Last checked: 13 October 2026

Where to Buy Defenders of Hogwarts: Late Pledge & Retail

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Wondering where to buy Defenders of Hogwarts? Below is every route to a copy of Defenders of Hogwarts, ranked by how practical it is today, with the editions explained on the price page.

Short version (as of 13 October 2026)

There is one way to order right now: the late pledge through Hive, the pledge manager behind the Kickstarter "Order now" button. MinaLima announced it would close on 9 October 2026, but as late as 10 October the pledge buttons were still live — so the window is open but unreliable. No shop sells the game yet. House of MinaLima stores and Harry Potter Shops come next (a limited release promised for autumn 2026, not started as of this date). Game shops follow in 2027.

Your options, ranked by practicality

Hive late pledge — the only live route. Defenders of Hogwarts on Hive. You order at the campaign prices (£58 / £115 / £280), and the pledge manager handles add-ons and shipping. You do not get the Kickstarter-exclusive art print. Check the button is still active before relying on it.
The Kickstarter — closed. The campaign ended on 24 July 2026, raising £1,145,517 from 9,436 backers. There is nothing left to buy there.
House of MinaLima stores and Harry Potter Shops — autumn 2026, limited. A limited retail run has been promised for autumn 2026, excluding EU stores. It had not started as of 13 October 2026. Worth watching if you live near one and want to avoid shipping and import charges.
Game shops — 2027. The English edition is expected to reach general game retail in 2027.
Second-hand — be careful. Once the first wave ships, unopened copies will likely appear on marketplaces. For a sold-out licensed game near Christmas, expect to pay a premium rather than find a bargain.

Release timeline: Kickstarter ended July 2026, standard editions ship October 2026, limited retail autumn 2026, Collector's Box March 2027, game shops 2027 — The release timeline at a glance, as of 13 October 2026.

Late pledge now, or wait for shops?

	Late pledge (Hive)	Wait for retail
Price	£58 / £115 / £280	Reported £75 (standard)
Exclusive art print	Not available	Not available
Shipping / duty	Paid by you at checkout	Local purchase, no import duty
Delivery	October 2026 (Collector: March 2027)	Limited autumn 2026, wide 2027
Certainty	Window may close any day	Not on sale yet

For a full breakdown of what each edition includes, see the price comparison.

What to watch out for

The closing date keeps slipping. Announced for 9 October, still open on 10 October. Do not treat any date on this page as final.
The Collector is not a Christmas gift. It ships in March 2027.
Shipping is extra. International orders pay shipping, and possibly VAT or duty, on top of the edition price.
Nobody sells the rules. MinaLima publishes the rulebook free as a PDF, so do not pay for a "digital edition".

Buying FAQ

Can I still buy Defenders of Hogwarts?

Yes, through the Hive late pledge, as of 13 October 2026. The window was announced to close on 9 October 2026 but was still open after that date, so check before relying on it.

Is the Kickstarter still open?

No. It closed on 24 July 2026.

Is it on Amazon?

Not as of 13 October 2026. No shop sells the game yet.

When does it ship?

October 2026 for the standard tiers; the Collector's Box in March 2027.

When will it be in shops?

A limited release at House of MinaLima stores and Harry Potter Shops is promised for autumn 2026, with general game shops expected in 2027.