Idle Lumber Inc
🌲 Idle Lumber Inc: Industrial Manufacturing Simulation
Idle Lumber Inc provides a comprehensive look at the timber industry, moving beyond simple resource gathering into the realm of factory automation and order fulfillment. Unlike basic clickers, this game simulates the entire lifecycle of a wood product: from the planting of a sapling to the shipping of processed lumber. It requires players to think like a factory foreman, managing workflow, upgrading machinery, and ensuring ecological sustainability.
The game differentiates itself with a focus on modern industrial processes. You aren't just chopping trees; you are managing debarking machines, cant saws, and sanding stations. The visual progression from manual labor to high-tech laser cutting creates a strong sense of technological advancement.
⚙️ The Processing Line: From Log to Lumber
Efficiency in Idle Lumber Inc is about reducing friction in the manufacturing line:
- Forestry Management: Sustainable harvesting is key. You must hire planters to replace trees as fast as lumberjacks cut them. If you chop too fast, you run out of raw material (resource depletion).
- Milling Line: Logs travel on conveyor belts through various processing stations. Each machine (Debarker, Sawmill) has a processing speed. Upgrading one machine without the others creates a jam on the belt. The goal is a "lean manufacturing" flow.
- Sales & Logistics: Processed wood sits in storage until a truck picks it up. You must manage a fleet of forklifts and delivery trucks. Accepting specific "Orders" (e.g., for a house construction) yields higher returns than passive sales.
👷 Human Resources & Training
The game introduces a simplified HR system. You collect "Biz Points" to level up Sales Managers and Workshop Managers. These character cards are vital for automating the workflow and boosting machine speeds. For example, upgrading the "Forklift Driver" ensures that the sawmill never stops due to a full output bin.
🏗️ Factory Expansion
The endgame involves purchasing entirely new factories. Each new facility resets your money but offers a massive multiplier to income and access to advanced wood types (Oak, Teak, Mahogany), representing the move from softwoods to luxury hardwoods.
❓ FAQ
How to get Biz Points?
Biz Points are earned primarily by completing Orders. Always keep your order queue full to farm these points for manager upgrades.
Why did production stop?
Check your Log Storage. If the forklifts can't clear the processed wood fast enough, the machines automatically shut down to prevent overflow.
