JP4033429B2 - GAME SYSTEM AND INFORMATION STORAGE MEDIUM - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a game system and an information storage medium for providing a quiz game.
[0002]
[Background]
In the conventional quiz game, the player only solves a predetermined number of problems prepared in advance.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, simply solving the problem makes it difficult to promote the player's motivation for the quiz game because the sense of participating in the game is sparse. In addition, since the number of problems that can be prepared as problems for the quiz game is limited, there is a problem that the life of the game software itself is short.
[0004]
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game system and an information storage medium that can provide a quiz game that can promote a player's participation in a game and have a long life as a game. There is.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention is characterized in that a game system for performing a quiz game has quiz data reception means for receiving provision of quiz data for setting a new quiz problem from a player.
[0006]
Further, the information storage medium of the present invention is an information storage medium that stores information for performing a quiz game and can be used in a computer, and accepts provision of quiz data for a new quiz problem from a player. A program for realizing the means is stored.
[0007]
According to the present invention, since there is a quiz data receiving means, it is possible to receive provision of quiz data for giving a new quiz question from the player. For this reason, the player can obtain a real feeling that he / she actively participates in the quiz game by providing quiz data for taking out the quiz problem created by himself / herself.
[0008]
Here, the configuration of the quiz data receiving means is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the player has an input means for inputting the quiz data and a means for storing the inputted quiz data. Similarly, the program for realizing the quiz data receiving means includes a program for realizing the input means for the player to input the quiz data and the means for storing the input quiz data. Is preferred.
[0009]
According to such a configuration, since there is an input means, it is easy for the player to provide quiz data. Further, since there is means for storing quiz data, it is possible to store quiz data provided by the player and use it later.
[0010]
The input means may be a means for direct manual input by the player, such as a button or a keyboard, or a means for reading quiz data stored in advance in the information storage medium of the player. Similarly, the program for realizing the input means can include a program for realizing means for reading quiz data stored in the information storage medium of the player.
[0011]
In particular, when the input means is realized by means for reading the quiz data stored in advance in the information storage medium of the player, the quiz data can be easily transferred, so that the operation of providing the quiz data from the player is simplified. .
[0012]
Further, the present invention is characterized by having means for setting the quiz data received by the quiz data receiving means as question data to be used in the quiz game. Similarly, the information storage medium of the present invention stores a program for realizing means for setting the quiz data received by the quiz data receiving means as question data used in the quiz game.
[0013]
According to this, the quiz data provided from the player can be set as the question data, so that new quiz questions can be successively given to the player. This makes it difficult for the player to get bored with the quiz game and extends the game life.
[0014]
However, it is conceivable that the quiz data provided by the player includes expressions and contents that are undesirable from the viewpoint of public order and morals, for example. In addition, there may be a case where quiz data having almost the same content as the existing quiz problem is provided. In order to avoid setting such quiz data as question data, the present invention preferably includes means for prohibiting setting quiz data that matches a predetermined condition as question data. Similarly, the information storage medium of the present invention preferably stores a program for realizing means for prohibiting setting of quiz data that matches a predetermined condition as question data.
[0015]
Further, the present invention provides a game system in which information for playing a quiz game is provided from a host device to a game terminal connected via a communication line, and the quiz game is played on the game terminal. It has a quiz data receiving means for receiving provision of quiz data for setting a new quiz problem from a terminal via a communication line.
[0016]
Similarly, the information storage medium of the present invention stores information for realizing a game system in which a quiz game is played while communicating with a host device in a game terminal connected from the host device via a communication line, An information storage medium capable of reading information by a computer, for realizing a quiz data receiving means for accepting provision of quiz data for a host device to give a new quiz problem from a game terminal via a communication line And storing a program.
[0017]
According to such a configuration, the player can provide quiz data from the game terminal connected to the host device via the communication line. Therefore, even in a quiz game system in which a quiz game is performed via a communication line, it is possible to obtain a feeling that the player is actively participating in the quiz game.
[0018]
Also in this case, it is preferable that the host device has means for setting the quiz data received by the quiz data receiving means as question data used in the quiz game. Similarly, the information storage medium of the present invention preferably stores a program for realizing means for setting the quiz data received by the quiz data receiving means as the question data used in the quiz game.
