Welcome to the LEGO® Super Mario™ Parents’ Guide! If your kids are talking about stomping Goombas, collecting coins, teaming up with LEGO® Luigi™ – or racing on their own Mario Kart™ track – you’re in the right place. This guide equips you with everything you need to understand about the exciting and interactive world of LEGO Super Mario.
LEGO Super Mario launched in 2020 and brings the beloved Super Mario video game franchise to the LEGO brick-built world through a blend of physical LEGO play and digital interactivity. It lets players recreate iconic game scenes, tackle challenges and even invent their own levels using LEGO bricks. Cool, right?
At its core, LEGO Super Mario combines the fun of building with action-packed digital adventures. Kids can pair their LEGO Super Mario sets with the LEGO Super Mario app – the official companion app for the ever-expanding range of sets. The centerpiece of the franchise is the digitally interactive LEGO® Mario™ figure which interacts with the sets through sensors, sounds and a Bluetooth® connection. And yes – LEGO Luigi and LEGO® Peach™ have joined the fun too!
Absolutely! LEGO Super Mario offers playful interaction and age-appropriate challenges for kids aged 6+. Parents can feel confident knowing the franchise emphasizes creativity, teamwork and problem-solving. What’s not to like?
Kids adore LEGO Super Mario for its mix of creativity, problem-solving and characters and worlds inspired by the beloved video games. Here’s what makes it special:
Interactive Fun: The LEGO Super Mario interactive figures react to different surfaces, colors and bar codes or ‘Action Tags’ – coming to life with expressive eyes and iconic sound effects!
Endless Adventure: Modular sets allow kids to create and customize their own levels for imaginative storytelling.
Team Play: Kids can combine two interactive figures, LEGO Mario, LEGO Luigi or LEGO Peach, for collaborative play that fosters social skills and teamwork.
Familiar Characters: The sets are packed with beloved characters, from Bowser and Yoshi to Goombas and Koopa Troopas. You can find out all about these iconic characters here… It’s the perfect blend of classic LEGO construction and the thrill of gaming, making it a hit for both gamers and builders alike.
Beyond the fun, LEGO Super Mario offers several educational and developmental benefits:
● Creativity: Customizing levels allows kids to think outside the box.
● Problem-Solving: Tackling challenges encourages critical thinking.
● Social Skills: Multiplayer options encourages teamwork and communication.
● Fine Motor Skills: Assembling LEGO bricks helps improve dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
The LEGO Super Mario experience features three interactive figures – LEGO Mario, LEGO Luigi and LEGO Peach – that can interact with the sets in a unique way: but how do they work? Each interactive figure has a small screen and built-in sensors, so they can connect with the LEGO environment. This includes digital coin collecting and interacting with each other in real-time!
It adds an extra exciting dimension to playtime. Bonus points all round!
To kick-off your LEGO Super Mario adventure and get connected quicker than you can say “Mario time!”, jump into these easy steps:
1. Build the Course: Assemble the included LEGO bricks. Follow the instructions or design your own!
2. Activate: Turn on the interactive figure. LEGO Mario, LEGO Luigi and LEGO Peach will react to various course elements like pipes, platforms and enemies.
3. Connect to the app: Use Bluetooth to sync the figure with the LEGO Super Mario app. The app offers step-by-step building guides, tracks high scores and inspires new ways to play.
The fun doesn’t stop at building. The Bluetooth functionality allows LEGO Mario to connect with the LEGO Super Mario app for a different kind of play. It also enables two-player connectivity , letting kids team up with friends or family by syncing up two interactive figures.
Looking for the ultimate gift? LEGO Super Mario sets are perfect for holidays, birthdays or any time you want to spark joy. With a variety of sizes and themes, there’s something to suit every kind of recipient!
Get ready to race! The highly anticipated Mario Kart sets bring another layer of excitement to the LEGO Super Mario franchise. Inspired by the beloved games, these sets will let fans build tracks, race iconic characters and relive epic Mario Kart moments – all in LEGO form! Who will win in your next family kart race?
Now that you’re all caught up on LEGO Super Mario, it’s time to explore the sets and start building your own Mushroom Kingdom. Here we go!
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