JPH07275519A - Game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To increase a total number of questions and enhance game function, regarding a game device of quiz setting type. CONSTITUTION:CPU 12 selects one of all questions preliminarily saved in ROM 13, and reads out the voice data of the selected question from a memory device 22. In this case, constitution is so made that voice is outputted after the application of the prescribed sound effect with an effect adding section 12a.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a quiz question type game machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, among various game devices, there is a game device in which a quiz is given to a player and a correct answer is judged by inputting an answer to compete for the number of correct answers, the correct answer rate, and the like.

Such a game device is generally equipped with a CRT or a speaker for performing only a screen display and a voice display for a quiz question and an input controller for performing an input operation. In addition, the voice display game device includes a storage device that stores voice data.

Therefore, FIG. 6 shows a flow chart of a quiz question of a conventional question type game machine. FIG. 6 (A) shows
When the quiz question is displayed in characters, one question is randomly selected from all the quiz questions to be held by the question command at the start of the game (step (S) 1), and the selected quiz question is played once. It is determined whether or not a question has already been given (question frequency) (S2).

If a question has already been given during one play or the question frequency is high in a predetermined number of plays, the process returns to the step of selecting again from a question other than the quiz question. In addition, if the question has not been given yet, or if the question frequency is low,
The quiz question is displayed on the screen (S3).

Then, when an answer is input from the player, the correctness is determined.

On the other hand, FIG. 6B shows the case where the quiz question is given by voice display. One question is randomly selected from all the quiz questions held by the question command for starting the game (S11), It is determined whether or not this quiz question has already been posed in one play, or whether the quiz question is frequently given a predetermined number of times (S12).

If the question has already been given or the question frequency is high, the process returns to the step of selecting the quiz question again. If the question has not been given or the question frequency is low, the quiz question (voice data) is searched from the storage device in which the question is stored as raw voice data (S13), and the quiz question is reproduced and displayed by the speaker. Yes (S14).

Then, when the player inputs an answer, whether the answer is correct or not is determined.

[0010]

However, in the conventional question-answering type game device, since the questioning method does not evolve stale as described above, there is a problem that it is easily biased to the knowledge problem and requires wisdom and consideration. It is difficult and difficult to do. In addition, since the answer to the quiz question is displayed once the question is given, it is impossible to give the same question to one play or several times before and after, and there is a problem that many questions must be prepared.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game device for increasing the total number of problems and improving playability.

[0012]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the principle of the present invention. In FIG. 1, in claim 1, the processing means 1 selects a predetermined question from the questions prepared in advance in the question storage means 2 by the question command, and the voice data of the predetermined question is read from the voice data storage means 3. A game device which reads out and causes the voice generation means 4 to perform a question by voice output, and judges whether the response input from the input means 5 is correct or not, wherein the processing means 1 applies a predetermined amount to the voice data of the predetermined problem. It is configured to include a performance adding means 6 for providing a sound performance.

In the second aspect, the effect adding means 6 changes the speed, the pitch, the order of the spelling sounds of the individual syllables in the audio data as the musical effect, or thins out or mixes the syllables.

In the third aspect, the display means 7 is provided for visually displaying the predetermined problem that is output as the voice.

[0015]

As described above, according to the first and second aspects of the invention, the musical effect such as the change of speed is applied to each spelling sound in the voice data of the problem selected by the effect adding means 6. This makes it possible to create various problems with the same content and increase the total number of problems.
An element of comprehension can be added to improve playability.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, not only the voice output but also the display means 7 visually displays the question of the selected question. As a result, it becomes possible to develop a quiz game by sight and hearing and improve playability.

[0017]

FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the structure of a game device 11 that supports voice output. A CPU (central effect processing unit) 12, which is a processing means, stores a predetermined number of questions in advance, which is a ROM (problem storage means). Read Only Memo
ry) 13 and RAM (Random Access)
Memory) 14 is connected.

The CPU 12 is connected to the bus 16 which is controlled by the bus controller 15 in a predetermined manner.

The bus 16 has a V for processing image data.
DP (Vertical Date Process)
g) 17 is connected to the VDP 17 via a D / A (digital / analog) conversion unit 18 for converting digital image data into analog image data, which is display means C.
RT19 is connected. The bus 16 also has a PCM (Pulse Code Modu) that modulates audio data.
speaker / FM sound source 20 is connected to the speaker 21. This PCM / FM sound source 20 and speaker 2
1 constitutes a voice generating means.

Further, a storage device 22 which is a voice data storage means is connected to the bus 16. This storage device 22
The voice data of each problem prepared in the ROM 13 is stored, and the selective reading is performed.

On the other hand, the bus 16 is connected via the I / O interface 23 to an input controller 24 which is an input means for responding to a quiz question.

Here, the CPU 12 performs a process for questioning a quiz question and a process for determining whether the input response is correct or incorrect, and is a means for adding effect to give a predetermined audible effect to the read voice data, which will be described later. It has a certain effect addition unit 12a.

The sound effect by the effect adding section 12a is
For spelling sounds of individual syllables such as “a” and “mosquito” in voice data, speed, pitch (intonation), order is changed, or syllable thinning and mixing are performed.
The audio data read from the storage device 22 is applied.

Specifically, the speed reproduction (fast start), slow reproduction (slow), accent change (intonation is appropriately changed depending on the height), reverse reproduction of each syllable, genuine reverse reproduction of each chapter, A sound effect such as a partial non-reproduction (cut), a partial mixed reproduction, a simultaneous reproduction of two questions, a sound quality change of a sound source such as an uttered sound of an animal or the like is performed.

