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There are two very different versions of Toc Toc Woodman, and also a third edition named Click Clack Lumberjack which makes minor additions to the second edition of Toc Toc Woodman. In each version, the object of the game revolves around using a plastic axe to tap a tree made out of individual flat segments without causing any segments to fall out of the tree.
Tok Tok Woodman First edition:
A very simple dexterity game with 12 large wooden discs, a wooden axe, and a die. The discs are stacked as a tower. A player turn consists of rolling the die and then hitting the tower with the axe. For example, if you roll a five, you have to hit the fifth disc five times with the axe. The player causing the tower to fall loses.
Toc Toc Woodman Second edition:
A dexterity game where nine plastic tree segments are stacked up. Each tree segment has four bark sections around it. On their turn, a player gets two taps with the axe to try and knock off pieces of bark from the tree segments for one point a piece. But be careful, if a tree segment comes down it's minus 5 points! A quick unique dexterity game.
Click Clack Lumberjack First edition:
Very similar to Toc Toc Woodman Second edition, but adds some optional grub stickers which you may apply to bark pieces in order to add various rules for the grub. Also comes in smaller, more portable packaging and at a lower price point.
- Easy to learn and quick to play
- Excellent for younger kids and family play
- Encourages impulse control and planning
- Strong thematic integration with engaging visuals
- Gameplay length can extend with more players
- Pieces can pop off unexpectedly, potentially frustrating some
- Limited depth for experienced players
- lumberjacks and timber extraction in a playful, competitive setting
- Forestry theme centered on lumberjacks chopping bark from a tree
- lighthearted, family-friendly
- Jenga
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- balance and gravity — Bark pieces are held to the core by gravity and fit like tongue-and-groove; players must judge weight distribution.
- dexterity — Players tap the tree on the stand with a wooden axe, removing bark pieces while avoiding core pieces.
- set collection / scoring — Earn one point per bark piece captured; lose five points for each core piece knocked off.
- take-turn sequencing — Players take turns in a circle, weighing risk and impact on others' turns.
Video topics + discussion points
Quotes (from this video)
- it's a very silly dexterity game
- it's a perfect kind of a game for the younger kids
- i love recommending dexterity games for kids
References (from this video)
- reviewer has played it and it's pretty good
- new take on tic-tac-toe
- tic tac toe
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
Video topics + discussion points
Quotes (from this video)
- It looks really nice, really adorable.
- This is like a trick taking game with like a little bit of prediction and like psychological stuff which is pretty cool.
- This year's spiel was, as always, an amazing experience.
- It's incredible how this fair brings people together, just like board gaming itself does.
- I'm infinitely grateful for all of you.
References (from this video)
- Cool design
- Sturdy tiles
- Easy setup
- Travel friendly
- Clever reimplementation of Tic-Tac-Toe
- Solo mode not explicitly in rules, but playable
- May be difficult to put back in the box
- Tic-tac-toe with a tracking theme
- Tic Tac Toe
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- abstract strategy — The host describes the game as a reimplementation of tic-tac-toe, trying to get three in a row.
- Area Control — The host mentions placing tiles and marking them with campfires when a row is achieved, implying control of a space.
- Bag Building — The host mentions pulling tiles out of a bag.
Video topics + discussion points
Quotes (from this video)
- This is absolutely bonkers. I love it.
- This is the best worst game I've ever played.
- It's so chaotic and I love it.
- This game really captures the vibe of metalheads.
- It's got a really cool gothic vibe to it.
- This map adds a lot of interesting strategic challenges.
- You really have to think about your moves.
References (from this video)
- Great two-player experience
- Portable and easy to take on holidays
- Puzzly and quick
- two-player head-to-head puzzle
- Two-player abstract puzzle
- puzzle-focused
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- pattern-based objectives — Players aim to achieve specific patterns or sequences.
- two-player abstract strategy — A fast, puzzle-driven two-player game with a twist on a Tic-Tac-Toe-like format.
Video topics + discussion points
Quotes (from this video)
- a princess themed tricktaking game that has seen a lot of buzz
- This game is great. If you haven't heard of this and you like two-player games and it's like small, you can take it with you on holiday.
- I am a Star Wars fan.
- Anakin... that's actually cute.