plurality of players play a game on one game stage, the larger the character area formed by the character strings created by the players, the more advantageous the evaluation for the player becomes. It is also possible to configure 100 or the like.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing another character input area according to an example of this embodiment.

For example, as shown in FIG. 21, when the character area created by the character string created by the player includes some or all of the characters in the character area created by another player, the character area of the included character is set in the player's character area. You may evaluate as a character area.

For example, in the initial state, the cells 650-1 to
650-5 is arranged in the character input area. Further, it is assumed that the area of the created character string formed by the first player is displayed with diagonal lines and the area of the created character string formed by the second player is displayed with vertical lines.

For example, the first player sets the square 660-1 indicating the character "ha" to the left of the square 650-2 indicating the character "ka" and the square indicating the character "ta". When it is arranged on the 650-1, the image display is as follows.

As a result, a character string having a meaning of "haka (grave)" in the right direction and "hata (flag)" in the downward direction is formed based on the square 660-1.

As a result, the cells 660-1 and 650-
2, 650-1 is the first player's square 660-
1 to 660-3, and these masses 660-1 to 66
0-3 is displayed with diagonal lines.

Further, the second player moves the cell 670-1 indicating the character "ta" to the right of the cell 650-2 indicating the character "ka" and the cell indicating the character "ko". When it is arranged on 650-5, the following image is displayed.

As a result, the original cells 660-1 and 660 are
-3 and 670-1 form a character string "Hakata (Hakata)", and the square 670-1 and the original square 650-5 are formed.
Form a character string that means "octopus".

Thus, the cells 660-1 and 660-
3, 670-1, 650-5 become the squares 670-1 to 670-4 by the second player, and these squares 67
0-1 to 670-4 are displayed as vertical lines.

For example, when the game ends in this state, the area occupied by the first player is the square 660-
The area occupied by the second player is four areas of the squares 670-1 to 670-4.

Therefore, in this case, since the second player occupies a larger area, the second player wins.

According to this, since the player's area also changes according to the actions of other players, the player can enjoy a more interesting game.

Of course, the player's area may be changed only by the operation of the player, and may not be changed by the operation of another player.

The present invention is also effective when a plurality of players play a game in the peer-to-peer form or the stand-alone form as well as the above-mentioned client-server form.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a form of a game system according to an example of the present embodiment, FIG. 22 (A) shows an example when applied to an arcade game device, and FIG. 22 (B).
2 shows an example of a case of being applied to a home game device, and FIG.
FIG. 2C is a diagram showing an example when applied to a network-type game device.

For example, as shown in FIG. 22A, the present invention can be applied to an arcade game machine having an information storage medium 1108 and a game board 1106.
In addition, as shown in FIG.
It is also possible to apply the present invention to a home-use game device which is connected to 0, reads information from the information storage medium 1206, and allows a player to play a game using the controllers 1202 and 1204. Further, as shown in FIG. 22C, a host device 1300 having an information storage medium 1306.
The game information for executing the game from the transmission line 13
The present invention can also be applied to the case where a game is played by being distributed to a plurality of terminals 1304-1 to 1304-n via 02.

Here, the functional blocks of the game device in the stand-alone mode will be described.

FIG. 23 is a functional block diagram of a game device according to an example of this embodiment.

The game device includes an operating section 230 and a processing section 2.
10, a storage unit 220, an image display unit 240, and an audio output unit 250.

Further, the processing section 210 comprises a judging section 215 for judging whether or not the character string created by the player corresponds to the usable character string, and an evaluating section 2 for evaluating the score or the like.
12, an arithmetic unit 216 that calculates the total points, an updating unit 218 that updates the user data 226 and the like by grasping the number of times the character string has been used, and an image generating unit 213 that generates the game image 400 and the like. It is configured to include a sound generation unit 214 that generates a sound in accordance with the game image 400 and the like.

The storage unit 220 also stores stage data 222, standard dictionary data 224, and user data 22.
6, statistical data 228, user billing data 227, trader billing data 229, etc. are stored.

