Defenders of Hogwarts
2026David Waterman
- Videos
- 5
- Creators
- 2
Mainly reviews and how-to-play. Defenders of Hogwarts is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 1 reviews, 1 how-to-play guides, 1 recorded sessions, 1 unboxings, and 1 other video.
2 - 5 players
90 - 180 min
Light weight: Learn it in minutes
From BoardGameGeek
Hogwarts is under attack… Decide its fate in a spellbinding new board game from MinaLima, the graphic designers of the Harry Potter film universe. Lord Voldemort's arrival at the castle is imminent. Prepare for what lies ahead by honing your spell-casting skills, exploring the storied grounds of Hogwarts, and laying the groundwork for a battle between good and evil. But will you do so as a loyal Hogwarts student, or as a member of the Dark Forces, seeking to bring about a new era of darkness? The choice is yours. -description from the publisher
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Defenders of Hogwarts has 5 videos from 2 creators: 1 review, 1 how-to-play guide, 1 playthrough, 1 unboxing and 1 other video. They date from July 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "How to play Harry Potter: Defenders Of Hogwarts - A MinaLima Game" by Boardgames With Joe, which runs 15 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Defenders of Hogwarts: a board game by MinaLima (D-) $28 Box Sleeves? Kickstarter Critique Review" by Bower's Game Corner. To see it played, watch "Harry Potter: Defenders Of Hogwarts - Playthrough/Example Gameplay" by Boardgames With Joe.
If you like it, try Runar, Monster Hunter World: The Board Game, Tainted Grail: Kings of Ruin or G.I. JOE: Operation Cobra, which share several of its mechanics.
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About Defenders of Hogwarts
From BoardGameGeek:
Hogwarts is under attack… Decide its fate in a spellbinding new board game from MinaLima, the graphic designers of the Harry Potter film universe. Lord Voldemort's arrival at the castle is imminent. Prepare for what lies ahead by honing your spell-casting skills, exploring the storied grounds of Hogwarts, and laying the groundwork for a battle between good and evil. But will you do so as a loyal Hogwarts student, or as a member of the Dark Forces, seeking to bring about a new era of darkness? The choice is yours. -description from the publisher
Designer
David Waterman
Publisher
MinaLima
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Mechanics
Card-DrivenArea MovementDeck ConstructionRole Playing