Thomas & Friends Minis is an absolute delight for young fans of the franchise, successfully blending the creativity of a digital sandbox with the excitement of a racing game. As an expert in children's digital media, I’m impressed by how Budge Studios captured the charm of the 'Minis' toy line. The building mechanics are intuitive enough for a preschooler to grasp, yet detailed enough to allow for some truly imaginative track layouts that include loops, jumps, and even rollercoaster-style drops.
The inclusion of themed environments like Misty Island and London adds a layer of variety that keeps the gameplay from feeling repetitive. Collecting the different Minis—ranging from standard engines to robotic and prehistoric versions—provides a satisfying progression loop for kids. The 'Race' mode adds just the right amount of competitive edge without being frustrating, and the visual polish is exactly what you'd expect from a top-tier licensed title. It’s a safe, creative, and highly engaging digital playground.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 2025.3.0Mon Dec 15 2025
Welcome back! A new game update is here with performance improvements and bug fixes.
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Create your very own train set piece by piece and bring it to life with Thomas and all his friends. Customize tracks and let your imagination run free with whirly waterslides, frozen loops, rainbow bridges and more! Climb aboard your favorite Minis engine and experience every twist, turn and stunt! Ready, set, build! Fun train games for kids of all ages!
THE ULTIMATE TRAIN SET BUILDER GAME FOR KIDS
• BUILD tons of exciting tracks, from twisting turns to rattling ramps
• ROCKET yourself through spectacular stunts, bold boosts and raging rollercoasters!
• DECORATE your train set with tall trees, beautiful buildings and dazzling decorations
• PAINT your set’s terrain with sandy beaches, bubbling lava and snowy blizzards
• DRIVE through your creations in 3rd person
• CREATE your world from scratch or play with one of our awesome pre-made sets!
GET CREATIVE WITH UNIQUE WORLDS TO DISCOVER
• THOMAS’ COUNTRYSIDE: Explore the windmills, train stations and workshops of verdant Sodor!
• GORDON’S WINTER WONDERLAND: Ride over frozen bridges and crash through ice walls!
• PERCY’S SPOOKY FOREST: Dare you enter the hollow log tunnel and haunted mansion?
• SPENCER’S AQUA PARK: Dive through the whirlpool tunnel and slide down the waterslide loop!
• EMILY’S COASTER CITY: Embark on a rollercoaster adventure at the fair
PRIVACY & ADVERTISING
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Before you download this app, please note that it is free to try, but some content may only be available via in-app purchases. In-app purchases cost real money and are charged to your account. To disable or adjust the ability to make in-app purchases, change your device settings. This app may contain contextual advertising (including the option to watch ads for rewards) from Budge Studios regarding other apps we publish, from our partners and some third parties. Budge Studios does not permit behavioral advertising or retargeting in this app. The app may also contain social media links that are only accessible behind a parental gate.
Please note that this app gives users the ability to take and/or create photos in-app that can be saved locally to their devices. These photos are never shared with other users in-app, nor are they shared by Budge Studios with any unaffiliated third party companies.
TERMS OF USE / END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
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ABOUT BUDGE STUDIOS
Budge Studios was founded in 2010 with the mission to entertain and educate boys and girls around the world, through innovation, creativity and fun. Its high-quality app portfolio consists of original and branded properties, including Bluey, PAW Patrol, Barbie, PAW Patrol, Hot Wheels, Transformers, My Little Pony, Strawberry Shortcake, Hello Kitty and Crayola. Budge Studios maintains the highest standards of safety and age-appropriateness, and has become a global leader in children’s apps for smartphones and tablets. Budge Playgroup™ is an innovative program that allows kids and parents to actively participate in the creation of new apps.
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Create your very own Thomas & Friends world and bring all your favourite trains to life with the Thomas & Friends Minis app! In the free-play Build & Play mode, players can construct their own world using dozens of interactive locations, items, buildings, and train track pieces. They can utilize different environments from the show, such as Sodor, the city of London, and even the spooky Misty Island. Players can also customize and interact with a large collection of Thomas & Friends Minis characters, including classic ones like Thomas, Percy, Gordon, and James, as well as unique themed ones like shark, robot, and prehistoric dinosaur Minis. Every day is an adventure as players drive their trains through tunnels, over bridges, and into interactive scenes, building new layouts or even sending trains on a rollercoaster ride. For those seeking speed, the Race mode allows players to challenge friends or race against other Minis. They can customize their speed and prepare for a drag race full of exciting twists, turns, and incredible stunts, boosting with special items like the Jet Engine. Furthermore, players can collect hundreds of classic, unique, and themed Thomas & Friends Minis trains from the show, growing their collection by unlocking new characters and customizing them with unique paint jobs, accessories, and liveries.
Free-play mode to build custom Thomas & Friends worlds
Dozens of interactive locations, items, buildings, and track pieces
Utilize different environments from the show (Sodor, London, Misty Island)
Play with and customize a large collection of Thomas & Friends Minis characters
Collect hundreds of classic, unique, and themed Minis trains
Customize trains with unique paint jobs, accessories, and liveries
Drive trains through tunnels, over bridges, and into interactive scenes
Challenge friends or race against other Minis
Customize race speed and use special boost items (e.g., Jet Engine)
Two main play modes: Build & Play, or Race
Offers endless replay value and customization options
Begin by creating your custom Thomas & Friends world in the 'Build & Play' mode, selecting from iconic locations and an array of interactive items and track pieces. Populate your world with hundreds of collectible Minis trains, customizing their appearance and driving them through your unique layouts. When you're ready for action, switch to 'Race' mode to challenge opponents, fine-tune your speed, and use special boosts for an exhilarating track experience.
This free-play mode empowers players to design and construct their own Thomas & Friends world. It offers a wide array of interactive locations, items, buildings, and train track pieces, drawing inspiration from environments like Sodor, London, and Misty Island. Players can collect, customize, and interact with a vast collection of Thomas & Friends Minis characters, driving them through created landscapes, tunnels, and over bridges, and engaging with various interactive scenes.
The Race mode provides a competitive experience where players can challenge friends or other Minis. Participants can can customize their train's speed and leverage special items, such as the Jet Engine, to gain an advantage in drag races filled with twists, turns, and incredible stunts.