- Chop Chop Inc beginner guide: Master woodcutting, crafting, and automation in your first hour.
- Chester partnership: Befriend Chester early to unlock the mission board and split profits 60/40.
- Drone landing sales: Always hit the red button at the drone pad to ship goods and earn Tree Coins.
- Stamina management: Eat fried eggs and find treadmills for permanent stamina boosts.
- Bridge repair priority: Fix the bridge fast to unlock Walnut wood and new biomes.
Getting Started in Chop Chop Inc
Welcome to the world of Chop Chop Inc. After getting unceremoniously fired from Fernox and launched out of a catapult, your new life begins. The opening moments set the pace for a crafting and town-management adventure guided by a character named Chester.
Video Highlights:
- Tutorial covers basic movement, sprinting, and collecting files
- Learn the axe chopping mechanic focusing on the center line
- First drone landing repair and Tree Coin earning
- Introduction to the workbench and simple crafting
- Bridge scouting and raw food cooking mechanics
The tutorial introduces core mechanics seamlessly. You will learn to interact with objects, read emails, and follow Chester's guidance. The world is highly interactive, allowing you to loot containers, recycle old electronics, and even pay respects to former colleagues.
Right-click to loot containers and objects. You can recycle old notebooks and electronics found in the starting area for useful materials like electronic parts.
Wood Types and Chopping Mechanics
Wood is the foundational resource in Chop Chop Inc. Different tree types yield different materials required for specific recipes and upgrades. Knowing where to find each type and how to process them efficiently is key to early progression.
| Wood Type | Location | Common Uses | Axe Hits (Base) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch | Starting zone | Beams, planks, nails, basic furniture | 4-5 hits |
| Apple | Starting zone | Log stools, food (apples), backrests | 3-4 hits |
| Walnut | Across bridge | Bookshelves, turtle armor, tower upgrades | 5-6 hits |
| Stone Wood | Advanced zones | Advanced structures, electronics | Unknown |
Processing wood follows a strict chain. You must cut the tree, halve the trunk with your axe by aiming for the center line, and then use a saw horse to create planks. Beams require a workbench.
Saw Horse
- Converts logs to planks
- Requires manual placement
- Early game essential
Workbench
- Crafts beams and furniture
- Uses Q and E to rotate pieces
- Unlocks simple recipes
Grindstone
- Upgrades tools
- Required for Axe Mark II
- Uses small birch beams
When halving birch trunks, you must aim precisely for the center line. Misaligned hits will not count toward your quest progress, wasting stamina and tool durability.
Earning Tree Coins and Drone Sales
Currency drives progression in Chop Chop Inc. You earn Tree Coins by selling crafted items through the drone landing delivery system. Understanding how to manage your funds and utilize the drone is critical.
| Action | Method | Coin Yield | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drone Delivery | Place item on pad, press red button | Varies by item | Primary income source |
| Furniture Sales | Craft and ship benches, tables, bookshelves | Moderate to High | Best steady income |
| Golden Egg | Sell directly | High value | Rare find from chickens |
| Pile Sales | Sell poo piles or extra materials | Low | Easy early game money |
All earned currency is stored inside Chester, not your personal inventory. If your balance reads zero, check Chester to retrieve your funds before attempting purchases.
To maximize early income, focus on crafting backless log benches and log tables. These require basic birch and apple wood, offering a reliable profit margin. Sell surplus items regularly to fund essential purchases like nails and screws from your Wooden PC.
First Hour Step-by-Step Progression
Follow this optimized sequence to establish your base, unlock new areas, and progress efficiently during your first hour of gameplay.
Tutorial and Axe Basics
Complete Chester's initial tasks. Collect files, read the termination email, and grab your first axe. Practice chopping birch trees by aiming for the center line to halve trunks efficiently.
Crafting and First Drone Delivery
Set up a saw horse and workbench. Craft small birch beams to repair the landing pad. Hit the red button to send off your first items and earn Tree Coins.
Tool Upgrade and Food
Build a grindstone using birch beams. Craft the Wooden Axe Mark II for faster chopping. Construct a cooking station, fry eggs, and eat them to restore stamina.
Bridge Repair and Walnut Discovery
Craft log benches, sell them via drone, and order nails through your PC. Use planks, beams, and nails to repair the broken bridge. Cross it to discover Walnut trees.
City Administration and Sheldon
Accept the city administration mission from the board. Craft turtle shell armor using walnut and birch. Free Sheldon the turtle from the bushes to trigger a story spectacle and unlock new upgrades.
Pin recipes you need frequently by pressing the pin icon. This keeps material requirements visible on your screen, reducing back-and-forth trips to the workbench.
Base Setup and Stamina Management
Efficient base layout and stamina management are crucial for long-term success. Place your crafting stations close to wood sources and the drone landing pad to minimize travel time.
Essential Base Stations:
- Saw horse near birch trees
- Workbench accessible from saw horse
- Grindstone for tool upgrades
- Cooking station with firewood supply
- Drone landing pad in central location
- Wooden PC for ordering supplies
- Mailbox by the roadside
Stamina dictates how much work you can do before needing to eat. Treadmills and weight benches provide permanent stamina boosts when used. Keep an eye out for parkour areas and hidden platforms that often hide these valuable upgrades.
Combine treadmill usage with your regular routine for permanent stamina increases. Higher stamina allows longer chopping sessions without frequent food breaks.
Advanced Tips and World Exploration
Once the bridge is repaired and Sheldon is freed, the world of Chop Chop Inc opens significantly. You will encounter new biomes, resources, and challenges that require advanced preparation.
| Feature | Requirement | Reward / Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Travel Doors | Power source (electronics) | Instant map navigation |
| Fishing Spots | Unknown (future update) | Potential food source |
| Honey Trees | Specialized tool | Honey, new recipes |
| GOVAC Door Electronics | Electronic parts | Advanced area access |
| Public Servant Tunnel | Unknown rank/quest | Story progression |
Be cautious during parkour sections. Falling from significant heights will damage you. Always assess your surroundings before climbing cliffs or jumping between platforms.
Explore thoroughly to find hidden electronic parts, golden eggs, and unique interactable objects. The game rewards curiosity with lore entries, free materials, and special items that accelerate your progression.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I get nails in Chop Chop Inc?
You can order nails using your Wooden PC. Boot up the computer, select the order option, and purchase a pile of nails. The nails will be delivered to your drone landing pad for collection.
Q: Where do I find Walnut wood?
Walnut trees are located across the repaired bridge. You must first fix the bridge using birch planks, beams, and nails to access the Walnut biome.
Q: Why is my money showing zero?
All earned Tree Coins are stored inside Chester, not your personal inventory. Interact with Chester to access and withdraw your funds when making purchases.
Q: How do I increase my stamina permanently?
Use treadmills and weight benches found in the world. Interacting with these objects grants permanent stamina boosts, allowing longer resource gathering sessions.
Q: What is the best item to craft for early money?
Backless log benches and log tables are excellent early-game items. They use readily available birch and apple wood, providing a steady income through drone deliveries.