Systems and methods for augmented reality role playing entertainment

A non-transitory computer readable medium storing computer executable code that when executed by a processor cause the processor to obtain at least one image of a trigger accessory within a video stream, the at least one processor executing an augmented reality game requiring visual input from the trigger accessory to enable a user to play the augmented reality game, identify a trigger icon positioned on the trigger accessory having a configuration selected from a group of configurations dependent upon at least one of a shape and orientation of the trigger icon, apply image analysis to the trigger icon within the image to determine the orientation of the trigger accessory, and execute at least one software module of the augmented reality game dependent upon the configuration of the trigger accessory.