Defenders of Hogwarts (MinaLima): Release, Kickstarter Stats & Overview
Defenders of Hogwarts is an officially licensed Harry Potter tabletop game from MinaLima (the graphic designers behind the films’ graphic prop work). Its Kickstarter (June 30–July 23, 2026) raised £1,313,755 from 10,959 backers. The official FAQ schedules base-game delivery for October 2026 and the Collector’s Box for March 2027. The rulebook lists 2–5 players, about 90 minutes, ages 13+. Late pledges remain available after the campaign; wider retail and wholesale follow in 2027.
At a glance
| Publisher / designer studio | MinaLima (creative direction Eduardo Lima & Miraphora Mina; original game design David Waterman) |
| Licence | Official Wizarding World / Harry Potter tabletop |
| Kickstarter | June 30 – July 23, 2026 · £1,313,755 pledged · 10,959 backers |
| Players / time / age | 2–5 players · ~90 minutes · ages 13+ (rulebook) |
| Base-game delivery (FAQ) | October 2026 |
| Collector’s Box & related add-ons | March 2027 |
| Kickstarter retail RRP (base, FAQ) | £75 incl. UK VAT (base game only) |
| Late pledges | Yes after campaign (no Kickstarter-exclusive pricing; availability not guaranteed) |
| Languages at KS launch | English only; translations planned later |
What the game is
Hogwarts has been infiltrated by Dark Forces. House Players (up to four houses) try to prepare the castle and collect two Defence Shields to win. One player must be the Dark Arts Player, who advances along a Dark Arts Path, resolves events, and tries to complete infiltration goals. Players can coordinate as House Players (including joining Dumbledore’s Army) or undermine them as the Dark Arts side. Full rules are in MinaLima’s published rulebook PDF — this page summarizes publicly stated structure only.
How to get it (official)
- Kickstarter late pledges / pledge manager — via the official Kickstarter project and the pledge manager email MinaLima sends backers. The FAQ says you have about four weeks to complete the survey or you may miss the first shipping wave.
- House of MinaLima retail — the FAQ says the same base game will be in select House of MinaLima locations starting Autumn 2026.
- Wider retail / wholesale — FAQ: wholesale to retailers in 2027; recommended retail price for the base game £75 incl. UK VAT.
We do not sell the game and do not host mirrors of the rulebook beyond linking MinaLima’s own PDF.
What we will not invent
No star ratings, “worth buying?” scores, or fake comparison rankings. For rules detail, use the official rulebook PDF. For order support, MinaLima points backers to their Kickstarter support form and minalima.com/contact-us.
Frequently asked questions
What is Defenders of Hogwarts?
An officially licensed Harry Potter board game by MinaLima: 2–5 players, about 90 minutes, ages 13+. House Players defend Hogwarts while one Dark Arts Player tries to undermine them.
When does Defenders of Hogwarts ship?
MinaLima’s Kickstarter FAQ says October 2026 for the base game, and March 2027 for the Collector’s Box and associated add-ons.
How much did the Kickstarter raise?
£1,313,755 from 10,959 backers between June 30 and July 23, 2026 (Kickstarter project page).
Can I still buy it after the Kickstarter?
Yes — late pledges are offered (without Kickstarter-exclusive pricing). The FAQ also points to House of MinaLima retail from Autumn 2026 and wider retail/wholesale in 2027.
Is this an RPG video game?
No. Despite some search queries saying “rpg game,” Defenders of Hogwarts is a physical tabletop board game. There is no MinaLima video-game release by that name in the sources we checked.
Where is the official rulebook?
MinaLima hosts a PDF rulebook at media.minalima.com (Defenders of Hogwarts rulebook). Use that for complete rules — we only summarize public facts here.