Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle – The Monster Box of Monsters Expansion
The Op Games, Edge Entertainment, iHRYsko · Board game · 2017
2–4 · best 2
30–60 min
Weight 2.6/5
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Ludopedia
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Ludopedia
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Our Verdict
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
If you're a Harry Potter fan and enjoy the base Hogwarts Battle game, this expansion offers more challenges and creatures to face as a team!
Highlights
- More creatures and villains
- New cooperative gameplay
- Expands the base game
- Faithful to Harry Potter theme
Keep in mind
- Increases difficulty
- Requires base game
- Adds complexity
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About the game
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Get ready to face terrifying creatures and new challenges in the Forbidden Forest with "The Monster Box of Monsters," the most anticipated expansion for Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle! If you already enjoy the base game and crave more excitement, this expansion is for you. You can now play as Harry, Hermione, Ron, Neville, or Luna, each with their own unique abilities to aid you on this journey.
The objective remains the same: work as a team to defeat the evil forces and protect Hogwarts' iconic locations. But beware! Any slip-up could land you in detention and complicate the mission. The expansion introduces new creature and villain cards, increasing the difficulty and replayability.
The deck-building mechanic and player cooperation are retained, ensuring that "us against the world" feeling we love. It's perfect for those who want to deepen their Hogwarts Battle experience, adding more variety and an extra touch of danger to your wizarding world adventure. If you consider yourself a die-hard Harry Potter fan and enjoy cooperative games with a dash of deck-building, this expansion will keep you glued to the table.
The objective remains the same: work as a team to defeat the evil forces and protect Hogwarts' iconic locations. But beware! Any slip-up could land you in detention and complicate the mission. The expansion introduces new creature and villain cards, increasing the difficulty and replayability.
The deck-building mechanic and player cooperation are retained, ensuring that "us against the world" feeling we love. It's perfect for those who want to deepen their Hogwarts Battle experience, adding more variety and an extra touch of danger to your wizarding world adventure. If you consider yourself a die-hard Harry Potter fan and enjoy cooperative games with a dash of deck-building, this expansion will keep you glued to the table.
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Publisher
The Op Games, Edge Entertainment, iHRYsko, KOSMOS, Lavka Games, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Reflexshop, Rexhry, Tabletop KZ
Designer
Andrew Wolf, Kami Mandell
Artist
Kami Mandell
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700wishlist
107want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
Do I need the base game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle to play this expansion?
Yes, absolutely! "The Monster Box of Monsters" is an expansion and requires the base game to be played.
How many players can participate?
Just like the base game, the expansion is for 2 to 4 players.
Does the play time change with this expansion?
The play time generally stays between 30 to 60 minutes, but it can vary depending on the group's experience and the chosen difficulty.
Does the expansion add more playable characters?
Yes! You can play as Harry, Hermione, Ron, Neville, or Luna Lovegood, each with their own unique traits.
Does it significantly increase the game's complexity?
The expansion adds new creatures and challenges, which might slightly increase complexity, but it maintains the cooperative and deck-building essence.
Is it harder than the base game?
Yes, the expansion is designed to increase the challenge, featuring more dangerous enemies and trickier encounters.
Is it worth it for those who already own the base game?
If you enjoy the base game and want more content, variety, and an extra challenge, it's definitely worth it!
