Above and Below by Red Raven Games – Strategy Board Game for 2-4 Players | Ages 10+ | 90-Minute Playtime

Above and Below blends the charm of town-building with the intrigue of storytelling. In this strategy board game for up to four players, you guide a growing village above ground while exploring the caverns below. Each decision nudges your community toward new structures, resources, and moments of shared wonder. Rather than a single final winner, the game rewards the stories you craft together as your villagers adapt to changing conditions and surprising encounters.

As you play, your choices shape both the visible landscape and the hidden depths. You’ll manage a cast of villagers, each with their own identity and potential abilities, and you’ll slide them on a personal village board to indicate tasks. Will Hanna venture into the cave to unearth resources, or mentor a youngster to grow crucial skills for future projects? The balance between exploration, development, and collaboration creates a dynamic experience that evolves with each session.

What to expect

• Plan and build a village above ground while uncovering mysteries in the caverns below
• Direct a roster of villagers, each carrying unique identities and usable abilities
• Engage with a book of encounters that weaves new stories into every game

The game emphasizes strategic depth without overwhelming new players. You’ll weigh resource allocation, timing, and the value of different jobs as you navigate a living world that reacts to your decisions. The setup is approachable, yet the path to victory invites experimentation with varied combinations of villagers and tasks.

Why players enjoy it

• Replayability through evolving stories and varied encounter outcomes
• Balanced feel between world-building, exploration, and resource management
• Atmospheric moments that come from the interaction of the above-ground town and the mysteries below

Above and Below is designed for spirited game nights with family or friends. It encourages collaborative storytelling while letting each player influence the board through purposeful, strategic choices. The experience is vivid enough to feel cinematic, yet grounded enough to keep everyone engaged from first turn to final tale.