JP2003053025A - Game system and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system, a program and an information storage medium by which a game corresponding to the characteristic of a controller or an accessory by replacing different kinds of controllers or accessories. SOLUTION: Different kinds of controllers can be replaced and used for a single game in this game system. A used controller corresponding game processing part 112 receives information on the kind of a presently used controller and performs processing for changing at least a part of the contents of the game according to the kind of the controller. An accessory modeling on the attachment of an item on the game is constituted attachably and detachably to/from a controller modeling on the item on the game. At least one of the attaching/detaching state of the accessory to the controller and the kind of the mounted accessory are detected. In the case that, the accessory is mounted to the controller, the function of the item on the game is set according to the kind of the accessory.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a game system,
The present invention relates to a program and an information storage medium.

[0002]

BACKGROUND ART Controllers imitating real-world items such as gun-type controllers in shooting game machines, fishing rod-type controllers in fishing games, musical instrument-type controllers in playing games, etc. have been used in the past. A game system is known, and it is very popular as a game system where you can enjoy a realistic operation feeling.

Here, even in the same shooting game, for example, a shooting game using a gun-type controller and a shooting game using a bazooka-type controller are different in operation feeling and game atmosphere.

However, in the conventional game system, it is not possible to use different types of controllers for the gun type controller and the bazooka type controller in one game. I couldn't taste the atmosphere.

For example, in the case of a game device for business use, a predetermined controller (input device) for the game device is used.
Was fixedly attached, and the player could not replace its controller (input device).

Further, in the home-use game machine, the input device can be replaced, but even if an input device other than the predetermined one standard input device is attached, it will only hinder the play. About the game I couldn't enjoy playing by changing the controller (input device).

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to replace a controller of a different type and enjoy a game corresponding to the characteristics of the controller. It is to provide a system, a program and an information storage medium.

Another object of the present invention is to attach and detach an accessory imitating an accessory of a game item to a controller imitating a game item, and change it depending on the presence or absence of the accessory. (EN) Provided are a game system, a program, and an information storage medium that allow a user to enjoy a game to be played.

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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION (1) The present invention is a game system configured so that different types of controllers can be replaced and used for one game, and information on the type of controller used is provided. It is characterized by including means for receiving and changing at least a part of the game contents according to the type of the controller.

A program according to the present invention is a program that can be used by a computer (a program embodied in an information storage medium or a carrier wave), and is characterized by causing the computer to implement the above means. An information storage medium according to the present invention is characterized by including an information storage medium usable by a computer and a program for causing the computer to realize the above means.

Here, if one game is a game device for business use, a game that can be executed by one game device for business use can be regarded as one game. Further, if it is a home-use game machine, one game software (for example, one stored in a CD sold as one game) can be one game.

The different types of controllers are, for example, controllers having different functions, performances, operating methods, and operational feelings. Specifically, a gun-type controller and a bazooka-type controller in a shooting game can be treated as different types of controllers.

The information on the type of controller used is, for example, a controller ID. A means for detecting information regarding the type of controller used may be included.

The game content changed according to the type of controller may be, for example, a game image, a game story, or a game rule.

According to the present invention, it is possible to play by using different types of controllers by exchanging them, and at that time, if the type of the controller changes, at least a part of the game content is changed.

Therefore, the present invention can provide a game system, a program, and an information storage medium in which different types of controllers can be replaced and a game corresponding to the characteristics of the controller can be enjoyed.

(2) A game system according to the present invention,
The information storage medium and the program have the same application for one game, and can be used by replacing the controller imitating an item on the game having at least one of different functions, powers, and types, depending on the type of controller used. Accordingly, at least one of a target object, a scene setting in a game using the item, a game parameter, and a branch destination is changed.

It can be said that the usage is the same in that all the items (guns, rifles, bazookas, machine guns, etc.) of the games belonging to the shooting game have the same usage, and the fishing game has the same usage. It can be said that each of the items belonging to the game (fishing rod for sea fishing, fishing rod for river fishing, fishing rod for lures, etc.) has the same purpose in that they are all used for fishing. In general, items used in games belonging to the same category have the same purpose.

The target is, for example, an enemy character in a battle game, and a hunting target or target such as a prey in a fishing game.

The scene setting in the game includes a background image and appearing objects. The game parameters include variables used for game calculation. The branch destination is the branch destination of the game program or the like.

According to the present invention, by replacing the controller, games belonging to the same category can be provided in various variations and different atmospheres.

At least one of the shape and the function of the item on the game to be made to appear corresponding to the controller used here, the game is made by imitating the shape and the function of the actual item corresponding to the controller being used. It may be set.

(3) A game system according to the present invention,
The information storage medium and the program are characterized by changing the content of the character appearing in the game according to the type of the controller used.

Here, the character appearing in the game may be, for example, a player character, an enemy character, or a character to be hunted. The content of the character includes the type of the character, the design, the model data, the texture to be mapped to the character, and the like.

(4) A game system according to the present invention,
The information storage medium and the program are characterized by changing at least one of the motion of the player character appearing and the equipment of the player character according to the type of the controller used.

Here, the player character is, for example, a character or the like who has an item corresponding to the controller used in the game space.

Here, the equipment of the player character refers to clothes and items possessed by the player character. These changes can be realized by changing at least one of the model data and the texture to be mapped.

The motion of the player character is, for example, the motion of joints generated by motion data. The motion can be changed by changing the motion data used.

According to the present invention, it is possible to set at least one of the motion and equipment of the player character suitable for the type of controller used, so that the atmosphere of the game can be further enhanced and realistic motion expression can be performed. You can

(5) A game system according to the present invention,
The information storage medium and the program are characterized by changing the selected game stage in accordance with the type of controller used.

If the game stage is different, for example, the setting of the game space, the setting of the appearing characters, the game rule, etc. are different.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a player with a game stage suitable for the type of controller used.

(6) A game system according to the present invention,
The information storage medium and the program are characterized by changing the adopted game rule according to the type of the controller used.

The changed game rules include, for example, score addition rules and game over determination rules.

According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a game adopting a game rule suitable for the type of controller used.

(7) A game system according to the present invention,
The information storage medium and the program are characterized by changing the difficulty level of the game according to the type of the controller used.

According to the present invention, when a controller with a large number of keyboards is used when a controller with a large number of keyboards is used, for example, in a playing game in which controllers of different types of keyboards can be replaced and used. Compared to, it can provide songs with a higher degree of difficulty.

