Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle – Defence Against the Dark Arts cover
2019BGG rank #1,795

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle – Defence Against the Dark Arts

by Kami Mandell · The Op Games

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Players2
Time30–60m
ComplexityLight
Age11+

About the game

What is Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle – Defence Against the Dark Arts?

Harry Potter™ Hogwarts™ Battle Defence Against the Dark Arts is a competitive deck-building game for two players, inspired by Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle. In this fast-paced game, players take turns playing cards, taking actions and acquiring new cards to build a more powerful deck as their defensive skills improve. Stun your opponent three times to win! With the noticeable rise in Dark Arts activity, Headmaster Albus Dumbledore has authorized practical Defence Against the Dark Arts lessons to ensure that students are prepared to defend themselves. Under the supervision of Hogwart’s teachers, students will cast Spells and Hexes, use Items, and gain Allies to stun their opponents and protect themselves from evil forces. THIS IS A STAND-ALONE GAME. While inspired by Harry Potter Hogwarts Battle, none of the content in this game is designed to be incorporated into that game.

How it plays

Mechanics

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On the shelf

Categories

Card GameFantasyMovies / TV / Radio theme

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