“Stranger Things: Upside Down” is a cooperative game for 2–4 players in which participants take on the roles of the main characters from the Netflix series of the same name, which has become a cultural phenomenon. Players must stop supernatural forces and save Will from the horrors of the Upside Down.

Gameplay

At the beginning of the game, players choose a hero and one of two seasons to play. Each season has a unique board, actions, and card sets. Heroes use action cards to move around the iconic locations of Hawkins, obtain items, control their fear, and build up resolve. You will have to find allies, flee from a secret government agency, and fight the horrors of a parallel dimension. And if you come to the aid of Eleven, she will also help you with her supernatural abilities.

You will perform actions over a series of turns until you stop the Upside Down and save Will! However, if you fail to control your fear, a painful defeat awaits you…

We recommend watching the video rules in the “Video” section and, if desired, learning more about the rules with illustrations in PDF format in the “Files” section.

One last note

Galu the Rooster recommends buying this game for all fans of cooperative board games, and especially for fans of the series, because every element of the game — from the illustrations on the cards to the mechanics — makes you feel like you’re inside the show. Thanks to the double-sided board and different card decks, you get two separate games with different difficulty levels. At the same time, in the box you will also find premium-quality components: detailed plastic miniatures of the heroes, the Demogorgon, and the Demodogs.

We also recommend paying attention to the game based on the works of H. P. Lovecraft — “Mansions of Madness” (Second Edition), in which players take on the roles of investigators trying to unravel the mysteries of sinister mansions. Only coordinated teamwork will help overcome all the difficulties and obstacles created by the game app.