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- BGG rating
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- 2–6 players
- 90–120 min
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- 2021
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Talisman: Harry Potter
2021
Rules assistance for Talisman: Harry Potter
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 90–120 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.5/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Talisman: Harry Potter
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Talisman: Harry Potter is a board game released in 2021 for 2–6 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Talisman: Harry Potter combines the familiar game play of Talisman with the familiar characters from the Harry Potter book series. Lord Voldemort awaits the most competent of witches and wizards for a fateful demonstration of bravery or obedience in Talisman Harry Potter. Take on the daring roles of members of the Order of the Phoenix or Death Eaters in a fleeting race to gain access to the Dark Lord himself. Meet and present him with one of the Deathly Hallows as a dutiful Death Eater... or use it to defeat the leader once and for all.
Publishers
- The Op Games
- Galakta
- Rexhry
Questions and answers
Talisman: Harry Potter 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 Talisman: Harry Potter is 90–120 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 Talisman: Harry Potter for ages 13 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.
Talisman: Harry Potter has a complexity rating of 2.5 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Talisman: Harry Potter belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling. 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 Talisman: Harry Potter 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.