Build a timber business
Lumber Inc centers on managing a sawmill business, with the objective of growing it from a small operation into a larger enterprise. The work spans forest management, logging, wood processing, staffing, equipment, and sales. Players plant trees and arrange for logs to be harvested, then process the timber at the sawmill to produce planks for customer orders or sale. The business also involves managing resources and shipments and responding to production issues that can interrupt operations.
Keep trees and logging supplied
Forests provide the logs needed for production, so planting is part of maintaining the supply of timber. Tree planters can be hired to grow forests, and lumberjacks can be hired and trained to harvest logs. The description also refers to expanding into open lots for planting. These choices connect forest management with the materials available to the factory: planting supports future timber supply, while logging provides wood for processing.
Staffing extends beyond forest work. The available roles described include saw operators, planners, architects, operations personnel, cleaners, accountants, and transportation workers, as well as sales managers. Players recruit employees, assign roles, and can upgrade staff levels and salaries. The mix of roles supports different parts of the business, from handling production to planning and moving shipments.
Process logs and improve production
At the sawmill, logs are processed into wood products, including planks. Production can begin with basic saws and expand through upgrades to automated machinery for drying, sorting, and polishing. The description also identifies equipment such as forklifts, log trucks, and milling chains. Acquiring and improving machines is one way to develop the factory and its production lines; managing resources and dealing with unexpected production problems are also part of keeping work moving.
Handle orders, sales, and business spending
Customer orders and challenges give the business sales and shipment tasks to manage. Marketing campaigns and sales strategies are also part of the manager's responsibilities, alongside coordinating the operation as a whole. The game describes earning money through the timber business by harvesting, processing, and selling wood. Money and gems are also listed as rewards for progress through levels and missions, and completing levels is described as unlocking monetary rewards.
Funds can be used to hire staff and acquire items for the business. The listed purchases include furniture and construction materials, as well as ceilings, windows, and rooms. These spending options sit alongside machinery and vehicle upgrades as ways to invest in the enterprise. The source describes this progression through levels and missions, but does not specify a fixed sequence for those activities.
Take part in competitions and events
In addition to running the business, Lumber Inc describes weekly forest competitions and limited-time events involving other players. These activities are presented as opportunities to test sawmill efficiency and management, with rare rewards and titles listed as possible competition prizes. They are distinct from the regular business tasks of planting, harvesting, processing, and selling timber.