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Who goes first in Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle?

USAopoly English base game

Choose a Hero to go first.

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Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle: English rulebookUSAopoly · Ready for your first game; publisher credits · Checked 2026-09-26Printed page references: 5
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Image: © The Op Games and Harry Potter licensors and any cover-art licensors or artists (precise ownership not stated on product page) · The Op Games and Harry Potter licensors

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  <p><strong>Who goes first in Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle?</strong> Choose a Hero to go first.</p>
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