WO2001008765A1

WO2001008765A1 - Inferring game device

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Publication number: WO2001008765A1
Application number: PCT/JP2000/005058
Authority: WO
Inventors: Takashi Shimazaki
Original assignee: Takashi Shimazaki
Priority date: 1999-07-29
Filing date: 2000-07-28
Publication date: 2001-02-08
Also published as: AU6180700A

Abstract

An inferring game device comprising a memory where rules according to which the state of a perceived object is changed in order are stored, rule selecting means for selecting one of the rules randomly, output means for changing the state of the object along the time axis step by step according to the selected rule in order and outputting the state at each time, input means for allowing the player to predict the state of the object at a future stage and to input a movement according to the prediction, evaluating means for evaluating the movement made according to the prediction made based on the state of the object, whereby the player can enjoy the game while improving the ability of temporary memory and ability of inferring.

Description

Description Guess game machine Technical field

The present invention relates to a game device using a function of a computer and a recording medium storing a program thereof. Background art

A wide variety of games have been developed using a personal computer, a computer dedicated to games, and the like. One of these is a game called the "rhythm action game." In this game, the player performs operations such as pressing specific buttons at a good timing according to the rhythm of the music being played, and adjusts the timing of those operations, the accuracy of the operations, etc. Evaluate the result of playing the game based on this.

In a role-playing game, etc., a program that can obtain different results depending on the options is prepared, and the player proceeds with the game by selecting a predetermined one from several options. Furthermore, in a shooting game, etc., the result of playing a game by randomly responding to an output whose display position changes every moment according to a certain algorithm at random. Is evaluated.

However, the state of the perceived object, such as its numerical value, shape, its color, size, or display position, and the timbre, pitch, or size of the sound, change every moment according to various rules, The ability to predict the state of the perceived object at some stage in the future based on the changed state of the perceived object when output from the computer There was no game to compete. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game device and a game program device that allow a player to guess the future and evaluate the guessed result. Disclosure of the invention

Therefore, in the present invention, a memory storing a plurality of rules for sequentially changing the state of a perceived object, a rule selecting means for randomly selecting one of the plurality of rules, and a rule according to the selected rule. The state of the perceived object is changed in order at each stage divided along the time axis. An output unit that outputs the state of the perceived object at that time, and the player perceives the state at a certain stage (timing) in the future The input means for predicting the state of the object in advance and inputting an action based on the prediction, and the state of the perceived object at a certain stage in the future, changed according to the rule selected above, and the player An estimating game device having an evaluation means for evaluating an operation based on a player's prediction input by the estimating device. This guessing game device includes a rule selection step of randomly selecting one rule from a memory storing a plurality of rules that sequentially change the state of the perceived object, and a time selection process of the state of the perceived object according to the selected rule. An output process that changes the state of the perceived object sequentially at each stage divided along the axis and outputs the state of the perceived object at that time, and the player predicts in advance the state of the perceived object at a future timing In the input process of inputting the motion based on the prediction and the state of the perceived object changed according to the selected rule at a certain timing in the future, the motion based on the prediction input by the player is evaluated. It can be provided as a guessing game program device or a guessing game program having instructions capable of executing the evaluation process. , It can be provided with recorded in a recording medium readable other suitable computer. In addition, the Internet or other combination The inference game program of the present invention can also be provided by embedding it in a transmission medium that can be transmitted by communication between computers such as a user network.

In the inference game device of the present invention, the state of the perceived object such as a numerical value changes in order according to the selected rule by the output means or the output step, and the state of the perceived object that has changed at each time is changed. Is output to the player. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 1, when starting the inference game of the present invention, the player first perceives the state of the perceived object at one stage, that is, at a certain timing or time, and temporarily stores the state. Yes (step 1). Next, at a stage different from the previous stage, that is, at the next timing, at the next time, the state of the perceived object that has changed according to the selected rule with respect to the previous timing state is known. Wake up and temporarily memorize (Step 2). Therefore, if the selected rule (pattern) can be inferred in these steps 1 and 2, it is possible to predict the state of the object at the next timing or the state of the object at a future timing. Yes (step 3). Therefore, in the inference game device of the present invention, the player predicts in advance the state of the perceived object at a future stage, that is, at the timing by an input means or an input process, and performs an operation based on the prediction. (Step 4), and evaluate the result of the action based on the prediction based on the state of the perceived object actually changed in the future timing according to the rule selected at random above. By doing so, a game that competes for the ability to predict the state of a perceived object at a certain stage in the future is realized, and a game device and a game program that enable a player to guess the future and evaluate the guessed result are realized. providing. In addition, this guessing game program can enhance the temporary memory ability and the guessing ability while enjoying the game.