[0019]
This makes it possible to set quiz data provided from the game terminal via the communication line as question data. Therefore, it is possible to constantly provide a new quiz problem to the player from the host device, and to stimulate the player's motivation for the quiz game. In addition, the life of the game itself is extended.
[0020]
Even in this case, it is preferable that the host device has means for prohibiting setting quiz data that matches a predetermined condition as question data. Similarly, the information storage medium of the present invention preferably stores a program for realizing means for prohibiting setting of quiz data that matches a predetermined condition as question data.
[0021]
As a result, for example, it is possible to prevent quiz data including inappropriate content / expression from being set as question data and published.
[0022]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0023]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of the game system of the present invention.
[0024]
In FIG. 1, the game system includes an arcade game device 10, a home game device 50, and a memory card 80. The home game device 50 is connected to a device main body 51, a monitor 54 having a display unit 56, and a keyboard 52 that enables input of characters and other symbols. As the monitor 54, a commercially available television can be used in addition to the monitor dedicated to the game.
[0025]
Here, the arcade game device 10 is a game device for a quiz game, and a display unit 12, a sound output unit 14, a coin slot 16, operation buttons 18 a and 18 b, and a slot 20 are formed on the front surface of the housing 11. ing.
[0026]
More specifically, the display unit 12 displays game images such as problems and characters, and the sound output unit 14 outputs sounds such as sound effects. The coin insertion slot 16 is for the player to insert a predetermined amount of coins, and the operation buttons 18a and 18b are for the player to input an answer or the like. The slot 20 is for the player to insert the memory card 80.
[0027]
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional block diagram of such an arcade game apparatus 10.
[0028]
In FIG. 2, a processing unit 100 performs various processes such as control of the entire apparatus, instruction instruction to each block in the apparatus, game calculation, etc., and its function is a CPU (CISC type, RISC type). It can be realized by hardware such as DSP, ASIC (gate array, etc.) or a given program (game program).
[0029]
The operation unit 130 is for a player to input operation information, and the function can be realized by hardware such as the operation buttons 18a and 18b in FIG.
[0030]
The storage unit 140 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the image generation unit 160, the sound generation unit 170, the communication unit 174, the I / F unit 176, and the like, and its functions can be realized by hardware such as a RAM.
[0031]
An information storage medium (storage medium from which information can be read by a computer) 150 stores information such as programs and data. In this embodiment, a program for realizing quiz data receiving means for receiving information for playing a quiz game, provision of quiz data for setting a new quiz problem from a player, and a quiz data receiving means To realize a program for realizing means for setting received quiz data as question data to be used in a quiz game, and means for prohibiting setting quiz data that matches a predetermined condition as question data Are stored in the information storage medium 150. The program for realizing the quiz data receiving means includes a program for realizing an input means for the player to input quiz data and a means for storing the input quiz data. Is done. Furthermore, the program for realizing the input means is formed including a program for realizing means for reading the quiz data stored in the information storage medium of the player, and can be obtained from either the operation unit 130 or the memory card 80. However, quiz data can be entered.
[0032]
Note that the quiz data provided by the player includes at least information for specifying the content of the question and information for specifying the answer of the question, and the two need to be associated with each other. In addition to such information, it is also possible to include information for specifying the problem creator in the quiz data.
[0033]
Such a function of the information storage medium 150 can be realized by hardware such as an optical disk (CD, DVD), a magneto-optical disk (MO), a magnetic disk, a hard disk, a magnetic tape, and a semiconductor memory (ROM). The processing unit 100 performs various processes based on information such as programs and data stored in the information storage medium 150.
[0034]
Part or all of the information stored in the information storage medium 150 is transferred to the storage unit 140 when the apparatus is powered on.
[0035]
Information stored in the information storage medium 150 includes program code, image information, sound information, shape information of display objects, table data, list data, player information, and processing of the present invention. It includes at least one of information for instructing, information for performing processing in accordance with the instruction, and the like.
[0036]
The image generation unit 160 generates various images in accordance with instructions from the processing unit 100 and outputs them to the display unit 12. The functions of the image generation unit 160 include hardware such as an image generation ASIC, CPU, and DSP, This can be realized by a given program (image generation program) and image information.
