Trainyard is a color-coded puzzle game from Noodlecake Studios that challenges players to draw tracks guiding trains to matching color stations. It blends a simple control scheme with deep strategy, offering puzzles that start easy but grow tougher, all without timers or scores. Not ranked in top lists, the game still enjoys strong appeal with 10,000+ total downloads and an average rating around 4.79 from 2,845 reviews.
Pros & Cons
Easy to learn but hard to master
Unique train-tracking mechanic via drawing tracks
Color theory and timing add depth to puzzles
No time limit or scoring focuses on genuine problem-solving
Paid app price may deter users when many puzzle games are free
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About Trainyard
Trainyard was a puzzle app developed by Noodlecake Studios Inc. It was removed from Google Play Aug 6, 2019 and is no longer available for download.
Download Statistics
Trainyard had been downloaded 22 thousand times before it became unavailable.
User Ratings
Trainyard was rated 4.79 out of 5 stars, based on 2.8 thousand ratings.
App Information
Trainyard cost $1.99 to download. The APK download size was 8.46 MB. The last available version was 1.5.1. The last update was on December 6, 2014.
Technical Requirements
Trainyard required Android 2.2+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Everyone. The app had been available on Google Play May 2012.
Description
Trainyard is a puzzle solving game unlike any that you've ever played. It's easy to learn but very tough to master. Your job is simple: get each train to a goal station. Red trains go to red stations, blue trains go to blue stations, etc. You control the trains by drawing track for them to follow. There isn't a time limit or even a score; the only thing you need to do is figure out a solution for each puzzle.
The first few puzzles are almost too easy, but as the difficulty increases you'll be thankful that you were able to practice the fundamentals of drawing track. As the game progresses, you'll have to use colour theory to combine trains of different colours, use timing to merge and split trains, and use every inch of your brain in your quest to beat the game.
Reviews: 9/10 "Simple yet awesome. Elegance in its simplicity." AppsZoom
Stuck on a puzzle? Visit http://trainyard.ca/solutions where there are over *1.5 million* player-submitted solutions.
Recent changes: 1.5.1 - Minor bug fixes, Android Lollipop crash resolved 1.5 - Fixed crash for users with Android 4.2, Jelly Bean 1.4 - Frame rate performance improvement 1.3 - Fixed bug which caused players to lose their progress (sorry about that! your progress should be restored after this update; it only affects those that updated from 1.1 to 1.2) 1.2 - Fixed display issues with some devices & Minor bug fixes
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★★★★★
The best puzzle game i have played on ios or android. Its refreshing to
find a game that makes you use your brain and logic.
★★★★★
A perfect mix of challenging and simple... Puzzles you'll think about even when you're not playing. Fantastic game!
★★★★★
This app is ridiculously good- and utterly addictive and after having completed it - and Trainyard Express - for the third time please, please please add some more levels. As intelligent puzzles go, nothing else I have played comes close to this.
★★★★★
This is the best game that I have ever had on my phone! wonderful concept and great exercise for the brain!
★★☆☆☆
I couldn't even get the game to run. I pressed the start button and the screen went blank. The free one worked but the premium one does nothing. I'll be requesting a refund.
★★☆☆☆
not sure why this app is trying to get access to my photos and videos....
Technologies used by Trainyard
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