The player predicts in advance the state of the perceived object at some stage in the future. The motion based on the prediction, which is measured and input, is to predict the state of the perceived object at each future stage, i.e., the state at each future time, and based on the state of the perceived object at those stages. There is a way to specify some future stage to choose from. For example, when the perceived object is a number, the state of the perceived object that changes according to the selected rule, that is, the stage where the numerical value is maximized, is a certain stage in the future that the player should select. If specified, it is possible to evaluate the action based on the player's prediction by evaluating the magnitude of the numerical value. Such a future stage to be selected by the player may be a minimum timing or stage if the state of the perceived object is a numerical value, or a specific timing or stage. good.

There are a variety of ways in which a player can specify which stage of the future to choose. In the output means or the output process, the state of the perceived object at each stage, that is, the state of the perceived object at each stage is displayed at a different place, and the place to be evaluated by the evaluation means or the evaluation process is determined, and the time axis is set there. It is possible to display while moving in order at each stage divided along the screen, it is easy to see how the state of the perceived object changes on the limited display screen, and also grasp the timing to evaluate. Cheap. When such an output is adopted, the input means or the input process forcibly moves the place where the state of the perceived object is displayed at that time, that is, moves to the past or future on the time axis. Thus, the state of the perceived object output to the evaluated location can be changed.

By displaying a plurality of perceived objects at the same time, it is also possible to provide a guessing game device and a game program device competing for the ability to grasp the law that the states of the plurality of perceived objects change. That is, in the output means or the output step, the state of the perceived object is independently changed according to a rule selected at random for each of the plurality of perceived objects, and the output is performed. The player has multiple perceived objects For each of them, the state of the perceived object at a certain stage in the future can be predicted in advance, and an action based on them can be input.

Further, in the input means or the input step, a predetermined timing is input to each of the plurality of perceived objects as a motion to be predicted, and in the evaluation means or the evaluation step, the predetermined time is specified for the plurality of perceived objects. An estimating game that can evaluate the ability to reliably grasp the changing rules of a plurality of perceived objects by evaluating the state of the plurality of perceived objects if they are relevant at a given timing. A device and a guessing game program device can be provided.

In addition, as a motion based on the prediction in which the player predicts the future state of the perceived object in advance, the perceived object at a predetermined stage in the future of the perceived object, that is, at a predetermined timing, It is also possible to predict the state of an object and specify it. If the state of the perceived object is a numerical value, predict the numerical value to be converted according to the selected law, input that numerical value before or as soon as possible at a certain stage in the future, and at a predetermined stage in the future. It is possible to evaluate the predicted operation based on whether or not the state (numerical value) of the perceived object matches the input numerical value.

In the evaluation means or the evaluation process, the player specifies the state of the perceived object by the input means or the input process, because the timing of inputting the predicted state of the perceived object is also a target of the player's action evaluation. It is also desirable to evaluate the coincidence between the timing and the prescribed timing or time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing an action of a player when the guessing game program of the present invention is executed.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an outline of the game machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of the game machine shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a schematic functional configuration of the game machine shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration of the game machine shown in FIG. 2. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a schematic process of a guessing game program of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the prepared rules.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a double-eye bonus.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an operation of changing the numerical value of the evaluation stage by an input operation.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an outline of a game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display of the game machine shown in FIG.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a schematic functional configuration of the game machine shown in FIG.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a hard-air configuration of the game machine shown in FIG.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a schematic process of a different guessing game program of the present invention. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be further described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 shows an outline of a game machine capable of executing a guessing game according to the present invention. The game machine 10 of the present example includes an LCD 11 capable of displaying a game status, and an input operation unit 12 capable of controlling the game displayed on the LCD 11. The input operation unit 12 has operation buttons 12a, 12b, 12c and 12d oriented in four directions: left, right, up and down. I have. The game machine 10 of this example further includes a slot 14 into which a memory card 13 in which a game program is recorded can be inserted, and a guessing game program recorded in the memory card 13. By downloading 50, the function as a guessing game machine 10 can be demonstrated.

FIG. 3 shows an example of a display output to LCD 11 when the guessing game is executed on the game machine 10 of the present example. In the estimation game of this example, a numerical value is set as a perceived object, a number whose value changes according to a selected rule is displayed, and a numerical value at a predetermined timing is predicted. For this reason, when the guessing game is executed, an output field 15 of 6 squares by 3 squares is displayed on the left of LCD 11. A different perceived object in each of the vertical lines (rows) 16a, 16b, and 16c of this output field 15, that is, the change in the numerical value Φ V for which the initial value and the rule are independently selected It shows. Each independent numerical value i) V changes to the next stage at regular intervals according to the law f independently selected. Then, the state of the initial value and the numerical value Ψ V changed in order are displayed in that order from the upper cell in each column. In addition, the next numerical value φ V is displayed and the previous numerical value φ

V is erased.

