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Build A Train

Build A Train is the perfect virtual train set for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. It's 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.
Category Price Seller Device
Games $2.99 Playtend Apps LLP iPhone, iPad, iPod

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 other's 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 didn't want to put it down for anything. He has always loved trains and this is the perfect type of app for him. It's 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.

»»» Import Custom Engines & Train Cars. Use Design A Train to create your own personal train and then import engines and cars into Build A Train. Endless customizability!

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 What's 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!

Reviews

Great game?
Railroadboy727

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


A good memory but
Alexmp5k

This game is HIGHLY recommended but needs the daylight. And playtend please add the trains from train empire like for example that Irving engine I like. This is good for little kids I would totally get it


Good game and graphics ??????☺️?????
C(3)

Hello I have nothing to say


Amazing
amannamednick

When I was a kid I got this app and still have it! Even though I’m 15! Great job! Keep up good work!!


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Tristan K

My five year old son loves to play this game on our iPad!


Fantastic train app
Dr2drm

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 don't pivot at 2 points or at least in the center as they should. Very minor stuff. I can't wait until my little one is big enough to play with me!


AMAZING!!!
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This game is so much fun and I'm 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.


So much fun!!
Gee-ma

My 4 year old grandson loves trains and of course loves this game to pieces. It is so much fun to pick and choose the train style and the track. Way to go "Guys in the Booth"!!


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SnowFort24

Really fun!


Love it!
Confused Consumer 101

My 3 year old loves it!


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