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- BGG #29,425
- BGG rating
- 4.9
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Harry Potter: Catch the Golden Snitch
2021
Rules assistance for Harry Potter: Catch the Golden Snitch
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–4 players
- 5–15 min
- 8+
Rules assistant for Harry Potter: Catch the Golden Snitch
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Harry Potter: Catch the Golden Snitch is a board game released in 2021 for 3–4 players, 5–15 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting.
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About the game
Bring all the speed and excitement of a real Quidditch match to your home with Catch the Golden Snitch, a Quidditch game for witches, wizards, and muggles. Everyone plays at the same time as cards are quickly passed from player to player, each trying to build sets and earn points. In the center of the action lies an open Quidditch Chest, with a Quaffle, two Bludgers, and the all-important Golden Snitch. When you lay down certain cards, these magical items come out to play! A pair of Chaser cards lets you steal another player’s set, but if you’ve earned the Quaffle, you’re safe. Play a pair of Bludger cards, grab a Bludger, and throw it at a player of your choice -- if they swat the Bludger in air and it hits another player, that player must discard the cards in their hand. The action moves faster than a Nimbus 2000 as cards change hands, sets hit the table, and Bludgers hit their mark. When the Golden Snitch launches from the chest and into the air, grab it – it’s worth extra points! The game ends when the Golden Snitch is in hand; the player with the most points wins. For fast-paced action and excitement, play Catch the Golden Snitch with your wizarding family and friends. —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Publishers
- Spin Master Ltd.
Questions and answers
Harry Potter: Catch the Golden Snitch supports 3–4 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.
The listed playing time for Harry Potter: Catch the Golden Snitch is 5–15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Harry Potter: Catch the Golden Snitch for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Harry Potter: Catch the Golden Snitch belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Set Collection and Open Drafting. 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 catalogue lists Harry Potter: Catch the Golden Snitch 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.