The lowermost cell 17 of the output field 15 has the columns 16 a to 1

6 This is the stage (line) for evaluating the numerical value φ V of c. When the numerical value <i) V moves to this lowest level, the total φ πι of the number (/) v of the lowest level is displayed in the lower right of the LCD 11. Is displayed. Also, when the numerical value φ V arranged in the bottom row 17 has a specific relationship, it is added to the total <i) m as a bonus point. Then, at the next timing, the display of the lowermost value φV disappears, and the total φm displayed at the lower right is added to the score φs above it. Also, when the cells above the columns 16a to 16c are open, a new value </> V is generated at an appropriate timing, and these values become the independently selected law φf. Accordingly, the changed value φ V is sequentially displayed in the same manner as described above. On the upper right of the LCD 11, the number ν of numerical values ν output in one game and the number φ y of the numerical values φ V that have appeared so far are displayed. Therefore, the game ends when the number of appearances φ X and the number of appearances φ y match, and the score ci) S at that time is obtained by dividing the score (i) s by the number of occurrences φ y The value obtained is evaluated as the result of the player playing the game.

When the guessing game of the present example is executed, a cursor 18 is further displayed on the LCD 11 below the output field 15. The cursor 18 is operated by operating the left and right buttons 12 a and 12 c of the input operation unit 12 to select the respective columns 16 a to 16 c of the output field 15. be able to. In addition, in the column selected by the cursor 18, for example, 16 c, the numerical value φ is displayed by operating the upper and lower buttons 12 d or 12 b of the input operation unit 12. You can force V to move up or down without changing the value. In this way, in the guessing game of this example, by moving the numerical value (ί) V up and down, the timing to reach the final stage 17 is controlled, and the future timing when the numerical value φV is evaluated is played by the player. Can be changed as desired.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a schematic functional configuration of the game apparatus 10 in which the guessing game program 50 of the present example is installed. This game device 10 has a number of initial values generator 21 that randomly generates the initial state of 被> V, which is a perceived object, and a plurality of rules φ させる that sequentially change the state of the numerical value φV. , A memory 22 such as a RAM having a preset file or area 22 a, and a rule for randomly selecting one rule (ί) から from a plurality of rules Φ f stored in the memory 22. According to the selection unit 23 and the selected rule φ ί, the numerical value φ V is changed in order at each of the divided steps along the time axis, and the numerical value φ V at that time is output as described above. By moving the position of the numerical value φ V displayed in the output section 24 and the output section The input section 25 that adjusts the timing at which the numerical value Φ ν is evaluated and the numerical value φ V that reaches the evaluation stage 17 are summed, and as a result, the input operation of the player is evaluated. An evaluation unit 26 is provided.

The hardware configuration of the game machine 10 capable of realizing such a function may be a general one. For example, as shown in Fig. 5, the CPU 31 that executes the program, the basic control program of the CPU 31, R Ο 2 32 that stores the set values, etc., and a temporary storage area RAM 2 2, input / output control unit 3 3 that controls LCD 11 and input operation unit 12, card interface unit 3 4 that controls input / output of memory card 13, and internal connecting these A computer system with bus 35 can be used.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a schematic process of a guessing game program 50 for realizing the function of the guessing game machine 10 of the present example. First, in step 51, the initial value of the numerical value φV, which is the object to be perceived, is randomly generated. In this example, the state of the numerical value φ ν is limited to the range of 0 to 5, and if the value changed according to the law φ を exceeds these ranges, the remainder obtained by dividing the value by 6 The numerical value is φV. Therefore, in step 51, those values are randomly selected so that the appearance probability of each of 0 to 5 is 1Ζ6. The random selection method is to obtain a random number using a known random number generation process or a function that obtains a random number, and to select or generate any value from 0 to 5 based on the random number. There are ways to do that. Before and after step 51, select the rule that changes the numerical value ΦV in step 52. In the guessing game program 50 of this example, a plurality of rules φ f are prepared as data inside the program, such as a file or a file separately downloaded to the memory 22. From among, one rule Φ f is selected at random using random numbers and the like in the same way as generating the above initial value. In this example In the program 50, as shown in Fig. 7, 12 rules are prepared in advance, and in step 52, one of these one rule φ f is selected so that the appearance probability of 1 f is 1 no 1 2 Select randomly.

