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20.7.2010

Harry Potter "Hogwarts" is I believe a new venture for Lego, combining the fun of building with lego with the family fun of a board game. The idea is that first of all players spend time with their children building the castle. This takes about an hour and as ever Lego provide some easy to follow instructions to build the Hogwarts castle. Thankfully the box is cleverly designed so that one can easily fit the entire built castle in the box, only removing the corner towers and central tower (Divination classroom). This way one doesnt have to go through the whole build process every time when ready to play - not that that is bad.As it is important to the gameplay, i'll describe the board first.this builds into a classic fortress with four corner towers; each of which is a Hogwarts House common-room (and a home base for the player). The centre of the board consists of four classrooms each of which contains a homework object. The classrooms are all surrounded but a number of "staircase" pieces which shift. The photographs dont really do this justice; underneath each of these staircases and classrooms is a smooth surface, the idea being that the rooms and staircases can be shuffled on to represent their movement in the magical castle.The "board" game when in play is fabulously good fun and gets to be quite addictive and strategic. The idea is you have a "lego" die which has a 1, 2 and 3 side like any ordinary dice, 2 rotational sides and a Maurauders map side. Rolling a 1,2,3 means that the player can shift the classroom and staircase stairs by that number; rolling a rotational square means you can rotate one of these squares (shifting the entrance) and rolling the map means you can move to an unconnected adjacent square. after using the die to manipulate the board, the players character gets to move a single square. In this way they move across the board, visiting each classroom to win the homework piece before finally moving back to the common room.These rules are very simple but like all games the fun is then built up with the human element, the strategy and the foxing of your human opponents. The basic game is very simple to learn but we found ourselves playing it several nights in a row (and there are no signs that this is letting up)Part of the beauty of this game however is the philosophy of expansion. Lego have provided a number of extra pieces such as some of the heros and villans from the stories, a Dumbledore and a Mrs Norris character. They then offer some suggstions as to how to play with some of these expanded pieces and then encourage players to use their imagination to expand the game any way they want. This is really brilliant and a part of lego's philosophy of unleashing ones imagination. We all know that learning to use ones imagination is very important; especially for children and being given a game where there are encouraged and expected to expand it as they imagine is so important and will really help their development. Lego always come up trumps in this way.As a family we all love this game and are playing it continually and it is especally nice to see our children and their friends find new variants as they introduce the extra characters into their version of the game. My ownly gripe is that players get to choose who they play as from the youngest first, so as the eldest I always ended up as hufflepuff. I am also a bit disconcerted that Slytherin is more popular that Griffindor in our house!
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3.11.2013

Lego have decided to create a range of games which you build yourself; and Harry Potter Hogwarts is one of the first releases in this new collection.The fun starts as soon as you open the box.First you have to build your own playing board. The instructions which come in the box are easy to follow and it only takes a few minutes; and you can have the children help by reading instructions or passing and fitting pieces making the process last a little longer than it should in order to take up extra time.Then you have to build your "dice", you only get one so I suppose this should be die. Building the die is easy - faces include a couple of the usual numbers mixed with special Hogwarts sides.Once you have your board and die built the next step is to unpack the figures.You receive 5 special figures (Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Draco Malfoy, and Albus Dumbledore), along with 4 student figures (one from each Hogwarts house - Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin). If you lose these pieces replacements are available but some of the special figures tend to cost quite a lot in comparison to the blank student ones.Pieces are moveable which means that the game changes as you play. In fact it changes almost continuously. Since every time you play the game is different the younger players won't get bored as quickly as they would with simple repetition.Rules are simple to learn, but it is always a good idea to keep the booklet close by when you're starting out - just for clarification. I recommend starting off with the basics and then adding the more complex moves as you get used to the game.In the most basic terms players must visit the different areas of Hogwarts and "pass magical exams" before returning to their common room with their homework.It is a great way of keeping children engaged and occupied especially on a wet and dreary day during the school holidays. That is assuming that they can get it away from the adults as this seemingly simple game of strategy for children has become very popular with the competitive adults. It is a shame that only a maximum of 4 people can play, because if you have more guests some are bound to feel left out.It's a superb addition to the Lego range and I look forward to the future releases.
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20.5.2012

