
- BGG rank
- BGG #28,414
- BGG rating
- 4.8
Destination Birmingham
- 2–6 players

2008
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Destination Hogwarts is a board game released in 2008 for 2–8 players. It was designed by Rachel Lowe and its main mechanics are Area Movement.
Destination Hogwarts is the fast moving Harry Potter game that will take you on a journey through Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry and the surrounding grounds! As a student you will visit famous destinations in and around Hogwarts collecting House Points as you go, whilst trying to avoid the hazards along the way. Players 2-8, Ages 8+ One of many in the "Destination" series.
Destination Hogwarts supports 2–8 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.
Destination Hogwarts has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Destination Hogwarts belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Movies / TV / Radio theme, and Travel. Its main mechanics are Area Movement. 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 Destination Hogwarts are: Rachel Lowe. 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 Destination Hogwarts as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.