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A hand-held game that includes a plurality of input devices, an audible output device, and a controller coupled to each of the input devices and to the audible output device. Preferably, each of the input devices require a different mechanical action for action, such as a pressure switch, a pull swi

A hand-held game that includes a plurality of input devices, an audible output device, and a controller coupled to each of the input devices and to the audible output device. Preferably, each of the input devices require a different mechanical action for action, such as a pressure switch, a pull switch or a rotational switch. The controller outputs a first command signal to the audible output device that relates to a first selected input device. The controller then outputs a second command signal to the audible output device relating to a second selected input device when the first selected input device is actuated within a predetermined period of time. When the first selected input device is not actuated within the predetermined period of time, or when an input device other than the selected input device is actuated in response to the first command signal, the controller outputs an error command signal to the audible output device. The controller then ceases to output command signals to the audible output device after outputting the error command signal. According to the invention, the second command can relate to a second selected input device or can be an audible indication, such as a voice message, for a user to pass the game apparatus to another user.

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[What is claimed is:] [1.]at least three input devices each requiring a mechanical action for actuation, wherein at least one of said input devices requires a spinning or a flicking mechanical action for actuation and wherein at least two of the mechanical actions are different;an audible output dev

[What is claimed is:] [1.]at least three input devices each requiring a mechanical action for actuation, wherein at least one of said input devices requires a spinning or a flicking mechanical action for actuation and wherein at least two of the mechanical actions are different;an audible output device; anda controller, coupled to each of the input devices and to the audible output device, for:selecting an input device;outputting a command signal to the audible output device specific to the input device selected;detecting whether the selected input device is actuated within a desired elapsed time;outputting an error signal to the audible output device if a non-selected input device is actuated by a user;outputting an error signal to the audible output device if the selected input device is not actuated by a user within the desired elapsed time.