
- BGG rank
- BGG #285
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Near and Far
- 2–4 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Above and Below: Desert Labyrinth and Underforest Encounter Book
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Above and Below: Desert Labyrinth and Underforest Encounter Book is an expansion for Above and Below released in 2015 for 2–4 players. It was designed by Ryan Laukat and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Trading, and Dice Rolling.
Printed Desert Labyrinth and Underforest Encounter Book (36 pages) for base game. More stories and encounter events for the explore action. You must have the Expanded Edition Cardboard Tokens to use the Desert Labyrinth and Underforest Encounter Book. The Above and Below: Expanded Edition Exclusives contains those and 81 Wooden Goods.
Above and Below: Desert Labyrinth and Underforest Encounter Book supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
Above and Below: Desert Labyrinth and Underforest Encounter Book has a complexity rating of 2.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Above and Below: Desert Labyrinth and Underforest Encounter Book belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Economic, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Trading, and Dice Rolling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Above and Below: Desert Labyrinth and Underforest Encounter Book are: Ryan Laukat. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Above and Below: Desert Labyrinth and Underforest Encounter Book as an expansion for Above and Below. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Above and Below to use it. Check that your edition of Above and Below is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.