TW523420B - Method and system for realizing multi-mode game - Google Patents

Abstract

A method and a system for realizing a multi-mode game are used to combine learning software with game software, and provide a user with a game in multiple modes. The present invention first divides the game software into a plurality of game stages according to the degree of difficulty or the processes thereof. Next, the weighting of game resource required in each game stage is determined to set up the game evaluation module. The learning weightings are separately determined according to the difficulty and the content of the learning software to set up a learning evaluation module. Next, a relational database is set up according to the resource weighting, the learning weighting and the conversion function for allowing an interchange between the resource weighting and the learning weighting. During the progress of each game, a user selects the game software or the learning software to control the progress of the game. The present invention can increase the interest in learning for a user by embedding education in recreation.

Description

523420 V. Description of the Invention (1) [Field of the Invention] The present invention relates to a method and system for implementing multi-mode games on a game software platform, and in particular, to a method and system for combining game software and education and learning software to realize multiple methods. Methods and systems of mode games. [Background of the Invention] The application of computers is quite popular nowadays, and the technology of graphic image processing and sound and light design has become more and more mature with the support of computer hardware. These two technologies have brought the development of video games into a new, rich and diverse state. As a result, video games are becoming more accepted and become one of the daily recreations of many people.

Among the current types of games, there are so-called role-playing and multi-scenario game environment designs. These seem to provide many game changes, increasing the selectivity and complexity of game play. But strictly speaking, these are just different changes in the large framework of the game. They are different game types in the same game mode, and ultimately do not jump out of the concept of the game. So it can only be called a single way of playing.

Furthermore, some learning game software combines learning with games in order to attract users to learn. However, due to limitations in design concepts and methods, the current learning games are either rigid, tedious, lacking entertainment, or making learning in a formal way, and cannot achieve the function of improving people's knowledge and knowledge. Therefore, the present invention is here to think about how to combine game software and learning software to develop true educational game software, which can not only reduce the entertainment of the game, but also combine the learning content with the game process.

Page 4 523420 V. Description of the invention (2) It can provide users with multiple ways to play the game. [Objective and Summary of the Invention] In view of this, the object of the present invention is to provide a method and system for implementing a multi-mode game. The invention combines game software and learning software, so that the user can intervene and control the game progress through the evaluation results of the learning software to promote or delay the game progress. The user can also choose to play the game software only, keeping the original entertainment.

According to the purpose of the present invention, a method for realizing a multi-way game is proposed, which is used to combine a learning software with a game software, and provides a user with a multi-way game progress. This method includes: dividing game software difficulty or its process into a plurality of game stages. Then, a resource weight of each of the plurality of game resources required in each game stage is determined to establish a game evaluation module. According to the difficulty and content of the learning software, a learning weight is determined to establish a learning evaluation module. Subsequently, according to the resource weights of the game evaluation module and the learning weights of the learning evaluation module, an association database is established, which is used to make the resource weights and learning weights interchangeable according to the association database. Then, in each game progress, the user chooses to operate the game software or learning software to directly or indirectly control the game progress.

In addition, in the above-mentioned steps in which the user chooses to operate the game software or learning software to directly or indirectly control the progress of the game, the method further includes: Step a: receiving a selection command input by the user; if the user chooses to operate the game software, perform Step b. If operation learning software is selected, go to step d.

Page 5 523420 V. Description of the invention (3) In step b, the user starts a game command in a game interface. Then in step c, the relevant game data is adjusted according to the game command, and step f is performed. In step d, a course is provided to the user for learning or answering in a learning interface to generate a first learning weight. Then in step e, the first learning weight is converted into a first resource weight according to the correspondence of the associated database in exchange for a first game resource, and related game data is adjusted. In step f, it is judged whether the game is over, if it is, the method is ended, otherwise it returns to step a. According to the purpose of the present invention, a system for implementing multi-mode games is also proposed, which is used to combine a game software with a learning software, and provides a user to choose to directly or indirectly control the progress of the game through the game software or learning software. The system includes an associated database and a conversion unit. The related database includes a game evaluation module, a learning evaluation module, and a conversion function. The game evaluation module is used to record a resource weight representing each game resource required in each game stage of the game software, and the learning evaluation module is used to record a learning weight representing each course of the learning software. The conversion function is used to make the resource weight and learning weight correspond to each other by the conversion function. The conversion unit is obtained by comparing one of the scores obtained by the user's self-learning software with the learning evaluation module, and then converting it into a resource weight through a conversion function of the associated database in exchange for a game resource. Among them, in each game progress, the system provides users with the option to operate game software or learning software. If the user chooses the learning software, the learning software provides a course for the user to study or answer to generate a first learning weight. Then the conversion unit converts the first learning weight into a first asset.