Table 6 1 shown in Fig. 7 shows the name 62 of the law φ f, a general expression 63 3 of the law, and a partial example 6 4 of how the numerical state changes according to the law. Is shown. Further, the value of the numerical phi V when the changed n times the state is indicated by a _n. Also, as described above, when the value of the numerical value <ί> V exceeds 5, the remainder obtained by dividing the value by 6 is used as the value of the numerical value φ V as described above. For example, in Law C, if the initial value of the numerical value φ ν is 0, the power increases と to 2, 4 and then to 6, so 0 is adopted as the value, and such changes are repeated. Also, in Law G, whatever the initial value of the numerical value φV, it will be 0 at the next timing or stage. Also, in Law I, if the initial value is 1, it will be 2 at the next timing, and then 4 and 2 will be repeated. If the initial value is 5, it becomes 4 at the next timing, and then 2 and 4 are repeated. If the initial value is 2 and 4, repeat 4 and 2. Furthermore, if the initial value is 3, it will be 0 at the next timing. Thus, if the initial value of the numerical value φV generated in step 51 changes according to the law Φf selected in step 52, the value of the numerical value φV will change according to the same law thereafter. To go.

Therefore, in step 53, the player grasps the selected law << ίf and changes the state of the numerical value <ί> ν so that the future timing, that is, the value of the numerical value φ ν at the future stage, can be predicted. Is output. First, the initial value of the numerical value φ V is output one by one to the uppermost cell 19 of the output field 15. At this time, the timings that appear are such that all the columns 16a to 16c do not match.For example, the positions where the numerical value φν appears in the uppermost cell 19 are left, middle, right, and left. , Middle, right,... When a certain time (Τ) elapses after the appearance of the numerical value φ v, all the numerical values φ V displayed in the output field 15 are simultaneously moved to the next lower cell. Then the state of those numbers changes according to the chosen rule ^ f. After that, when the time T further elapses, all the numerical values φ ν displayed in the output field 15 move and change the state as before. At this moment, a new numerical value φ V appears in the uppermost cell 19. In step 53, the manner in which the value of the numerical value φ V changes every moment in such a manner is displayed in such a manner that only the current value can be recognized by the player, and the process is repeated.

Next, in step 54, the player is allowed to move the numerical value φV displayed in the columns 16a to 16c selected by the input operation unit 12 up and down, and such an operation is performed. When entered, the process returns to step 53 to reflect the selected value φ V on the display. Since the value φ V moved by this operation does not change, the value φ ν displayed in the evaluation stage 17 can be controlled thereafter. For this purpose, in step 54, the cursor 18 is moved left and right by the operation buttons 12c and 12a, and the force 18 is displayed by the operation buttons 12d and 12. Enable to move the column value φ V to the upper or lower cell. For example, as shown in Fig. 9 (a), the value "5" is output to the uppermost cell 19 in the center line 16b of the output field 15 and thereafter, as shown in Fig. 9 (a).

As shown in (b), when “4” and “3” are displayed and the selected rule φ 判明 is found to be the rule “F” shown in FIG.

As shown in (c), move the value “3” to the next higher cell. As a result, the value displayed at the bottom (evaluation stage) 17 of the output field 15 becomes the maximum “5”, and the highest evaluation can be obtained.

This input operation is invalid when another value (/> V) is present in the top cell 19 and the cell above it. Also, press the down button 1 2b. Then, the numerical value φ ν moves to the next lower cell with the same value, but this operation is invalid for the numerical value φ V displayed on the fifth cell from the top. In step 54, when these invalid operations are performed, the operations are ignored and treated as if no input was made. The numerical value (ί) V indicated by the cursor 18 is the lowest numerical value of the numerical values φ V displayed in the column 16 where the cursor 18 is located, excluding the lowest 17.

The processing of outputting in step 53 and the processing of inputting in step 54 are repeated until the numerical value (ί> V is displayed in the bottom row 17), and the bottom row 17 is reached in step 55. First, in step 56, it is determined whether or not a plurality of numerical values V having the same value have moved to the lowermost stage 17. When the same value moves to the bottom 17 by moving the numerical value φ V displayed on the square up or down, a state called “double-eye” is given, and a bonus point is given in step 57 For example, as shown in Fig. 8, the bonus points can be changed according to the values in the bottom row 17 to increase the fun of the game. Two or more different values are in the bottom row 17 No bonus point is entered when the value is read, and the values in the bottom row 17 are simply summed up in step 58, and the value φm is output to the screen. Is output to the screen, and they are added to the score 0 s.

As described above, when the numerical value φV that appears in the uppermost stage 19 reaches the lowermost stage 17, the processing for one numerical value φV ends. Then, when the numerical value (i> V) appears for a predetermined number ci »y, the game ends at step 59. After the game ends, the score (^ s Z Depending on the value of the number <f) y ”, the result of the game played by the player is evaluated. In this way, the guessing game program 50 of the present example changes the output field 15 according to the selected rule φ f in the output field 15 in the output field 15 in accordance with the selected rule φ f. The displayed status is displayed. Therefore, the player perceives the state of each of the plurality of stages of the perceived object whose state changes in order at each stage divided along the time axis, and temporarily stores the state at the same time. Then, the player obtains a numerical value (within a limited time before 前 »V reaches the evaluation stage 11 of the output field 15 or as soon as possible from the change in the state of the output numerical value φV). This is a program that can infer the pattern, that is, the rule φ 、, and give an evaluation to the result of the operation based on the pattern in the input step of step 54. Therefore, the inference game program 50 in this example Thus, a game can be provided that competes for the ability to predict the state of the perceived object at a future stage.

