Reconfigurable control displays for games, toys, and other applications

The invention describes a system where a camera watches physical game pieces on a surface, like a table, while a computer projects a game onto that same surface. This allows players to interact with the digital game by moving real-world objects, with the camera tracking their positions to influence the game. The claims specifically detail a method for playing a game where an inanimate object is moved on a surface, and its location is determined relative to the displayed game image or other physical objects.