Harry Potter finally got the Monopoly treatment earlier this year, and as part of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale, you can grab the Wizarding World-themed edition of the classic board game at a 25% discount. The Monopoly Harry Potter Edition is priced at $30 for Prime members. If you're in the mood for some movie magic while you play, the Harry Potter: The Complete 8-Film Collection on Blu-ray is available for just $24.49 on Amazon.
Like other Monopoly re-imaginings, this version keeps the core rules and gameplay of the original board game but infuses it with characters, locations, and artwork from the Harry Potter series. The player pieces have been transformed into iconic items such as the Hogwarts Express, double-decker Knight Bus, Firebolt broomstick, Hagrid's motorcycle, Hippogriff, and Thestral. Instead of paper money, players earn points for their Hogwarts house, which they are sorted into at the beginning of the game. The game then unfolds like a typical Monopoly session, with players claiming locations like the Hogwarts Quidditch pitch, Dumbledore's office, and the Hogsmeade Station.
If you're looking to immerse yourself further, the Harry Potter: The Complete 8-Film Collection on Blu-ray is available for $24.49 on Amazon. Additionally, you can pick up the complete paperback box set of all seven Harry Potter books for $53 (originally $100). This book set is eligible for Amazon's B2G1 free promotion.
While Harry Potter remains a beloved franchise, the anti-trans views of its creator, JK Rowling, have cast a shadow over the series in recent years. Although Rowling is not directly involved in the creation of Monopoly: Harry Potter Edition or other board games, she does profit from merchandise sales. Our article delves into how Rowling's comments have affected the trans community, providing more context on her history of anti-trans bigotry. We also include links to support trans creators and donate to helpful resources and charitable organizations.