[0037]
The sound generation unit 170 generates various sounds in accordance with instructions from the processing unit 100 and outputs them to the sound output unit 14. The functions of the sound generation unit 170 include hardware such as a sound generation ASIC, CPU, and DSP. It can be realized by a given program (sound generation program) and sound information (waveform data, etc.).
[0038]
The communication unit 174 performs various controls for communicating with an external device (for example, a host device or another game device), and functions as hardware or a place such as a communication ASIC or CPU. This can be realized by a given program (communication program).
[0039]
Information for realizing the processing of the present invention may be distributed from the information storage medium possessed by the host device to the information storage medium 150 possessed by the arcade game apparatus 10 via the network and communication unit 174. Good. Such use of the information storage medium of the host device and use of the information storage medium of the game device are also included in the scope of the present invention.
[0040]
The I / F unit 176 serves as an interface for exchanging information with the memory card 80 in accordance with an instruction from the processing unit 100, and the function thereof is from the slot 20 in FIG. This can be realized by a data write / read controller IC controlled by an instruction. Note that a portable game device 180 (see FIG. 8) is used in place of the memory card 80, and information exchange between the portable game device 180 and the arcade game device 10 is realized using radio waves such as infrared rays. In some cases, the function of the I / F unit 176 can be realized by hardware such as a semiconductor laser or an infrared sensor.
[0041]
The processing unit 100 includes a game calculation unit 110 and a data reading unit 112.
[0042]
Here, the data reading unit 112 reads quiz data stored in the memory card 80 through the I / F unit 176. The quiz data read here is stored in the storage unit 140 or the information storage medium 150 in a predetermined case.
[0043]
On the other hand, the game calculation unit 110 displays a character (price) acceptance process, a game mode setting process, a game progress process, a selection screen setting process, a process for determining the movement of a character displayed on the display unit, and characters. Various game calculation processes such as a process for calculating, a game result (game result, score), or a game over process, based on operation information from the operation unit 130, information from the memory card 80, a game program, etc. Do it.
[0044]
The game calculation unit 110 further includes a problem setting unit 114 and a setting prohibition unit 116.
[0045]
Among these, the problem setting unit 114 performs processing for setting the quiz data stored in the storage unit 140, the information storage medium 150, and the like as question data used in the quiz game. On the other hand, the setting prohibition unit 116 prohibits setting quiz data that meets a predetermined condition as question data.
[0046]
Here, as the predetermined condition, for example, a term / expression used for a question or answer does not include a term / expression that may harm public order and morals. In order to determine whether such conditions are satisfied or inadequate, the information storage medium 150 includes a list of terms and expressions that are likely to harm public order and morals such as discrimination terms, radical slogans, and obscene terms and expressions. Stored. In addition to these conditions, other conditions may be defined such as when the content is the same as that of an existing problem, when the number of characters is violated, or when a symbol or character is included in meaningless continuity.
[0047]
Note that the setting prohibition process of the setting prohibition unit 116 has priority over the problem setting process of the problem setting unit 114.
[0048]
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing a configuration example for realizing the consumer game device 50 shown in FIG.
[0049]
As shown in FIG. 3, the consumer game device 50 includes a processing unit 400, an operation unit 430, a storage unit 440, an information storage medium 450, an image generation unit 460, a display unit 56, a sound generation unit 470, a sound output unit 472, A communication unit 474 and an I / F unit 476 are included. The game calculation unit 410 included in the processing unit 400 performs a game calculation based on operation information from the operation unit 430, a game program stored in the information storage medium 450, data, and the like. Then, a game image and a game sound corresponding to the result of the game calculation are generated and output from the display unit 56 and the sound output unit 472. The player plays the game while watching the game image or listening to the game sound. Further, information relating to the game play of the player and quiz data obtained by the quiz data creation work are written in the memory card 80 and can be read out by the arcade game apparatus 10 of FIG. The writing process of quiz data to the memory card 80 is performed by the data writing unit 412.
[0050]
3 have substantially the same functions as the components of the same name in FIG. 2 and can be realized by substantially the same hardware, detailed description thereof will be omitted here.
[0051]
The memory card 80 is a portable information storage medium that is detachably formed in the arcade game device of FIG. 2 and the home game device of FIG. The memory card 80 is formed so that information can be read and written in the arcade game device of FIG. 2 and the home game device of FIG.
