Platform for gestural gaming device

Abstract

Systems and methods are described for playing a game using a gestural gaming device. In an embodiment, the gestural gaming device includes a processor, a sensor, a communications transceiver, and a plurality of lighting elements. An application may be executed on a mobile device in communication with the gestural gaming device via the communications transceiver. The system may also include a back-end server in communication with the application over a network. The game may be played using the gestural gaming device in conjunction with one or more gestures, the game being managed by the application using the plurality of lighting elements. A winner of the game may be awarded a reward in response to winning the game from the back-end server via the gestural gaming device.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A system for playing a game using a gestural gaming device, the system comprising:
 the gestural gaming device comprising a processor, a sensor, a communications transceiver, and a plurality of lighting elements;   an application being executed on a mobile device in communication with the gestural gaming device via the communications transceiver; and   a back-end server in communication with the application over a network, wherein the game is played using the gestural gaming device in conjunction with one or more gestures, the game being managed by the application using the plurality of lighting elements, and wherein a winner of the game is awarded a reward in response to winning the game from the back-end server via the gestural gaming device.