In particular, the guessing game program 50 of this example is based on the evaluation stage in which the player determines the future timing (stage) of the numerical value ί> V from the state change pattern of the guessed numerical value ί> V. By predicting the state at the time of reaching 17 and changing the position of the intermediate value φV up and down, that is, changing the position of the intermediate value </> ν on the time axis, This is a program that can shift the state of the numerical value ΦV in the timing to the state with the highest evaluation.

Furthermore, in the guessing game program 50 of the present example, the state of the perceived object, that is, the numerical value in this example, is changed at every step or timing divided along the time axis. The state is output for a certain period of time (a state that can be perceived by the player, displayed in this example), and then the next state is output. Output only. Therefore, the player must temporarily store the state in which the numerical value φV has changed, and grasp the rule in a short time in his mind based on the stored information. It is necessary. For this reason, it is necessary for the player to fully utilize temporary memory and guessing ability to obtain high evaluation. Therefore, the player can enjoy the game, and at the same time, can train the temporary memory and the guessing ability, and can improve his / her ability while having fun.

Furthermore, in the guessing game program 50 of the present example, since the player must take into account the state change pattern of the number V, which is a plurality of perceived objects, at the same time, the game becomes difficult, and the ability of the player is reduced. This is a game that easily appears in the evaluation. And when players need to demonstrate their memory and guessing abilities, they are good at improving those abilities. In addition, since a bonus point is set based on the randomness, the player must consider multiple patterns <i) v (perceived object) state change pattern simultaneously in order to aim for a higher score. Must be included. Therefore, it is a game in which the ability of the player is more easily expressed in the evaluation, and it is possible to provide a game program suitable for improving the memory ability and the guessing ability while having fun.

In the guessing game of this example, the numerical value Φ V is changed from the initial state according to the selected law f, and the state of the numerical value φ V at each time, that is, the value, is grasped by the player. It is necessary to display the speed in order of the speed that is as high as possible or higher, and to reflect the action input by the player in real-time in the change of the state of the numerical value φV. Computers are just suitable for processing of such a guessing game, and by using the processing power of the computer, it is possible to calculate and output the state in which the value φ V has changed at a high speed, and also to input The action can be grasped as the fluctuation of the numerical value φV, and the future value of the numerical value ψV can be easily calculated accordingly.

Randomly generate a rule φ させる that changes the perceived value Φ V Although it is possible to do so, the rules that the player should expect can be infinitely widespread, making it extremely difficult for the player to guess those rules. Therefore, in order to obtain an appropriate evaluation as a game and to be able to enjoy the game, it is necessary to randomly select from a limited number of rules set in advance as in this example. It is desirable.

Also, in the process of outputting the numerical value φ V, it is possible to display the state where the numerical value (ί) V has changed as long as the player can grasp the selected rule, but it is interesting as a game In addition, in order to improve the ability of the player, it is desirable to evaluate whether or not the selected rule can be grasped within a relatively short and limited time as in this example. Furthermore, in the above example, the position or time to evaluate to be added to the score is fixed on the output field 15, whereas the position to be evaluated or the time to evaluate is fixed. By adding processing such as allowing the player to select the timing of the time, it is also possible for the player to guess the selected rule and add the temporal element that was acted upon to the evaluation. .

FIG. 10 shows an outline of a game machine capable of executing the estimation game according to the present invention, which is different from the above. The game machine 70 of this example includes a personal computer main body 71, a display 72 such as an LCD capable of displaying the game status, and an input device 73 capable of controlling the game displayed on the display 72. , And a speaker 74. The input device 73 of this example is provided with input keys 73 a to 73 f capable of inputting numerical values from 0 to 5. Further, the personal computer main body 71 constituting the game machine 70 of the present embodiment is provided with a CD-ROM device 76 capable of reproducing a CD-ROM 75 on which a game program is recorded. Guessing game machine by downplaying the guessing game program 80 recorded in 5 The function as 70 can be demonstrated.

