The LEGO Super Mario Adventures with Mario Starter Course bridges two beloved worlds in a way that feels genuinely innovative. This 231-piece set introduces an interactive LEGO Mario figure equipped with colour sensors, LCD screens in his eyes, mouth, and belly, and a built-in speaker that produces iconic sounds and music straight from the Mushroom Kingdom. It is a building set, a platforming game, and a creative sandbox all rolled into one surprisingly cohesive package.
An Interactive Mario Like No Other
At the heart of this set is the LEGO Mario figure itself, and it is far more than a standard minifigure. Powered by two AAA batteries, Mario features colour sensors on his underside that detect the specially designed action bricks included in the set. As players physically move Mario across their built course, his LCD screens display over 100 different expressive reactions — from joy when collecting coins to surprise when encountering enemies. His built-in speaker delivers familiar sound effects and music that bring every interaction to life, creating a tactile gaming experience that feels genuinely responsive.
Build, Play, and Rebuild
The Starter Course includes everything needed to construct a complete playable level. Players guide LEGO Mario from the Start Pipe to the Goal Pole, navigating spinning platforms, cloud platforms, and the iconic ? Block along the way. Two enemy figures — a Goomba and Bowser Jr. — serve as obstacles to overcome, with Mario reacting dynamically when he encounters each one. Virtual coins are earned throughout each run, encouraging players to beat their high scores and compete with friends. The real magic, though, lies in the modular design. Every element can be rearranged and reconfigured to create entirely new level layouts, meaning the gameplay possibilities extend well beyond the initial build.
Seven Action Bricks, Endless Interactions
- Colour-Coded Gameplay
- Each of the seven action bricks is designed to trigger a specific reaction from LEGO Mario when he passes over them. These range from coin collection to enemy encounters, and each interaction produces its own visual and audio response. The system creates a surprisingly deep gameplay loop where course design directly affects scoring potential and strategic routing.
- The ? Block
- True to its video game origins, the ? Block delivers rewards when LEGO Mario interacts with it. It serves as a centrepiece for course design and adds a familiar element that fans of the franchise will immediately recognize. Positioning it within your custom course layout becomes part of the strategic fun.
Companion App and Expandable Universe
A free LEGO Super Mario app enhances the experience with digital building instructions, zoom and rotate viewing tools that simplify construction, and creative suggestions for alternative course designs. The app also provides a safe platform for sharing ideas and creations. Beyond the Starter Course, the entire LEGO Super Mario ecosystem is designed to grow — this set serves as the foundation that connects with numerous Expansion Sets, each adding new environments, characters, and challenges to explore.
Start Building Your Mushroom Kingdom
Whether it is a gift for a young Mario fan or a creative challenge for the whole family, this Starter Course delivers something that neither a standard LEGO set nor a traditional video game can offer on its own. Pick up the Adventures with Mario Starter Course and discover what happens when bricks and power-ups collide.
