Above and Below: Haunted – Red Raven Board Game | Light Strategy for 2–4 Players

Step into a world where mystery and the supernatural mingle with playful strategy in Above and Below: Haunted, a seasonal twist on Red Raven Games’ acclaimed storytelling board game. Ideal for Halloween game nights, this light strategy adventure invites you to balance building a thriving village above ground with daring explorations into eerie underground caverns, all while ghostly encounters unfold through an immersive storybook.

Designed for 2–4 players and suitable for ages 8 and up, the game weaves accessible tactics with vivid storytelling. Each session blends resource management, character recruitment, and risk-reward choices as you nurture a community while navigating supernatural challenges. With more than 150 haunting story events and 36 unique characters, no two plays feel alike, ensuring fresh narratives for every fall gathering. The atmosphere—think candlelit tables, crisp autumn air, and a touch of pumpkin spice—complements a family-friendly yet suspenseful vibe that’s perfect for seasonal nights.

Haunted storytelling meets strategic village building

Above and Below: Haunted offers a delicate balance between cooperative storytelling and competitive strategy. Players collaborate to advance their haunted village while competing to earn the most prosperity, all under the spell of atmospheric encounters that surprise and delight rather than overwhelm. The seasonal twist adds a flavorful texture to the core game, inviting both longtime Red Raven fans and new players to savor a different mood without sacrificing the accessible playstyle.

• Haunted Story Adventure: Explore ghostly caverns and eerie encounters as you shape your village above and below
• Halloween Game Night Ready: A family-friendly, immersive experience for ages 8 and up
• Strategic Village Building: Recruit unique characters, allocate resources, and navigate supernatural challenges
• Endless Replayability: 150+ story events and 36 character options ensure fresh experiences
• Family and Friends Fun: Cooperative storytelling with competitive strategy for fall gatherings

What you’ll experience

Every session blends decision-making with storytelling, inviting players to weigh immediate gains against long-term consequences. The underground exploration adds a tactile layer of tension as you decide when to risk a foray into the caverns versus fortifying your above-ground village. The richly illustrated components and the storybook’s evolving scenes foster memorable moments—perfect for cozy game nights, seasonal celebrations, or a spooky weekend with loved ones.

• Fast-paced enough for casual evenings, yet deep enough to reward thoughtful choices
• Accessible to younger players while offering strategic depth for adults
• Compact setup and modular play length suitable for varied group sizes

Whether you’re chasing the most prosperous haunted village or simply savoring the storytelling atmosphere, Above and Below: Haunted promises a flexible, mood-rich experience. Gather friends and family, light the pumpkin candles, and let the autumnal themes guide a memorable night of strategy, storytelling, and spectral surprises.