# Harry Potter: Death Eaters Rising

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: #3691
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 45-90 min
- **Weight**: 2.32 / 5
- **Designers**: Andrew Wolf, Patrick Marino
- **Publishers**: The Op Games, Extended Play, Extended Play Productions, iHRYsko, KOSMOS, Lucky Duck Games, Reflexshop, Rexhry
- **Categories**: Card Game, Dice, Fantasy, Movies / TV / Radio theme
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Open Drafting, Push Your Luck, Re-rolling and Locking

## Verdict
Harry Potter fans who enjoy a cooperative dice-rolling game with a touch of luck will love this adventure! It's a great pick for those wanting to feel the tension of Hogwarts' fifth year.Thematic Harry Potter co-opExciting dice rollingIconic character recruitmentHigh language dependencyLuck can be a factorCan be challengingFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Get ready to relive Harry Potter's fifth year at Hogwarts, but this time, the fight is real! In Harry Potter: Death Eaters Rising, you and your friends take on the roles of iconic heroes like Harry, Hermione, Dumbledore, or Sirius Black, each with their own abilities and the mission to unite the forces of good against Voldemort's imminent return. The challenge is to convince a skeptical wizarding world of the threat, and to do that, you'll need to recruit powerful allies like Ginny Weasley, Luna Lovegood, and even the feared Snape, forming teams with members of the Order of the Phoenix, Dumbledore's Army, and Hogwarts.

The game is a race against time and the spread of dark influence. You'll need to work together, using cards and dice rolls (with that 'push your luck' thrill and the chance to re-roll dice!) to confront Death Eaters like Bellatrix Lestrange and Lucius Malfoy. Control of key locations like the Ministry of Magic and Hogsmeade is at stake. The ultimate goal? Defeat these servants of You-Know-Who and, ultimately, the Dark Lord himself, before the wizarding world succumbs to darkness. It's a cooperative experience that demands strategy, a bit of luck, and a lot of teamwork to overcome the dangers lurking in every corner of Hogwarts and beyond. Ideal for fans of the saga who want to feel the tension and adventure of the HP universe firsthand.

## FAQ
### How many players can participate?
The game is designed for 2 to 4 players.

### What is the average playtime?
A game session typically lasts between 45 and 90 minutes.

### Is the game difficult to learn?
The complexity is moderate (BGG weight 2.31/5), but the main challenge is language dependency, as the text on the cards is essential for gameplay.

### Do I need to know Harry Potter to play?
While not strictly mandatory, the experience is much richer and more immersive for those familiar with the saga, as the characters and story are central.

### What makes this game special?
The strong immersion in the Harry Potter universe, the cooperative mechanics requiring teamwork, and the 'push your luck' tension with the dice.

### Do I need to translate the game?
Yes, the game has a high language dependency. It is recommended to have a translated version or fluent English-speaking players for a good experience.

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