[0052]
An example of characteristic processing in the game system having such a configuration will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. Here, FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of characteristic processing of the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a procedure for accepting quiz data provided by the player. Further, FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a procedure for setting quiz data provided by the player as question data. In the following description, FIGS. 1 to 3 are appropriately referred to.
[0053]
As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, the player first creates quiz data using the home game device 50 (S1). In creating the quiz data, characters and the like are input from the operation unit 430 realized by the keyboard 52 or the like, and the input content is confirmed by the display unit 56. Here, an example of image display in the quiz data creation stage is shown in FIG. In FIG. 1, a question “What is a racing game equipped with a communication function for the first time for business use?” And an answer “Final lap” are entered in a form in which necessary items are entered in a form prepared in advance. Thus, by creating quiz data using a predetermined form, it is possible to simplify the processing in both the arcade game apparatus 10 and the home game apparatus 50.
[0054]
The form for creating quiz data is preferably sold and distributed in advance in a form stored in an information storage medium such as a CD-ROM or a game cassette. Alternatively, the arcade game device 10 may download a form for creating quiz data to the memory card 80 or the like. Furthermore, a form for creating quiz data can be downloaded to the home game device 50 or the like through a communication line.
[0055]
Next, the player stores the created quiz data in the memory card 80 (S2), carries the memory card 80 to a place where the arcade game device 10 is located, and transfers the quiz data to the arcade game device 10. (S3). The quiz data transferred to the arcade game device 10 in this way is temporarily stored in the storage unit 140 or the like as provided data from the player (S4), and then set as question data used in the quiz game. (S5).
[0056]
Here, the process of S3 and S4 is performed in the procedure as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 5, for example.
[0057]
That is, first, the player inserts the memory card 80 storing the quiz data into the slot 20 of the arcade game apparatus 10 without inserting a predetermined amount of coins (S20: NO) (S22: YES). Then, reading of information stored in the memory card 80 is automatically started (S23). At this time, when quiz data is detected (S24: YES), for example, a confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed (S26), and confirmation of the player is requested. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a confirmation screen. When an input indicating YES is made (S27: YES), a process is executed in which the quiz data read in S24 and displayed in S26 is stored in the storage unit 140 or the like (S29).
[0058]
On the other hand, if quiz data is not included in the read information in S24 (S24: NO), information for notifying the player that quiz data is not included is output (S25). Return to S20. The information output form in S25 may be sound or image. If YES is not input in S27 (S27: NO), a process of stopping the process for storing the read quiz data in the information storage medium 150 or the like is executed (S28). Furthermore, when a predetermined amount of coins is inserted in S20 (S20: YES), a quiz game is started instead of a quiz data reception process (S21).
[0059]
Moreover, the process in S5 of FIG. 4 is performed according to the flowchart of FIG. 7, for example.
[0060]
That is, the setting prohibition unit 116 checks whether or not the quiz data stored as the provided data matches a predetermined condition (S50). In the present embodiment, it is checked whether any of the question and the answer includes a term / expression that may harm public order and morals.
[0061]
If the predetermined condition is met (S51: YES), processing for prohibiting setting the quiz data as question data is executed (S52). On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is not met (S51: NO), a process of setting the quiz data as the question data is executed (S53). The quiz data set as the question data is stored in the area for managing the question data in the information storage medium 150 in a format to be added to the existing question data.
[0062]
Thus, in the present embodiment, the arcade game apparatus 10 can accept provision of quiz data for asking a new quiz problem from the player, and can further set the quiz data as question game data. For this reason, the player can obtain a real feeling that he / she actively participates in the quiz game by providing quiz data for taking out the quiz problem created by himself / herself. In addition, the player can enjoy a sense of superiority and self-satisfaction by imagining a scene in which another person has a hard time solving the quiz problem created by himself / herself. Furthermore, by setting the quiz data provided from the player as question data, it is possible to give new quiz questions to the player one after another. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to get bored with the quiz game, and the life of the base on which the quiz game, the program for the quiz game, and the like for which it has been short-lived is stored can be extended.
[0063]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the quiz data accepting process is performed free of charge, so that the player's willingness to provide quiz data can be promoted. Further, since the arcade game apparatus 10 is provided with means for reading the quiz data stored in the memory card 80, the task of providing the quiz data from the player is simplified. This also promotes the player's willingness to provide quiz data.
[0064]
The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the above-described example, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the invention.
