In Machina Arcana, players take on the role of explorers who are investigating an ancient subterranean complex of unknown origin. They face monsters inspired by H. P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu mythos in a steampunk setting. The adventurers collect equipment, interact and utilize their environment, fight monsters, and immerse themselves in the rich narrative elements.
The complete story is broken down into different scenarios that represent a self-contained game. All of these scenarios contain chapters, each with its own narration and specifics. The objective of the game is to progress through the tale and face the endgame at the finale of each scenario.
The main goal behind Machina Arcana is to provide players with a chilling game that can never be played the same way, mechanisms that enable varying strategies and approaches, and an extensive framework that combines everything smoothly. The game scales by default; there is no need for special conditions based on the player count. As the story progresses, so does your gear. But beware! If you are too slow, horror might very well prevail and devour you whole...
The 2nd edition has a lot of improvement to the rules; as well as a new manual, new illustrations, new graphic design, and additional content. For extensive list of changes check the changelog page: http://machinaarcana.com/changelog.html
In Machina Arcana, players take on the role of explorers who are investigating an ancient subterranean complex of unknown origin. They face monsters inspired by H. P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu mythos in a steampunk setting. The adventurers collect equipment, interact and utilize their environment, fight monsters, and immerse themselves in the rich narrative elements.
The complete story is broken down into different scenarios that represent a self-contained game. All of these scenarios contain chapters, each with its own narration and specifics. The objective of the game is to progress through the tale and face the endgame at the finale of each scenario.
The main goal behind Machina Arcana is to provide players with a chilling game that can never be played the same way, mechanisms that enable varying strategies and approaches, and an extensive framework that combines everything smoothly. The game scales by default; there is no need for special conditions based on the player count. As the story progresses, so does your gear. But beware! If you are too slow, horror might very well prevail and devour you whole...
The 2nd edition has a lot of improvement to the rules; as well as a new manual, new illustrations, new graphic design, and additional content. For extensive list of changes check the changelog page: http://machinaarcana.com/changelog.html
Machina Arcana est une aventure d'horreur coopérative tactique pour 1 à 4 joueurs.
Les joueurs jouent le rôle d'explorateurs jetés dans d'épouvantables salles, essayant de survivre et progressant à travers les chapitres d'une des nombreuses histoires d'horreur. Même s'ils parviennent à rester en vie jusqu'à la fin de l'histoire, ils devront affronter un mini jeu spécial à la fin de chaque scénario. L'environnement unique, l'inventaire interactif, les mécanismes de combat et la diversité tactique sont tous enveloppés dans une expérience narrative intégrale qui offre à la fois une immersion totale dans le monde et une valeur de relecture totale.
Laissez-vous envoûter par l'histoire captivante et ses événements étranges.
Chaque carte est unique !
Le jeu contient plus de 450 illustrations saisissantes et plus de 650 récits et événements mystérieux.
Approx. Weight3.780000kg
Product Details
MATARC001332
Data sheet
AUTHOR(S)
Juraj Bilich
ARTIST(S)
Aleksandra Bilic, Antal Kéninger, Igor Krstic, Marek Madej, Nele Diel, Sebastian Giacobino
In Machina Arcana, players take on the role of explorers who are investigating an ancient subterranean complex of unknown origin. They face monsters inspired by H. P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu mythos in a steampunk setting. The adventurers collect equipment, interact and utilize their environment, fight monsters, and immerse themselves in the rich narrative elements.
The complete story is broken down into different scenarios that represent a self-contained game. All of these scenarios contain chapters, each with its own narration and specifics. The objective of the game is to progress through the tale and face the endgame at the finale of each scenario.
The main goal behind Machina Arcana is to provide players with a chilling game that can never be played the same way, mechanisms that enable varying strategies and approaches, and an extensive framework that combines everything smoothly. The game scales by default; there is no need for special conditions based on the player count. As the story progresses, so does your gear. But beware! If you are too slow, horror might very well prevail and devour you whole...
The 2nd edition has a lot of improvement to the rules; as well as a new manual, new illustrations, new graphic design, and additional content. For extensive list of changes check the changelog page: http://machinaarcana.com/changelog.html
