Fans of witchcraft, wizardry, and real estate can indulge in their passions with the new, official Monopoly: Harry Potter edition. This new Potter-themed version is the first time the Harry Potter franchise has ever been adapted to Monopoly. Over the years, fans have created many different custom versions of Harry Potter Monopoly, so the official version with nostalgic box art will probably be quite popular.
Like other Monopoly reskins, this version retains the core rules and gameplay of the original board game but has been remixed with characters, locations, and art from the Harry Potter series. The player pieces are now the Hogwarts Express, double-decker Knight Bus, Firebolt broomstick, Hagrid’s motorcycle, Hippogriff, and Thestral. Paper money is replaced with points earned for the Hogwarts house the players are sorted into at the start of the game. From there, it plays out like your usual Monopoly session, with players staking claim to locations like the Hogwarts Quidditch pitch, Dumbledore’s office, and the Hogsmeade Station.
Monopoly: Harry Potter Edition is available for $40 at Amazon. Considering this is the first official Harry Potter-themed version of Monopoly–and the popularity of the franchise in general–chances are it could sell out quickly, so grab the board game while you can.
More Harry Potter Board Games
There are plenty of other Harry Potter board games out there, including officially licensed versions of classic games like Clue, and original games like the Hogwarts Battle cooperative deckbuilding game, just to name a few. Here’s a quick list of other titles that are also available at Amazon.
While Harry Potter remains a popular franchise, the hateful, anti-trans views of its creator and author of the original novels, JK Rowling, have tarnished the series in recent years. Rowling is not directly involved with the creation of Monopoly: Harry Potter Edition or these other board games, but she financially benefits from merchandise sales. Our article on how Rowling’s comments have impacted the trans community offers more information on her history of anti-trans bigotry. You will also find links to trans creators we encourage you to support, as well as helpful resources and charitable organizations you can donate to.
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