Timber Town
MSRP
$29.99
$24.97
Sale price
$24.97
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Timber Town
MSRP
$29.99
$24.97
Sale price
$24.97
Our Take
Timber Town is a tidy two-player game about drafting buildings off a river and slotting them into your growing town. Fresh scoring goals every game keep it interesting, and a full match fits in under an hour. Part of Alley Cat's casual Essentials line, it is an easy one to keep near the table.
Game At A Glance
Players
2 PlayersBest: 2
Playtime
30-45 Min
Recommended Ages
10+
Complexity
Light · 1.9 / 5
Play Style
Competitive, Two-Player, Thoughtful
Game Type
Tile-Laying, Set Collection
Theme
Animals, Building, Nature
Publisher
Alley Cat Games
Designer
Ryan Boucher
Year Published
2025
A two-player town with a thousand ways to win
You are a beaver architect, and the day's building materials are drifting down the river toward your half-built town on the bank.
Timber Town is made for two. You take turns grabbing tiles from a shifting board and placing each one into the same column it came from, lining your town up with the scoring goals for that particular game.
Those goals change every time you play, and with more than a thousand combinations the puzzle in front of you is rarely the same twice.
A round runs about 30 to 45 minutes, which makes it a natural fit for couples, roommates, or any two people who want a thoughtful game that does not eat the whole evening.
It is firmly a light game, but the steady stream of new objectives gives it more staying power than its small box suggests.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players can play Timber Town?
Timber Town is strictly a two-player game. It is designed from the ground up for head-to-head play rather than scaling to larger groups.
How long does a game of Timber Town take?
Expect about 30 to 45 minutes. Turns are quick once you get the drafting and placement rhythm down.
Is it good for people new to modern board games?
Yes. The rules are simple to pick up, and the building puzzle is easy to enjoy on the very first play while still giving you room to improve.
Does it stay interesting after several plays?
It does. The scoring objectives shift from game to game, with over a thousand combinations, so each match asks you to build your town a little differently.
Is this a good pick for couples?
Very much so. It is a calm, clever two-player game with a short footprint, which is exactly what a lot of couples want on a weeknight.