Patent ID: 8894462
Filing Date: 2014-11-25
Classification: A63F

Abstract:
1. A video game system, comprising: a physical object including machine readable information, the physical object including at least one fluorescing portion; a peripheral device, separate from the physical object, having a light source, an interface for reading the machine readable information of the physical object, and an at least a partially translucent surface for receiving the physical object; a processor for executing instructions relating to game play, including adding a game character to game play based on detection of the physical object proximate the peripheral device and controlling the actions of the game character based on user inputs, and for controlling the light source of the peripheral device to emit light responsive to the game play, to cause a visual effect through exposure of the at least one fluorescing portion of the physical object to at least some of the emitted light which passes through the partially translucent surface of the peripheral device when the physical object is proximate the peripheral device.