- BGG rank
- BGG #1,526
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Plague Inc.: The Board Game
- 1–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2017
- BGG rank
- BGG #24,633
- BGG rating
- 6.1
Timberman
2017
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- 2–6 players
- 20–45 min
- 6+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Timberman is a board game released in 2017 for 2–6 players, 20–45 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, and Tile Placement.
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About the game
Description from the publisher: Over 30 million players could not be wrong - old-school lumberjacks are now available in the world of tabletop games! In Timberman players take on a role of lumberjacks and explore woods for the most valuable lumber. But be careful because there are dangerous bears in the woods... Only a player who can place their lumberjacks in the most efficient way and score the most victory points will be a winner. There are 6 different kind of tiles in the game: tree tiles (worth 1/2/3 points), lake and stone tiles which are bostacles and bear tiles. At the beginning of the table each player draws 3 tiles from a bag. GAMEPLAY: Players take their turns one by one in a clockwise order, starting from the first player. On your turn, you can take the following actions (in order): 1. You must place one of your tiles next to the tiles already placed on the table, following the rules. If you chose so, you may also add another of your tiles next to the tiles already placed the table, following the rules. 2. You may add one of your lumberjack tiles next to the tiles already placed on the table, following the rules. 3. You must randomly draw 1 tile from the cloth bag (even if you placed 2 tiles on that turn) and add it to your hand, unless there are no more tiles in the bag in which case, you skip this step. Then the next player in a clockwise order takes their turn.
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Questions and answers
Timberman supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Timberman is 20–45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Timberman for ages 6 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Timberman has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Timberman belongs to these categories: Territory Building and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Area Majority / Influence, and Tile Placement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Timberman as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.