The setting of the difficulty level of the game may be realized by changing the program referred to for execution, or may be realized by changing the data referred to during execution.

(8) A game system according to the present invention,
The information storage medium and the program are configured so that a plurality of controllers imitating musical instruments with different functions can be replaced and used, and the musical composition, input timing display, and performance that can be selected according to the type of musical instrument corresponding to the controller being used. It is characterized in that at least one of the tones of the song is changed.

The plurality of controllers simulating musical instruments having different functions may be different types of musical instruments, such as a piano and a guitar. For example, the same type of musical instruments may be used even if the same piano has different numbers of keys. May be different.

According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a game in which the musical composition suitable for the function of the musical instrument imitated by the controller used, the input timing display, and the tone color of the musical composition are adopted.

(9) A game system according to the present invention,
The information storage medium and the program refer to the same game execution program even when different types of controllers are used, and change the data to be referred to according to the type of the controller used to execute the game. Characterize.

According to the present invention, even if the type of controller is changed, only the reference data is changed and the program itself does not need to be changed. Therefore, the game contents differ depending on the type of controller with a small game development cost. It is possible to provide a rich game system.

(10) Further, the controller used in the game system according to the present invention is characterized by having a shape imitating an item appearing in the game.

The controller having a shape imitating an item appearing in the game is, for example, a controller imitating a gun, a rifle, a bazooka, a machine gun or the like which is an item appearing in a shooting game, or a controller appearing in a fishing game. A controller or the like imitating a fishing rod as an item.

The item appearing in the game may be a real item or a fictitious item.

(11) Further, the game system, the information storage medium and the program according to the present invention are characterized in that the input value or the input control value provided in the game is corrected according to the type of the controller used. And

According to the present invention, the difference in the input value caused by the difference in the type of controller can be absorbed by correcting the input value itself or the input control value, and the input from different types of controllers can be performed by the same game program. You can take it and process it.

(12) The present invention is a game system in which an accessory imitating an accessory of a game is detachably attached to a controller imitating an item on the game, wherein the controller of the accessory. Means for detecting at least one of the attachment / detachment state and the type of accessory attached, and when the accessory is attached to the controller, the function setting of the item on the game is performed according to the type of the accessory. Means, and means for performing a game operation using the function setting of the item on the game.

A program according to the present invention is a program that can be used by a computer (a program embodied in an information storage medium or a carrier wave), and is characterized by causing the computer to implement the above means. An information storage medium according to the present invention is characterized by including an information storage medium usable by a computer and a program for causing the computer to realize the above means.

The accessory means an accessory of a machine or a tool, and here means a member attachable to and detachable from the controller as an accessory of an item on the game. For example, when an item in the game is a gun, a scope or silencer attached to the gun becomes an accessory to the item in the game. In addition, a member that resembles a scope or silencer that is detachably formed on a controller that resembles a gun is an accessory.

In this case, the number of accessories that can be detached at the same time may be one or more. When only one accessory is detachable at the same time, when the accessory is attached to the controller, the function of the item on the game becomes the function of the item with the accessory, and the accessory is not attached to the controller. In that case, the functionality of the item on the game becomes that of the item without accessories.

If there are a plurality of accessories that can be attached and detached at the same time, and if the accessories are attached to the controller, an item with an accessory corresponding to the type of the accessory that has the function of the item on the game is attached. Function.

According to the present invention, it is possible to add or remove the accessory function to or from the game item by attaching or detaching the accessory to or from the controller. A variety of games can be provided depending on the types of accessories to be attached.

(13) Further, the game system, the information storage medium and the program according to the present invention change the contents of the character appearing in the game in accordance with at least one of the attachment / detachment of the accessory and the type of the accessory attached. It is characterized by

The character appearing in the game may be, for example, a player character, an enemy character, or a character to be hunted. The content of the character includes the type of the character, the design, the model data, the texture to be mapped to the character, and the like.

(14) Further, the game system, the information storage medium and the program according to the present invention possess the motion of the appearing character and the item according to at least one of the attachment / detachment of the accessory and the type of the attached accessory. It is characterized in that at least one of the equipment and the target of the character to be changed is changed.

Here, the player character is, for example, a character or the like who possesses an item corresponding to the controller used in the game space.

The equipment of the player character is the clothes of the player character, the items carried by the player character, and the like. These changes can be realized by changing at least one of the model data and the texture to be mapped.

The motion of the player character is, for example, the movement of a joint generated by motion data. The motion can be changed by changing the motion data used.

The target object means, for example, a hunting target or a prey.

According to the present invention, it is possible to set at least one of the motion and equipment of the player character suitable for the type of controller used, so that the atmosphere of the game can be further enhanced and realistic motion expression can be performed. You can

(15) Further, the game system, the information storage medium and the program according to the present invention change the selected game stage according to at least one of the attachment / detachment of the accessory and the type of the accessory attached. Characterize.

If the game stage is different, for example, the setting of the game space, the setting of the appearing characters, the game rule, etc. are different.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a player with a game stage suitable for the attachment / detachment of an accessory to / from a controller and the type of accessory that is mounted.

(16) Further, the game system, the information storage medium and the program according to the present invention are characterized in that the game rule to be adopted is changed according to at least one of the attachment / detachment of the accessory and the type of the accessory attached. And

The changed game rules include, for example, score addition rules and game over determination rules.

According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a game that adopts a game rule suitable for attachment / detachment of an accessory to / from a controller and the type of accessory that is attached.

(17) Further, the game system, the information storage medium and the program according to the present invention change the difficulty level of the game in accordance with at least one of the attachment / detachment of the accessory and the type of the accessory attached. And

The setting of the difficulty level of the game may be realized by changing the program referred to for execution, or may be realized by changing the data referred to during execution.

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BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

1. Constitution Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

The present embodiment described below does not limit the contents of the present invention described in the claims. Further, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential as the solving means of the present invention.

FIG. 1 shows an example of a block diagram of the game system of this embodiment. In the figure, this embodiment is
It suffices to include at least the processing unit 100, and the other blocks can be arbitrary constituent elements.

Here, the processing section 100 performs various kinds of processing such as control of the entire system, instruction of instructions to each block in the system, game processing, image processing, sound processing, etc., and its functions are various. Processor (CPU, DSP
Etc.) or hardware such as ASIC (gate array etc.) or a given program (game program).

