
- BGG rating
- 6.3
Factoria: Forbidden Walkers
- 2–6 players
- 70 min
- 2021

2019
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Factoria is a board game released in 2019 for 2–6 players, 45–60 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Yog Akase (赤瀬 よぐ) and its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection, Modular Board, and Semi-Cooperative Game.
Factoria, a land surrounded by clouds of steam and the music of gears I'm currently in the library of the sky, reading through ancient technical books. I have to hurry, the legendary gears are finally up for auction. The players aim to save up 100G before anyone else by running factories to process the relics they have, developing technology and gaining abilities to make the legendary gear their own. Growing a shared factory will accelerate the entire game. An expansion/reproduction board game set in a steampunk world
Factoria supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Factoria is 45–60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Factoria for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Factoria has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Factoria belongs to these categories: Economic and Industry / Manufacturing. Its main mechanics are Simultaneous Action Selection, Modular Board, and Semi-Cooperative Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Factoria are: Yog Akase (赤瀬 よぐ). These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Factoria as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.