We bounce light off of visible parts into hidden parts and then measure the time and direction of returned light.

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The pieces have an Egyptian look and mirrored sides that bounce light from a low-powered diode laser at one another and consequently knock each other out of the game.

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It uses a small spectrometer to bounce infrared light off particles in the sample.

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You can sip a cocktail overlooking the Roman Forum or savour Campari watching the light bounce off baroque fountains.

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Borrowing the same principles as the Lightscoop, you direct the light away from the subject, in this case reflecting it with the bounce card so a softer, diffused light illuminates the subject and background.

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The object of the game: To bounce the ball off whatever surfaces you can manage, and then into the cup, which will light up and make noises.

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