The items of the user billing data 127 include, for example, "User I" for identifying the player.
D ”,“ charge amount information ”indicating the charge amount for the player, and the like are applicable.

Similarly, as an item of the trader charging data 129, for example, "trader I" for identifying the advertisement requesting company.
D ”,“ charge amount information ”indicating the charge amount for the trader, and the like are applicable.

The operation unit 230 is, for example, a lever or a button, and the processing unit 220 is, for example, a CPU,
For example, a RAM may be used as the storage unit 220 such as an image generation circuit and a sound generation circuit, a display may be used as the image display unit 240, and a speaker may be used as the sound output unit 250.

The game device also includes an information storage medium 280.
It is also possible to realize the function by reading the program from.

The program stored in the information recording medium 280 may be embodied on a carrier wave. That is, the game device can realize the above-described various functions by reading information from a predetermined host terminal or the like not via the information storage medium 280 but via a network, for example.

The information storage medium 280 is, for example, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, an IC card, or an RO.
A storage medium using laser, magnetism or the like such as M, RAM, memory card and hard disk can be applied. The method of reading information from the information storage medium 280 may be a contact type or a non-contact type.

(Description of Operation of Each Part) Next, the operation of each part of the game device will be specifically described by taking the case of displaying the game image 400 shown in FIG. 2 as an example.

First, the player inserts a coin and presses the start button to instruct the start of the game. Based on the operation information from the operation unit 230, the image generation unit 213
The game image in the initial state is generated, and the image display unit 240
Display the generated image. Also, the voice generation unit 214
Generates sound according to the game image, and the sound output unit 250 outputs the generated sound.

Specifically, the image generator 213 generates the stage image 500 based on the "stage ID" of the stage data 222, the character input image 530 and the like based on the "content", and "selectable input". A selectable input character group image 540 is generated based on “character”, a condition image 520 is generated based on “clear condition”, and a remaining time image 510 is generated based on “time limit”.

Thus, in the game image in the initial state,
A character string "Word" is displayed at the center position of the character input image 530, and a character group such as "su" or "ma" is displayed in the selectable input character group image 540.

The determination unit 215 detects that the player has placed the selection input character image 590 indicating “ta” from the selectable input character group image 540 on the left side of the “word” of the character input image 530. Based on the standard dictionary data 224 and the user dictionary data 225, it is determined whether the created character strings such as "octopus" and "koto" correspond to the usable character strings.

If the judgment unit 215 judges that the usable character string "octopus" is applicable, the calculation unit 216
Calculates a score based on a predetermined algorithm, and the evaluation unit 212 performs evaluation for displaying the evaluation image 560.

For example, in the examples shown in FIGS. 2 to 6, the calculation unit 216 calculates the score in consideration of the addition by the chain and the addition for the use of the words related to the advertisement requesting agent in addition to the normal addition. I do.

Further, the updating unit 218 uses the "number of times of use" of the statistical data 228 corresponding to the "word ID" of "octopus".
Then, 1 is added to each of the “number of words made” of the user data 226.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 2 to FIG. 6, the updating unit 218 reduces the charge amount to the player when the player selects and inputs the character string indicating the word related to the advertisement requesting agent, and reduces the amount. User billing data 227 so that the billing amount for the advertisement requesting agent is increased according to
And update the vendor charge data 229.

Then, the image generation section 213 has the evaluation section 21.
The evaluation image 560 is generated based on the evaluation of 2, and the image image 57 is generated based on the “content” of the standard dictionary data 224.
0 to generate a character input image 530 in which a character string portion created by the player is highlighted from the character input image 530, and a game image 400 including these images is generated.
To generate.

Further, the evaluation section 212 grasps the elapsed time of the game based on the value indicated by the system timer and updates the "elapsed time" of the user data 226. Then, the image generation unit 213 generates the remaining time image 510 based on the “elapsed time” of the user data 226. As a result, the bar shown in the remaining time image 510 decreases in the left direction as the elapsed time elapses.

Then, the judging section 215 determines, based on the "clear condition" and "time limit" of the stage data 222 and the "elapsed time" and "status" of the user data 226.
Determine if the player has cleared the stage.

