Machina Arcana (Second/Third Edition)

Players assume the roles of explorers delving into an ancient subterranean complex filled with steampunk technology and cosmic horrors. The game unfolds as a series of self-contained scenarios broken into narrated chapters, each with objectives, events, and a finale to reach. Players equip and upgrade gear, interact with the environment, and combine actions to fight monsters inspired by Lovecraftian mythos while managing limited time and rising threat. Scenarios scale by player count and emphasize varied strategies through scenario-specific narration, evolving equipment, and branching challenges. Rule revisions and clarified text streamline setup and play across the latest edition.

Players: 1–4 best 2
Playing time: 150 min
Age: 13+
Complexity: 3.6 / 5

7.7 on LudoyaDiceAdventureStorytellingGrid MovementCooperative Game

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About the game

Design: Juraj Bilich
Art: Marek Madej
Damir Podhraški
Kriśtian Pavlin
Maxim Kostin
Richard Brownhill
Sebastian Giacobino
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Expansions

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Machina Arcana: To Eternity2021

Machina Arcana: From Beyond2019

Machina Arcana: Recurrence2019

Machina Arcana: Geometry of the Void2019

Machina Arcana: Vivarium2026

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Full stats in Ludoya

63
Plays logged: 35
Players: 2h 52m
Average play: 48
In collections: 9
On wishlists: 4
Pre-ordered

7.7/10

from 19 Ludoya reviews

Jan Solo8.0
Excelente dungeon crawler de temática Cthulhu Steampunk. Setup rapidísimo (5'), no tan rápido a la hora de recoger (15'). Producción excelente, con standees que hacen que me olvide de miniaturas. Para mi el Dungeon de estilo Clásico definitivo. (aunque prefiero los Dungeon Crawlers modernos con gestión de mano como Gloomhaven o Etherfields). Impro-Reseña⇒ https://youtu.be/kTpCr3akF3s
Balleflass6.0
Too repetative for me. Felt like playing Arkham Horror 3rd edition with more focus on combat and items, but without Encounters. Fantastic insert. Really cool artwork. Great rulebook and some of the best player aids.
FazerGD7.5
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