Lego have decided to create a range of games which you build yourself; and Harry Potter Hogwarts is one of the first releases in this new collection.The fun starts as soon as you open the box.First you have to build your own playing board. The instructions which come in the box are easy to follow and it only takes a few minutes; and you can have the children help by reading instructions or passing and fitting pieces making the process last a little longer than it should in order to take up extra time.Then you have to build your "dice", you only get one so I suppose this should be die. Building the die is easy - faces include a couple of the usual numbers mixed with special Hogwarts sides.Once you have your board and die built the next step is to unpack the figures.You receive 5 special figures (Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Draco Malfoy, and Albus Dumbledore), along with 4 student figures (one from each Hogwarts house - Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin). If you lose these pieces replacements are available but some of the special figures tend to cost quite a lot in comparison to the blank student ones.Pieces are moveable which means that the game changes as you play. In fact it changes almost continuously. Since every time you play the game is different the younger players won't get bored as quickly as they would with simple repetition.Rules are simple to learn, but it is always a good idea to keep the booklet close by when you're starting out - just for clarification. I recommend starting off with the basics and then adding the more complex moves as you get used to the game.In the most basic terms players must visit the different areas of Hogwarts and "pass magical exams" before returning to their common room with their homework.It is a great way of keeping children engaged and occupied especially on a wet and dreary day during the school holidays. That is assuming that they can get it away from the adults as this seemingly simple game of strategy for children has become very popular with the competitive adults. It is a shame that only a maximum of 4 people can play, because if you have more guests some are bound to feel left out.It's a superb addition to the Lego range and I look forward to the future releases.
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29.9.2014

Lego have decided to create a range of games which you build yourself; and Harry Potter Hogwarts is one of the first releases in this new collection.The fun starts as soon as you open the box.First you have to build your own playing board. The instructions which come in the box are easy to follow and it only takes a few minutes; and you can have the children help by reading instructions or passing and fitting pieces making the process last a little longer than it should in order to take up extra time.Then you have to build your "dice", you only get one so I suppose this should be die. Building the die is easy - faces include a couple of the usual numbers mixed with special Hogwarts sides.Once you have your board and die built the next step is to unpack the figures.You receive 5 special figures (Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Draco Malfoy, and Albus Dumbledore), along with 4 student figures (one from each Hogwarts house - Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin). If you lose these pieces replacements are available but some of the special figures tend to cost quite a lot in comparison to the blank student ones.Pieces are moveable which means that the game changes as you play. In fact it changes almost continuously. Since every time you play the game is different the younger players won't get bored as quickly as they would with simple repetition.Rules are simple to learn, but it is always a good idea to keep the booklet close by when you're starting out - just for clarification. I recommend starting off with the basics and then adding the more complex moves as you get used to the game.In the most basic terms players must visit the different areas of Hogwarts and "pass magical exams" before returning to their common room with their homework.It is a great way of keeping children engaged and occupied especially on a wet and dreary day during the school holidays. That is assuming that they can get it away from the adults as this seemingly simple game of strategy for children has become very popular with the competitive adults. It is a shame that only a maximum of 4 people can play, because if you have more guests some are bound to feel left out.It's a superb addition to the Lego range and I look forward to the future releases.
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19.7.2010

