Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a role-playing game based on J.K. Rowling's debut novel, published by Electronic Arts for the Game Boy Color on November 15, 2001. The game faithfully recreates key events from the book, allowing players to step into Harry Potter's shoes as he enters Hogwarts, attends magical classes, makes friends, and faces a host of challenges along the way. A turn-based combat system casts players as Harry casting spells and using items to defeat enemies, while rich exploration elements encourage players to seek out hidden objects and secret areas throughout Hogwarts Castle. The pixel art visuals and magical soundtrack combine for an immersive Game Boy Color experience.