FIG. 11 shows an example of a display output to the display 72 when the guessing game is executed by the game machine 70 of the present example. The guessing game program 80 of this example has a numerical value (ί> V) that changes from a state (value) of 0 to 5 as the perceived object, as in the guessing game program described above. The numerical value φ V is changed and output according to one of the multiple laws φ f shown in (1). It is a program that is evaluated. In addition, in the guessing game program 80 of the present example, music is played from a speed 74 to make it easier to measure a predetermined timing inputted by a player, and the predetermined timing is converted to the predetermined timing of the music. Take according to the rhythm.

For this reason, a rhythm bar 79 indicating a rhythm output from the speaker 74 from the left end to the right end is displayed on the display 72, and the force sonore 77 moves on it. As soon as the cursor 77 reaches the right end of the rhythm bar 79, the next cursor 770 appears at the left end of the rhythm bar 7.9, and again reaches the right end of the rhythm bar 79, like the previous cursor 77. Move, repeat this many times. Marks 78 are attached to the positions corresponding to the specific rhythms of the rhythm bars 79. In the rhythm bar 79 displayed by the game program 80 of this example, six marks 78 are always displayed. Then, each time a new force sol 7 appears, a new rhythm is selected, and the position of each mark 78 of the rhythm bar 79 changes according to the selected rhythm.

The display 72 further displays a numerical value (/> V), which is a perceived object, and a score φ s, whose total increases by inputting the state of change at the correct timing, and a single game. The number of output </> The number of V φ X and the number of φ ν that have appeared so far are displayed, so the number of occurrences <推測) X and Do The game ends when the numbers match, and the score コ s at that time or the value obtained by dividing the score s by the number of occurrences (i) y is evaluated as the result of the game played by the player. Is done.

Of the marks 7 8 displayed on the rhythm bar 7 9, the m-th mark 25 from the left is called the (m- 1) -th mark. If the 0th is the initial state at the timing or the time Tk that is just overlapped with the value, the value at which the numerical value φV has changed to the kth to 1st is displayed for a limited time. For example, at time T O, the initial state of the numerical value φ V, for example, “5” is momentarily displayed on the 0th mark 78. Next, at time T 1, the next state, for example, “4” is instantaneously displayed on the first mark 78. Similarly, at time T2, the next state, for example, "3" is displayed instantaneously on the second mark 78. Looking at such a display, the player who has grasped the selected law Φ を, at the next time Τ 3, changes the next state of the keys of the input device 73, for example, “2”. Operate the input key to input. The number corresponding to the input key is displayed for a moment, the timing at which the key was operated coincides with the next time 、 3, and the operated input key is in the next state. ”Will be added to the score φ s.

Similarly, while the cursor 7 is inside the screen 72, the next state of the keys of the input device 73, for example, “1” is input at the next time Τ4. Operate the input key to perform. The number corresponding to the input key is displayed for a moment, and the timing at which the key was operated coincides with the next time Τ4, and the operated input key is displayed in the next state. If a certain "1" is input, the score 1 is added to the score <i) s. Then, while the cursor 7 is inside the screen 72, the next state of the keys of the input device 73, for example, “0” is input at the next time Τ5. Operate the input key to perform. The number corresponding to the input key is displayed for a moment, the timing when the key was operated matches the next time T5, and the operated input key is in the next state “0” If you input, the score 1 is added to the score φ s.

As described above, in the guessing game program 80 of the present example, while the force sol 77 moves the rhythm bar 79, the player performs the predetermined timing (T3, T4, T5). At the same time, when the button of the input device 7 3 according to the state changed in accordance with the selected law (> f (ί> V, Τ3, Τ4, Τ5) is pressed, one point is Is added to the score (/> s. Therefore, in the above case, three points are added to the score φ s because the cursor 77 has moved once on the rhythm bar 79.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a schematic functional configuration of the game device 70 in which the guessing game program 80 of the present example is installed. The game device 70 includes an initial value generator 21 that randomly generates an initial state of a numerical value ^ V, which is a perceived object, an area 22 a where a plurality of laws φ f are set in advance, and a plurality of A memory 22 such as a RAM having an area 2 2b in which the phrase φ p is set in advance, and a rule selection that randomly selects one rule φ から from a plurality of rules ^ f stored in the memory 22 Selection section 23, a phrase selection section 27 for randomly selecting one phrase φρ from a plurality of phrases φρ stored in the memory 22, and a numerical value φV according to the selected law φf. The output unit 24 displays the numerical value φ V at each of the steps divided along the time axis, and the player predicts the value of the numerical value φ V at a predetermined time in the future, Insert this line in time with the specified rhythm during the phrase. An input unit 2 5, and a evaluation unit 2 6 for adding the scores phi s to evaluate the conditions and entered timing of the input numeric phi V. The hardware configuration of the game machine 70 capable of realizing such a function may be a general configuration similar to the game machine described above. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, ROM 32 that stores the basic control program or setting values of CPU 31, RAM 22 that is a temporary storage area, display 72, speed 74, and input device 73. A computer system having an input / output control unit 33 for controlling, a CD-ROM device 76, and an internal bus 35 for connecting them can be used.

