Ralph H. Baer's Original Simon

Origin
Ralph H. Baer was one of the creators of the "Simon" electronic toy, where a series of lights and sounds were played in a sequence, and the players would have to copy the sequence to advance, or otherwise they would lose.

Effects
When one turns the toy on, they will be able to manipulate the sequence of lights in any way. Those around the toy are compelled to play the game, and the more they play, the less likely they are to quit of their own free will, and the more they fall under the sway of the activator. Those who repeat the sequence incorrectly will fall into a coma that lasts until the game is complete. The activator of the toy will eventually become obsessed with their new hypnotic power.