523420 V. Description of the invention (4) Source right source "adjustment related! Play data. Understand, a preferred embodiment is given below, and it is more cooperative, and it is easy to explain as follows. At first glance [preferred embodiment], the technical features of the present invention are characterized by a multiiay game method on the game software platform 'by establishing a set of brothers and sisters, a module and a learning evaluation module In order to provide users with evaluation, intervention and control of the game, to achieve the purpose of promoting or delaying the progress of the game, the original independent operation of the game is maintained. ’And still

Mingshen ... Figure 1 is a block diagram of a multi-mode game system according to a preferred embodiment 1 of the present invention. This system ’s ⑽ system and learning software U0, and in each game progress =

= $ Write game software 100 or learning software 110 to directly or indirectly control J-play progress. ^

As shown in Figure 1, the game software 100 includes a game resource database 3, a game interface 101, a game processing unit i 05, and a game data material 107. Among them, the game resource database 〇〇3 is used All game resources and game rules of the game software 100 are stored; the game interface is used to receive game commands input by the user. The game processing unit 105 is used to adjust the relevant game data according to the game command and to determine whether the game progress is ended according to the game rules. The game data database 7 is used to store game data. The learning software 110 includes a learning database 113 and a learning interface ill 'learning

Page 523420 V. Description of the invention (5) Learning processing unit 1 1 5 and grade database 1 1 7. The learning database 1 1 3 is used to store the courses of the learning software 1 10; the learning interface 1 1 1 is used to provide courses for users to learn or answer. The learning processing unit 1 1 5 is used to generate results according to the user's learning or answering; the performance database 1 1 7 is used to store the results and the user's learning progress. The system of the present invention includes an associated database 1 31 and a conversion unit 1 37. The association database 1 3 1 includes a game evaluation module 1 3 3, a learning evaluation module 1 3 5 and a conversion function (not shown in the figure). Among them, the game evaluation module 1 3 3 is used to record a resource weight of each game resource required in each game stage representing the game software 100, and the learning evaluation module 1 3 5 is used to record the representative learning software. 1 1 10 each of the learning weights. The resource weights and learning weights correspond to each other by a conversion function. The conversion unit 1 3 7 is used to obtain the learning weights through the evaluation of the learning evaluation module 1 3 5 by the user's self-learning software 1 10, and then through the conversion function of the related database 1 3 1 The format is converted into resource weights in exchange for a corresponding game resource. In the following description, the game software 100 is an example of a war game, and the learning software 100 is an example of an English grammar learning course. That is, the preferred embodiment is to add English grammar learning to a war game to illustrate the multi-mode game system and method of the present invention. Please refer to FIG. 2 at the same time, which shows a flowchart of a method for implementing a multi-mode game according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Fig. 2, in step 201, the game software 100 (war game) is divided into a plurality of game stages according to the difficulty or the process. For example, game software

523420 V. Description of the invention (6) 1 0 0 has a total of 3 difficulty levels, and the game process is divided into farming, taxation, levy soldiers, training, engagement, trading, and so on. Then proceed to step 203. In step 203, a resource weight is given for each game resource required in each game stage to establish a game evaluation module 1 3 3. For example, in each difficulty level of the game software 100, the game resources required are war books, swords, jewelry, steeds, and so on. The resource weights are established for each process and each game resource in each game stage, which is the game evaluation module 133 shown in Table 1. Among them, cultivation [1] indicates a cultivation event at difficulty level 1, engagement [3] indicates a battle event at difficulty level 3, and so on.

Page 9 523420 V. Description of the invention (7) Game resource resource weight Game resource resource weight Game resource resource weight Cultivation [1] 10 Cultivation [2] 100 Cultivation [3] 1000 Taxation [1] 20 Taxation m 150 Taxation [3] 1500 conscription [1] 30 conscription [2] 200 conscription [3] 2000 training [1] 40 training [2] 250 training [3] 2500 warfare [1] 50 warfare [2] 300 warfare [3] 3000 trade [1] 60 transactions [2] 350 transactions [3] 3500 soldier books [1] 70 soldier books [2] 500 soldier books [3] 5000 swords [1] 80 swords [2] 550 swords [3] 5500 jewelry [1] 90 jewelry [2] 600 jewellery [3] 6000 steeds [1] 100 steeds [2] 650 steeds [3] 6500 Table 1 Next, in step 205, the learning weight is determined according to the difficulty and content of the learning software 110 to establish a learning evaluation model Group 1 3 5. For example, the English grammar practice of Learning Software 1 10 has 2 levels of difficulty. The types of questions include phrase-making, single-word making, prototype making, advanced phrase making, advanced single-word making, and advanced prototype making. Build according to each difficulty level and each question type