The operation section 160 is for a player to input operation data, and its function is to perform various controllers (for example, a gun type controller in a shooting game device, a fishing rod type controller in a fishing game, and a musical instrument type controller in a playing game). It can be realized by hardware such as a controller simulating a real-world item such as). The game system of the present embodiment is configured such that different types of controllers can be replaced and mounted.

The storage section 170 includes the processing section 100 and the communication section 1.
It serves as a work area such as 96, functions as a main memory and a frame buffer, and can be realized by hardware such as RAM.

An information storage medium (a storage medium usable by a computer) 180 stores information such as programs and data, and its function is that of an optical disc (C
D, DVD), magneto-optical disk (MO), magnetic disk, hard disk, magnetic tape, or memory (RO
It can be realized by hardware such as M). Processing unit 10
0 performs various processes of the present invention (this embodiment) based on the information stored in the information storage medium 180. That is, the information storage medium 180 stores information (program or data) for executing the means of the present invention (the present embodiment) (particularly the block included in the processing unit 100).

A part or all of the information stored in the information storage medium 180 is transferred to the storage section 170 when the system is powered on. The information storage medium 1
Information stored in 80 is a program code for performing the process of the present invention, image data, sound data, shape data of a display object, table data, list data, information for instructing the process of the present invention, and instructions thereof. The information includes at least one of the information for performing the processing according to the above.

The display unit 190 outputs the image generated by the present embodiment, and its function is CRT,
LCD or HMD (head mounted display)
It can be realized by hardware such as.

The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound generated by this embodiment, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a speaker.

The save information storage device 194 stores player's personal data (save data), and the save information storage device 194 may be a memory card or a portable game device. it can.

The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, a host device or another game system), and its function is that of various processors or communication ASICs. It can be realized by hardware or programs.

The program or data for executing the means of the present invention (this embodiment) is distributed from the information storage medium of the host device (server) to the information storage medium 180 via the network and the communication unit 196. You may Use of such an information storage medium of the host device (server) is also included in the scope of the present invention.

The processing section 100 includes a game processing section 110, an image generating section 130, and a sound generating section 150.

Here, the game processing section 110 accepts coins (price), sets various modes, progresses the game, sets selection screens, positions and rotation angles of objects (one or more primitive surfaces). (Process for obtaining (rotation angle around X, Y or Z axis), process for moving object (motion process), process for obtaining viewpoint position (position of virtual camera) and line-of-sight angle (rotation angle of virtual camera), map object Such as arranging objects in the object space, hit check processing, processing for calculating game results (results, achievements), processing for allowing multiple players to play in a common game space,
Alternatively, various game processing such as game over processing,
This is performed based on operation data from the operation unit 160, personal data from the save information storage device 194, a game program, and the like.

The image generation section 130 includes the game processing section 110.
Various image processes are performed in accordance with an instruction from, and an image viewed from a virtual camera (viewpoint) in the object space is generated and output to the display unit 190, for example. Further, the sound generation unit 150 performs various kinds of sound processing according to instructions from the game processing unit 110, generates sounds such as BGM, sound effects, and sounds, and outputs the sounds to the sound output unit 192.

The game processor 110 and the image generator 1
All of the functions of the sound generation unit 150 and the sound generation unit 150 may be realized by hardware, or all of them may be realized by a program. Alternatively, it may be realized by both hardware and a program.

The game processing section 110 includes a usage controller corresponding processing section 112.

The controller-to-use-corresponding processing section 112 may receive the information regarding the type of the controller being used, and may perform the processing of changing at least a part of the game contents according to the type of the controller.

The usage is the same for one game,
It is possible to use by replacing a controller that imitates an item on the game having at least one of different functions, powers and types, and depending on the type of the controller being used, hunting target, scene setting in the game that uses the item. A process of changing at least one of the game parameter and the branch destination may be performed.

Further, processing for changing the content of the character appearing in the game may be performed according to the type of controller used.

Further, processing for changing at least one of the motion of the appearing player character and the equipment of the player character may be performed according to the type of controller used.

Further, the process of changing the selected game stage may be performed according to the type of controller used.

Further, processing for changing the adopted game rule may be performed according to the type of controller used.

Further, processing for changing the difficulty level of the game may be performed according to the type of controller used.

When a plurality of controllers simulating musical instruments having different functions are replaced and usable, the musical composition, the input timing display, the musical performance that can be selected according to the type of musical instrument corresponding to the controller used. You may make it perform the process which changes at least 1 of the tone colors of a music.

Even if different types of controllers are used, the same game execution program is referred to, and the data to be referred to is changed according to the type of the controller used so that the game is executed. May be.

When an accessory simulating an accessory of a game item is detachably attached to a controller simulating an item on the game, the accessory is attached to or detached from the controller. If at least one of the accessory types is detected and the accessory is attached to the controller,
The function setting of the item on the game may be performed according to the type of the accessory, and the game calculation may be performed using the function setting of the item on the game.

Further, processing for changing the content of the character appearing in the game may be performed according to at least one of the attachment / detachment of the accessory and the type of the accessory attached.

Further, according to at least one of the attachment / detachment of the accessory and the type of the accessory attached, a process of changing at least one of the motion of the appearing character, the equipment of the character possessing the item, and the target object is performed. You may do it.

Further, processing for changing the selected game stage may be performed according to at least one of the attachment / detachment of the accessory and the type of the accessory attached.

Further, the process of changing the adopted game rule may be performed according to at least one of the attachment / detachment of the accessory and the type of the accessory attached.

Further, processing for changing the difficulty level of the game may be performed according to at least one of the attachment / detachment of the accessory and the type of the accessory attached.

The image generator 130 draws various geometric processes (three-dimensional operations) such as coordinate conversion, clipping process, perspective conversion, and light source calculation, and an object (model) after the geometric process in the frame buffer. Perform processing.

The game system of this embodiment is
It may be a system dedicated to the single player mode in which only human players can play, or a system having not only such a single player mode but also a multiplayer mode in which a plurality of players can play.

When a plurality of players play,
The game images and game sounds to be provided to the plurality of players may be generated using one terminal, or may be generated using a plurality of terminals connected by a network (transmission line, communication line) or the like. Good.

