Harry Potter finally received the Monopoly treatment earlier this 12 months, and as a part of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale, you possibly can get the Wizarding World-themed edition of the classic board game for 25% off. Monopoly Harry Potter Edition is discounted to $30 for Prime members. If you should watch the movies when you play, Harry Potter: The Complete 8-Film Collection on Blu-ray is just $24.49 at Amazon.
Like other Monopoly reskins, this version retains the core rules and gameplay of the unique board game but has been remixed with characters, locations, and art from the Harry Potter series. The player pieces at the moment are 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 initially of the sport. From there, it plays out like your usual Monopoly session, with players staking claim to locations just like the Hogwarts Quidditch pitch, Dumbledore’s office, and the Hogsmeade Station.
If you should watch the movies when you play, Harry Potter: The Complete 8-Film Collection on Blu-ray is just $24.49 at Amazon. You too can grab the whole paperback box set of all seven Harry Potter books for $53 (was $100). This book box set is eligible for Amazon’s B2G1 free sale sale.
While Harry Potter stays a well-liked franchise, the hateful, anti-trans views of its creator and writer of the unique novels, JK Rowling, have tarnished the series in recent times. Rowling isn’t directly involved with the creation of Monopoly: Harry Potter Edition or these other board games, but she financially advantages 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 may also find links to trans creators we encourage you to support, in addition to helpful resources and charitable organizations you possibly can donate to.
