Harry Potter Board Games Compared
Defenders of Hogwarts is the newest Harry Potter board game and the only one where a player takes the villain's seat. Here is how it lines up against the others you'll find on shelves.
| Game | Year | Publisher | Players | Time | Age | Style |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defenders of Hogwarts | 2026 | MinaLima | 2–5 | 90 min | 13+ | Deck-builder with map, 1 vs many, one winner |
| Hogwarts Battle | 2016 | USAopoly / The Op | 2–4 | 30–60 min | 11+ | Cooperative deck-builder over 7 'years' |
| Hogwarts Battle: Defence Against the Dark Arts | 2019 | The Op | 2 | 30–60 min | 11+ | Head-to-head duelling deck-builder |
| Death Eaters Rising | 2019 | The Op | 2–4 | 45–90 min | 11+ | Cooperative card and dice game (Order of the Phoenix era) |
| House Cup Competition | 2020 | The Op | 2–4 | ~75 min | 11+ | Worker placement, one house each |
| Clue: Harry Potter | — | Hasbro | 3–5 | — | 8+ / 9+ | Deduction (Clue/Cluedo) |
| Labyrinth: Harry Potter | — | Ravensburger | 2–4 | — | 7+ | Sliding-maze family game |
Pick by what you want
| If you want… | Play |
|---|---|
| Co-op with friends or family | Hogwarts Battle, or Death Eaters Rising |
| Someone to play the villain | Defenders of Hogwarts |
| A 2-player duel | Defence Against the Dark Arts |
| 5 players | Defenders of Hogwarts, or Clue |
| Young kids | Labyrinth, or Clue |
| Worker placement, one house each | House Cup Competition |
| The best-looking box | Defenders of Hogwarts (MinaLima art) |
FAQ
What is the best Harry Potter board game?
By rating, Hogwarts Battle is still the most popular: about 7.3 on BoardGameGeek from over 20,000 ratings. Defenders of Hogwarts is too new to judge; its early ratings are few and split.
Is there a Harry Potter Catan?
No official one. Harry Potter Catan boards you see online are fan-made.
Which Harry Potter board game has a villain player?
Defenders of Hogwarts. One player always runs the Dark Arts against the Hogwarts houses.