Patent ID: 8460102

Claim:
An interactive game system, comprising: a game object having: a plurality of actuation devices in which at least two of the actuation devices require different mechanical actions for actuation; a communication device; and a processor coupled to each of the actuation devices and to the communication device, the processor outputting a first command signal relating to a first actuation device, the processor outputting a second command signal when the first actuation device is actuated, the second command signal relating to a second actuation device, and outputting an error signal if the first actuation device is not actuated within a predetermined period of time; and a hand-held unit having: control buttons; a display screen; a communication device that communicates signals with the communication device of the game object; and a processor coupled to the control buttons, the display screen and the communication device of the hand-held unit, the processor of the hand-held unit outputting image signals to the display screen that are representative of the mechanical actions being taken.