LEGO Reviews Super Mario71360

Adventures with Mario

Name: LEGO Adventures with Mario 71360
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 71360

61 · MIXED REVIEWSINVESTMENT GRADE: BB2020231 pcsHigh agreement · 91%

Expert reviews

7analyzed

Owner ratings

27.3K+

BrickScore

Mixed Reviews

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"71360 Adventures with Mario is a genuinely innovative play experience for young Mario fans that falls into Mixed Reviews territory because of its steep $59.99 price for 231 pieces, app-only instructions, and the need to buy expansion sets to get full value. Kids love it, experienced LEGO buyers are more cautious."

71360 Adventures with Mario sits in Mixed Reviews territory with a BrickScore of 61.2, reflecting genuine tension between what it does well and where it falls short. Owner scores reveal a sharp split: the set carries a 4.8-star average on Amazon across over 27,000 ratings, driven by children and Mario fans who love the interactive figure. But on LEGO.com's own platform, ratings drop to 3.84, and the value-for-money signal is only 3.4 out of 5, with just 72% recommending it. The $59.99 MSRP at $0.26 per piece drew the sharpest criticism.

Where they split: The owner-versus-critic split is the defining story here. Amazon buyers, skewing heavily toward parents buying for children, deliver a 4.8-star score across 27,000+ ratings. LEGO.com buyers, who include more experienced adult LEGO fans, rate it only 3.84 with a value-for-money signal of 3.4 out of 5. The BrickScore of 64.1 reflects the expert aggregate and owner nuance together: the concept is fun and the interactive figure works well, but the price-per-piece and app dependency are real drawbacks that temper the overall verdict.

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LOVED (6)

01The interactive Mario figure with sound, voice, and sensor reactions that mimic the video game
02App-based 3D instructions with zoomable, rotatable views praised as easier than paper booklets by many
03Modular course design allows free rearrangement and combination with expansion sets

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CRITICIZED (7)

01High price-per-piece at $0.26 for only 231 pieces: the cost is driven by the electronic Mario figure, not brick count
02App-only building instructions frustrated some older collectors who prefer printed manuals and worry about battery life mid-build
03One-minute timer limits play on any large assembled course

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Build Facts what critics report

🧩 Difficulty

beginner

🎯 Audience

kids

In Their Words most-used terms across every critic review

mariogameplayplaybuildinglimitedinstructionsfigurewithoutsystemgameinteractiveexpansiononlyexperiencedesignpricephysicaldigitalstickersbowserintegrationmechaniccontentcourserequiredwell-designedtraditionalassembly

What reviewers are saying

"The creative melding of building and gaming is nicely captured."

BricksFanz

"71360 Adventures with Mario forms the central component of the LEGO Super Mario range and therefore encapsulates this entire theme."

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

71362 Guarded Fortress 58 — Bowser Jr.'s tower colors correspond with 71362 Guarded Fortress fortresses. The alternative Mario flag is available with 71362 Guarded Fortress. Expansion Sets feature more interesting scenery in the reviewer's opinion, though Starter Course is focused primarily upon gameplay.

Super MarioInvestment Grade

By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

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BUY

"The creative melding of building and gaming is nicely captured."

Key Pros

✓Creative melding of building and gaming mechanics
✓All design details printed (no stickers on bricks, making it durable for frequent play)
✓Brick-built characters match the scale of LEGO Mario

Key Cons

✕LEGO Mario's blocky appearance looks odd
✕231 pieces for the price may not initially seem great value

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Editorial Source

"71360 Adventures with Mario forms the central component of the LEGO Super Mario range and therefore encapsulates this entire theme."

Key Pros

✓Outstanding range of interactions with very reactive sensors
✓Panels scan very quickly, allowing rapid gameplay progression
✓Mario and Bowser Jr. design balance accuracy with LEGO aesthetic

Key Cons

✕Price of £49.99/$59.99 feels expensive for the physical content provided
✕Starter Course features relatively few platforms overall

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (3)

Mario

Bowser Jr. - 2 Lime Brick 1 x 1

Goomba (Dark Bluish Gray Interior Pieces) - Angry

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Action Bricks (2×2 plates with pre-applied stickers)
Special LEGO elements that LEGO Mario's sensor can recognize and interact with; each has a symbol relevant to the character or surface. All pieces with design details are printed; no stickers on the bricks themselves.
Printed brick elements
All pieces with design details are printed rather than stickered, which is important for a set that will be handled frequently.
Start Pipe, Goal Pole, Rotating Platform, Cloud Platform
Interactive action elements that serve as key gameplay features.
4 LCD screens
Integrated into Mario figure for eyes, mouth, and chest display; screens change expressions and respond to Mario's position and surroundings; turn black when powered off.
Color sensor
Located between Mario's legs; allows recognition of different colored brick environments (blue platforms for water, bright green for grass, red for lava, yellow for desert).
Accelerometer and gyroscope
Detect Mario's orientation and larger jumps; trigger additional sound effects and animations.