Can you use Lego Mario without the app?

Can you use Lego Mario without the app? The sets require a phone or tablet app (Android or iOS) to show interactive instructions, and to connect and pair with the Super Mario figure over Bluetooth. You can play with the set without the app, but you need the app for instructions and for setup.

The sets require a phone or tablet app (Android or iOS) to show interactive instructions, and to connect and pair with the Super Mario figure over Bluetooth. You can play with the set without the app, but you need the app for instructions and for setup.