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Harry Potter: Halls of Hogwarts
2002
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- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Harry Potter: Halls of Hogwarts
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Harry Potter: Halls of Hogwarts is a board game released in 2002 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Brian Yu and Jonathan Bedford and its main mechanics are Modular Board.
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About the game
From the rules: Welcome to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where staircases move, the doors aren't always doors, and paintings often hide secret passages. You will discover these halls to be full of surprises - which makes getting to class an adventure in itself! Players travel the Halls of Hogwarts until they find and visit all classes on their Class Schedules in the order they appear on the schedule - from top to bottom. The first player to do so and return to the appropriate starting area wins the game!
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Publishers
- Mattel, Inc.
Questions and answers
Harry Potter: Halls of Hogwarts 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: Halls of Hogwarts is 45 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: Halls of Hogwarts 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: Halls of Hogwarts has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Harry Potter: Halls of Hogwarts belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Children's Game, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Modular Board. 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 Harry Potter: Halls of Hogwarts are: Brian Yu and Jonathan Bedford. 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 Harry Potter: Halls of 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.