- Chop Chop Inc Discord: The primary hub for community updates, patch notes, and developer interactions
- Early Game Focus: Prioritize chopping birch trees, building a sawhorse, and establishing drone sales
- Crafting Empire: Progress from simple log stools to complex bookshelves for maximum profit
- Automation Unlocks: Research tables unlock the Automatic Harvesting System X6 and furniture crafters
- City Expansion: Completing city missions increases your market share and unlocks new content
Chop Chop Inc Discord & Community Channels
Joining the official community channels is the best way to stay updated on patches, share furniture designs, and get help with tricky crafting recipes. The Chop Chop Inc Discord server serves as the central hub for player discussions, bug reports, and developer announcements.
Video Highlights:
- Full release gameplay showcasing the tutorial and early progression
- Crafting mechanics from basic log stools to advanced bookshelves
- Drone landing pad setup and automated sales process
- City expansion missions and market share mechanics
- Preview of endgame automation machines
While the game features a quirky single-player progression system, the community surrounding the game actively shares optimization strategies. Connecting with fellow players helps you discover optimal resource farming routes and efficient factory layouts.
Always verify information shared by players against official patch notes. Game mechanics like drone delivery times and resource costs frequently receive balance updates that can change your crafting strategies.
Early Game Walkthrough: From Fired to Funded
When you start Chop Chop Inc, you are unceremoniously fired from Fernox and launched into Arsville Forest. You meet Chester, a sentient chest who becomes your business partner. Your goal is to build a furniture empire from nothing.
| Game Phase | Primary Objective | Key Actions | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernox Office | Complete tutorial | Collect files, brew coffee | Coffee buff (stamina) |
| Arsville Landing | Meet Chester | Pick up the axe, smash fences | Wood scraps, nails |
| First Craft | Build a sawhorse | Process wood scraps | Unlocks basic crafting |
| Drone Setup | Repair landing pad | Craft birch beams, call drone | First coins earned |
| Workbench | Craft furniture | Make 3 log stools | 54 coins, new recipes |
Gather Initial Resources
After meeting Chester, grab the axe from the abandoned camp. Smash the nearby fences to collect wood scraps, nails, and birch planks. Use these materials to build a sawhorse at the marked location.
Harvest Trees Properly
Chop down birch trees to gather wood. Always chop the stump after the tree falls, otherwise the tree will not regrow. Chop the fallen logs in half before picking them up for efficient inventory management.
Establish Drone Sales
Repair the drone landing pad using crafted birch beams. Store a birch plank in the pad and hit the red button with your axe to call the drone. The drone picks up your goods and returns with coins.
Build a Workbench
Craft a workbench using small birch beams. This unlocks furniture crafting. Harvest apple trees to make log stools, which sell for significantly more than raw planks.
Upgrade Your Axe
Build a grindstone using parts from Chester's inventory. Combine your old axe with birchwood to create the Wooden Axe Mark 2, increasing your chopping damage by roughly 60%.
Watch out for bee hives in trees. Disturbing them causes bees to chase you, dealing continuous damage. If you are low on health, run away and wait for the buzzing sound to fade before returning.
Crafting & Economy System
The core loop of Chop Chop Inc revolves around turning raw wood into profitable furniture. As you progress, you unlock higher-tier recipes that yield significantly better returns on your time investment.
| Furniture Item | Materials Needed | Sell Price | Profit Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Plank | 1 Birch Wood | 2 coins | Low (baseline) |
| Log Stool | Apple wood logs | ~18 coins each | Medium (good starter) |
| Log Bench | Apple wood, birch parts | ~24 coins | Medium (steady income) |
| Small Bookshelf | Walnut planks, small beams | 79 coins | High (best mid-game) |
| Log Bench w/ Backrest | Apple wood, extra materials | ~40 coins | High (bulk crafting) |
Birch Wood
- Most common resource
- Used for beams, planks, basic structures
- Found throughout Arsville Forest
- Fast regrowth when stumps are chopped
Apple Wood
- Mid-tier material
- Required for stools, benches, and advanced crafts
- Drops apples (health/stamina consumables)
- Scattered across the starting area
Walnut Wood
- Premium furniture material
- Needed for bookshelves and city upgrades
- Located across the river
- Higher sell value products
To maximize profits, focus on crafting Small Bookshelves as soon as you unlock the recipe. They require walnut planks and small walnut beams but sell for 79 coins each, making them the most efficient handcrafted item in the early-to-mid game.
Always stock the drone landing pad with your highest-value items before hitting the red button. The drone picks up everything stored in the pad, so fill it with bookshelves rather than low-value planks for maximum profit per trip.
