Above And Below [Board Game]

Above and Below – A Richly Layered Adventure of Village-Building and Exploration

Embark on an Unforgettable Journey Beneath the Surface

In Above and Below, designer Ryan Laukat seamlessly blends storytelling and strategy into a captivating game that invites hobby gamers to build, explore, and thrive in a beautifully imagined world. Equal parts village-builder and narrative adventure, Above and Below challenges players to manage resources, expand their settlements, and venture into a mysterious underground realm teeming with surprises. With its striking artwork and immersive mechanics, this title from Red Raven Games is a standout addition to any board game collection.

Core Gameplay Mechanics

• Worker Placement & Engine Building:
  Assign your villagers each round to various tasks—harvesting goods, constructing buildings, recruiting new villagers, or exploring caverns. Your growing tableau of buildings and goods creates powerful synergies as your economy evolves over time.

• Narrative Exploration Book:
  When sending villagers to explore the depths, draw from a rich storybook of over 200 unique encounters. Each choice you make in these text-based events presents risks, rewards, and consequences that can impact your village for the better—or worse.

• Custom Dice & Skill Checks:
  Exploration is resolved via skill checks, where each villager brings unique stats to the challenge. Dice rolls determine outcomes, but thoughtful preparation and the right team can shift the odds in your favor.

• Multiple Paths to Victory:
  Earn points by constructing buildings, collecting rare goods, completing underground expeditions, and developing a thriving village economy. Whether you focus on exploration, production, or balanced growth, Above and Below rewards both tactical and thematic playstyles.

What’s in the Box?

• 1 Rulebook

• 1 Adventure Book (Storybook)

• 4 Player Boards

• 1 Reputation Track

• 25 Dice

• 115 Tokens (Coins, Goods, Potions, Villagers, etc.)

• 1 Main Game Board

• 129 Cards including Buildings, Villagers, and Caves

• 1 Token Bag

• 4 Starting Villager Tiles

• 1 Lantern Marker

• Stunning full-color illustrations by Ryan Laukat

• Storage-friendly box with custom insert