Dorrie's Beachfront

"With a BrickScore of 73.0, Dorrie's Beachfront is a likeable but low-key Super Mario expansion — worth picking up at its modest asking price, especially for fans new to the beach biome, but it stops short of being an essential addition to the line."

Dorrie's Beachfront is a pleasant but unremarkable Super Mario expansion that earns mild-to-moderate praise from both reviewers. The set's standout selling points are the exclusive Dorrie character, the dual scan-and-ride mechanic, and the returning 1-2-3 bonus box gameplay, while the affordable $29.99 USD price keeps it accessible. However, both reviewers agree it doesn't quite crack "must-have" territory — the mechanics feel slightly half-baked in places, and it doesn't hit the highs of bigger seaside expansions in the line.

Where they split: The two reviewers split meaningfully on playability and overall recommendation. The Rambling Brick rated playability at 82 and gave a "buy" verdict, calling the mechanics fun and the set a solid entry point for new players. Brick Fanatics scored playability at just 55, recommended waiting, and found Dorrie's movement distinctly less entertaining than other transport options. The gap on value for money also flipped — Rambling Brick found Australian pricing too high, while Brick Fanatics called the global price "just right."