[0065]
For example, in the game system shown in FIG. 1, a portable game device can be used instead of the memory card 80. An example of an external view of such a portable game device is shown in FIG.
[0066]
In FIG. 8, the portable game device 180 has a display unit 182, operation buttons 184a, 184b, 184c, and 184d that function as an operation unit, direction keys 186, and a sound output unit 188, and enjoys game play alone. It is possible.
[0067]
The portable game device 180 can be inserted into a slot (not shown) of the device main body 51 constituting the home game device 50 or a slot of a game controller (not shown) that can be used for the home game device 50. It also functions as a portable information storage medium in which information can be written and read by the game apparatus 50. The portable game device 180 can also be inserted into the slot 20 of the arcade game device 10.
[0068]
Information may be exchanged between portable game device 180 and home game device 50 and game device 10 by using radio waves such as infrared rays and radio waves without using slot 20 or the like.
[0069]
An example of a functional block diagram of the portable game apparatus 180 is shown in FIG.
[0070]
The processing unit 200 performs various processes such as control of the entire portable game device 180, instruction instruction to each block in the portable game device 180, game calculation processing, and the like. It can be realized by hardware such as ASIC or a given program.
[0071]
The game calculation unit 210 included in the processing unit 200 performs a game calculation based on information stored in the information storage medium 250, the storage unit 240, and the input information from the operation unit 230.
[0072]
The operation unit 230 is for the player to input operation information, and the function can be realized by hardware such as the operation buttons 184a, 184b, 184c, 184d, the direction key 186, etc. in FIG.
[0073]
The storage unit 240 serves as a work area for the processing unit 200, the image generation unit 260, the sound generation unit 270, and the like, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a RAM.
[0074]
The information storage medium 250 stores information such as programs and data, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a semiconductor memory (ROM). The processing unit 200 performs various processes based on information stored in the information storage medium 250. Quiz data written by the home-use game apparatus 50 is stored in the information storage medium 250.
[0075]
The image generation unit 260 generates various images in accordance with instructions from the processing unit 200 and outputs them to the display unit 182, and the sound generation unit 270 performs various types of operations in accordance with instructions from the processing unit 200. Sound is generated and output to the sound output unit 188. The functions of the image generation unit 260 and the sound generation unit 270 can be realized by hardware such as an ASIC, CPU, DSP, or a given program.
[0076]
The I / F unit 276 serves as an interface for exchanging information with the game device of FIGS. 2 and 3 in accordance with an instruction from the processing unit 200, and its function is for data writing / reading. This can be realized by hardware such as a controller IC, a semiconductor laser, and an infrared sensor.
[0077]
When such a portable game device 180 is used instead of the memory card 80, the quiz data created in the home game device 50 can be corrected and confirmed in the portable game device 180. It is also possible to create and store quiz data directly with the portable game device 180 without using the home game device 50. The use of the portable game device 180 is more convenient than the use of the memory card 80 in that quiz data can be input / displayed without selecting a place.
[0078]
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration when the game apparatus (game terminal) 300-1 to 300-N is connected to the host apparatus 302 via the communication line 304 to constitute the game system of the present invention. .
[0079]
Here, the host device 302 includes a computer that functions as a host device. The host device 302 is provided with information for performing a quiz game from the host device 302 to the game terminals 300-1 to 300-N connected via the communication line 304, and the quiz game is executed at the game terminal. A program for realizing a game system for playing the game is stored, and a computer-readable information storage medium 320 functioning as the host device 302 is provided. In addition, the information storage medium 320 includes a program for realizing a quiz data accepting unit that accepts provision of quiz data for a host device to give a new quiz question from a game terminal via a communication line, and a quiz data accepting A program for realizing means for setting the quiz data received by the means as question data to be used for a quiz game, and means for prohibiting setting quiz data that matches a predetermined condition as question data Includes programs to implement.
[0080]
On the other hand, the game devices as the game terminals 300-1 to 300-N are realized by, for example, the business game device shown in FIG. 2, the home game machine shown in FIG. 3, or a personal computer having a communication function. be able to.
[0081]
Further, the information storage media 310-1 to 310-N included in the game devices 300-1 to 300-N may be information storage media built in the game devices 300-1 to 300-N. It may be an external information storage device connected to game devices 300-1 to 300-N. That is, a portable game device, a memory card, or the like can also be used as the information storage media 310-1 to 310-N.
