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Harry Potter: Kampf gegen die dunklen Mächte
2022
Rules assistance for Harry Potter: Kampf gegen die dunklen Mächte
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–10 players
- 10 min
- 9+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Harry Potter: Kampf gegen die dunklen Mächte
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Harry Potter: Kampf gegen die dunklen Mächte is a board game released in 2022 for 3–10 players, 10 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Ted Alspach and Akihisa Okui and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Role Playing, and Hidden Roles.
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About the game
In Harry Potter: Kampf gegen die dunklen Mächte ("Battle against the Dark Forces"), each player slips into a random role, possibly a Hogwarts student, wizard, or witch with magical abilities, and possibly an insidious Death Eater. A game lasts one night, during which players use their special abilities, and one day during which everyone votes on who could be a Death Eater. The role of the player with the most votes loses, as does everyone on their side of the battle, so choose carefully! A free game master app guides the players through the evening and offers atmosphere at the gaming table. Harry Potter: Kampf gegen die dunklen Mächte features gameplay similar to One Night Ultimate Werewolf.
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Publishers
- Ravensburger AG
Questions and answers
Harry Potter: Kampf gegen die dunklen Mächte supports 3–10 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: Kampf gegen die dunklen Mächte is 10 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: Kampf gegen die dunklen Mächte for ages 9 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: Kampf gegen die dunklen Mächte 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: Kampf gegen die dunklen Mächte belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Role Playing, and Hidden Roles. 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: Kampf gegen die dunklen Mächte are: Ted Alspach and Akihisa Okui. 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: Kampf gegen die dunklen Mächte 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.