Talisman Board Game
This game was so addictive. My friends and I would burn the midnight oil on Fridays, or Saturdays. We had fun collecting the expansions and expanding an already top game.
Contents at a Glance
My Opinion
As I mentioned, this is a great Friday, or Saturday night game. It's competitive, but not in the same manner as say Risk where you have to directly attack other players. The thing I didn't like about Risk was the alliances that people often made. I prefer to play on my own merit, rely on my own skills, abilities and luck. Since I never entered into alliances, I never did well on that game.Talisman, you aren't attacking other players, just building yourself up and up till you feel you are strong enough to tackle that challenges towards the middle of the board.
Also what made it fun was the fact that each player had his own unique character. Sure it gave some players a little bit of advantage in some situations, but with whatever character you got, you could still win the game.
This is great for 3-6 players, with a few hours to spare, and a pizza.
Object of the game
Each player selects a character, or "hero," at random at the beginning of the game. Each character has different special abilities and a set location in which to begin. Each character has several attributes: Life, Gold, Strength and Craft. Each character begins with four lives and one gold. Strength and Craft are used for two different kinds of combat: physical combat and psychic combat. One of the main goals of the game is to build up a character so it is strong enough to venture inward, eventually to the Crown of Command. Once at the Crown, a character can cast the Command Spell causing opponents to lose one life each time it is successfully cast.
Game play consists of players rolling a die and moving about the regions. At each location in the regions, the board indicates what takes place. Some locations have set events or encounters, some are random. Many locations indicate to draw a number of Adventure cards. These cards contain numerous events. Some indicate the character has met an enemy who must be fought, some indicate that the character has found an object or magic object or received a bag of gold. All these events help build up the character. One of the features of the game is that many of the cards remain on the square after being drawn.
Building up the character is one of the game's main activities. This can involve gaining followers, increasing in Strength and Craft, gaining and casting spells, gaining lives, obtaining gold and acquiring objects and magic objects. One magic object a character must eventually possess is a talisman, which allows the character to pass through the Valley of Fire, a portal to the Inner Region.
Talisman facts
Did you know that Taliman first came out in 1983.
Now in it's fourth edition, and still going strong.
1st Edition
1st Edition box cover art
1st Edition
Talisman. First Edition Fantasy Boardgame Published by Games Workshop in 1983. Played in a mythical world of dragons and sorcery, as a warrior, wizard, priest or one of eleven other characters, each player must set off on a quest to find the magic talisman. The journey is filled with danger- monsters, traps, and evil beings are waiting to defeat your player-character.
Contents are:
1 full-colour playing board;
14 character cards;
14 card player pieces:
6 plastic bases;
104 adventure cards;
24 spell cards;
28 purchase cards;
12 other cards;
1 die; and rules booklet.
2nd Edition
2nd Edition box cover art
What you get with the 2nd Edition
CHARACTER CARDS(14)
Assassin, Druid, Dwarf, Elf, Ghoul, Minstrel, Monk, Priest, Prophetess, Sorceress, Thief, Troll, Warrior, Wizard.
SPELL CARDS(24)
Acquisition, Alchemy, Counterspell(2), Destroy Magic, Destruction(2), Divination, Healing(2), Hex, Immobility(2), Invisibility, Mesmerism, Nullify, Preservation, Psionic Blast(2), Random(2), Teleport(2), Temporal Warp.
ADVENTURE CARDS(104)
o Event(14): Angel, Blizzard, Book of Spells, Cursed by Hag, Devil, Evil Darkness, Imp, Magical Vortex, Market Day, Mephistopheles, Pestilence, Poltergeist, Raiders, Storm.
o Enemy: Animal(6): Ape, Bear, Boar(2), Lion, Wolf.
o Enemy: Monster(10): Bandit(2), Giant, Goblin(2), Hobgoblin(2), Ogre(2), Serpent.
o Enemy: Dragon(3): Dragon(3).
o Enemy: Spirit(5): Demon, Ghost(2), Spectre, Wraith.
o Stranger(9): Enchanter, Fairy, Healer, Hermit, Mage, Phantom, Siren,Sorcerer, Witch.
o Object(25): Armour, Axe, Bag of Gold(13), Helmet, Mule, Raft, Shield, Sword(2), Two bags of Gold(3), Water Bottle.
o Magic Object(13): Amulet, Cross, Holy Grail, Holy Lance, Magic Belt, Orb of Knowledge, Potion of Strength, Ring, Runesword, Solomon's Crown, Talisman(2), Wand.
o Follower(10): Alchemist, Gnome, Guide(2), Maiden, Mercinary, Pixie, Prince, Princess, Unicorn.
o Place(9): Cave, Fountain of Wisdom, Magic Portal, Magic Stream, Market, Marsh, Maze, Pool of Life, Shrine.