Therefore, FIG. 3 shows a functional block diagram of the voice question of FIG. In FIG. 3, the CPU 12 randomly selects one (or two) questions from all the questions stored in the ROM 13 in response to a question command (game start), and stores voice data corresponding to the questions in the storage device 22. It is read out and stored in the RAM 14 once.

The problem and the voice data corresponding to the problem stored in the RAM 14 are subjected to any one of the above-mentioned sound effects by the effect adding section 12a, and stored in the RAM 14 again.
That is, data of frequency and amplitude value is added in speed reproduction (fast-forward), and this is modulated by the PCM / FM sound source 20 and sound is output from the speaker 21.

For example, the problem "Nihon nosutoha (capital of Japan)?" Is that each syllable of "ni", "ho", etc. is uttered as a spelling sound, and this spelling sound is played fast or late, or intonation is played. Change. Or, reverse playback of each character such as "Hatoshononhoni?", Genuine reverse playback such as "Hatosuno Honni (is today in Tokyo)?", Partial cut such as "Honnoshha (head of book)?" Reproduction, partial reproduction such as "Nihon no Shutoha?", "Nihon no Shutoha?" And "American Noshtoha?" At the same time, human being like the dog's bark of "One Wawa Wawa Wan?" The reproduction is performed by vocalization of animals other than.

As described above, by giving a sound effect to the audio data, the question form can be diversified, a plurality of question sources can be created for a plurality of questions, and the total number of questions can be increased.

Next, FIG. 4 shows a flowchart of the entire operation of the game apparatus, and FIG. 5 shows a flowchart of the questions shown in FIG. In FIG. 4, when the game device 11 is activated by inserting a coin or the like, a title is displayed (S21), and it is determined whether or not there is a game start input from the input controller 24 by the player (S2).
2) If there is no input, display the demo screen (S23),
The title display (S21) is continued.

When there is an input from the player, a demonstration of each RD (reading data) for each question is performed (S24), and a question is given (S25).

As for the question, as shown in FIG.
One question is randomly selected from all three questions, and the voice data of the question is selected from the storage device 22 (S25).
1). Then, the effect adding unit 12a in the CPU 12 adjusts the effect status of the problem (S25).
2) It is determined whether or not all the rendering methods have been used for the question (S253). If all the methods have been used, the question is selected again in S251. If all are not used, One is randomly selected from the above (S254).

Subsequently, it is judged whether or not the selected effect has already been used (S255), and if it has been used, S2.
At 34, the selection of the effect is redone.

If the selected effect has not been used yet, the voice data is expanded in the RAM 14 (S256), and the effect is added to create information for the sound source 20 (S25).
7). Then, based on the sound source information, the PCM / FM sound source 2
The voice data added with the effect is reproduced and output from the speaker 21 via 0 (S258).

Then, returning to FIG. 4, it is judged whether or not a question has been asked and the answer has been inputted by the player from the input controller 24 (S26), and if there is an input, a correctness judgment is made (S29), and a score is given. Processing is performed (S2
8). If no answer is input within the predetermined time, score processing is performed (S28).

Then, it is judged whether or not the game over condition (game time, number of questions, etc.) is satisfied (S29),
If the conditions are met, the game is over (S30). Then, it is determined whether or not to continue the game by the player (S31), and if continued, a question is given (S25),
If not continued, it ends.

On the other hand, in S29, when the condition for game over is not satisfied, the condition for clearing the above-mentioned RD (for example, when a predetermined score is reached or all questions are completed).
It is determined whether or not the condition is satisfied (S32), and if not satisfied, a question is given (S25), and if satisfied, it is determined whether or not a condition for clearing the game (for example, when a predetermined score is reached) is satisfied. (S33).

If the condition for clearing the game is not satisfied, the demonstration of each RD in S24 is performed, and if the condition is satisfied, the process ends.

In this way, the total number of problems can be increased by giving an effect to one problem. In addition, even in a battle between players having different knowledge amounts, a quiz game with a wide target age can be created regardless of the game characteristics, and the playability can be improved.

In the above embodiment, only the case where the question is given by voice is shown, but the problem of the voice outputted is VDP1.
7. By visually displaying on the CRT 19 via the D / A converter 18, the quiz game can be developed into a visual and auditory quiz game, and playability can be improved.

[0040]

As described above, according to the inventions of claims 1 and 2, the same contents can be obtained by giving a musical effect such as a change in speed or the like to each spelling sound in the selected sound data of the problem. Various problems can be created as problems to increase the total number of problems, and an element of comprehension can be added to improve playability.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, not only the voice output of the question of the selected question but also the visual display by the display means can be developed into a visual and auditory quiz game to improve playability. Can be achieved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a principle configuration diagram of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the voice question of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the overall operation of the game device.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the question shown in FIG.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a quiz question of a conventional question-type game device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Processing means 2 Problem storage means 3 Voice data storage means 4 Voice production means 5 Input means 6 Effect addition means 7 Display means 11 Game device 12 CPU 12a Effect addition section 13 ROM 14 RAM 15 Bus controller 16 Bus 17 VDP 18 D / A Converter 19 CRT 20 PCM / FM sound source 21 Speaker 22 Storage device 23 I / O 24 Input controller

Claims (3)

[Claims] According to a question command, the processing means selects a predetermined question from the questions prepared in advance in the question storage means,
In the game device, which reads out the voice data of the predetermined problem from the voice data storage means, causes the voice generation means to perform a question by voice output, and judges whether the response input from the input means is correct or incorrect. A game device characterized by including effect adding means for applying a predetermined sound effect to the voice data of the problem. 2. The effect adding means sets the spelling sound of each syllable in the audio data as the musical effect,
2. The game device according to claim 1, wherein speed, pitch, order are changed, or syllables are thinned or mixed. 3. The game device according to claim 1, further comprising display means for visually displaying the predetermined problem that is output as voice.