523420 V. Description of the invention (8) Establish the learning weight and become the learning evaluation module 1 3 5 as shown in Table 2. Among them, the phrase making sentence [2] indicates the title of the phrase making sentence of difficulty level 2, and the rest can be deduced by analogy. Learning content Learning weight Learning content Learning weight Phrase making sentences [1] 10 Phrase making sentences [2] 100 Word making sentences [1] 20 Word making sentences [2] 200 Prototype making sentences [1] 30 Prototype making sentences [2] 300 Advanced phrases Sentence 40 Advanced Phrase Sentence 400 [1] [2] Advanced Single Sentence Sentence 50 Advanced Single Sentence Sentence 500 [1] [2] Advanced Prototype Sentence 60 Advanced Prototype Sentence 600 [1] [2] Table 2 Continue Step 2 0 7. In step 207, according to a conversion function, the resource weights of the game evaluation module 1 3 3 and the learning weights of the learning evaluation module 1 35 correspond to each other to establish an association database 1 3 1. This related database 1 3 1 is used to make the resource weights and learning weights interchangeable according to the conversion function. The conversion function is, for example, "resource weight = learning weight" or π resource weight = learning weight / 2 ". Then proceed to step 209.

523420 5. Description of the invention (9) In step 209, in each game progress, the user can choose to operate the game software 100 or the learning software 110 to directly or indirectly control the game process. For the description of this step, please refer to FIG. 3. FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a multi-mode game method according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. First in step 301, the system of the present invention receives a selection command input by a user to select to operate the game software 100 or the learning software 1100. If the user chooses to operate the game software 1 0 0, proceed to step 3 0 3; otherwise, proceed to step 3 1 1 1. In step 303, in the game interface 101, the user initiates a game command. Then in step 305, the game processing unit 105 adjusts the relevant game data according to the game commands and the game rules recorded in the game resource database 103. The game processing unit 105 updates the adjusted game data to the game data database 107. Then proceed to step 3 0 7. In step 307, the game processing unit 105 determines whether the game is over according to the game rules recorded in the game resource database 103. If yes, end this method; otherwise, go back to step 301 and continue to the next game session. Next, it is explained that the user chooses to use the learning software 110 to perform the game progress in step 301. In step 3 1 1, the learning interface 1 1 1 displays the learning courses stored in the learning database 1 1 3 to provide users with learning or answers. The learning processing unit 1 15 evaluates the scores based on the user's answer result or learning effect, and then stores the scores in the score database 1 17 to generate a learning weight. For example, when the user has completed the phrase [1]

Page 12 523420 V. Description of the Invention (ίο), and the learning weight is 10. Then proceed to step 3 1 3. In step 3 1 3, the conversion unit 1 3 7 converts the learning weight obtained by the user into a resource weight according to the correspondence of the associated database 1 3 1 in exchange for a game resource; the game processing unit then plays the game accordingly Resources adjust related game data, and update the game data database 107. If the conversion function is π resource weight = learning weight ", according to the associated database 1 3 1, the user's learning weight 10 can find the event corresponding to the cultivation [1] in the game evaluation module 1 3 3 , And start this event in the game. If the user finishes the advanced phrase making sentence [1] and gets the learning weight of 40, corresponding to the game evaluation module 1 3 3, the conversion unit 1 3 7 can find the farming [1], tax [1], conscription [1], and training [1] and other events are available for users to choose in exchange for game resources. In this way, users can indirectly control in the learning software 1 10 The game progress. Then proceed to step 307, the game processing unit 105 determines whether the game is over. Therefore, during each game progress, the user can choose to play in a game mode or a learning mode, so that multiple modes can be realized The method of game. And if the user chooses to use the game software 100 to play each game, the function is the same as the original game software 100. [Effects of the Invention] There are multiple ways to realize the invention disclosed in the above embodiments game The method and system not only retain the fun of the game, but also enable the results of the learning content to be integrated into the game to achieve entertainment and learning at the same time. In this way, the present invention can make users feel that learning becomes interesting and happy, and improve their learning Interest and

Page 13 523420 V. Description of the invention (11) Willingness, reduce fatigue during learning, and improve learning effect. In summary, although the present invention has been disclosed as above with a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make various changes without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. And retouching, so the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the scope of the attached patent application.