PURCHASE CARDS(28)
Armour(4), Axe(4), Helmet(4), Mule(4), Raft, Shield(4), Sword(3), Waterbottle(4).
MISCELLANEOUS
Main Board, Talisman Cards(4), Toad Cards(4), Alignment Change Cards(4), Stands(6), Counters(40 Strength, 40 Craft, 40 Gold, 20 Life), Rule Book.
Talisman - The Expansion:
Expansion Set
CHARACTER CARDS(14)Amazon, Barbarian, Gladiator, Halfling, Hobgoblin, Knight, Leprechaun, Merchant, Necromancer, Philosopher, Pilgrim, Ranger, Rogue, Satyr.
SPELL CARDS(6)
Barrier, Brainwave, Displacement, Metamorph, Mind Steal, Slow Motion.
* ADVENTURE CARDS(36):
o Event(6): Astral Conjunction, Earthquake, Halloween, Patrol, Taxation, Volcano.
o Enemy: Animal(1): Giant Lizard.
o Enemy: Monster(5): Berserker, Doppleganger, Gargoyle, Goblin, Golem.
o Enemy: Spirit(3): Banshee, Lich, Shade.
o Stranger(8): Centaur, Cyclops, Demigod, Judge, Magician, Outlaw, Pegasus, Sphinx.
o Object(6): Bag of Gold(3), Casket, Map, Shovel.
o Magic Object(2): Rod of Ruin, Winged Boots.
o Follower(2): Champion, Genie.
o Place (3): Arena, Idol, Secret Door.
Talisman Adventure
Expansion Set
CHARACTER CARDS(8):Centaur, Ninja, Orc, Samurai, Soldier, Warrior of Chaos, Witch Doctor, Woodsman.
SPELL CARDS(11)
Finger of Death, Fireball(3), Gust of Wind, Lightening Bolt, Misdirection, Reflection, Speed, Summon Storm, Water Walking.
ADVENTURE CARDS(37)
o Event(4): Fool's Gold, Jester, Werewolf, Whirlwind.
o Enemy: Monster(4): Band of Zombies, Cave Troll, Griffon, Harpy.
o Enemy: Dragon(1): Chinese Dragon.
o Enemy: Spirit(4): Ghast, Shadow, Vampire, Vampire Bats.
o Stranger(3): Instructor, Leper, Pedlar.
o Object(10): Bag of Gold(3), Concealed Pouch, Golden Statue, Horse(2), Horse and Cart(2), Warhorse.
o Magic Object(5): Ancient Artifact, Bag of Carrying, Staff of Mastery, Talisman(2).
o Follower(5): Archer, Familiar, Man-at-Arms, Porter(2).
o Place(1): Tomb.
MISCELLANEOUS
o Rule Sheet
o Character Sheets(6), for keeping track of attributes and possessions.
o Alternate Ending Cards(6)
Adds the alternative endings: when you get to the Crown of Command space, you choose a card to determine the endgame.
+ Crown of command: as normal
+ Demon lord: fight a craft 12 demon with 4 lives, one psychic combat per turn; other characters can't enter the Valley of Fire.
+ Pandora's box: each turn take D6 spells and D6 adventure cards to inflict on your opponents.
+ Belt of Hercules: your total strength becomes 12 (or current, if higher than 12); you get 5 lives (or current, whichever is higher). Each turn you can teleport to the location of another character and fight "to the death" (combat continues until one of you loses all lives).
+ Horrible back void: first person to the Crown gets tossed out of the game (or sent to the Timescape if you have it); the Void card is then replaced with one of the other endings
+ Dragon King: strength 12 craft 12; his reaction is random, leading to 6 possible sub-endgames
Talisman Dungeon
Expansion Set
CHARACTER CARDS(14)Conjurer, Dark Elf, Inquisitor, Gypsy, Highlander, Martial Artist, Pirate, Saracen, Scout, Sprite, Spy, Swashbuckler, Swordsman, Zulu.