2. Features of this embodiment The features of this embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIGS. 2A and 2B are views for explaining the case where this embodiment is applied to a home game system.

FIG. 2A shows a gun-type controller 2 as an input device for a home-use shooting game of this embodiment.
The figure shows the situation when 20 is attached.

FIG. 2B shows a state in which a machine gun type controller 222 is mounted as an input device for the home-use shooting game of this embodiment.

The player looks at the game image displayed on the display 1200 while watching the game controller 22.
Operate 0 to enjoy the game. The information (program or data) for executing each means of the present invention is a CD 120 that is an information storage medium that is removable from the main system.
6 or a memory card 1208 or the like.

In the home-use game game system of this embodiment, different types of controllers 220 and 222 can be replaced and used for one game as shown in FIGS. 2 (A) and 2 (B). Then, it receives information about the type of controller being used, and performs game processing according to the type of the controller.

Therefore, the player can enjoy a game of different contents in one game by purchasing a different type of controller and replacing and using it.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a case where the present embodiment is applied to an arcade game system.

The player looks at the game image displayed on the display 1100 and looks at the controller 23.
Operate 0, 240 etc. to enjoy the game. Various processors, various memories, etc. are mounted on the built-in system board (circuit board) 1106. Information (program or data) for executing each unit of the present invention is stored in the memory 1108 which is an information storage medium on the system board 1106.

The housing 210 of the commercial-use shooting game apparatus according to this embodiment has, for example, a gun-type controller 2
Different types of controllers such as the 40 and the machine gun type controller 230 are prepared, and the player can insert the connection plugs 242 and 232 of either controller into the input controller insertion port 220. Then, the computer incorporated in the main body of the game machine receives the information regarding the type of the attached controller, and performs the game process according to the type of the controller.

Therefore, the player can enjoy games of different contents in one game by replacing and using different types of controllers.

Each controller such as the gun type controller 240 and the machine gun type controller 230 is preferably connected to the casing 210 of the game apparatus by a cord-like cable 244, 234 or the like. This makes it possible to prevent the controller from being stolen.

Further, the player may purchase a controller sold separately and can connect the controller in the form of "my controller".

4 (A) and (B) and FIGS. 5 (A) and (B),
It shows an example of a controller that can be used by replacing the shooting game system of the present embodiment.

FIG. 4A is an example of a bazooka type controller imitating a bazooka, FIG. 4B is an example of a gun type controller imitating a gun, and FIG. 5A is a machine gun imitating a machine gun. FIG. 5B is an example of the type controller.
Is an example of a rifle-type controller that imitates a rifle.

Here, it can be said that the bazooka type controller, the gun type controller, the machine gun type controller and the rifle type controller have the same purpose in that they are all firearms used for shooting, but at least one of their function, power and type is required. Two different controllers.

FIGS. 6A and 6B show an example of a controller that can be used by replacing the fishing game system of this embodiment.

FIG. 6A shows an example of a trolling controller that imitates a trolling tool for sea fishing, and FIG. 6B shows an example of a fly fishing controller that imitates a fly fishing tool for river fishing. is there.

Here, the trolling controller and the fly fishing controller can be said to have the same use in that they are fishing rods used for fishing, but at least one of their functions, powers and types is different.

In the present embodiment, as described above, it is possible to replace and use controllers having the same use for one game but different in at least one of function, power and type, depending on the type of controller used. ,
At least one of a hunting target on the controller, a scene setting on a game using the controller, a game parameter, and a branch destination is changed according to the attached controller.

FIGS. 7A and 7B are diagrams for explaining an example of changing the hunting target in the controller according to the type of controller.

When a trolling controller (see FIG. 6A) imitating a trolling tool for sea fishing is attached in the fishing game of this embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 7A. "Kajiki" appears as a hunting target. In addition, a fly fishing controller (Fig. 6) imitating a fly fishing tool for river fishing.
(See (B)) is attached, for example, as shown in FIG.
"Yamame" as shown in appears as a hunting target.

Here, the change of the image to be hunted can be realized by changing the model data or the texture image to be mapped.

FIGS. 8A, 8B and 8C are for explaining an example of changing the equipment of the game appearing corresponding to the controller and the equipment of the character carrying the item according to the type of the controller. FIG.

When a bazooka type controller imitating a bazooka is attached to the shooting game of the present embodiment, the image of the item 310 in the game that appears corresponding to the controller is displayed as shown in FIG. 8 (A). Become a bazooka, and the equipment of the character 312 possessing the item becomes the equipment for the bazooka.

When a gun-shaped controller simulating a gun is attached to the shooting game of this embodiment,
As shown in FIG. 8B, the image of the item 320 in the game that appears corresponding to the controller becomes a gun, and the equipment of the character 322 possessing the item becomes equipment for the gun.

Further, when a machine gun type controller imitating a machine gun is attached to the shooting game of the present embodiment, an image of the game item 330 to be made to appear corresponding to the controller as shown in FIG. 8C. Becomes a machine gun and possesses an item 3
32 pieces of equipment are for machine guns.

The change of the image of the equipment of the item or the character can be realized by changing the model data or the texture image to be mapped.

When changing the equipment of the character, only the equipment can be changed without impairing the identity of the character itself.

For example, the motion of the character,
It can be changed according to the type of the mounted controller. By doing so, it is possible to generate an image of the action according to the item that the user has.

9 and 10 are diagrams for explaining an example of changing the hunting target in the controller according to the type of the controller.

When a gun-shaped controller simulating a gun is mounted and worn in the shooting game of this embodiment,
A game stage for a gun is provided as shown in FIG.

When a bazooka type controller imitating a bazooka is attached to the shooting game of this embodiment, a game stage for a bazooka as shown in FIG. 10 is provided.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, in the game stage for guns and the game stage for bazookas, the objects arranged in the background and the characters that appear are different.

In the game stage for guns, the enemy character is a human, and in the game stage for bazooka, the enemy character is an armored vehicle.

The game rules may be different between the gun game stage and the bazooka game stage. For example, you may change the timing of shooting from early shooting to aiming, or instead of counting points by the number of killed people, set points by hitting a specific enemy or target. May be.

As described above, the player can enjoy the game stages of different atmospheres and rules by changing the correspondence of the mounted controllers.

Next, an example of processing for changing various game contents according to the type of controller to be mounted will be described.

