Vague memory × question selection — a quiz game to find the book you are looking for
Select the necessary clues from the visitor's story and answer the book title within the time limit.
What is Reference Test?
"I want to reread a book I read a long time ago. But I can't remember the title." This is a free browser quiz game that allows visitors to identify the book they are looking for based on their vague memories.
This is not a quick quiz that only asks if you know the name. Read the initial fragmentary description and ask for additional information about the title, cover, synopsis, and author.
Think about how you can get closer to the answer. Inspired by library reference services, we created a game that combines the power of knowing and the power of asking questions and searching.
reference-test.cybergomoku.com opens. No installation or registration required.
Differences between the web version and GamePix version (Book Detective)
Although the two editions share the theme of ``finding the book you are looking for,'' the way the questions are created and the purpose of the play are very different.
Web version: Reference Test
A real investigation game that searches for titles of real books.It is. We select questions from vague memories told by customers and organize the hints obtained. If you are asked a question about a book you don't know, searching the internet for suggestions is part of the gameplay itself.
The answer is the title of an actual book
Use customer's memory, cover, synopsis, author, etc. as clues.
It is important to have the ability to think about search terms and find evidence on the internet.
A puzzle game that you can solve using only the clues in the game, even if you are not familiar with books.It is. The correct book is selected by comparing conditions without assuming knowledge of existing books or external searches. Furthermore, grow your store using the results obtained from puzzles.Bookstore management modeYou can also enjoy it.
No prior reading knowledge or searching for actual books is required.
Puzzle format that narrows down candidates by comparing presented conditions
Includes a bookstore management mode where you collect books and grow your bookstore.
Independent game content for GamePix that is quick and easy to play
If you want to seriously research a real book, we recommend the web version, and if you want to enjoy puzzles and running a bookstore without any prior knowledge, we recommend the GamePix version.
The more questions you ask, the less time you have left.
On the question screen, in addition to the visitor's initial explanation and answer field, a button to ask for additional clues will be displayed. Each time you ask a question, you get more information, but each time you ask a question, you get less time left.
Rather than listening to everything in order, the basic idea is to think of possible candidates from the current explanation and choose questions that narrow down the answer.
listen to the title
Check the person's memory of part of the title and how it sounds. Although the answer is direct, it can also be vague.
listen to the cover
Use the colors, patterns, and binding impressions as clues. Simply explaining the content is useful when there are many candidates.
Listen to the synopsis
Listen to additional information about the characters and events and narrow down the candidates based on the content of the work.
listen to the author
Make sure you remember the author's name and persona. This is a clue to narrow down the group of works.
You can check the number of questions, score, and remaining time at the top of the screen. Questions have a time cost, so the order of your choices also affects your score.
How to play
Read first memory:Find out what stories, characters, and when visitors remember them.
Consider candidates:If you can understand the question right away, go to the answer, or if you don't have enough information, select the question you need.
Compare time and information:Look at the time cost of the question and collect clues that will help you determine the answer. If it's a book that I don't know about, I'll do some research on the web.
Enter the book title:Enter the title in the answer column and judge. Improve your score through multiple questions.
On the start screen, you can check your past results and take on new exams. You can also post rankings and share on X after the event ends.
What you can try with this game
Pick up the main points from the text:Find unique information that can identify a work in a long description.
Prioritize your questions:There is a time limit, so you will need to use your discretion in choosing what you want to check.
Combining memory and retrieval ideas:Even if you can't immediately answer based on knowledge alone, you can get closer to the correct answer by organizing clues and investigating.
We have chosen themes that can be enjoyed not only by people who like quizzes, but also by people who like to go to libraries, bookstores, and search for books.
While reading and comparing the question text and additional answers, think about which question you would use first.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play for free?
You can play for free. It runs on a browser and does not require app installation or account registration.
Can I play the game if I am not familiar with the book?
With the web version, you don't need to know the answer from the beginning, but you do need the ability to research actual books on the internet. If you want to play with in-game clues without external search, we recommend the GamePix version of Book Detective.
Will Book Detective also feature real books?
No. Book Detective is a puzzle game that does not assume knowledge of real books. You can enjoy the problem of finding books by matching conditions and the management mode of developing a bookstore.
Can I play on my smartphone?
Compatible with smartphone and PC browsers. Since the input field is used, please play in an environment where you can input Japanese.
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