Harry Potter fans will be excited to hear that LEGO has released the authentic wizard's chess set from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
The franchise celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone this year.
The LEGO game board comes with 876 pieces and is a fun build to do by yourself or with friends and families. The set has 32 buildable chess pieces and four mini-figures: Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, and an exclusive figure -- the golden Severus Snape. It also comes with three additional random wizard card tiles for fans to collect.
The board's measurements are 27 centimeters by 27 centimeters and doubles as a fully functional chess set.
LEGO and Harry Potter collectors can purchase the collectible wizard's chess set on the LEGO website.
Wizard-Themed Chess Sets
Lego Has Released the Hogwarts Wizard’s Chess Set
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