Forbidden Legacy
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- Designer Rob Daviau , Matt Leacock
- Publisher Gamewright
- Illustration Damon S. Brown , Henning Ludvigsen , Kwanchai Moriya
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What to Expect
You and your team arrive in a crumbling city floating above Earth and must repair a portal to escape back in time. The campaign runs across seven episodes where choices unlock abilities, reveal hidden components, and permanently change the game. Shifting moments in time and evolving challenges force the team to adapt as new rules and board states emerge.
Who Is This Game For?
Aimed at hobby players who enjoy cooperative campaign play: recommended from age 10 for 2–4 players. At about 60 minutes per session it fits moderate-length game nights; prior experience with Legacy or cooperative games is helpful but not strictly required.
How It Works
Forbidden Legacy blends Legacy Game mechanics with Cooperative Game play, Action Points and Hand Management. Players move on a modular Square Grid, perform pick-up-and-deliver and set-collection tasks, and respond to Events that can cause Map Reduction. Variable Player Powers and episodic changes grant new options and permanently alter future sessions.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Rob Daviau and Matt Leacock, the game is part of the Forbidden Games (Gamewright) series and uses dynamic event boards and a Legacy structure. The floating-islands and time-travel theme combine with modular board changes to make each episode consequential.
Pro
- Campaign-driven Legacy format creates lasting consequences across sessions
- Cooperative play with Action Points and Hand Management emphasizes teamwork
- Modular board and Map Reduction vary the game state between episodes
- Variable Player Powers allow diversified team roles
Contra
- Legacy nature reduces full reset options
- Requires commitment to a multi-session campaign
- Learning curve for players new to Legacy mechanics
Setting & atmosphere
A decaying city floats in the sky, blending fantasy and sci-fi with time travel elements. Over seven episodes the city and its secrets are gradually revealed and transformed.
Tips for beginners
Take early episodes slowly, discuss major choices as a group, and use variable roles to complement teammates' strengths.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
No — the game is designed for 2–4 players.
How long does a game really take?
Typical playtime is about 60 minutes per session; the full campaign spans multiple sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
Some familiarity with cooperative or Legacy-style games helps because choices have lasting effects.
How does this compare to similar games?
Compared to other Legacy titles, Forbidden Legacy combines legacy progression with a modular board, dynamic events and a time-travel/floating-islands theme.
Is this suitable for families?
With a min age of 10 it can suit families who enjoy cooperative campaigns, provided players commit to multiple sessions.
What mechanic makes it special?
The Legacy Game element combined with modular boards and dynamic Events defines the evolving experience.
Fazit
Forbidden Legacy suits groups looking for a cooperative, story-driven Legacy campaign with 60-minute episodes. Choose it if you want evolving game states and team-based problem solving.
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