11 to 13 are flow charts for explaining an example of processing in the case of changing the program to be executed by changing the type of controller.

For example, in the fishing game, a case will be described in which the fishing fishing controller for river fishing and the fishing fishing controller for river fishing are replaced to change the game from a sea fishing game that can be moved by boat to a river fishing game.

First, settings such as fishing results are initialized (step S10).

Next, the controller ID of the mounted controller is acquired (step S20). Here, the controller ID may be any one that can identify the type of controller. For example, a unique ID may be attached to each type of controller, and the controller ID may be configured to be discriminable by a signal sent when the controller is mounted.

By doing so, the corresponding program can be identified by the controller ID on the game system side.

If the acquired controller ID is for river fishing, the river fishing game program is executed (steps S30 and S50).

If the obtained controller ID is for sea fishing, the sea fishing game program is executed (steps S40 and S60).

Then, the game system side has information on the correspondence between the controller ID and the controller type (for example, distinction between sea fishing and river fishing).

FIG. 12 is a flow chart for explaining the flow of processing of the river fishing game program.

First, the river fishing game variables are initialized (step S110).

Next, the position of the virtual camera is initialized for river fishing (step S120).

Steps S130 to S180 are processes which are repeated for each frame until the game ends.

First, the controller ID is acquired, and if the controller ID is different from the previous frame, the ending process of the river fishing game is performed (steps S130 and S14).
0, S180). For example, when the river fishing game is changed to the sea fishing game, an image effect such that the river fishing game screen is faded out may be performed as the ending processing of the river fishing game.

Next, a game calculation process for river fishing is performed to update the game variables relating to the play situation such as the position information of the object and the fishing result (step S150).

Then, image generation processing of the river fishing game feed is performed based on the game calculation result (step S16).
0).

If the game has not ended, the processing from step S130 is repeated (step S17).
0).

FIG. 13 is a flow chart for explaining the flow of processing of the sea fishing game program.

First, the sea fishing game variables are initialized (step S210).

Next, the position of the virtual camera is initialized for sea fishing (step S220).

Steps S230 to S290 are processes that are repeatedly performed for each frame until the game ends.

First, the controller ID is acquired, and if the controller ID has changed from the previous frame, the sea fishing game ending process is performed (steps S230 and S24).
0, S300). For example, when the game for sea fishing is changed to the game for river sea fishing, an image effect in which the game screen for sea fishing is faded out may be performed as the ending process of the game for sea fishing.

If the controller ID has not changed from the previous frame, the following processing is performed.

In the case of the movement mode of the virtual camera (ship), game calculation processing is performed on the movement position of the virtual camera (ship) (steps S250 and S270).

When the virtual camera (ship) is not in the moving mode, the game calculation process for sea fishing is performed to update the game variables relating to the play status such as the position information of the object and the fishing result (steps S250 and S260).

Then, the sea fishing field image generation processing is performed based on the game calculation result (step S280).

If the game has not ended, the processing from step S230 is repeated again (step S29).
0).

FIG. 14 is a flow chart for explaining a processing example in the case of changing the reference data of the program by changing the type of the controller during the play.

For example, a gun-type controller and a rifle-type controller can be exchanged during use, and a gun-type controller will kill an enemy by leaning on the ground, but a rifle-type controller will shoot an enemy from the top of a building. Will be described. In this shooting game, the equipment of player characters will change,
There is no change in the movement of the target enemy or the progress of the game.

The change of the game is within the range of the change of the reference data, and the reference program itself does not change.

In steps S310 to S390, the reference table is initialized.

Controller I of installed controller
D is acquired (step S310).

If the acquired controller ID is for a gun, a reference table for parameter calculation, a reference table for virtual camera placement calculation, and a reference table of model data for character image generation are set for each gun. (Steps S320, S330, S340, S35
0). The placement of the virtual camera means at least one of the position of the virtual camera, the direction of the line of sight, the angle of view, and the like.

If the acquired controller ID is for a rifle, a reference table for parameter calculation, a reference table for virtual camera placement calculation, and a reference table of model data for character image generation are set for the rifle. (Steps S360, S370, S38
0, S390).

Next, until the game is over, step S40.
In 0 to S430, image generation processing is performed for each frame.

First, with reference to the set parameter calculation reference table, game calculation processing is performed using the input data (step S400).

Next, the virtual camera placement is calculated by referring to the set virtual camera placement parameter calculation reference table (step S410).

Then, the image generation process of each frame is performed by referring to the set character image generation model data reference table (step S420).

FIG. 15 is a flow chart for explaining a processing example in the case where the difficulty level of the game varies depending on the type of controller.

This game is a performance game in which the keyboard of the piano keyboard type controller is pressed correctly according to the instructions on the game screen, and it is possible to replace and use two types of piano keyboard type controllers, the 12-key piano type and the 32-key piano type. is there. The difficulty level of the game increases as the number of keyboards on the controller increases. There are a number of songs that can be played in this game from beginner to advanced, but if you have a 12-key piano type controller, you cannot play with advanced songs, and if you have a 32-key piano type controller It is structured so that you cannot play songs. That is, it is not possible to play all the songs prepared by this game from beginner to advanced with one of the controllers.

In steps S510 to S550, the reference table is initialized.

Controller I of installed controller
D is acquired (step S510).

If the acquired controller ID is a 32-key type, "11" is set in the performance music number and "21" is set in the ending music number (steps S520 and S530). By performing the initial setting in this way, the performance starts from the music number "11" and the maximum music number "20" can be played.

If the acquired controller ID is a 12-key type, "1" is set in the performance music number and "11" is set in the ending music number (steps S540 and S550). By performing the initial setting in this manner, the performance starts from the music number "1", and the maximum music number "10" can be played.

Next, the processes of steps S560 to S590 are performed until the performance of the currently playing music number is completed.

First, the controller ID is acquired, and if the controller ID has changed from the previous frame, the ending process of the game corresponding to the controller that has been mounted so far is performed (steps S560, S570, S630).

If the controller ID has not changed from the previous frame, the performance game process of the music set in the performance music number is performed (step S580).

When the performance of the currently playing music number is finished, if the game is not over, the playing music number is incremented until the music number reaches the ending music number (steps S600, S610, S620). ).

FIG. 16 is a flow chart for explaining an example of processing when the tone color and input timing of the playing game are changed depending on the type of controller.