When it is determined that the game has been cleared, the image generator 213 generates a game image for the next stage based on the stage data 222.

The player can execute the game as described above.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, a character string created by using one or more characters selected and input by the player from the character group that can be selected and input corresponds to a predetermined usable character string. Evaluation is made by doing.

Therefore, it is necessary for the player to play the game by not only filling the blanks, but also considering which character should be used to fill all the blanks in the character input area without getting stuck.

As a result, the player plays the game while considering the next development, and can enjoy a more interesting game different from the crossword puzzle game and the like.

In particular, by providing a group of characters that can be selected and input, and by constructing the arcade game device so that the characters can be filled in the character input area according to the player's selection, Even on a game device or the like, the user can enjoy the game without feeling the trouble of inputting characters.

Further, according to the present embodiment, in the case of a chain considering a so-called chain, the game is more interesting by making a more advantageous evaluation for the player.

Further, according to the present embodiment, by designating the meaning attribute of the character string to be selectively input as a condition, not only the blank space is simply filled but also the player can play the game while thinking.

[0387] Usually, since there are a plurality of terms that match the attributes, there are a plurality of character strings that can be selectively input.

Therefore, the player can realize the fun of the game different from the game in which the blanks are uniquely determined like the crossword puzzle.

Also, the user dictionary data 225 is provided,
By updating the user dictionary data 225 by the updating unit 218, for example, it is possible to add the latest term, delete the term that is no longer used, or add the term suitable for the player.

As a method of updating the term, for example, a method of automatically adding the latest term to the user dictionary data 225 based on the dictionary data or the like at regular intervals,
A method of reading dictionary data from an information storage medium such as a CD-ROM having dictionary data and adding it to the user dictionary data 225, a method of adding a term specified by the player to the user dictionary data 225 based on the player's request, etc. are adopted. can do.

For example, when the method of reading the dictionary data from the CD-ROM storing the dictionary data indicating the product name of the advertisement requesting company and adding it to the user dictionary data 125, the CD-ROM is set as the player. User dictionary data 225 also serving as advertisement by distributing and reading the dictionary data on the home-use game machine
Can be updated.

Further, for example, when the method of adding the term specified by the player to the user dictionary data 225 is adopted, since the player can add the term which can be used by the player, the game suitable for his own situation or preference can be selected. You can enjoy. For example, if the player is a person in the music industry, it is possible to add a music term or a dialect of the player's birthplace.

It is also possible to adopt a method of deleting the term specified by the player from the user dictionary data 225. For example, when the player playing the game is a child and the parent does not want the parent to use a term that is not desirable for the child, a method of deleting the term indicating the term from the user dictionary data 225 is adopted based on the request from the parent. It is also possible.

[0395] In addition, the condition of the character string that the player can select and input is made a word about the advertisement requesting agent, and if the condition is met, the player is proactively saying the word of the advertisement requesting agent by discounting the amount charged to the player. Since it is used, the advertising effect in the game can be enhanced.

Further, in this case, when the player uses the words of the advertisement requesting agent, the charge amount to the advertisement requesting agent is increased in accordance with the decrease in the charge amount to the player, thereby matching the advertisement effect. Appropriate billing can be done.

As described above, the present invention is effective in other forms such as the stand-alone form.

Further, for example, not only "fill all the squares" but also various conditions can be adopted as the clearing condition. For example, like the condition image 520 shown in FIG. 8, it may be specified for each attribute such as “8 more creatures in the sea”.

The conditions for clearing this stage are:
For example, the condition that the number of matching created character strings and usable character strings that are simultaneously formed by one selection input operation is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the condition to fill all blanks, the created character string and usable characters The condition that the number of matches with the column is a predetermined value or more, the condition that the number of input characters that can be selected is a predetermined value or more, the condition that all the characters in the selectable input character group are used, the created character string is a specific usable character string and a predetermined number of times The conditions such as the above match are applicable.

