
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,374
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Compania
- 1–6 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2026

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Factoria: Forbidden Walkers is an expansion for Factoria released in 2021 for 2–6 players, 70 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.
Experience the aftermath of Factoria, where the game ended at 100G! The Factoria: Forbidden Walkers expansion lets you enjoy the devastating expansion of an enlarged reproduction system with new complexity. Included are: Special abilities for owners of Legendary Gear, which increases the competition for Legendary Gear and providing a catch-up mechanic Addition of LV7 and LV8 relics Addition of overpowered, forbidden technical books These additions created a dangerous balance that could go out of control at the slightest mistake mistake. The expansion is not recommended for first-time players, but once you experience it, it's so appealing that you won't be able to go back to regular play... This is a dangerous expansion set that everyone who considers themselves a gamer should try! —description from the publisher (translated)
Factoria: Forbidden Walkers 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: Forbidden Walkers is 70 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: Forbidden Walkers 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: Forbidden Walkers belongs to these categories: Economic, Industry / Manufacturing, and Expansion for Base-game. 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: Forbidden Walkers 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: Forbidden Walkers as an expansion for Factoria. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Factoria to use it. Check that your edition of Factoria is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.