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Railroad Ink Challenge

Board Horrible Guild ⭐ 3.80 10,000+
Version 3.4.2 Everyone

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Permissions Explained 6 permissions requested View details

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Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
ℹ️ Review View Network Connections view network connections This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Full Network Access full network access This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Run At Startup run at startup This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Prevent Device From Sleeping prevent device from sleeping This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Google Play License Check Google Play license check This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Receive Data From Internet receive data from Internet This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Railroad Ink Challenge

In Railroad Ink Challenge, you have 7 rounds to make as many points as possible. Roll the dice and draw the routes to connect the exits around your board. Expand your network with railways, highways, and stations to collect points, but you will be penalized for any open connections, so plan carefully! Play solo to improve your best score, or challenge players from all over the world! HOW TO PLAY Each round you will have to roll the dice and use the available routes to build your transportation network and connect as many exits as possible. Expand your network to collect points. You’ll also score bonus points for your longest highway and railway, for building into the central spaces of your map, and for completing optional, time-dependent goals before they expire. You can also connect special structures to your network to trigger their special effects, such as duplicating routes, unlocking powerful special routes, and more. But beware: Try to not leave any open connections, as each one will cost you points at the end of the game. EXPANSIONS Forest and Desert expansions add special dice and rules to create even more intricate landscapes for your highways and railways. MODES Play solo with random objectives and join the online rankings or challenge players from all over the world with custom game configurations! The online leaderboards (Daily, Monthly, and All-Time) are completely cross-platform! "• The wonderful art of the roll and write game by Marta Tranquilli, fleshed out and digitally enhanced. • Network planning gameplay: try to make the best use of the available routes each round to create the perfect transportation network • Try to conquer the top of the online leaderboards (Daily, Monthly, and All-Time)! • Cross-platform, asynchronous multiplayer challenges with your friends! 100% Asynchronous multiplayer challenges Don’t like to wait while your opponents complete their turn? Fear not! With the 100% asynchronous multiplayer challenges, that is an issue of the past! Play a full game on your own, then post the challenge online! Players from all over the world will be able to play with the same dice and goals you had and try to beat your score! Who’s gonna get the best score? Railroad Ink Challenge is the official adaptation of the critically acclaimed roll and write game created by award-winning designers Hjalmar Hach & Lorenzo Silva and illustrated by artist Marta Tranquilli.

What Railroad Ink Challenge Is Used For

Railroad Ink Challenge appears to be a digital board game for phone users who enjoy route-planning and score optimization. Based on the metadata, the main activity is rolling dice each round and drawing railways, highways, and stations to build a transportation network on a personal board. The goal is to connect exits, earn points from long connected routes and bonus objectives, and avoid penalties from open connections.

It may be used for solo play when someone wants to improve their score over repeated runs, or for asynchronous online challenges against other players. The network and Internet permissions suggest the app supports online rankings and multiplayer-style competition, while the startup and sleep-related permissions may help it stay ready for matches and longer sessions. The mention of expansions also suggests extra rule sets or dice types for players who want more variety in the board-game experience.

Common uses

  • Plan routes to connect exits and maximize points
  • Play short, turn-based games on a phone
  • Practice solo runs to improve your best score
  • Compete in asynchronous online challenges
  • Use expansion content for more complex board layouts
  • Track progress through daily, monthly, and all-time leaderboards
  • Manage route choices carefully to reduce open-connection penalties
Best for:
board game fans solo score chasers online challengers route planners phone players

App Details

Package:
com.horriblegames.railroadink
Category:
Board
Developer:
Horrible Guild
Version:
3.4.2
Updated:
Dec 15, 2025
Min Android:
6.0
Age Rating:
Everyone
Contains Ads:
Yes
In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: com.horriblegames.railroadink
  • Age rating: Everyone

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