The idea of LEGO appeals to the more creative of people, so as a hobby it has passed me by as I am anything but creative. However, I do like the LEGO computer games and recently completed `LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4'. Therefore, a new board game based on Harry's LEGO form appealed to me as I knew the little version of the guy could be fun! Before even considering buying a new board game from the LEGO brand be aware that you have to build the game yourself. I spent just under an hour creating a miniature version of Hogwarts and it was surprising fun. The instructions were easy to follow, whatever language you speak, and all the pieces are there,although not always in the bag you would expect.Once built we could play the actual game which is a simple affair that actually hides almost chess like levels of complexities if you allow it. Up to four of you can play as students who must find four pieces of homework within Hogwarts. Hoggers is presented by 16 sliding tiles that contain either a staircase of a classroom. Each player rolls the LEGO themed die and either slides numerous tiles around, twists a tile or fades through a wall. As soon as you realise that the board itself shifts nearly every turn you realise with glee that it's just like the staircases from the books/films, but also that tactics can come into play.Children will enjoy the simple instructions and delightful model, but the more intense adult players can have a real game of wits. Do you try and get yourself to a goal, or stop another player? If 4 people are playing there are so many variables that it would take a Grand Master to know them all. The simplicity of the game hides a fun and tactical experience and LEGO suggest in the instructions that you try out some of your own rules to improve the game. The fact that the game is LEGO and Harry Potter will be enough to convince some people to buy this board game, but the fact that it is also a brilliant game that reflects the books is a brilliant bonus.
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20.1.2011

My 7.5 year old son received this for Christmas to his great excitement, and it has not disappointed. It took him around an hour to build, with a little adult help. We have had a LOT of games since (practically every evening after school), and have moved on to the variations suggested in the instructions.The first game was a little slow while we worked out how to play, but it is very straightforward, and we soon got the hang of it. The game consists of 16 square tiles including 12 'staircases' and 4 'classrooms', one staircase of which is removed at the start of the game to enable the other 15 to be slid and rotated around the board according to the throw of the Lego die.It requires a bit of forward thinking and strategy, but involves a lot of luck as your move depends mostly on your die throw. There are coloured micro-figures to play with, and alternatives in Hogwarts uniform.Once you've mastered the basic game, as with all the Lego games, you can amend it; in this case you can add Professor Dumbledore and/or Mrs Norris (the cat!), to add more variety and complexity (and possible frustration) to each roll of the die. You can change the rules to suit as well (for example we experimented with being able to rotate the classrooms; the original rule suggestions prevent rotating classrooms, or any staircase tiles with players on them).The aim is simple; be the first to collect the four 'homework items' in your colour, and return to your 'common room'. This can be deceptively tricky, depending on how dastardly your opponents are.On a practical note, the constructed game elements do not fall apart in use, and are easy to move about. Usefully, the game fits within the box once constructed (you have to lie the tower down and remove the flags). Four players can play together. It is suitable from around 7, but younger children will find it too difficult (though my 3 year old tried hard). We love it, and highly recommend it.
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25.2.2011

OK - I have to confess that as a girl I didn't really get to play with lego when I was growing up and I realise now that I wish I'd been able to. That said - lego these days is a lot more advanced than I remember it. I first came across this game when it was given to one of my nephews (aged 7). He loves lego - the rest of us suffer having to watch it being made but not being allowed to join in. But the great thing is that once it is made it actually does something that the adults and the rest of the family can join in with. In fact, as the rules are a little complicated, the adults do really have to join in if the kids are relatively young for lego - I would challenge a 7 year old to be able to work out the rules without some adult help.But once you've sussed the rules I found the game really quite good fun - and there is some quite difficult lateral thinking needed to work out the best way to move staircases so there is an element of education about it too, I think.Having seen how well it had gone down with my nephew, I bought the same game to take to friends in South Africa with boys aged 3, 5 & 7. The 7 year old jumped at it - and had it built within a day - the 5 year old then was very happy to join in playing the game. Unfortunately the 3 year old then decided to walk on it and, being lego, it broke - but it was easily fixed - so it is a kind of durable toy I suppose!What I love about these lego games is that you get more use out of them than normal lego - the lego loving child gets to build the toy - in the same way as any other lego toy - but they then get the benefit of others admiring their handiwork and joining in a game. In particular, I think you are more likely to get a boy to sit down and take the time to learn the rules to play this game because he has made it than if it was a more usual board game.
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12.8.2010