City Expansion & Mission System
As you establish your business, the city of Arsville offers contractual missions that expand your market share and unlock new gameplay features. The city government opposes Fernox and supports your furniture enterprise as a rival power.
| Mission Type | Description | Key Requirements | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unauthorized Tree Height | Cut down specific trees | Chop 8 birch trees | Civic cooperation reward |
| Central Tower Extension | Upgrade city infrastructure | 20 birch beams, 20 planks, 20 small beams | Market share increase |
| Residential Buildings | Construct new housing | Walnut beams, planks, birch materials | Cash + market share |
| Turtle Shell Armor | Help Sheldon sabotage Fernox | Screws, apple wood, walnut wood | Story progression |
| Bridge Repair | Restore strategic crossing | 10 beams, 15 planks, 4 small beams, nails | Access to new areas |
Your market share percentage determines your overall progression. Starting at 0%, you must complete city missions and consistently sell furniture to increase it. Higher market share unlocks advanced missions and brings you closer to defeating Fernox.
The Sheldon the Turtle questline is a notable addition in the full release. Sheldon's family was displaced by Fernox's pollution. By crafting him reinforced turtle shell armor, he infiltrates the Fernox factory to sabotage their machines, advancing the story and weakening your corporate rival.
Automation & Advanced Mechanics
One of the most exciting aspects of Chop Chop Inc is the transition from manual labor to full automation. As you research new technology, you unlock machines that fundamentally change how you play the game.
| Machine | Function | Unlock Requirement | Automation Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grindstone | Sharpen axes for faster chopping | Tutorial progression | Manual upgrade |
| Drafting Table | Research new blueprints | Mid-game quest | Manual research |
| Automatic Harvesting System X6 | Deforest trees automatically | High-tier blueprint | Full automation |
| Automatic Furniture Crafter | Assembles furniture without input | High-tier blueprint | Full automation |
| Inventory Distribution System | Pipes connecting machines | High-tier blueprint | Logistics automation |
| Automatic Electronics Press | Produces electronic components | High-tier blueprint | Full automation |
Focus on unlocking the Automatic Harvesting System X6 first. Wood gathering is the most time-consuming manual task, and automating it frees you to focus on city missions and expanding your product range. The furniture crafter should be your second priority.
The automation system uses hamsters as a power source, adding to the game's quirky humor. The Inventory Distribution System creates a pipe network beneath your factory, automatically routing materials between machines and providing smart inventory access.
Automation Progression Goals:
- Build a drafting table for blueprint research
- Unlock the Simple Furniture Package blueprint
- Save 100+ coins for the Automatic Harvesting System X6
- Establish a reliable walnut wood supply line
- Connect machines with the Inventory Distribution System
Exploration & Hidden Secrets
Beyond the main progression path, Arsville Forest contains hidden areas, rare resources, and collectibles that reward thorough exploration.
| Discovery Type | Location Clues | Notable Finds | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rare Consumables | Hidden ledges, hard-to-reach areas | Insane Gains Protein Shake | Moderate (fall damage) |
| Rubber Ducks | Scattered across the map | Collectible items | Low |
| Circuit Boards | Destructible objects | Used for advanced crafting | Low |
| Secret Recipes | Hidden paths, parkour areas | Cubic Globe, unique furniture | Moderate |
| Teleporter Doors | Broken doorways near key locations | Fast travel network | Low |
Some hidden areas require precise parkour jumps. Falling from high ledges can deplete your health rapidly. If you die, you respawn nearby without losing inventory items, but it is still best to carry healing food like pancakes or marshmallows.
Repairing broken doorways establishes a fast travel network. These teleporters connect distant areas of the map, significantly reducing travel time between your headquarters and remote resource nodes. Always carry spare materials to repair any broken doorway you encounter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I join the Chop Chop Inc Discord server?
The official Discord link is typically available on the game's Steam store page or through the developer's official social media channels. Join the server to access patch notes, community guides, and direct communication with the development team.
Q: What is the fastest way to earn coins in the early game?
Craft and sell Small Bookshelves. They require walnut planks and small walnut beams but sell for 79 coins each. To reach this point, progress through Chester's tutorial, build a workbench, and unlock the drafting table to access the bookshelf blueprint.
Q: Do trees regrow after I chop them down?
Yes, but only if you also chop the stump after the tree falls. If you leave the stump intact, the tree will not regrow. Always clear the stump to maintain a sustainable wood supply.
Q: How does the automation system work in Chop Chop Inc?
Once you unlock the appropriate blueprints through the drafting table, you can build machines like the Automatic Harvesting System X6 and Automatic Furniture Crafter. These machines handle wood gathering and furniture assembly automatically. The Inventory Distribution System connects them with underground pipes for seamless material routing.
Q: What happens if I die from bee attacks or fall damage?
You respawn at a nearby location without losing any inventory items. However, dying interrupts your workflow, so it is best to carry healing items like pancakes, marshmallows, or fried eggs to restore health during dangerous situations.