Machina Arcana: From Beyond

About this expansion

Machina Arcana: From Beyond is a 2019 expansion for 1–4 players that enhances the core Machina Arcana experience with new play areas and streamlined mechanics. The listed play time is 240 minutes, while each scenario offers an experience lasting around 90–120 minutes.

At the heart of From Beyond are the new From Beyond Chapter Tiles. These custom play areas augment the existing map tiles, adding a whole new way to play while retaining the general Machina Arcana playstyle.

The expansion also lets you play outside the map tiles. By expanding the physical space of the game, From Beyond multiplies the possibilities available during play and gives each scenario a distinctive sense of scope.

• New From Beyond Chapter Tiles create custom play areas.
• Play outside the existing map tiles to expand the physical game space.
• Streamlined mechanics heighten the sense of urgency.
• Every run can feel different.

Each scenario is designed to deliver a focused experience in approximately 90–120 minutes. Streamlined mechanics keep the action urgent without abandoning the style that defines Machina Arcana, making the expansion feel familiar while introducing a fresh approach.

Whether you are looking to add more variety to the core game or explore new ways to shape its map, Machina Arcana: From Beyond brings extra value through its custom tiles, expanded play space, and scenario-driven replayability. Its combination of familiar playstyle and heightened urgency ensures that no two runs are guaranteed to be the same.