[0082]
According to such a configuration, even in a game system in which information for playing a quiz game is provided from the host device 302 via the communication line and the quiz game is played on the game devices 300-1 to 300-N, The host device 302 can accept input of quiz data via the game devices 300-1 to 300-N, and can be set as new question data. The quiz data set as the question data is distributed to the game devices 310-1 to 310-N as necessary. Therefore, even in a quiz game system in which a quiz game is performed via a communication line, it is possible to obtain a feeling that the player is actively participating in the quiz game. It is possible to constantly provide a new quiz problem to the player from the host device, and to stimulate the player's quiz game. In addition, the life of the game itself is extended.
[0083]
In addition, since it is possible to prohibit setting quiz data that matches a predetermined condition as question data, for example, quiz data including inappropriate terms and expressions is set as question data and prevented from being published. .
[0084]
Note that the administrator of the host device 302 can also determine whether the quiz data transmitted from the game devices 310-1 to 310-N matches a predetermined condition. In this case, since detailed judgment that cannot be realized by mechanical processing is possible, thorough checking work is achieved.
[0085]
In the configuration shown in FIG. 10, the processing of the present invention is processed in a distributed manner between the host device and the game device (game terminal) (when a server is provided, the host device, the server, and the game device). May be. Further, information for realizing the processing of the present invention is stored in the information storage medium of the host device and the information storage medium of the game device (or the information storage medium of the host device, the information storage medium of the server, and the information storage medium of the game device). You may make it store in a distributed manner. Further, one of the connected game devices may function as a host device. Further, the connection to the communication line 304 may be used by connecting only when necessary, or may be always connected.
[0086]
In addition, the connection in the case of FIG. 10 is arbitrary such as a direct connection using an I / O port, a connection through a small network such as a LAN (local area network), a connection through a wide area network such as the Internet. Can take form. Also, the connection topology can take various topologies such as a bus type, a ring type, a tree type, and a star type. For example, when connecting according to IEEE 1394 or USB standards, a tree-type connection topology is desirable.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a game system of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional block diagram of the arcade game apparatus.
3 is a functional block diagram showing a configuration example for realizing the consumer game device shown in FIG. 1; FIG.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an outline of characteristic processing of the present embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a procedure for accepting quiz data provided by a player.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a confirmation screen.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a procedure for setting quiz data provided by a player as question data.
FIG. 8 illustrates an example of an external view of a portable game device.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional block diagram of a portable game device.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration when a game apparatus (game terminal) is connected to a host device via a communication line to constitute a game system of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 arcade game machine
50 Household game devices
80 memory card
100,400 processing unit
110,410 game calculation unit
112 Data reading section
114 Problem setting section
116 Setting prohibited part
150,450 information storage medium
174,474 Communication Department
176,476 I / F section
180 Portable Game Device
302 Host device
300-1 to 300-N game terminal
304 communication line
412 Data writing unit

Claims (12)

Means for playing a quiz game in which questions selected from the quiz data for questions stored in the storage means are given to the player and an answer is received from the player;
Quiz data accepting means for accepting provision of quiz data for setting a new quiz question from the player;
Have
The quiz data receiving means
For the player to input the quiz data as data including information for specifying the question content of the question to be asked, information for specifying the answer of the question, and information for specifying the problem creator Input means;
Whether or not the information for specifying the question content of the input quiz data satisfies the setting prohibition condition that the information for specifying the question content of the question quiz data stored in the storage means overlaps A setting prohibition means for determining whether or not
A problem setting means for setting the inputted quiz data as quiz data for a question to be used in the quiz game and storing it in the storage means when it is determined that the setting prohibition condition is not met ;
Game system characterized in that it comprises a. In claim 1,
The game system according to claim 1, wherein the input means includes means for reading the quiz data stored in an information storage medium of a player. In any one of Claims 1, 2.