ADVENTURE CARDS(4
o Place(4): Dungeon Doorway(4).
o DUNGEON CARDS(36):
+ Event(7): Cave-In, Fire, Green Mist, Magic Mirror(2), Slaver, Trap Door.
+ Enemy: Animal(2): Giant Rat(2).
+ Enemy: Monster(8): Crawling Slime, Giant Beetle, Giant Spider(2), Giant
+ Worm, Goblin(2), Living Statue.
+ Enemy: Dragon(1): Bronze Dragon.
+ Enemy: Spirit(2): Nightmare, Phantom Hound.
+ Stranger(1): Lone Dwarf.
+ Object(5): Bag of Gold(2), Decree of Banishment, Torch(2).
+ Magic Object(2): Crystal of Power, Gauntlet of Might.
+ Follower(2): Dog, Wiseman.
+ Place(6): Altar, Chest, Gong, Secret Passage, Snake Pit, Tunnel.
MISCELLANEOUS
Dungeon Board, Rule Sheet, Question and Answer Sheet.
Talisman Timescape
Expansion Set
CHARACTER CARDS(8)Archeologist, Astronaught, Astropath, Chainsaw Warrior, Cyborg, Scientist, Space Marine, Space Pirate.
SPELL CARDS(2)
Warp Gate(2).
TIMESCAPE CARDS(42
o Hand of Fate(10): Dimensional Rift(4), Orks, Supernova(4), Warp Storm.
o Enemy: Alien(10): Astral Hound, Alien Spores, Behemoth, Star Predator(2),
o Sun Worm, Psychic Parasite, Space Vampire, Will o Wisp(2).
o Stranger(2): Omnipotent Being, Time Travelers.
o Object(17): Alien Artifact(4), Anti-Grav Platform, Battle Armour, Chameleon Suit, Combat-Enviro Suit, Force Shield, Gyro Compass, Jet Pack, Medikit(2), Mining Laser, Power Glove, Psi-Helmet, Warp Belt.
o Follower(3): Battle Droid, Star Sprites, Symbiote.
PURCHASE CARDS(12)
Chain Sword, Combat-Enviro Suit(2), Gyro Compass(2), Jet Pack(2), Mining Laser(2), Power Axe, Psi-Helmet(2).
MISCELLANEOUS
Timescape Board, Timescape Data Sheets(4), Rule Book.
Talisman City
Expansion Set
CHARACTER CARDS(2)Minotaur, Valkyrie.
SPECIAL CHARACTER CARDS(4)
High Mage, King's Champion, Master Thief, Sheriff.
SPELL CARDS(10)
Craft, Feeble Mind, Magic Shell, Mini-Vortex, Restoration, Spell Call, Spell Turning, Syphon, Temporary Change, Weakness.
ADVENTURE CARDS(7)
o Event(2): River Barge(2).
o Event: Law(2): County Patrol(2).
o Object(3): Broken Shield, Broken Sword, Damaged Armour.
DUNGEON CARDS(3)
o Object(3): Broken Helmet, Broken Shield, Broken Sword.
CITY ADVENTURE CARDS(72)
o Event(15): Conscription, Cutpurse, Drunken Revelry, Employment(2), Festival, Gambler, Heretic Priest, Horse Thief(2), Lost!, Market Day, Master Thief, Plague, War!.
o Event: Law(10): Corrupt Sheriff, Honest Deputy, Watch(8).
o Enemy: Animal(2): Dog Pack, Giant Fly.
o Enemy: Monster(7): Bravo, City Rat(2), Drunken Soldier, Militia Man, Press Gang, Thug.
o Enemy: Spirit(7): Air Elemental, Earth Elemental, Fire Elemental, Ghoul, Gremlin, Mummy, Water Elemental.
o Stranger(10): Baker, Barterer, Beggar(3), Butcher, Grifter, Grumpy Wizard, Salesman, Street Sage.
o Object(9): Bag of Gold(4), Broken Helmet, Damaged Armour, Dog, Money Belt, Stiletto.
o Follower(7): Dancing Girl, Dragon Master, Druid, Errand Boy, Game Keeper, Urchin(2).
o Place(5): Dungeon Door(2), Library, Side Show, Wishing Well.