This game is a performance game in which a bass type controller imitating a bass and a drum type controller imitating a drum can be replaced for the same song.

Score calculation data is prepared for each type of controller in the musical score data of each music piece to be played. Even if the same music piece is selected, different score calculation data will be referred to if the controller is different. For example, musical score data for drums (input timing data for score calculation) and musical score data for bass (input timing data for score calculation) are prepared for the same song.

In steps S710 to S790, the reference table is initialized.

Controller I of installed controller
D is acquired (step S710).

If the acquired controller ID is for the base, the reference table for parameter calculation and the tone color data reference table for performance sound generation prepared for the base are selected, and the input timing data for score calculation is selected. As the reference table, a table prepared for the song with respect to the song is selected (steps S720 and S73).
0, S740, S750).

If the acquired controller ID is for the drum, the reference table for parameter calculation and the tone color data reference table for performance sound generation prepared for the drum are selected, and the input timing data for score calculation is selected. As a reference table, the one prepared for the drum for the music is selected (steps S760 and S77).
0, S780, S790).

Next, until the game ends, step S80.
In 0 to S820, performance sound generation processing is performed for each frame.

First, with reference to the selected parameter calculation reference table and tone color data reference table, performance sound generation processing is performed using the input data (step S800).

Then, with reference to the reference table of the selected score calculation input timing data, the input timing of the input data is determined and the score is calculated (step S810).

Next, in a game system in which an accessory device imitating an accessory device of a game item is detachably attached to a controller imitating a game item, whether or not the accessory device is attached or detached, The point that the game contents are changed depending on the type of attached device is explained.

FIGS. 17A, 17B, and 17C are diagrams for explaining an example of a controller that imitates an item on the game and an accessory that imitates an accessory of the item on the game.

FIG. 17A shows an example of a rifle type controller in a state where no accessory is attached.
7B is an example of a scope that is an accessory that can be attached to and detached from a rifle controller, and FIG. 17C is an example of a rifle controller that is equipped with a scope that is an accessory.

In the shooting game of this embodiment, for example, in the case of a shooting game in which shooting is performed with a rifle, a rifle type controller imitating a rifle which is an item in the game (FIG. 17A).
See). And the accessory that imitates the scope that appears as an accessory of the game item is configured to be attachable to and detachable from the rifle type controller, and in the state where the scope which is the accessory is attached to the rifle type controller and the state where the scope is not attached. , A game with different content settings is executed.

The shooting game of this embodiment is
It has a function of detecting attachment / detachment of at least one of the types of the attached and detached accessories.

When the attachment of the accessory scope to the rifle controller is detected, the player character is set to use the scope rifle even in the game. For example, when the image of the item that the player character has is displayed, the image of the rifle with a scope is displayed. Also, the function of an item in the game becomes the function of a rifle with a scope, such as an image viewed from the scope being displayed on the game screen.

When the attachment of the scope, which is an accessory, to the rifle type controller is not detected, the player character is set to use the rifle without a scope even in the game. For example, when the image of the item that the player character has is displayed, the image of the rifle without a scope is displayed. In addition, the function of the item in the game becomes the function of the rifle without a scope, for example, an image viewed by the player character with the naked eye is displayed on the game screen.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the function setting is performed so that the game item has the function of the game item to which the function according to the type of the attached accessory is added, and When the device is not attached, the function setting is performed such that the game item has the function that the game item has in the state where the accessory is not added.

FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining an example of a game system having a controller imitating an item on the game in which a plurality of accessories are detachably attached.

A plurality of accessories such as a silencer 510 and a scope 520 are detachably attached to the gun-type controller shown in FIG.

Here, the silencer 510 and the scope 520
If it is detected that both are attached, the player character is set to use the gun with both the silencer and the scope in the game.

When the attachment of the silencer 510 is detected and the attachment of the scope is not detected, the player character is set to use a gun with a silencer without a scope in the game.

When the mounting of the scope 520 is detected,
When the mounting of the silencer is not detected, the player character is set to use a gun with a scope without a silencer even in the game.

The silencer 510 can also be attached to the scope 5
When the mounting of 20 is not detected, the player character is set to use a gun without a silencer scope even in the game.

Here, when the player character uses a gun with a silencer in the game, the setting in the game is changed so that the sound of firing the gun is muted.

19 (A) (B) (C) and FIG. 20 (A).
(B) and (C) are for explaining the types of lures that are attachment devices that can be attached to and detached from the fishing rod type controller in the fishing game of the present embodiment, and changes in the target object when the types of lures are attached. It is a figure.

Here, the target object is a hunting target, which is a fish that can be caught in the case of a fishing game.

FIG. 19A shows a luer plug, which is shown in FIG.
9 (B) is a luer spoon, and FIG. 19 (C) is a luer worm. All of these are auxiliary devices mounted on the fishing rod type controller. In the fishing game of the present embodiment, any one type of lure (accessory device) is selected and attached to the fishing rod type controller.

Then, depending on the type of lure attached,
The type of hunting target or prey in the game changes.

For example, when the lure plug of FIG. 19A is attached to a fishing rod type controller as an accessory device,
The prey is set to "Suzuki" as shown in FIG.

Further, for example, when the lure spoon of FIG. 19B is attached to the fishing rod type controller as an accessory device, the prey is set to “swordfish” as shown in FIG. 20 (B).

When the lure worm shown in FIG. 19 (C) is attached to a fishing rod type controller as an accessory device, for example, the prey is set to "eyename" as shown in FIG. 20 (C).

3. Hardware Configuration Next, an example of a hardware configuration capable of realizing the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

The main processor 900 is a CD982.
It operates based on a program stored in the (information storage medium), a program transferred via the communication interface 990, a program stored in the ROM 950 (one of the information storage media), game processing, image processing,
Various processing such as sound processing is executed.

The coprocessor 902 assists the processing of the main processor 900, has a product-sum calculator and a divider capable of high-speed parallel calculation, and executes matrix calculation (vector calculation) at high speed. For example, when a physical simulation for moving or moving an object requires a process such as a matrix calculation, a program operating on the main processor 900 instructs (requests) the coprocessor 902 to perform the process. ) Do.