As the stage clear condition, 1
If the condition that the number of matching created character strings and usable character strings that are simultaneously formed by a single selection input operation is equal to or greater than a predetermined value is adopted, the following embodiment can be realized.

For example, by imposing on the player a condition that five created character strings match the usable character strings at the same time, a condition that the condition is satisfied five times in one game stage, etc. Use your head to advance the game. This allows the player to feel the fun of the game, which is different from simply creating the character string.

Further, the analysis result images 410 and 420 and the image 430 showing the degree of abnormality can be displayed not only at the end of the game but also at the time of the game interruption. Of course, it may be displayed both when the game is interrupted and when the game ends.

Various degrees of difference can be applied other than the degree of abnormalities. For example, as the degree of difference,
Normality, nerdness, professionalism, amateurness, etc. may be adopted.

Further, the image generation unit 213 suggests the "hint" of the standard dictionary data 224 and the created character string before the created character string corresponding to the usable character string is formed based on the game situation. The hint image may be generated.

According to this, since the hint image is displayed, the player can continue the game even if the game gets stuck.

Also, the selection input count display image 6 shown in FIG.
Instead of being indicated by the number of times such as 20, it may be indicated by a percentage (%), or may be indicated in the form of a graph.

Further, the player may delete or move the character image used as the character image for selection input 590 from the character image for selectable input 540 from the character group image for selectable input 540.

According to this, as the player performs the selection input, the number of characters of the character group that can be selectively input decreases, so that it is possible to give the player a sense of achievement.

Also, the character string images 600 may be displayed in descending order.

Further, although hiragana is used as the character string in the above-mentioned embodiment, various character strings such as katakana, kanji, alphabets, etc. can be used, and a plurality of kinds of character strings such as kanji and kana mixed character strings can be used. May be mixed.

Further, as described above, not only the fanfare is sounded, but also when the player places the correct character, a sound indicating the correct answer "Ping pawn" is output,
If the player makes a mistake in the operation, a sound indicating an incorrect answer “Boo” may be output. Furthermore, the characters operated by the player and the applicable usable character strings may be output as voice. For example, when the character "ta" is placed,
It is also possible to output the voice "ta" and output the voice "tako" when the applicable usable character string is "octopus".

With these audio outputs, the player
It becomes easier to understand your own operation.

Further, the game information providing device 1 shown in FIG.
23, the functions of the determination unit 115, the evaluation unit 112, and the like of FIG.
The functions of the determination unit 215, the evaluation unit 212, etc. of the game device shown in FIG.

Further, although the above-mentioned embodiments have been described by taking the home game device as an example, the present invention can be applied to various terminal devices such as a business game device and a portable terminal device. Is.

Further, the player may be allowed to edit the character input image 530 and the existing character string.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a game system according to an example of the present embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a game image when a created character string according to an example of the present embodiment matches a usable character string.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a first game image when a created character string according to an example of the present embodiment simultaneously matches a plurality of usable character strings.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a second game image when a created character string according to an example of the present embodiment simultaneously matches a plurality of usable character strings.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a third game image when a created character string according to an example of the present embodiment simultaneously matches a plurality of usable character strings.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a fourth game image when a created character string according to an example of the present embodiment simultaneously matches a plurality of usable character strings.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a game image when the created character string according to an example of the present embodiment does not match the usable character string.

FIG. 8 shows that two players are one according to an example of the present embodiment.
It is a figure which shows the game image of the form which shares one game image.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a dictionary mode analysis result image according to an example of the present embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an analysis result image in a diagnostic mode according to an example of the present embodiment.

FIG. 11 is an image showing an abnormal degree according to an example of the present embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a functional block diagram of a game information providing device according to an example of the present embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing a data structure of stage data according to an example of the present embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing a data structure of standard dictionary data according to an example of the present embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram showing a data structure of user dictionary data according to an example of the present embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram showing a data structure of user data according to an example of the present embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram showing a data structure of statistical data according to an example of the present embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a game image for rotating an existing character string according to an example of the present embodiment.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a game image for rotating an existing character string according to another example of the present embodiment.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing another character input area according to an example of the present embodiment, FIG. 20 (A) shows a case where cells of different sizes are used, and FIG. 20 (B) shows the same size. It is a figure which shows the case where it shifts and arrange | positions the square.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing another character input area according to an example of the present embodiment.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a form of a game system according to an example of the present embodiment, FIG. 22 (A) shows an example when applied to an arcade game device, and FIG. FIG. 22C shows an example when applied to a game device.
It is a figure showing an example at the time of applying to a network type game device.

