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Build A Train app for iPhone and iPad


4.2 ( 4912 ratings )
Games Education Educational Family
Developer: Playtend Apps LLP
2.99 USD
Current version: 9, last update: 6 years ago
First release : 16 Nov 2010
App size: 51.55 Mb

Build A Train is the perfect virtual train set for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. Its also a universal app – buy once, play on any of your devices. Even better, all future content updates are included FREE in the full version of Build A Train.

PLEASE NOTE: Designed for kids aged 1-6.

What parents are saying:

"I got this for my train-loving 3 year old and he loves it! He loves to build the trains and fly the helicopter and my husband and I love trying to beat each others scores! Great app!"

"My 5 year old LOVES trains and he really enjoys playing this game. Thanks for the updates. The horn and bell were a big hit."

"Great job with the update. My 6 year old had a great time trying to get enough points to unlock the tracks. My 2 year old loves the horn and the bell. Nice job."

What reviewers are saying:

"Build a Train is an entertaining app for younger children. It would be great for car rides or anytime you want to entertain your children with an imaginative game"
- TUAW.com

Build A Train "...proves that, when it comes to train-themed mobile games, the iOS platform rules the rails."
- Macworld

"Build A Train offers all the fun and excitement of a good old fashioned train set with a few added extras and the best feature of all from a mothers perspective… no mess!"
- theimum.com

"I was amazed at how quickly my 5 year old not only grasped the concept but became completely engrossed in the game. He didnt want to put it down for anything. He has always loved trains and this is the perfect type of app for him. Its challenging but he can still master it. As far as train games go (and well pretty much any kids games to be honest) this one is a big winner in our book! Completely worth the money."
- NowWhatBaby.blogspot.com

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Build A Train includes the following features:

»»» Select an engine for your train.
Choose from a variety of styles, colors and design.

»»» Select the cars for your train.
Configure your train as desired -- easy drag-to-reorder functionality gives you full control of your train. Simply double-tap the cars in your train to delete them. Test drive your train in a city environment.

»»» Launch game mode and drive your train. Control the switches on the track to determine where your train goes. Control the speed of your train. Pick-up cargo and collect points. Celebrate by tooting a horn or ringing a bell.

»»» Night mode feature lets you drive your train at night.

»»» Unlockable content. Start with 20 maps to play on and then collect points to unlock new bonus levels for your train including ocean, palace, pyramids, bright lights and volcano.

Want to know more?

*** SEE A VIDEO REVIEW from Apps for Children with Special Needs: http://vimeo.com/21054012


*** TRY THE LITE VERSION FOR FREE:
Just search for Build A Train Lite in the App Store.


***Top 10 Educational Game***
***Named Whats Hot by Apple***
***TUAW.com App of the Day***

Featured in Free App Magic selection by MagicSolver.

Interested in more features? New engines, more game mechanics or trains? More worlds? QUESTIONS? Let us know by emailing: [email protected]

***THANKS for all the feedback.****

Remember -- your CONSTRUCTIVE feedback helps keep quality updates coming!

Pros and cons of Build A Train app for iPhone and iPad

Build A Train app good for

I cant wait for you guys to take this to the next level! create your own tracks, keep the train score going or allow to save, add trees streams etc. so far its great and I hope you make enough money to go hardcore and create the first virtual trainset for the iPad. good work!
Interesting how it is and works. Needs the ability to have more then 3 cars and more cars to select from. Other then that good job on where its going. Nice to have some sort of a train set to play with again :)
Both the iPhone and iPad version are really great. My son loves earning new maps and he can show me more about this app than I could discover on my own. Definitely the most used app by my 3 year old.
When I am sitting in a delivery with nothing to do but wait. I enjoy having a game. I bought the full package with more to do. Recommended. Thanks fir helping kill some time
3- yr old says, "I like the tracks and real cars like freight cars that are blue. I like the tractors and loading the boat. I like the map without boats. I like building the trains and I like the bridge. Thats everything." Weve had it for 4 days and he has spent many hours playing this game working on his fine neutromotor skills.
This app has outlasted any app for entertainment value. My son started playing it at 2 and still loves it at 5 .

Some bad moments

Only one map Do not have to think Should have to stop to pick up cargo Should have to drop it off I could go on and on Should be - 5 * but you get 1
Do not waste your hard-earned bucks on this app. So simple as to be useless. If there was a rating of zero stars, Id give it!
Good idea - needs updates! More maps, more cars, train interaction to pick up cargo.
Not fun at all you dont get to build trains. All you do is choose a few train cars and drive it in endless circles. I would love a refund!
Love the amount of choices in engines, cars, and layouts. The "extras" in the layouts give this app more depth. I would love to choose the car from the transition screen with the crane and tractor. Trains and cars dont pivot at 2 points or at least in the center as they should. Very minor stuff. I cant wait until my little one is big enough to play with me!
This game is so much fun and Im 12 and I play it every single day of my life it is a great game. My little 2 year old cousin plays with my iPod and he loves it to. Needs an update though it needs somewhere to drop off packages and maybe a reverse control also so you can go to a station to pick up fuel so you can run out of fuel. Also one last thing when you pick up a package you should have to stop complete to pick it up.