This game was a great hit with my eleven year nephew. He's wanted a Lego Game set for ages, and he wasn't disappointed.First you have to build the game, which is always fun if you're a Lego fan - the microfigures are interesting, the dice is pretty cool, and as usual you have to build accurately, this time making sure you've built the game board so that it's ready for play.There are classrooms, house common rooms and brown paths representing the moving staircases - as well as homework items such as books and potions bottles for the players to collect. Game play involves moving around the board collecting items, as well as removing, sliding, or rotating the squares with the staircases on.You can change the whole look of the board in one go, either to help yourself or stop another player getting into a classroom.You do have to read the instructions carefully for this game. We weren't even sure where the staircases were at the start! The use of the dice is not what you might expect either. It's a good idea to play a "practice game" first. Once you've got the hang of it though, the basics are easy.This game can demand quite a lot of brainwork if you want it to! You can play it strategically, working out how you are going to move staircases to prevent other players beating you - if the roll of the dice lets you!The game is aimed at kids 8 and up, which means 6 and 7 year olds will want to play it too! But the younger ones might get a bit upset about the board changing and stopping their character moving, so you might want to just move around the staircases without changing anything.There are even "official" instructions given on how to change the game if you want, which only goes to make this game even more interesting.This is an excellent product from Lego and I can personally highly recommend it.
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18.8.2010

I eagerly unwrapped the smart Lego box and was delighted to find it was suitable for those aged 8+ - it sounded right up my street!Following the plans, I quickly assembled the castle/game and was pleased with how rapidly I was able to follow the instructions. When a friend pointed out that I am in fact fifty years old, I confess it took the sheen off my pleasure.All joking aside I'd comment that Lego has moved on since I first opened a box some 40-odd years ago, but this has been a necessary evolution as the company strives to maintain a share of the marketplace. Kids these days are more savvy and exposed to all manner of competing attractions. Can a plastic toy still enchant and enthral like it did in the mid-late 1960s?Not being 8-12 (possibly the age group the makers are aiming for) I can't comment, but I must confess that I enjoyed the time I spent with it. Hopefully, the fact that it features characters from one of the most popular book series' of all time will give it more credibility with the pre-teen generation.So, this is a toy, albeit updated, from a more innocent age. The game itself may be a bit too basic perhaps for those weaned on the likes of Wii and PlayStation, but the sheer tactile joy of assembling the plastic pieces will surely put a smile on many a young `un's face. I found the whole experience rather charming, even if I am a bit older than its target audience.I'm not meant to give away or dispose of any Amazon Vine products I've ordered, however, on this occasion, I hope they won't mind me giving this to a local children's ward where I'm sure it will provide many hours of entertainment.A lovely product that brought back happy memories.
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20.7.2010

For me the fun of Lego was always in the building of the sets. But now this is just the start, and once you have built the set there are many more hours of fun to be had.Luckily for me this arrived on a rainy day, so I cleared the dining room table and built the set. It has been a few years, but I found the instructions very easy to follow. You then have the playing board and pieces ready to go. The game is great fun, you navigate the halls of Hogwarts collecting pieces for your project. The first person to collect all pieces is the winner. Unlike standard board games though the floor pieces are moveable, so the game changes every time you play. I whiled away a good few hours playing the game this afternoon with my family.And when you have finished you just need to remove the turrets of the castle and the game will go back in to the box more or less intact so that you do not need to go for a full rebuild every time. (But for me I still enjoy the building part...)The only drawback to any Lego product is the possibility of losing parts. There are some very small parts in this kit, and because you are constantly taking bits apart and putting them back together it will only be a matter of time before the vacuum cleaner claims part of the game. More parts are available though, and the box includes a comprehensive list of replacement part numbers.The magic of Lego continues to grow, and hopefully a new generation will continue to play with what was my very favourite childhood toy.
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19.8.2010