Page 14 523420 Brief description of the drawings [Simplified description of the drawings] FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of a system for implementing a multi-mode game according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a method for implementing a multi-mode game according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a multi-mode game method according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. [Illustration of drawing labels] 100 game software 10 1 game interface 103 game resource database 105 game processing unit 107 game data database 110 learning software 111 learning interface 113 learning database 115 learning processing unit 117 achievement database 131 associated database 133 Game evaluation module 135 Learning evaluation module 137 Conversion unit

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Claims (1)

523420 VI. Scope of Patent Application 1. A method for implementing multi-way games, which combines a learning software with a game software and provides a user with multiple ways to play the game. The method includes: The game software is divided into a plurality of game stages according to the difficulty level or the process thereof; determining a resource weight of each of the plurality of game resources required in each of the game phases to establish a game evaluation module; according to the difficulty level of the learning software And content determine a learning weight separately to establish a learning evaluation module; Establishing an association database based on the resource weight of the game evaluation module and the learning weight of the learning evaluation module, so that the resource weight and the learning weight can be interchanged according to the associated database; and optionally operating the Game software or the learning software to directly or indirectly control the progress of the game. 2. The method as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the resource weight and the learning weight in the associated database correspond to each other by a conversion function. 3. The method as described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the learning software further includes a learning interface, the game software further includes a game interface, and the game software or the learning software is operated to directly or indirectly control the game progress. The steps include: a. Receive one of the selection commands input by the user. If the user chooses to operate the game software, proceed to step b. If the user chooses to operate the learning software, proceed to step d; Page 16 523420 6. Application scope b. In the game interface, start a game command; c. Adjust relevant game data according to the game command, and go to step f; d. In the learning interface, provide courses to the The user learns or answers to generate a first learning weight; e. Converts the first learning weight into a first resource weight in exchange for a first game resource according to the correspondence of the associated database; and adjusts related game data; and f . Determine if the game is over, if yes, end the method, otherwise go to step a. 4. A system for implementing multi-mode games, which is used to combine a game software with a learning software, and provides a user to choose to directly or indirectly control the game progress through the game software or the learning software, wherein the game software includes A plurality of game resources, the learning software includes a plurality of learning courses, and the system includes: an associated database including a game evaluation module, a learning evaluation module and a conversion function, wherein the game evaluation module is used for recording A resource weight of each of the game resources, the learning evaluation module is used to record a learning weight representing each of the learning courses, and the conversion function is used to render the resource weight and the learning weight by the conversion function A corresponding relationship; and a conversion unit for obtaining a learning weight from a score obtained by the user from a learning course of the learning software through the learning evaluation module, and then converting the result into a conversion function of the associated database into The resource weight in exchange for a game resource; 523420 6. In the scope of applying for a patent, in each game process, the system provides the user with the option to operate the game software or the learning software. If the user chooses the learning software, the learning software provides courses for the use The learner learns or answers to generate a first learning weight, and the conversion unit converts the first learning weight into a first resource weight in exchange for a first game resource, and adjusts related game data. 5. The system described in item 4 of the scope of patent application, wherein the game software further comprises: a game resource database for storing a plurality of game resources and a game rule of the game software; a game interface for receiving The user inputs a game command; a game processing unit for adjusting related game data according to the game command, and determining whether the game process is over according to the game rules; and a game data database for storing game data. 6 · The system described in item 4 of the scope of patent application, wherein the learning system further includes: a learning database for storing courses of the learning software; a learning interface for providing courses for the user to learn or answer A learning processing unit for generating the grade according to the user's learning or answering and transmitting the grade to the conversion unit; and a grade database for storing the grade and learning progress of the user. 7. A method for implementing multi-mode games, which combines a learning software with a game software, and provides a user with multiple ways to play the game 523420 6. The scope of patent application, the method includes: determining a resource weight of each of a plurality of game resources required in the game software to establish a game evaluation module; and determining one according to the difficulty and content of the learning software Learning weights to establish a learning evaluation module; based on the resource weights of the game evaluation module and the learning weights of the learning evaluation module, a correspondence function is used to establish an association database for the The resource weight and the learning weight can be exchanged according to the associated database; and the game software or the learning software is selected to operate directly or indirectly to control the progress of the game. 8. The method according to item 7 of the scope of patent application, wherein the learning software further includes a learning interface, the game software further includes a game interface, and the operating the software or the learning software is to directly or indirectly control the game process. The steps further include: a. Receiving a selection command input by the user, if the user chooses to operate the game software, proceed to step b, if the user chooses to operate the learning software, proceed to step d; b. At the game interface In order to start a game command; c. Adjust relevant game data according to the game command, and proceed to step f; d. In the learning interface, provide a course for the user to learn or answer to generate a first learning weight; e. Convert the first learning weight according to the correspondence of the related database 523420 Page 20