The 2026 board game by MinaLima · Unofficial guide
Harry Potter: Defenders of Hogwarts
One player commands the Dark Forces; everyone else defends Hogwarts. Our guide turns the official rulebook into plain English — and tracks everything you need to buy it.
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How to Play
Turn-by-turn guide with the official rulebook numbers: the three Main Actions, drafting, stunning, and exactly how each side wins.
Rulebook (PDF)
Download the official rulebook from MinaLima and read our plain-English walkthrough — plus the rules everyone gets wrong.
Kickstarter Results
£1,313,755 from 10,959 backers — every pledge tier, what was exclusive, and late pledges that are still open.
Price
The verified £58 / £115 / £280 pledge tiers versus a retail price that officially doesn’t exist yet — and what to pay.
Release Date
Backer copies shipping now (Oct 2026), the Collector’s Box in March 2027, retail in 2027 — every date with its source.
Where to Buy
Late pledges are the only official way in right now. Track retail availability here as 2027 approaches.