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Build A Train

Build A Train

by Playtend Apps LLP

63 ratings
134 reviews
🎮 Games
📚 Education
👪 Family
$2.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 16, 2010
  • September 23, 2017

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Playtend Apps LLP
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About

Design and operate your own virtual train set. Choose engines and cars, then drive your creation through various environments, controlling switches and speed. Unlock new levels and enjoy a mess-free train experience.

✓Select and customize train engines and cars
✓Drag-and-reorder car functionality
✓Drive trains in city environments
✓Control track switches and train speed
✓Pick up cargo and collect points
✓Unlockable bonus levels and maps
✓Night mode driving
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Build A Train. Based on 63 reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 12 positives and 9 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 👨‍👧‍👦Excellent for young children and toddlers
  • 🎮Intuitive and easy-to-use controls
  • 🚂Engaging train-building mechanics
  • 🎨Good graphics and visual design
  • 🧠Educational value for problem-solving and planning
  • 🎵Great music and sound effects
  • ⏱️Keeps children entertained for extended periods
  • 🎯Appropriate difficulty level for target age group
  • 🔄Multiple maps and layouts to unlock
  • 💾Longevity - children return to play repeatedly
  • 🎪Interactive elements (cars, helicopters, boats)
  • 📱Works well on both iPhone and iPad

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes on older iOS versions
  • 🔊Sound issues after updates
  • 😑Limited content depth for older children
  • 🔁Becomes repetitive and boring quickly
  • 💰Not worth the paid price point
  • 📉Updates sometimes delete player progress
  • ⚙️Technical issues with new versions
  • 🎮Lacks challenging gameplay mechanics
  • 🚂Limited train variety and customization
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What's New in Build A Train

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September 23, 2017

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. iOS 11 compatibility updates.

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So nostalgic

I thought this game was taken off the App Store but no it’s still on seeing this game after 9 years is really a trip down memory lane :)
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Nostalgia Hit

Coming back after a few years and wow, that hit of nostalgia when you hear the “ding ding ding” it just feels like a game that was made a hot minute ago. What would be a good addition to the game would be adding more trains and maps, but if you have a child who likes trains this is a great option.

So happy that I opened it up again 🥰😌
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Momof22Momof22

懐かしい

幼い頃お世話になりました
TAKE_FLTAKE_FL

Great game👍

I’m a 22 year old man I enjoy playing this awesome game! 👍👍
Railroadboy727Railroadboy727

Good game and graphics 😀😃😁😆😅😂☺️😊😇🙂😉😌

Hello I have nothing to say
C(3)C(3)
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Reported Bugs

7 issues

App crashes on iOS 9 iPad Mini

Bug

App crashes on iOS 8

Bug

Sound not working after updates

Bug

App not working after night mode update

Bug

Progress/points deleted after updates

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Trains don't pivot correctly at track points

Bug

No sound with new software update

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Requested Features

19 requests

More trains and locomotives (steam trains, CSX, Union Pacific, BNSF, SD-45, C44-9W)

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Ability to build custom tracks

Feature

Longer trains with more than 3 cars

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Train reversal capability

Feature

Cargo drop-off mechanics

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More maps and track layouts

Feature

Daytime and nighttime modes

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Railroad crossings with lights and bell sounds

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On/off button instead of switch

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Ground-level or on-board camera views

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Passenger trains with station stops

Feature

Train yard/switch yard map

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Ability to save train designs and scores

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Environmental elements (trees, streams, caves, bridges)

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Video creator feature

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More interactive sound effects and bells/whistles

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Ability to change train colors/paint like Ramone

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Dual engines for very long trains

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More complex track designs with tunnels and plus-shaped intersections

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FAQ

What is Build A Train?

Build A Train is a virtual train set application designed for young children. It allows users to select train engines and cars, customize their trains, and then drive them through various environments. Players can control switches, speed, and collect points by picking up cargo.

What are the key features of Build A Train?

Key features include selecting and designing train engines and cars with drag-and-reorder functionality, driving trains in city environments, controlling track switches and speed, collecting points, and unlocking new bonus levels and maps. There is also a night mode for driving.

How much does Build A Train cost?

Build A Train is a paid application. The description mentions that all future content updates are included for free in the full version, suggesting a one-time purchase for the complete experience.

What devices is Build A Train compatible with?

Build A Train is a universal app designed for iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. This means you can purchase it once and play it on any of your compatible Apple devices.

What are common use cases for Build A Train?

This app is ideal for entertaining young children, especially those who love trains. It's great for car rides or anytime parents want to provide an imaginative and engaging play experience without the mess of a physical train set.