New York, NY – Fanhome, the leading producer of subscription-based collections, delivers gameplay and strategy inspired by one of the world’s most beloved entertainment franchises with the release of a pair of Harry Potter™ Chess Sets, made in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP).
The Fanhome subscription invites North American fans and players to collect and enjoy these beautiful officially licensed Harry Potter chess sets that feature custom pieces inspired by the film version of Harry Potter and the Philosopher Stone, which this year celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Subscribers will receive two complete sets – The Knights and The Dragons – along with a sizeable chessboard measuring 21 inches square.
Beautifully designed playing pieces arrive monthly and are loaded with interactive features and special effects that enhance gameplay.
Subscription and sign-up details are available now HERE.
Pre-orders are open now with components beginning shipment in September.
Catch a video for the new set at: https://youtu.be/2mbz7WJhJN8
Throughout the subscription, players also will master strategy and take their chess-playing abilities to the next level with instructional manuals that accompany each package of pieces. These issues will help players learn and perfect the skills to master the ultimate strategy game. Recreate by playing, move by move, some of the greatest matches between the grandmasters. Boost your knowledge of chess by studying in detail various opening gambits, strategies, tactics and game-winning moves. Then, challenge yourself with tests and quizzes, all enhanced with imagery from Harry Potter.
Each piece comes with a surprising special effect. A pair of magic wands is also provided to move the magnetic rooks, and players can keep track of time during games with a beautiful replica of Hermione Granger’s Time-Turner™.
Hogwarts Inspired Chessboard
An attractive embellished 21×21 inch chessboard is inspired by the famous school of witchcraft and wizardry. The rook pieces recreate the towers of Hogwarts and emit an eerie blue LED light through the windows.
The Knights Chess Set
The Exploding Pawn – When a Pawn is captured, hit its shield and the soldier will self-destruct!
The Noisy Knight – Every time the Knight completes a spectacular L-shaped leap, the horse-inspired piece emits a loud neigh.
The Crashing Bishop – When a Bishop is captured and knocked down the piece emits a terrifying crash sound effect.
The Magnetic Rook – Each piece comes with a magnetic base, allowing players to move it with the included magic Wand.
The Glowing Queen – The Queen lights up with internal colored LEDs whenever she is moved across the board.
The Moving King – With each checkmate, the losing King sadly lowers his head and sword and emits the sound of the final defeat.
The Dragons Chess Set
The Luminous Pawns – The Pawns are foot soldiers of the Dragon chess army. Based on the golden eggs protected by the dragons in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™, each Pawn glows when moved.
The Knight with the Furious Growl – Two common Green Welsh dragons represent the Knights.
They can skip over pieces and Pawns, and when the dragon Knights ‘jump’ they emit a fearsome roar.
The Bishop with a Fiery Gaze – The Bishops are represented by Swedish Short-Snout dragons. When moved, their eyes light up like burning coals.
The Rook with Glowing Windows – The Dragon Rooks resemble the towers of Hogwarts. When they move, the windows light up as though someone is inside.
The Queen with Blazing Jaws – The powerful Queen is represented by a Chinese Fireball dragon. When she moves, her mouth emits a fiery red glow.
The Fire Breathing King – The King is a fearsome Hungarian Horntail dragon. When moved, the King lets out a powerful growl and his mouth lights up with an ethereal red glow.
Chess Manuals for Players of All Levels
Chess Apprentice – Discover all the secrets of the game of chess. For the Harry Potter fan that is new to the game, this manual offers all the basics to learn the game, along with tips on strategy and gameplay. A wonderful way to blend the love of Harry Potter with the world’s ultimate game of skill and strategy.
Chess Challenger – For players already familiar with the game, this stage teaches about strategy and tactics, discover different opening moves and find out which ones lead to Checkmate. Everything is here to become a chess grandmaster!
Bonus Gifts for Subscribers
Subscribers also will receive a variety of gift items that include a Harry Potter notebook and thermo-cup – perfect for taking notes on gameplay and strategy while sipping a tasty beverage during matches. Players also can stay warm with a woven Gryffindor Scarf. And game pieces can be securely stored in 4 colored Harry Potter inspired pouch bags.
Early bird subscribers also will receive a Harry Potter Checkers Set, which features a foldable 11-inch board and playing pieces for easy portability.
A special Premium Upgrade is available that delivers a pair of Harry Potter wooden storage boxes to store all the pieces for both chess sets. The beautiful boxes feature the Harry Potter logo and a plush velvet interior.
About the Harry Potter franchise:
From the moment eleven-year-old Harry Potter met Rubeus Hagrid, Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, his adventures have left an indelible mark on popular culture. Today, over 25 years later, the Harry Potter phenomenon thrives as one of the most successful and best-loved entertainment properties in history.
J.K. Rowling’s best-selling Harry Potter novels have been brought to life in an ever-evolving, interconnected universe which is loved by millions of fans worldwide. Eight blockbuster Harry Potter films and three epic Fantastic Beasts films bring the spellbinding action to life on screen, Harry Potter and the Cursed Childmesmerises on stage, full-cast and single-voice audiobook productions bring the written words to life, and state-of-the-art video and mobile games from Portkey Games allow players to experience the wizarding world like never before. Fans can proudly showcase their passion through innovative consumer products, and thrill at spectacular location-based experiences – including themed lands at six Universal Destinations and Experiences theme parks around the world.
This expanding portfolio of Warner Bros. Discovery-owned Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts offerings includes ground-breaking touring experiences and events, each developed to celebrate special moments and locations that fans cherish, as well as Harry Potter Shops in King’s Cross, New York, Chicago, Akasaka, and Harajuku. Wizards, Witches and Muggles alike can also discover something new as they explore behind-the-scenes secrets at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter and Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter.
With a new HBO Original TV series based on the Harry Potter books on the way, this extended world continues to provide the community with fresh and exciting ways to interact. For its global fans, and for generations to come, it invites everyone in to find the magic for themselves.
