Comparison

Codenames vs 30 rails board game

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Codenames

Engage in a strategic word game of deduction and teamwork. Give one-word clues to help your team guess associated words before the opposing team. Enjoy a blend of casual fun and deep thinking with turn-based multiplayer matches.

Highlights
  • Turn-based multiplayer
  • One-word clue system
  • Teamwork and deduction
  • Multiple game modes
  • Spymaster and Operative roles
  • Logic and creativity challenges
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Codenames is available in ENGLISH, GERMAN, FRENCH, ARABIC, ITALIAN, PORTUGUESE, SPANISH, and CZECH. Codenames is a clever word game of deduction, teamwork, and strategy, inspired by the popular board game loved worldwide. Give one-word clues, link multiple words, and read your teammates’ minds to win before the other team does. Easy to learn, hard to master Codenames is simple to understand and instantly rewarding. Every match tests your logic, creativity, and intuition — a perfect blend of casual fun and deep thinking. Play at your own pace Turn-based matches let you play whenever you want, as much as you want. Start several games at once and return when it’s your turn — perfect for busy players. Smart fun for sharp minds If you enjoy games that make you think, this is for you. Every clue and guess matters — there’s no autoplay, no idle waiting, just pure wordplay and deduction. Why players love Codenames • Turn-based multiplayer — play with friends or online opponents. • Based on a beloved board game concept: give one-word clues, guess multiple words. • Exclusive twists and new game modes available exclusively in this version. • Choose your role — Spymaster or Operative — and master both perspectives. • One-time purchase unlocks a full experience — no freemium grind, no intrusive ads—just the pure enjoyment for the price of a cup of coffee for the dev team. Join millions of players and test how well you can get into the minds of others. Download Codenames today — the top multiplayer word game for clever thinkers.

About

30 rails board game

Connect railroads and build efficient train routes in this engaging puzzle game. Roll the dice, strategically place rail pieces, and connect stations to a mine to score points. It's a challenging offline experience for aspiring railway tycoons.

Highlights
  • Connect railroads to stations and mines
  • Dice-based gameplay with strategic rail placement
  • Offline play supported
  • Develop logical thinking and strategy
  • Track results and progress
  • Multiple variations and replayability
Features
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Would you like to become a tycoon who builds the railway roads? If you like trains and feel curious about the way they work, the way railway stations are constructed- you must download this puzzle game and try it yourself! It is the adaptation of a famous board game, where your main task is connection railroads. This railroad game consists of the next items: - The board includes a 6x6 grid of squares with the pictures of dices on top of them - Two varicolored dices on your right may help you decide the future of the gameplay - Different types of rails in order to build roads in different directions - More than a few possible variations. If eventually you solve them all, there are extra variants and as you are an experienced railroad builder, you can start it again with more enthusiasm. The idea of this board game is pretty simple. You have the field on your screen, which can remind you of a solitaire game, but here is the difference: instead of bombs, there are 5 mountains that you will randomly lay on your board. Every time you roll the dice and get a piece of the puzzle, certain tiles on your screen change colors to dark red to show you where to build the part of the road this time. You will have plenty of railroad crossings and the main task is to create long chains that will connect train stations on the different sides of the board with a mine. Everything will be drawn automatically, unlike it is done when you play a pencil and paper game. All you have to do is, using the tip of your finger, place the parts of the blocks to the right area due to your own strategy. All railroad stations have to be connected with each other and each of them must have an extra route to the coal mine. You’d better remember that each station has its own value and the longer the track the more points you will get. This offline railroad game doesn’t need a WIFI connection. You can play offline and this fun board game is suitable for kids. Another cool part is that you can play it for free, completely focusing on the process. Rails will appear on the right, just above the dices, and you can use shunting as a tool to make them fit right. The tiles are tiny and as you touch them with the tip of your finger, they grow a little bit bigger. You have just 30 moves, so the game is quick enough, and you won’t get bored, just excited. This is a real maze for engineers of different ages and gender. It’s not easy to handle this craft, but as long as there are plenty of meaningful decisions, each step will have consequences. Isn’t it cool? • Every game is a challenge for those who want to develop their logical thinking • It’s not a simple time- killer, it’s a classic board game to work out the strategy • You can have constant competition with the best and the fiercest opponent- yourself • You can track our results and see your progress • It’s the mix of gambling and hope when you wait for the right piece of the puzzle and get a variety of different emotions every single time If you like trains like Sheldon Cooper and deduction like Sherlock Holmes, this 2D train building game is for you. If you like to think and analyze, it is your choice. Download this board game for free right now. You can play it from every corner of the world or sitting at home.

Screenshots

Codenames4 screens
30 rails board game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 30 rails board game at Free against Codenames's $4.99. 30 rails board game also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Codenames's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

30 rails board game is free to download; Codenames costs $4.99 up front. Codenames sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 30 rails board game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

30 rails board game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codenames has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Codenames versus 30 rails board game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodenames30 rails board game
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#18 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB88 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCGE Digital s.r.o.Maksym Matiushenko

Bugs and requests

Codenames

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Initial launch with only Czech language support
  • Occasional app crashes and server disconnections

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Codenames Duet mode
  • Implement AI/bot players for faster games
  • Allow custom word packs and themes
  • Add a 'speed mode' for faster gameplay
  • Improve the jury system to maintain game integrity

30 rails board game

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Codenames

One-time1
  • Krycí jména: Duet$4.99
1 purchases

30 rails board game

One-time1
  • 30 rails premium account$1.99

Questions

Is Codenames free?
Codenames costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is 30 rails board game free?
30 rails board game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Codenames or 30 rails board game?
30 rails board game is rated higher. Codenames averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while 30 rails board game averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Codenames or 30 rails board game have ads?
30 rails board game shows ads; Codenames does not.

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