Railroad Ink Challenge
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The route-planning dice game!
- Rating
- 4.2
- 702 ratings
- Downloads
- 19.4K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- $3.99
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Dec 15
- 2025 · v3.4.2
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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, Desert and more expansions based on the physical board game are planned and will be coming soon as DLC in the months following release! These 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.
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, Desert and more expansions based on the physical board game are planned and will be coming soon as DLC in the months following release! These 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’s new
Version 3.4.2 · Updated December 15, 2025
- Fixed challenges & tutorial.
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User reviews
Fantastic phone port of the roll and write game. Looking forward to the other editions and hopefully the mini expansions
For me, this is currently the most addictive game on the Play Store! (Even without the expansions - I cannot wait for those!) The length of a game is perfect for mobile play, and this game's Score Attack actually makes me want to play again, to beat my own score, and the scores of members of what seems to be a large...
I enjoyed the game. Will appreciate it if you can also add the blue and red expansions
Excellent
Exceptional implementation of the physical game. Worth every cent.
Fan of the original Blazing Red edition, and have since purchased both the Challenge iterations (Lush Green & Shining Yellow) This current version does drain the battery and I'm glad that there is a battery saving mode Dead simple to play, and I am looking forward to trying all expansions when they arrive A nice rel...
Frequently asked questions
How many rounds are there in Railroad Ink Challenge?
In Railroad Ink Challenge, you have 7 rounds to make as many points as possible.
What do you need to do in each round of the game?
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.
How can you expand your network in the game?
You can expand your network with railways, highways, and stations to collect points.
Are there any penalties in the game?
Yes, you will be penalized for any open connections, so plan carefully to avoid them.
Can you play the game solo?
Yes, you can play solo to improve your best score.
Can you play against other players?
Yes, you can challenge players from all over the world in the game.
Are there any expansions planned for the game?
Yes, Forest, Desert, and more expansions based on the physical board game are planned and will be coming soon as DLC.
What are the modes available in the game?
You can play solo with random objectives, join the online rankings, or challenge players from all over the world with custom game configurations.
Are there online leaderboards in the game?
Yes, there are online leaderboards (Daily, Monthly, and All-Time) that are completely cross-platform.
How does the multiplayer mode work?
The multiplayer challenges are 100% asynchronous, meaning you don't have to wait for your opponents to complete their turns. You can play a full game on your own and then post the challenge online for others to play with the same dice and goals.
Who created Railroad Ink Challenge?
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.
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