The geometry processor 904 performs geometry processing such as coordinate transformation, perspective transformation, light source calculation, and curved surface generation, has a product-sum calculator and a divider capable of high-speed parallel calculation, and performs matrix calculation (vector calculation). Calculation) is executed at high speed. For example, when processing such as coordinate transformation, perspective transformation, and light source calculation is performed, the program running on the main processor 900 instructs the geometry processor 904 to perform the processing.

The data decompression processor 906 performs a decoding process for decompressing the compressed image data and sound data, and a process for accelerating the decoding process of the main processor 900. Accordingly, a moving image compressed by a given image compression method can be displayed on the opening screen, the intermission screen, the ending screen, the game screen, or the like. The image data and sound data to be decoded are stored in the ROM 95.
0, stored in the CD 982, or transferred from outside via the communication interface 990.

The drawing processor 910 is for executing the drawing (rendering) processing of an object composed of primitive surfaces such as polygons and curved surfaces at high speed. When drawing an object, the main processor 900
Uses the function of the DMA controller 970 to pass the object data to the drawing processor 910 and
If necessary, the texture is transferred to the texture storage unit 924. Then, the drawing processor 910 draws the object in the frame buffer 922 at high speed while performing hidden surface removal using a Z buffer or the like based on these object data and texture. The drawing processor 910 can also perform α blending (semi-transparency processing), depth cuing, mip mapping, fog processing, bilinear filtering, trilinear filtering, anti-aliasing, shading processing, and the like. Then, when the image for one frame is written in the frame buffer 922, the image is displayed on the display 912.

The sound processor 930 incorporates a multi-channel ADPCM sound source, etc., and generates high-quality game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, and sounds. The generated game sound is output from the speaker 932.

Operation data from the game controller 942, save data from the memory card 944, and personal data are transferred via the serial interface 940.

The ROM 950 stores system programs and the like. In the case of the arcade game system, the ROM 950 functions as an information storage medium,
Various programs are stored in 950. A hard disk may be used instead of the ROM 950.

The RAM 960 is used as a work area for various processors.

The DMA controller 970 is a DM between processors and memories (RAM, VRAM, ROM, etc.).
It controls the A transfer.

The CD drive 980 is a CD 982 for storing programs, image data, sound data and the like.
(Information storage medium) is driven to enable access to these programs and data.

The communication interface 990 is an interface for transferring data with the outside via a network. In this case, a communication line (analog telephone line, ISDN), high-speed serial bus, or the like can be considered as the network connected to the communication interface 990. Then, by using the communication line, data transfer via the Internet becomes possible. Further, by using the high-speed serial bus, it becomes possible to transfer data to / from another game system or another game system.

All the means of the present invention may be executed by hardware only, or by only the program stored in the information storage medium or the program distributed via the communication interface. Good. Alternatively, it may be executed by both hardware and a program.

When each means of the present invention is executed by both hardware and a program, the information storage medium stores a program for executing each means of the present invention using hardware. Will be. More specifically, the program instructs each processor 902, 904, 906, 910, 930, which is hardware, to perform processing, and passes data if necessary. Then, each processor 902, 904, 906, 910,
930 etc., based on the instruction and the passed data,
Each means of the present invention will be implemented.

FIG. 22 shows a host device 1300 and terminals 1304-1 to 1304-1 connected to the host device 1300 via a network 1302 (a small-scale network such as a LAN or a wide area network such as the Internet).
An example of the case where the present embodiment is applied to a system including 1304-n. In this case, the above-mentioned stored information is stored in the information storage medium 1306 such as a magnetic disk device, a magnetic tape device, or a memory that can be controlled by the host device 1300. When the terminals 1304-1 to 1304-n are capable of standalone generation of game images and game sounds, the host device 1300 provides the terminal 1304 with game programs and the like for generating game images and game sounds.
-1 to 1304-n. On the other hand, if it cannot be generated standalone, the host device 1300 generates a game image and a game sound, and the terminal device 1304-1 to 130
It will be transmitted to 4-n and output at the terminal.

In the case of the configuration shown in FIG. 22, the respective means of the present invention may be distributed to and executed by the host device (server) and the terminal. Further, the above stored information for executing each means of the present invention may be distributed and stored in the information storage medium of the host device (server) and the information storage medium of the terminal.

The terminal connected to the network may be a home-use game system or an arcade game system. When the arcade game system is connected to a network, a save information storage device is capable of exchanging information with the arcade game system and also with the home game system. (Memory card, portable game device) is preferably used.

The present invention is not limited to that described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made.

For example, in an invention according to a dependent claim in the present invention, it is possible to omit some of the constituent elements of the claim on which the invention is dependent. Further, a main part of the invention according to one independent claim of the present invention can be made dependent on another independent claim.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example of replacing the controller and an example of using the accessory in the shooting game, the fishing game and the playing game have been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The case of replacing the controller in another game and the case of using an accessory are also included in the scope of the present invention.

The present invention can be applied to various games (fighting games, shooting games, robot fighting games, sports games, competition games, role playing games, music playing games, dance games, etc.).

Further, the present invention can be applied to various game systems such as an arcade game system, a home game system, a large attraction system in which a large number of players participate, a simulator, a multimedia terminal, and a system board for generating a game image. .

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an example of a block diagram of a game system according to an embodiment.

2A and 2B are diagrams for explaining a case where the present embodiment is applied to a home game system.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a case where the present embodiment is applied to an arcade game system.

4A and 4B show an example of a controller that can be used in place of the shooting game system of this embodiment.

5A and 5B show an example of a controller that can be used after being replaced with the shooting game system of the present embodiment, following FIGS. 4A and 4B.

6 (A) and 6 (B) show an example of a controller that can be used by replacing the fishing game system of the present embodiment.

7A and 7B are diagrams for explaining an example of changing a hunting target in the controller according to the type of the controller.

8 (A), (B), and (C) illustrate an example of changing the equipment of a game item corresponding to a controller and the equipment of a character carrying the item according to the type of the controller. FIG.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an example of changing the hunting target in the controller according to the type of controller.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a configuration of the type of controller following FIG.
It is a figure for explaining an example which changes a hunting object in a controller.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining an example of processing when changing a program to be executed by changing the type of controller.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining a processing example in the case where the program to be executed is changed by changing the type of controller subsequent to FIG. 11;

FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining a processing example in the case where the program to be executed is changed by changing the type of controller subsequent to FIG. 12;

FIG. 14 is a flow chart diagram for explaining a processing example in the case of changing the reference data of the program by changing the type of the controller during play.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining a processing example in the case where there is a difference in game difficulty depending on the type of controller.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining a processing example in the case where the tone color and input timing of the playing game are changed depending on the type of controller.

