Simon CrispJune 20, 2014Lego Fusion merges physical brick-building and digital play

Lego Fusion lets users play with their physical creations in virtual worlds

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Lego has revealed a new line of play kits which are designed to combine its traditional brick-building and app-based gaming. The new Lego Fusion range will allow children to photograph their physical creations using a smartphone or tablet, and then see them brought to life in virtual worlds.

There will initially be four Lego Fusion sets: Town Master, Battle Towers, Create and Race, and Resort Designer. Each kit will consist of more than 200 Lego pieces, a "capture plate" to build on, and will be accompanied by a free downloadable app for iOS or Android. The purpose of the capture plate is to allow the app to identify the size and colors of the Lego bricks used.

As prompted in the games, users build on the capture plate and import their creations by pointing the device's camera at them. At this point, the constructions are incorporated into the digital world, allowing them to be played with virtually. In games with buildings, 2D fa?ade creations (their capture plates are just one row of studs deep) are automatically transformed into 3D buildings.

Gamers are then, through a series of challenges and interactions, required to continue building in the real world, to progress in the game. This creates a constant back-and-forth between the physical and virtual elements of play. Lego says this engages children in both the digital world and the real-life one, and helps combat the "zombie gaze" that parents will recognize in their app-playing kids.

In Lego Fusion Town Master, users create their own Lego town, building things like houses, restaurants, a fire station and shops, and importing them into the game. They also complete errands and missions, such as catching robbers, fighting fires and skateboarding, all while trying to keep citizens happy. Resort Designer, which is part of the Lego Friends line-up, works in much the same way, but with a holiday resort theme … and more pink bricks.

The Battle Towers set requires players to build a tower and then defend it against virtual attack in a bid to rule a kingdom. Damage to towers in the app can be repaired by completing timed real-world building challenges. In Lego Fusion Create and Race, players construct a car which can be taken for a virtual spin in races, demolition challenges or used to perform stunts. Every brick used in the real-world car will have an impact on its performance in the game.

From September, users of Lego Fusion sets will also be able to access their digital creations from any compatible device. After logging into the Lego Fusion app with a Lego ID, they'll be able to see and select their gallery and game play progress.

Aimed at 7-12 year-olds, Lego Fusion Town Master, Battle Towers and Create and Race will go on sale in August. They will be followed by the Resort Designer kit, which will be released in September. The kits will cost US$35 each.

Source: Lego

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乐高融合城市的主人，用户创建他们自己的乐高镇，建筑之类的东西房、餐厅、消防站和商店，并导入游戏。他们还完成的使命与任务，如捉强盗、灭火和滑板，都在试图让市民高兴。设计师，这是乐高的朋友阵容的一部分，以同样的方式工作，但与假日度假酒店主题……和更多的粉砖。”。在应用程序中的塔损坏可以通过完成时间现实世界建筑的挑战来修复。在乐高的融合创造的种族，玩家建立一个汽车可在比赛一个虚拟的自旋，拆迁的挑战或用来表演特技。在现实世界中的每一块砖都会对游戏的性能产生影响，从九月开始，乐高融合集的用户也可以从任何兼容的设备中访问他们的数字作品。在登录到一个乐高ID的乐高融合的应用程序，他们将能够看到和选择他们的画廊和播放进度的游戏。

针对7-12岁的孩子，乐高融合镇主，战斗塔和创造，比赛将于8月份上市。他们将遵循的度假设计师工具包，将于九月发布。该套件将花费我们35美元。