FIG. 23 is a functional block diagram of a game device according to an example of the present embodiment.

FIG. 24 is a schematic flowchart of a game according to an example of the present embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

110 information generation unit 112, 212 evaluation unit 113, 213 image generation unit 114, 214 voice generation unit 115 determination unit 116, 216 operation unit 118 analysis unit 122, 222 stage data 124, 224 standard dictionary data 125, 225 user dictionary data 126 226 user data 128, 228 statistical data 210 processing unit 218 updating unit 227 user billing data 229 vendor billing data 180, 280, 1108, 1206, 1306 information storage medium

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Claims (7)

(57) [Claims] 1. A creation formed by a player selecting a character from a selectable character group of a game image and adding the character to all or a part of the character group existing in a character input area in the game image. When a game in which a player evaluates whether a character string corresponds to any of a plurality of usable character strings is performed on a terminal device, game information for performing a predetermined effect in the game is displayed on the terminal. In a game information providing system for providing a device, a transmission / reception unit that transmits game information to the terminal device and receives operation information of a player from the terminal device, the operation information, and the plurality of usable character strings. based on the available character data indicating, create a string containing the character selection input by the player from the selectable character group, wherein Based on the judgment means for judging whether or not the applicable character string is applicable, based on the judgment by the judgment means, the player of the usable character string included in the user data for managing the user information for each user An analysis for updating the data indicating the number of times of use and calculating the number of times of use for each attribute of the usable character string based on the data indicating the number of times of use and the attribute data indicating the attribute of the usable character string includes a means, an image generating means for generating image information for displaying a game image, and the exit status of the game, the image generating unit, based on calculation by the analyzing means, the largest number of words of which attributes Display the analysis result image including the pros display image showing the use and the cons display image showing which attribute word is not used most Generates because image information, said transmitting and receiving means, the game information providing system and transmitting toward the game information including the image information to the terminal device. 2. A creation formed by a player selecting a character from a selectable character group of a game image and adding the character to all or part of the character group existing in the character input area in the game image. When playing a game in which the player's evaluation is performed depending on whether the character string corresponds to one of a plurality of usable character strings, the operation information of the other player provided from the terminal device of the other player Based on the terminal device that executes the game, the transmission / reception means for transmitting the operation information of the player to the other terminal device and receiving the operation information of the other player, the operation information of each player, and the plurality of usable and usable character data indicating the string, on the basis of the selectable
Based on the judgment means for judging whether or not the created character string including the characters selected and input by each player from the Noh character group corresponds to the usable character string, and the user's The data indicating the number of times the player has used the usable character string included in the user data for managing information is updated, and the data indicating the number of times of use and the attribute data indicating the attribute of the usable character string are updated. based on bets, said comprising an analysis means for calculating the number of uses of each attribute available string image generating means for generating a game image, and the image generating means is the end state of the game, said analysis Based on the calculation by means, a merit display image showing which attribute words are used most and which attribute words are used most A terminal device, which generates a game image for displaying an analysis result image including a disadvantage display image indicating whether or not there is. 3. A creation formed by a player selecting a character from a selectable character group of a game image and adding the character to all or a part of the character group existing in the character input area in the game image. In a game system for performing a game in which the character string is evaluated by the player depending on whether any of a plurality of usable character strings is used, based on the usable character data indicating the plurality of usable character strings, creating a string containing the character selection input by the player from the selectable character groups, determination means for determining whether corresponding to the usable character strings, based on the determination by the determination means, the user for each user Update the data indicating the number of times the player has used the usable character string included in the user data for managing the information of Together, the analyzing means calculates the number of times of use for each attribute of the usable character string based on the data indicating the number of times of use and the attribute data indicating the attribute of the usable character string, and generates a game image. comprising an image generating unit, wherein the image generating means is the end state of the game, on the basis of calculation by said analyzing