Above and Below
Build a village above, explore a storybook world below
Who it's for
Players who want more narrative in their euro games. The underground adventures add a sense of wonder that pure optimization games lack.
Not for you if…
Skip if you want pure strategy — the narrative elements add randomness. The stories can feel repetitive after many plays.
Vibe's take
Whimsical, narrative, charming, relaxed
About this game
Hybrid village-building and storytelling game where you develop a settlement on the surface while sending villagers on choose-your-own-adventure expeditions underground. Balance resource management above with narrative encounters below for a blend of euro mechanics and storybook charm.
Get it
from €70
Mechanics
By the numbers
Players
Duration
90 min
Ages 10+
Complexity
2.5 / 5 — MediumBGG Rating
7.1/10
Rank #418
17k ratings
Published
2015
Language
Heavy text
Designed by
Ryan Laukat
Published by
Conclave Editora, Red Raven Games, Lavka Games, Bard Centrum Gier, Schwerkraft-Verlag, Lucky Duck Games, Arclight Games, MYBG Co., Ltd., DV Games, Devir, Mysterious Island Games
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