FIG. 14 shows a schematic process of a guessing game program 80 for realizing the function of the guessing game machine 70 of the present embodiment by way of a flowchart. The process of randomly generating the initial value of the numerical value Φ V, which is the perceived object (Step 51), and the process of selecting the rule for changing the numerical value <ί> V (Step 52) are the same as in the above example. Is omitted. Further, in the guessing game program 80 of the present example, at the same time as these, before and after, in step 81, the timing that outputs the changed value of the numerical value φV and the player outputs it. The phrase φρ for controlling the timing of inputting the predicted value is randomly selected from the memory 22. The method of selecting at random is the same as that of 5 2 with step 51 above.

Next, in step 82, a mark 78 indicating a specific rhythm corresponding to the selected phrase φ ρ is output on the rhythm bar 79, and a numerical value φ V Is displayed from the initial state according to the selected rule <!> F as shown above. When the numerical value φV is displayed on the mark 78, the value corresponding to the predetermined mark 78 can be input as the predicted value of the numerical value φV in step 83, and the value When is input, the value and the input timing are evaluated in step 84. These steps are repeated until the force sol 77 reaches the right end of the rhythm bar 79 in step 85. return. Then, when the force solver 77 reaches the right end of the rhythm bar 79, the processing of the numerical value φ V ends. Furthermore, when the number <ί> V has appeared for the number Φ y of numbers output in one game, the game ends in step 59. After the game is over, "The score s The number of occurrences of the Z value φ y J gives a rating to the result of the game played by the player.

In this way, the guessing game program 80 of this example also displays a state in which the numerical value (ί) V, which is the perceived object, changes according to the selected rule φ ί in the output step of step 82, and the player First, for each stage divided along the time axis, it is possible to sequentially perceive the state of each of a plurality of stages of the object whose state changes, and temporarily store the state at the same time. Then, before or at an earlier stage before the cursor 77 comes to a predetermined mark to be input on the rhythm bar 79, the player can obtain the value φ from the change in the state of the output value ΦV. A program that can obtain a good evaluation by estimating the value of V at a predetermined stage in the future, and inputting that value according to the predetermined rhythm timing in the input step of step 83. is there. Therefore, the guessing game program 80 of the present example is also a game that competes for the ability to predict the state of the perceived object at a future stage. In particular, in the guessing game program 80 of this example, a timing at which a value guessed by the player based on a predetermined rhythm in the phrase φ ρ is specified, and the timing corresponding to the timing is specified. The program evaluates whether or not an input has been made.

For this reason, the guessing game program 80 of the present example is also a program that can improve the temporary memory ability and the guessing ability of the player while having fun. Since the player performs an input operation in response to the rhythm, the game program requires a high level of action and requires a sense of rhythm. For this reason, the guessing game program of this example It is also possible to enjoy more rhythm and to develop a sense of rhythm. In each of the above examples, the initial value of the numerical value <ί> V is set at random, but the initial value may be selected according to a predetermined rule. The ability to infer the law can be demonstrated by randomly selecting the law f that changes the state.

In addition, instead of selecting the phrase φ p at random from among the prepared ones, the game starts in time with a certain song, and the song is divided into appropriate units until the game ends at the end of the song. The rhythm can be represented by a rhythm bar. In this case, the phrase is extracted and changed in sequence from the beginning of the song. Furthermore, the phrase need not be a sound, but only the timing shown in the rhythm bar. However, when music is used, the player can perceive the psychological effect that it has on the player and the timing that specifies the state of the perceived object in the future stage through auditory as well as visual perception. Such an effect can be obtained.

In addition, although the estimation game program of the present invention is described using a numerical value as an example of a perceived object, the perceived object is not limited to a numerical value. For example, polygons, animals, names of objects, place names, and even sounds can be perceived by the player and can specify the rules between the states in which they change. Further, the display mode shown in the above example is merely an example, and the output mode according to the present invention is not limited to the above display mode. Also, the rules shown in the above examples are merely examples, and all configurations and modifications according to the contents described in the following claims, such as changing the perceived object by other rules or patterns, are not limited to the present invention. include. Industrial applicability

A guessing game device and a guessing game program according to the present invention play a state in which a perceived object such as a numerical value changes according to a selected rule. The gamer predicts and evaluates the predicted motion, and it is possible to realize a device that not only enjoys the game, but also improves or trains temporary memory, estimation ability, and rhythm while enjoying the game. It is suitable for

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1. A memory that stores a plurality of laws that sequentially change the state of the perceived object,

A rule selecting means for randomly selecting one of the rules from the plurality of rules;

Output means for sequentially changing the state of the perceived object along the time axis in accordance with the selected rule in each of the divided steps, and outputting the state of the perceived object at that time;

A player predicts in advance the state of the perceived object at a certain stage in the future, and input means for inputting an action based on the prediction, and changes the state according to the selected rule at the certain stage in the future. An estimating game device comprising: an evaluation unit configured to evaluate an operation based on the prediction input by a player based on a state of the perceived object.

