A new board game called Defenders of Hogwarts launches this October, bringing the Harry Potter universe back into the spotlight. The renewed attention on Hogwarts has prompted coverage examining the castle's intricate layout, particularly its hidden passages and secret exits that students use to leave the grounds undetected. These concealed routes are a recurring element throughout the books, offering misbehaving students - and troublemakers like Harry and his friends - ways to move through the castle unseen.
- Defenders of Hogwarts board game releases October, reigniting interest in the Harry Potter franchise
- Secret passages are a documented feature of Hogwarts' design, serving as key plot elements in the source material
- The castle's hidden exits provide both worldbuilding depth and practical narrative function for student escapades
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CBR Gaming
· Aug 31, 02:15 UTC
Harry Potter: Defenders of Hogwarts Officially Launches October 2026
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GameRant
· Aug 29, 02:30 UTC
Every Hogwarts Secret Passage in the Harry Potter Books, Explained
There are many ways for a misbehaving Hogwarts student to slip out of the castle grounds, and here is every single secret exit known to exist.