Pictionary Typo Bugfix and RNG Option

Hack of Pictionary: The Game of Video Quick Draw

Title screenHack Information
Released By5922
CategoryBug Fix
PlatformNES
LicenseN/A
Patching InformationNo Special Requirements
GenreBoardgame
ModsT, GP
Game Date
Patch Version1.0
Release DateFeb 16 2021
ReadmeYes
Last ModifiedMar 1 2021
Game Description:
Pictionary: The Game of Video Quick Draw is a boardgame game for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Released in 1990, the game is famous for its soundtrack, composed by Tim and Geoff Follin.
Hack Description:
Pictionary - The Game of Video Quick Draw: Typo bugfix and RNG option

1. 'Safety Pin' bugfix: The word is misspelled in the ROM as SAFTEY PIN, this patch allows the correct spelling to work.

2. The RNG mechanism used by the game is subject to timing attack, leading to limited seeds if done properly. The seed word lists are thus predictable afterwards (see https://www.speedrun.com/pictionary/thread/c8hmh). If you want a truly random experience, this patch utilizes the frame-dependent RNG bytes for word selection.

'LTD' was changed to 'RNG' on the title screen to signify patched ROM.


I kept the patches separate for those who may just want #1 w/o changing gameplay.
ROM / ISO Information:
Database match: Pictionary - The Game of Video Quick Draw (USA)
Database: No-Intro: Nintendo Entertainment System (v. 20180803-121122)
File SHA-1: E125E0F65927C7EE16EB71B4C84E0534DC74E9F7
File CRC32: B1B1D1BB
ROM SHA-1: 83F6E20D75327C9B6586E9CBECF32996A1707D86
ROM CRC32: DC02F095
Files:
  • Readme File
  • Patch File
Screenshots:
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