2. The inference game device according to claim 1, wherein the operation based on the prediction in the input unit is to designate a certain stage in the future.

3. In the output means, the state of the perceived object at that time is displayed in a different place while sequentially shifting the place to be evaluated by the evaluation means in each of the stages,

3. The guessing game device according to claim 2, wherein the input means specifies the certain stage in the future by forcibly moving a place where a state of the perceived object being displayed by the player is moved.

4. The output means independently changes the state of the perceived object and outputs the plurality of perceived objects to the plurality of perceived objects according to the rules randomly selected by the law selection means. , The input means, wherein a player predicts a state of the perceived object at a certain stage in the future in advance for each of the plurality of perceived objects, and inputs an action based on them. Guessing game equipment

5. The inference game device according to claim 1, wherein the operation based on the prediction in the input unit is to specify in advance a state of the perceived object at a certain stage in the future.

6. In the evaluation means, the input means evaluates whether a timing of an operation for designating a state of the perceived object at a certain stage in the future matches a predetermined timing. Item 6. The guessing game device.

7. A rule selection step of randomly selecting one of the rules from a memory in which a plurality of rules for sequentially changing the state of the perceived object are stored, and the state of the perceived object is timed according to the selected rule. An output step of sequentially changing the state of the perceived object at each stage divided along the axis, and outputting a state of the perceived object at that time;

An input step in which a player predicts in advance the state of the perceived object at a certain stage in the future, and inputs an action based on the prediction; and changes the state according to the selected rule at the certain stage in the future. A computer-readable recording medium in which an estimation game program having an instruction capable of executing an evaluation step of evaluating an operation based on the prediction input by a player according to a state of the perceived object is recorded.

8. In the inputting step, the operation based on the prediction is performed in the future 8. A computer-readable recording medium storing the inference game program according to claim 7, further comprising an instruction capable of executing a process for designating a certain stage.

9. In the output step, the state of the perceived object at that time is displayed in a different place, while sequentially moving to the place evaluated in the evaluation step in each of the steps,

The input step further includes a command capable of executing a process for designating the certain stage in the future by forcibly moving a place where the state of the perceived object being displayed by the player is moved. A computer-readable recording medium on which the inference game program according to claim 8 is recorded.

10. In the output step, the states of the perceived objects are independently changed and output to the plurality of perceived objects according to the rules randomly selected in the rule selection step.

In the input step, the player executes a process of predicting the state of the perceived object at a certain stage in the future in advance for each of the plurality of perceived objects and inputting an action based on the prediction. A computer-readable recording medium on which the inference game program according to claim 7 further has a possible instruction.

11. The input process according to claim 7, further comprising, as an operation based on the prediction, a command capable of executing a process of designating a state of the perceived object at a certain stage in the future in advance. A computer-readable recording medium on which a guessing game program is recorded.

1 2. In the evaluation step, the player performs in the input step. 11. The guessing game program according to claim 11, further comprising an instruction capable of executing a process of evaluating whether or not the timing of the operation for designating the state of the perceived object and the predetermined timing match. Recorded computer-readable recording media.

13. A rule selecting step of randomly selecting one of the rules from a memory storing a plurality of rules for sequentially changing the state of the perceived object, and changing the state of the perceived object according to the selected rule by time An output step of sequentially changing the state of the perceived object at each stage divided along the axis, and outputting a state of the perceived object at that time;

An input step in which a player predicts in advance the state of the perceived object at a certain stage in the future, and inputs an action based on the prediction; and changes the state according to the selected rule at the certain stage in the future. A guessing game program having an instruction capable of executing an evaluation step of evaluating an action based on the prediction input by a player according to the state of the perceived object, wherein a guessing game program is embedded. A transmission medium transmitted by communication between computers.

14. A rule selecting step of randomly selecting one of the rules from a memory storing a plurality of rules for sequentially changing the state of the perceived object;

An output step of sequentially changing the state of the perceived object in accordance with the selected rule in each of steps divided along a time axis, and outputting a state of the perceived object at that time;

An input step in which a player predicts in advance the state of the perceived object at a certain stage in the future, and inputs an action based on the prediction; and changes the state according to the selected rule at the certain stage in the future. Depending on the state of the perceived object, the prediction input by the player An inference game program device having an instruction capable of executing an evaluation step of evaluating an operation based on the instruction.