
- BGG rank
- BGG #629
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Mansions of Madness
- 2–5 players
- 120–180 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2011

Expansion for Mansions of Madness: Second Edition
2017
Rules assistance for Mansions of Madness: Second Edition – Beyond the Threshold: Expansion
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Mansions of Madness: Second Edition – Beyond the Threshold: Expansion is an expansion for Mansions of Madness: Second Edition released in 2017 for 1–5 players, 120–180 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Nikki Valens and Kara Centell-Dunk and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Area Movement.
From the publisher: The frightening creatures of Mansions of Madness Second Edition have haunted your dreams for weeks now. Mysterious disappearances brought you to the Vanderbilt mansion, and your stay in Innsmouth was disturbed by darkness and despair. You've encountered devoted cultists and disgruntled spirits, bound to the mortal world by their evil task. Terror has overcome you and grievous injuries have put your mortality on display. Every choice you've made has led you somewhere, but even the strongest in mind or body will crack eventually. Even more horror awaits you in Beyond the Threshold, the first expansion to Mansions of Madness Second Edition. Introducing two new investigators, one unfamiliar creature, and a variety of additional components, this expansion will extend the possibilities of your journey through each and every unsettling scenario of uncertainty and anxiety. The new spaces to discover, people to encounter, and cards to experience all come together to bring additional scenarios as well, throwing you into the dim unknown of two new mysteries, each with their own unique additions to the world of Mansions of Madness.
Mansions of Madness: Second Edition – Beyond the Threshold: Expansion supports 1–5 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 Mansions of Madness: Second Edition – Beyond the Threshold: Expansion is 120–180 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 Mansions of Madness: Second Edition – Beyond the Threshold: Expansion 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.
Mansions of Madness: Second Edition – Beyond the Threshold: Expansion has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Mansions of Madness: Second Edition – Beyond the Threshold: Expansion belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Area Movement. 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 Mansions of Madness: Second Edition – Beyond the Threshold: Expansion are: Nikki Valens and Kara Centell-Dunk. 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 Mansions of Madness: Second Edition – Beyond the Threshold: Expansion as an expansion for Mansions of Madness: Second Edition. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Mansions of Madness: Second Edition to use it. Check that your edition of Mansions of Madness: Second Edition is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.