- BGG rating
- 7.8
Expansion for Harry Potter: Death Eaters Rising
Harry Potter: Death Eaters Rising – Dobby the House Elf
2019
Rules assistance for Harry Potter: Death Eaters Rising – Dobby the House Elf
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 45–90 min
- 11+
Rules assistant for Harry Potter: Death Eaters Rising – Dobby the House Elf
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Harry Potter: Death Eaters Rising – Dobby the House Elf is an expansion for Harry Potter: Death Eaters Rising released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 45–90 minutes per game, and ages 11 and up. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Cooperative Game, and Open Drafting.
About the game
This card was handed out at Spiel 2019 in Essen. Special ability (triggered by 1 [Bravery] symbol): Add a [Damage] to Dobby and a [Damage] to a Death Eater.
Publishers
- The Op Games
- Reflexshop
- KOSMOS
Questions and answers
Harry Potter: Death Eaters Rising – Dobby the House Elf 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.
The listed playing time for Harry Potter: Death Eaters Rising – Dobby the House Elf is 45–90 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: Death Eaters Rising – Dobby the House Elf for ages 11 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: Death Eaters Rising – Dobby the House Elf belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Cooperative Game, 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: Death Eaters Rising – Dobby the House Elf as an expansion for Harry Potter: Death Eaters Rising. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Harry Potter: Death Eaters Rising to use it. Check that your edition of Harry Potter: Death Eaters Rising is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.