Description
Been using Skating Rink Story for a couple months now. It’s basically a simulation game where you get to build and run your own ice skating rink. Pretty solid app if you’re into that kind of thing.
Here’s what you do: You start off with an empty rink and have to set it all up – get the ice ready, hire staff, and get customers coming in. There’s also competitions you can enter your skaters in, which is pretty cool. And you can customize your rink, like adding a soup bar or heated waiting area. Took me a while to figure some of that out but it’s useful.
Look, if you’re into management sims or just love ice skating, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – the upgrades can take forever at higher levels and the ads can get annoying. But overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you want to run your own winter wonderland.
Editor Opinion
So here's my honest take on Skating Rink Story. I've tested a bunch of simulation games and this one's pretty solid. The gameplay loop of building up your rink, training skaters, and competing is really satisfying. I like that you can get creative with the customization too. On the downside, the progression does start to feel grindy after a while and the monetization can be a bit aggressive. But if you're patient and don't mind the occasional ad, it's a fun and relaxing way to live out your ice rink dreams.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Tons of strategic depth without being overwhelming
- Graphics look great and run smooth on older phones
- Free to play, don't need to spend money to enjoy it
- Customization options let you make your rink unique
- Competitions add some fun competitive elements
Cons
- Upgrades take forever at higher levels
- Gets repetitive after a while
- Ads can be annoying if you don't pay
- Monetization is a bit aggressive
Specifications
| Updated | 10.04.2025 |
| Category | Simulation |
| Age Rating | Everyone |
| Developer | Kairosoft |
| Android | Android 6.0++ |
| Package Name |
net.kairosoft.android.skate |
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