Patent ID: 7909697

Claim:
An interactive game system, comprising: a) 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 speaker; a communication device; and a processor coupled to each of the actuation devices and to the speaker and the communication device, the processor outputting a first command signal to the speaker for a first actuation device to be actuated, the processor outputting a second command signal to the speaker when the first actuation device is actuated, the second command signal for a second actuation device to be actuated, and outputting an error signal to the speaker if the first actuation device is not actuated within a predetermined period of time; and b) 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 is representative of the mechanical actions being taken on the game object.