Toy system

A toy system, the toy system comprising:

• a plurality of toy pieces, each toy piece comprising:
• a body;
• a first arm projecting from the body and connected to a first engagement structure;
• and
• a second arm projecting from the body and connected to a second engagement structure, the second engagement structure comprising:
• a receptacle having a curved base surface configured to releasably receive the first engagement structure in an engaged state;
• and
• a locking tab protruding from the curved base surface of the receptacle, the locking tab configured to releasably restrain the first engagement structure within the receptacle in the engaged state until a triggering force is applied to the toy piece;
• wherein at least one of the first arm and the second arm is movable relative to the other of the first arm and the second arm to transition the toy piece from a disengaged state to the engaged state;
• and
• wherein the second arm is disposed relative to the first arm so that the first engagement structure is spaced apart from the second engagement structure when the body is in the disengaged state;
• and
• a playing surface.