When presented with a box which told me I would be building my own board game, I was a little unsure what to expect, but having spent a good twenty minutes assembling it and having a great time doing so (it helps that I was obsessed with Lego as a kid) I must say it was worth it, as the game itself is a fun and interesting take on the board game genre.You control one of four characters from the Harry Potter universe and have to collect several items before your friends collect their own and get back to your 'house' (another element lifted directly from the franchise which seems to fit perfectly) in order to win. Sounds simple, but it's actually quite clever!All the tiles on the board move around and you could be one step away from your next item before your opponent decides to slide it away from you. There is a little bit of strategy and luck involved with this game but the premise is very simple to understand and despite this you can still have a lot of fun playing this! Kids will enjoy the fact that it is a very interactive board and that they play with the official characters and will have a lot of fun acting out their own story no doubt.I look forward to testing out the other games and hope that sometime in the not too distant future Lego create something a lot more complex for the adult gamers as the potential for an exciting, thoughtful game is massive!
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26.11.2013

Fabulous game! Bought this as a 30th birthday present for a Harry Potter fan and have since had the privilege of playing the game.Not only do you have the initial fun of building the game itself but then there is the game to play, which is just incredible! A bit difficult to get to grips with the written rules, but we found it easier to simply begin playing the game and to keep checking in with the rules. It was actually quite quick to get the hang of and so much fun.The winner is the first person to travel to all four classrooms, collecting the correct items on the way, and return to their common room. So much more complicated than it sounds though! A bit like Cluedo,in that you have to travel around the different 'rooms' of Hogwarts, however, the rooms and the staircases can suddenly move and you find your way out to your next classroom blocked (normally because your opponent has used their turn to move the classroom you are in in order to block you!).As if the original game wasn't interesting enough, there are also a whole host of extra lego pieces, that you can use to add and create extra rules and challenge elements once you have mastered or got bored of the original rules.Hats off to whoever created this brilliant board game.
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15.8.2010

The basic idea behind this game is you have to build the set first, this was duly done and to be fair the kids really enjoyed doing it. As like most Lego sets the instructions are easy to follow and both the kids who are 8 and 6 were able to put it together with out any problems. Once done you have what is essentially a Lego board game. Point to note is the built game fits perfectly in the box provided so if you don't want to have to rebuild it every time you do not need to 10 out of 10 Lego for doing this.The game however is a bit more complex, the basic idea is you have to collect your homework (different items) and take it back to your house. Like the book the stairs move so a bit of tactical playing needed.Each player rolls the dice and can move his Person and or the stairs. The box says 8 years plus and I would agree with that, anyone under 8 would struggle to understand the rules and we had to help our 6 year old. Both my kids liked playing it and the average game will last about half an hour which is about right for that age group or they will get board and start to loose concentration. We agreed as a family the Lego Board game was a good idea and what with building and playing it was different.
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17.3.2011

My five year old son is just getting interested in the first of the Harry Potter films (he's still a bit young for the books!). He also loves lego, and spends hours playing with it, so this was ideal for him. You assemble the playing board and the pieces to go on it. It is modular in design, and therefore fairly easy lego to build. My son is a bit young to play the game without assistance, so I teamed up with him to play. A game takes around half an hour, and as it involves a bit of strategy, is probably best aimed at 7-8 yr olds and up. With some help though, my son still enjoys playing. Another minor plus point is that lego have cleverly designed the box so that the assembled game board will fit inside,so you don't have to rebuild it every time you play!It's a clever idea to expand the potential market for lego. My son also likes playing with the characters and the board without actually playing the proper board game, so it has proved multi-purpose too. This was the first lego game we've bought, but we would definitely consider buying another.
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14.9.2010

This is a great game for both Lego and Harry Potter fans. Being a lego collector when I was a child I was amazed to see how far the Lego range had developed, I had no idea they made games!I bought this for my younger brother and sister who are always playing with Lego and happen to be mild Harry Potter fans at the same time. The game is a relatively simple concept, you have to move your character around the board collecting pieces of homework as you go. The castle is simple to construct, but depending on the age of your child may need some adult supervision, plus to explain the rules of the game, etc.The added bonus with this is that kids can make their own games with it,you're not tied down to playing the default game that comes with it. Plus it can also be used as an ordinary Lego set that kids can construct their own creations with.A decent game for young children, priced reasonably and there are many alternative games that children can create. Overall I give it 4 out of 5.
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