17 (A), (B), and (C) are diagrams for explaining an example of a controller imitating an item on a game and an accessory imitating an accessory of an item on the game.

FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining an example of a game system having a controller imitating an item on a game in which a plurality of accessories are detachably configured.

FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining types of lures that are attachment devices that can be attached to and detached from a fishing rod type controller in the fishing game of the present embodiment, and changes in a target when the types of lures are attached.

20A, 20B, 20C, and 20C, in the fishing game of the present embodiment, the types of lures that are detachable attachment devices and the types of each lure are attached to the fishing rod controller. It is a figure for demonstrating the change of the target object in a case.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration capable of realizing the present embodiment.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a system of another form to which this embodiment is applied.

[Explanation of symbols]

100 processing unit 110 Game processing unit 112 Game processing unit compatible with the controller used 130 Image generator 150 sound generator 160 Operation unit (controller) 170 storage 172 main memory 174 frame buffer 180 Information storage medium 190 Display 192 sound output section 194 Information storage device for saving 196 Communications Department

Claims (34)

[Claims] 1. A game system configured so that different types of controllers can be replaced and used for one game, wherein information about the type of the controller being used is received and the game content is changed according to the type of the controller. A game system including means for changing at least a part of the game system. 2. The controller according to claim 1, which has the same use for one game and is different in at least one of function, power, and type from a game item, and can be used by replacing a controller imitating a game item. At least one of a target object, a scene setting in a game using the item, a game parameter, and a branch destination is changed according to the type of the game system. 3. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the content of the character appearing in the game is changed according to the type of the controller used. 4. The game system according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the motion of the appearing player character and the equipment of the player character is changed according to the type of the controller used. . 5. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the selected game stage is changed according to the type of controller used. 6. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the adopted game rule is changed according to the type of the controller used. 7. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the difficulty level of the game is changed according to the type of controller used. 8. The device according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of controllers simulating musical instruments having different functions are replaced and used, and can be selected according to the type of musical instrument corresponding to the controller being used. A game system characterized by changing at least one of a performance song, an input timing display, and a tone color of the performance song. 9. The method according to claim 1, wherein the same game execution program is referred to even when different types of controllers are used, and the reference data is changed according to the type of the controller being used. A game system characterized by executing a game. 10. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the controller has a shape simulating an item that appears in a game. 11. The game system according to claim 1, wherein an input value or an input control value provided in the game is corrected according to the type of controller used. 12. A game system in which an accessory imitating an accessory of a game item is configured to be attachable to and detachable from a controller imitating a game item, wherein the accessory is attached to and detached from the controller. Means for detecting at least one of the types of accessories that are provided, means for setting the function of an item on the game according to the type of the accessory when the accessory is attached to the controller, and the game. A game system comprising: means for performing a game calculation using the function settings of the above items. 13. The game system according to claim 12, wherein the content of the character appearing in the game is changed according to at least one of the attachment / detachment of the accessory and the type of the accessory attached. 14. The motion of the appearing character, the equipment and the target of the character carrying the item, according to claim 12 or 13, according to at least one of the attachment / detachment of the accessory and the type of the accessory attached. A game system characterized by changing at least one object. 15. The game system according to claim 12, wherein a selected game stage is changed according to at least one of attachment / detachment of the accessory and a type of the accessory attached. 16. The game system according to claim 12, wherein a game rule to be adopted is changed according to at least one of attachment / detachment of the accessory and type of the accessory attached. 17. The game system according to claim 12, wherein the difficulty level of the game is changed according to at least one of the attachment / detachment of the accessory and the type of the accessory attached. 18. A computer used in a game system configured to be able to replace different types of controllers for one game, receives information regarding the type of the controller being used, and receives the information according to the type of the controller. A program that functions as a means for changing at least a part of the game contents. 19. The controller according to claim 18, wherein one game has the same application and at least one of function, power and type is different, and the controller imitating a game item can be replaced and used. A program for changing at least one of a target object, a scene setting in a game that uses the item, a game parameter, and a branch destination according to the type of the item. 20. The program according to claim 18, wherein the content of the character appearing in the game is changed according to the type of controller used. 21. The program according to claim 18, wherein at least one of the motion of the appearing player character and the equipment of the player character is changed according to the type of the controller used. 22. The program according to claim 18, wherein the selected game stage is changed according to the type of controller used. 23. The program according to claim 18, wherein the adopted game rule is changed according to the type of the controller being used. 24. The program according to claim 18, wherein the difficulty level of the game is changed according to the type of controller used. 25. The selection according to any one of claims 18 to 24 according to the type of musical instrument corresponding to the controller used in the game system configured to be replaceable with a plurality of controllers simulating musical instruments having different functions. A program characterized by changing at least one of a performance song, an input timing display, and a tone color of the performance song. 26. The program according to any one of claims 18 to 25, characterized in that the data to be referred to is changed according to the type of the controller being used. 27. The program according to any one of claims 18 to 26, which corrects an input value or an input control value provided in a game according to the type of controller used. 28. A computer used in a game system in which an accessory imitating an accessory of a game is detachably attached to a controller imitating a game item, and the accessory is attached to the controller. If it is, the function for setting the function of the item on the game according to the type of the accessory, and the means for performing the game calculation using the function setting of the item on the game, program. 29. The program according to claim 28, wherein the content of the character appearing in the game is changed according to at least one of the attachment / detachment of the accessory and the type of the attached accessory. 30. The motion of a character that appears, the equipment and the target of a character who possesses the item according to any one of claims 28 to 29, according to at least one of attachment and detachment of the accessory and a type of the accessory that is attached. A program characterized by changing at least one of objects. 31. The program according to claim 28, wherein a selected game stage is changed according to at least one of attachment / detachment of the accessory and a type of the accessory attached. 32. The program according to claim 28, wherein a game rule to be adopted is changed according to at least one of attachment / detachment of the accessory and a type of the accessory attached. 33. The program according to claim 28, wherein the difficulty level of the game is changed according to at least one of the attachment / detachment of the accessory and the type of the accessory attached. 34. An information storage medium readable by a computer, wherein the program according to any one of claims 18 to 33 is stored.