The setting prohibition means includes
It is determined whether or not the input quiz data satisfies a setting prohibition condition that information that harms public order and morals registered in advance is included,
The problem setting means includes
When it is determined that the setting prohibition condition that information that harms public order and morals is included is not met, the input quiz data is set as quiz data for questions used in the quiz game and stored in the storage means A game system characterized by that. In a game system including a host device that provides a quiz game to a game terminal connected via a communication line,
The host device is
Means for providing a quiz game to the game terminal via a communication line to give the player a question selected from the question quiz data stored in the storage means and to obtain an answer from the player;
Quiz data accepting means for accepting provision of quiz data for asking a new quiz problem from the game terminal via a communication line;
Have
The quiz data receiving means
The quiz data from the game terminal via a communication line includes information for specifying the question content of the question to be asked, information for specifying the answer to the question, and information for specifying the problem creator Input means for accepting as data ;
Whether or not the information for specifying the question content of the input quiz data satisfies the setting prohibition condition that the information for specifying the question content of the question quiz data stored in the storage means overlaps A setting prohibition means for determining whether or not
A problem setting unit configured to set the received quiz data as quiz data for a question to be used in the quiz game and store it in the storage unit when it is determined that the setting prohibition condition is not satisfied ;
Game system characterized in that it comprises a. In claim 4,
The setting prohibition means includes
It is determined whether or not the input quiz data satisfies a setting prohibition condition that information that harms public order and morals registered in advance is included,
The problem setting means includes
When it is determined that the setting prohibition condition that information that harms public order and morals is included is not met, the input quiz data is set as quiz data for questions used in the quiz game and stored in the storage means A game system characterized by that. In any one of Claims 1-5,
The quiz data receiving means
A game system characterized in that processing for accepting provision of quiz data for setting a new quiz problem from a player is performed without being charged. Means for playing a quiz game in which questions selected from the quiz data for questions stored in the storage means are given to the player and an answer is received from the player;
Storing a program for causing a computer to function as a quiz data receiving means for receiving provision of quiz data for setting a new quiz problem from a player;
The quiz data receiving means
For the player to input the quiz data as data including information for specifying the question content of the question to be asked, information for specifying the answer of the question, and information for specifying the problem creator Input means;
Whether or not the information for specifying the question content of the input quiz data satisfies the setting prohibition condition that the information for specifying the question content of the question quiz data stored in the storage means overlaps A setting prohibition means for determining whether or not
A problem setting means for setting the inputted quiz data as quiz data for a question to be used in the quiz game and storing it in the storage means when it is determined that the setting prohibition condition is not met ;
An information storage medium comprising: In claim 7,
The information storage medium characterized in that the input means includes means for reading the quiz data stored in an information storage medium of a player. In any one of Claims 7 and 8,
The setting prohibition means includes
It is determined whether or not the input quiz data satisfies a setting prohibition condition that information that harms public order and morals registered in advance is included,
The problem setting means includes
When it is determined that the setting prohibition condition that information that harms public order and morals is included is not met, the input quiz data is set as quiz data for questions used in the quiz game and stored in the storage means An information storage medium characterized by the above. In an information storage medium storing a program that causes a computer to function as a host device that provides a quiz game to a game terminal connected via a communication line,
The program is
Means for providing a quiz game to the game terminal via a communication line to give the player a question selected from the question quiz data stored in the storage means and to obtain an answer from the player;
Causing the computer to function as quiz data accepting means for accepting provision of quiz data for setting up a new quiz problem from the game terminal via a communication line;
The quiz data receiving means
The quiz data from the game terminal via a communication line includes information for specifying the question content of the question to be asked, information for specifying the answer to the question, and information for specifying the problem creator Input means for accepting as data ;
Whether or not the information for specifying the question content of the input quiz data satisfies the setting prohibition condition that the information for specifying the question content of the question quiz data stored in the storage means overlaps A setting prohibition means for determining whether or not
A problem setting unit configured to set the received quiz data as quiz data for a question to be used in the quiz game and store it in the storage unit when it is determined that the setting prohibition condition is not satisfied ;
An information storage medium comprising: In claim 10,
The setting prohibition means includes
It is determined whether or not the input quiz data satisfies a setting prohibition condition that information that harms public order and morals registered in advance is included,
The problem setting means includes
When it is determined that the setting prohibition condition that information that harms public order and morals is included is not met, the input quiz data is set as quiz data for questions used in the quiz game and stored in the storage means An information storage medium characterized by the above. In any one of Claims 7-11,
The quiz data receiving means
An information storage medium that performs a process of accepting provision of quiz data for setting a new quiz problem from a player without being charged.

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