
- BGG rank
- BGG #25,326
- BGG rating
- 5.6
Monopoly: Game of Thrones
- 2–6 players
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2018

2024
Rules assistance for Monopoly: Harry Potter – A Magical Adventure at Hogwarts
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For 2 players

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Monopoly: Harry Potter – A Magical Adventure at Hogwarts is a board game released in 2024 for 2–6 players, 20–180 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Sam Weiser and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Player Elimination, and Trading.
DESCRIPTION: Ready for a magical year at Hogwarts? In the Monopoly HARRY POTTER Edition game, play as a Hogwarts student. To start, each player chooses a themed golden token. Then they’ll choose a House Card to be sorted into a house. In this edition, Hogwarts locations are properties and house points replace Monopoly money. Move around the board and use house points to explore iconic locations in Hogwarts castle and Hogsmeade Village. The more a player explores, the more house points they can collect from other players. Collect a color set to add house crests, and draw Owl Post cards for game-changing news. The game ends when all locations have been explored, and the player with the most house points wins! This strategy board game is a fun game for family time, and it’s a great gift for kids ages 8 and up, teens, and adults who are fans of HARRY POTTER. All characters and elements are copyright and trademark Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. WB SHIELD: Copyright and trademark WBEI. Publishing Rights copyright JKR. The Hasbro and Monopoly names and logos, the distinctive design of the gameboard, the four corner squares, the Mr. Monopoly name and character, as well as each of the distinctive elements of the board and playing pieces are trademarks of Hasbro, Inc. for its property trading game and game equipment. Features & details INSPIRED BY HARRY POTTER: Welcome to Hogwarts! Play as a student in the Monopoly HARRY POTTER Edition game. It combines classic Monopoly gameplay with artwork, locations, and themes from the WIZARDING WORLD. ICONIC GOLDEN TOKENS: Travel around the board with one of 6 enchanting transportation-themed golden tokens: Hippogriff, The Knight Bus, Hogwarts Express, HAGRID’s Motorbike, Thestral, and Firebolt. CHOOSE A HOUSE: GRYFFINDOR, HUFFLEPUFF, RAVENCLAW, or SLYTHERIN? Each player gets sorted into a house by choosing a House Card, and they’ll collect points for their house throughout game. HOGWARTS-THEMED GAMEBOARD: Explore classrooms, common rooms, and other favorite locations in and around Hogwarts castle! The more a player explores, the more house points they’ll receive from other players. OWL POST CARDS AND HOLDER: Owl Post cards replace Chance and Community Chest cards. Players draw cards from a snowy owl figurine. But watch out for Howlers, which may jinx a player’s game. GIFT FOR HARRY POTTER FANS: Beautiful packaging and thoughtful details create a spellbinding unboxing experience. This kids board game is a wonderful holiday or birthday gift for HARRY POTTER fans, ages 8 and up. FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Looking for fun family board games for kids and adults? This edition of the Monopoly game is a great indoor game for Family Game Night and gatherings with friends. For 2 to 6 players. WHAT IS IN THE BOX: Gameboard, 6 Golden Tokens, Owl Post Card Holder (plastic snowy owl and base), 32 Owl Post Cards, 28 Title Deed Cards, 8 House Cards, 44 House Crests, 2 Dice, 1 Cardboard Prefect Badge, 90 Cardboard House Point Chips (48 tens, 40 fifties), and Game Guide.
Monopoly: Harry Potter – A Magical Adventure at Hogwarts supports 2–6 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 Monopoly: Harry Potter – A Magical Adventure at Hogwarts is 20–180 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 Monopoly: Harry Potter – A Magical Adventure at 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.
Monopoly: Harry Potter – A Magical Adventure at 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.
Monopoly: Harry Potter – A Magical Adventure at Hogwarts belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Economic, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Player Elimination, and Trading. 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 Monopoly: Harry Potter – A Magical Adventure at Hogwarts are: Sam Weiser. 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 Monopoly: Harry Potter – A Magical Adventure at 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.