
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,564
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Machina Arcana (Second/Third Edition)
- 1–4 players
- 150 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2019

2019
Rules assistance for Machina Arcana: From Beyond
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Machina Arcana: From Beyond is a board game expansion released in 2019 for 1–4 players, 30–240 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Juraj Bilich and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Storytelling.
From Beyond expansion adds more value by bringing the core Machina Arcana experience to a new level! Enjoy a whole new way of play with the addition of the new 'From Beyond Chapter Tiles' - a series of custom play areas that augment the existing map tiles. You can even play outside map tiles - expanding the physical space and multiplying the possibilities! Each scenario offers an experience that takes around 90-120 minutes. Streamlined mechanics provide a heightened sense of urgency whilst retaining the general Machina Arcana playstyle, guaranteeing the game will be different every run!
Machina Arcana: From Beyond supports 1–4 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 Machina Arcana: From Beyond is 30–240 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 Machina Arcana: From Beyond for ages 14 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.
Machina Arcana: From Beyond has a complexity rating of 4.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a heavy 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.
Machina Arcana: From Beyond belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Grid Movement, and Storytelling. 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 Machina Arcana: From Beyond are: Juraj Bilich. 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 Machina Arcana: From Beyond as an expansion. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to an existing base game and usually cannot be played on their own. Check the box or publisher description for the exact base game required, and make sure your edition of that game is compatible with this expansion.