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Above and Below

Strategically build your village above ground while exploring narrative-driven caves below.

2015
Community verdict Solid 100% positive 1 verdict
Cinematic Economic Fantasy Narrative Set collection Storytelling Strategic Worker placement

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You may like this if you enjoy…

  • Dramatic moments that feel like a movie
  • A story you build over the course of play
  • Long-arc planning where early choices pay off late
  • Sword-and-sorcery setting

Above and Below is a 2015 board game for 2 to 4 players, ages 13 and up. A typical game runs about 90 minutes and plays at medium complexity. It was designed by Ryan Laukat and published by Red Raven Games.

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Above and Below is a board game where players lead villagers to build a settlement above ground and explore caves below. The game blends town-building and storytelling, with unique villager skills and narrative encounters. Players assign villagers to tasks like building, harvesting, and exploring, aiming to build the most prosperous village over seven rounds.

Designed by

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Ryan Laukat

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Ryan Laukat