US Patent 9901827 Methods and system relating to physical constructions and virtual representations

In an aspect, a system for game play is provided, comprising a plurality of toy construction elements and a computer system. At least some of the toy construction elements include a first connector and a second connector. The computer system receives identification data relating to physical constructions made from at least two of the construction elements. For a first physical construction made from a first plurality of toy construction elements, the system generates a virtual representation of a first character, and generates a first set of properties for the virtual representation of the first character. For a second physical construction made from a second, larger, plurality of toy construction elements, the system generates a virtual representation of a second character based, and generates a second set of properties for the virtual representation of the second character. The system receives commands to operate the generated virtual representation in a virtual environment.