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Experience realistic tree felling physics where every cut matters. Master different wood types and cutting techniques to strategically bring down trees, managing your resources and avoiding costly mistakes.
What's New in Lumber Jack and Jill
1.7
September 27, 2026
THE BACK CUT TAKES YOUR FINGER SERIOUSLY. A swipe across the trunk now cuts four times the wood it used to while there is wood to spare, and the same gesture shortens itself as the hinge comes up — six swipes to the hinge instead of twenty-three, with the fine control kept for the last centimetres where it belongs. No swipe of any size, on any saw, can take the hinge out from under you. CUTTING BY HAND IS NOT A PUNISHMENT FOR USING YOUR FINGER. Run the tank dry and the crosscut comes out of the truck, and holding the bar used to cut at a quarter the speed of shaking the phone with the same saw in the same wood. Shaking is still the quickest way through a log — it is just no longer the only bearable one. LEARNING MODE ENDS WHEN YOU LAND ONE. A first tree teaches you whatever it does, barber chair included, and hands the aim back. After that the lessons stay until a tree goes down clean and on the mark, because that is what having learned this looks like. Say I'VE GOT IT whenever you are ready and the whole game opens up; camp's How-to puts it back. ANYONE WHO NEVER LANDED ONE GETS THE LESSONS. A career with trees on the ground but none of them where they were aimed now starts in learning mode rather than being waved past it. Nothing is taken from a feller who has landed a few.
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What is Lumber Jack and Jill?
Lumber Jack and Jill is a game that simulates the act of felling trees using realistic physics. Players must carefully plan and execute cuts to control the direction and outcome of the fall.
How does Lumber Jack and Jill simulate tree falls?
The game uses a deterministic solver where the tree's lean, wood properties, and player's cuts are calculated by gravity and physics. This means the same inputs will always produce the same fall, emphasizing repeatable technique.
Are there different types of trees in Lumber Jack and Jill?
Yes, the game features seven different tree species common to the interior mountain-West, including Douglas fir, ponderosa, and aspen. Each species has unique characteristics like size, weight, and wood density that affect how they fall.
What are the different camera views in Lumber Jack and Jill?
Players can choose from four camera perspectives: side view for reach and proximity, top-down view for bearing and distance, rear view to see side lean, and a close-up of the saw in the wood.
How does the in-game economy work in Lumber Jack and Jill?
Logs are sold at the lumber yard for in-game currency. This money can be spent on tools like bigger saws, safety equipment to mitigate costs from accidents, and fuel for the truck's crosscut saw.
Can I go into debt in Lumber Jack and Jill?
Yes, if you cause damage, such as felling a tree through a cabin, you will incur costs and can go into debt. The game's objective is to find a way out of debt through successful logging.
Does Lumber Jack and Jill have ads?
No, Lumber Jack and Jill does not contain advertisements. It is a free game that offers a pure gameplay experience without interruptions.
What devices does Lumber Jack and Jill support?
Lumber Jack and Jill is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, indicated by its support for these platforms.









