1. A toy device for use in interactive game play, said toy device comprising: an elongated body having distal and proximal ends; a wireless transmitter; a first motion-sensitive element and a second motion-sensitive element each coupled to said body, wherein said first and second motion-sensitive elements are configured to generate respective first and second signals in response to movement of said body in at least one direction; and a processor in communication with said first and second motion-sensitive elements so as to receive said first and second signals, wherein said processor is configured to determine a duration of time between receiving the first signal and receiving the second signal, and wherein said processor is further configured to cause the wireless transmitter to output a third signal based on said first signal, said second signal and said duration of time, said third signal being adapted to trigger or control at least one effect.