means, and advantages display image indicating the most often used words which attributes, words which attributes A game system for generating a game image for displaying an analysis result image including a disadvantage display image indicating whether or not is used most. 4. A creation formed by a player selecting a character from a selectable character group of a game image and adding the character to all or a part of the character group existing in a character input area in the game image. When a game in which a player evaluates whether a character string corresponds to any of a plurality of usable character strings is performed on a terminal device, game information for performing a predetermined effect in the game is displayed on the terminal. A program readable by a computer for a game information providing system provided to a device, the computer transmitting and receiving game information to the terminal device, and transmitting and receiving means for receiving operation information of a player from the terminal device, and operation information, on the basis of the available character data indicating the plurality of available string, or the selectable character group A judgment means for judging whether or not the created character string including the characters selectively input by the player corresponds to the usable character string, and manages the user information for each user based on the judgment by the judgment means. For updating the data indicating the number of times the player has used the usable character string included in the user data for, based on the data indicating the number of times of use and the attribute data indicating the attribute of the usable character string, The analyzing means for calculating the number of times of use for each attribute of the usable character string and the image generating means for generating the image information for displaying the game image are made to function, and in the ending state of the game, the image generating means, Based on the calculation by the analysis means, a merit display image showing which attribute word is most frequently used, and which attribute word Image information for displaying an analysis result image including a disadvantage display image indicating whether or not it is used least is generated, and the transmitting / receiving unit transmits game information including the image information to the terminal device. Characteristic program. 5. A creation formed by a player selecting a character from a selectable character group of a game image and adding the character to all or part of a character group existing in a character input area in the game image. When playing a game in which the player's evaluation is performed depending on whether the character string corresponds to one of a plurality of usable character strings, the operation information of the other player provided from the terminal device of the other player A program readable by a computer for a terminal device that executes a game, the computer transmitting and receiving operation information of a player to another terminal device, and transmitting and receiving means for receiving operation information of another player, Based on the operation information of each player and the usable character data indicating the plurality of usable character strings, the selection is possible.
Based on the judgment means for judging whether or not the created character string including the characters selected and input by each player from the Noh character group corresponds to the usable character string, and the user's The data indicating the number of times the player has used the usable character string included in the user data for managing information is updated, and the data indicating the number of times of use and the attribute data indicating the attribute of the usable character string are updated. Based on the above, the analysis means for calculating the number of times of use for each attribute of the usable character string and the image generation means for generating a game image are caused to function, and the image generation means, in the ending state of the game, the analysis means. Based on the calculation by, the advantage display image showing which attribute word is used most and the attribute word used most Program and generates a game image for displaying an analysis result image including the disadvantages display image showing or not. 6. A creation formed by a player selecting a character from a selectable character group of a game image and adding the character to all or part of a character group existing in a character input area in the game image. A computer-readable program for a game system for playing a game, in which a player evaluates whether a character string corresponds to any of a plurality of usable character strings. Determination means for determining whether or not a created character string including a character selected and input by the player from the selectable character group corresponds to the usable character string based on usable character data indicating a possible character string. , Based on the judgment by the judgment means, the above-mentioned usage included in the user data for managing the user information for each user. The data indicating the number of times the usable character string is used by the player is updated, and the attribute of the usable character string is based on the data indicating the number of times of use and the attribute data indicating the attribute of the usable character string. and analyzing means for calculating the number of uses of each, to serve as an image generating means for generating a game image, the image generation means is the end state of the game, on the basis of calculation by said analyzing means, most words which attributes A program for generating a game image for displaying an analysis result image including a merit display image indicating whether the word is used and a cons display image indicating which attribute word is most used. 7. An information storage medium readable by a computer, wherein the program according to any one of claims 4 to 6 is stored.