PURCHASE CARDS(20)
Doughnuts(4), Dragon's bones(4), Full Face Helm, Great Axe, Horse(2), Horse and Cart, Kite Shield(2), Mule(2), Plate Mail, Two-Handed Sword, Warhorse.
MISCELLANEOUS
City Board, Warrant Cards(5), Loan Cards(5), Stands(6), Rule Book.
Talisman Dragon
Expansion Set
CHARACTER CARDS(4)Dragon Priest, Dragonrider, Dragon Slayer, Questing Kight
ADVENTURE CARDS(87)
o Event(12): Deadly Rivals, Dragon Dawn(2), Dragon Rage(2), Dragon Raid, Dragon Sleep(2), Electrical Storm, Shaman's Bones, Surprise Attack(2)
o Enemy: Monster(3): Wyvern(3)
o Enemy: Dragon(17): Amber Dragon, Blue Dragon, Cloud Dragon, Dragon's Lair(2), Dragon Prince(3), Emerald Dragon, Frost Dragon, Gold Dragon(2), Mountain Dragon, Red Dragon, Sea Dragon, Shadow Dragon, Storm Dragon
o Enemy: (3): Dragon Cultists(3)
o Spirit: Dragon(1): Zombie Dragon
o Object(6): Dragon Eggs, Dragon's Tears, Lance, Morning Star, Treasure Chest, Wyvern Staff
o Magic Object(32): Arcane Scroll, Book of Dragon Lore, Bracelet of Might, Crown of Domination, Dragon Amulet, Dragon Bane, Dragon Blood, Dragonhelm, Dragonscale Shirt, Dragon Skull, Dragonskull Wand, Dragon's Teeth, Dragon Venom, Dragonwing Cape, Exorcist's Blade, Golden Gauntlet, Grimnir's Axe, Healing Potion, Horn of Horror, Magic Arrow, Magic Banner, Magic Harness, Magic Helmet, Magic Mace, Magic Ring, Magic Shield, Magic Tankard, Phoenix Potion, Psionic Wand, Ring of Command, Rod of Dragon Fire, Wand of Terror
o Follower(5): Dragon Rider, Dragonet, Dragonslayer, Goblin Fanatic, Storm Giant
o Place(8): Alter of Dread, Black Temple, Cave of Bones, Eagle's Lair, Sacrificial Stone, The Great Portal, Treasure Hoard, Wizard's Tower
MISCELLANEOUS
Dragon King, Rule Card, Stands(4)
3rd Edition
3rd Edition box cover art
What you get with the 3rd Edition
Contents* Game Board
* 1 Rules Sheet
* 11 Plastic Citadel Miniatures
* 11 Character Cards
* 129 Adventure Cards
* 30 Spell Cards
* 40 Purchase Cards (Box claims 40, I got 48)
* 5 Tower Cards
* 6 Talisman Cards
* 6 Toad Cards
* 30 Strength Counters: one (x24), five (x6)
* 30 Craft Counters: one (x24), five (x6)
* 30 Lives Counters: one (x24), five (x6)
* 20 Experience Counters: one (x16), five (x4)
* 32 Coins: one (x12), three (x8), five (x12)
* 12 Alignment Markers: Good (x4), Neutral (x4), Evil (x4)
* 6 Toad Counters
* 6 Dice (all D6)
* 1 Painting Guide
* 8 Resealable bags for counters
Characters
* Barbarian
* Dwarf Warrior
* Goblin Fanatic
* Knight Templer
* Minotaur
* Ranger
* Skaven
* Swashbuckler
* Warrior
* Wizard
* Wood Elf
Talisman Dragons tower
Contents* 1 Self-Assembly Card Tower Playing Board
* 1 Rules Sheet
* 1 Multipart Plastic Dragon King Miniature
* 4 Plastic Citadel Minatures
* 4 Character Cards
* 28 Tower Cards
* 1 6-Sided Die, Marked 1,1,2,2,3,4
Characters
* Alchemist
* Astronomer
* Chaos Sorcerer
* Sorcerer
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Talisman Dungeons of Doom
Contents* 2 Game Boards: Dungeon, Mountain
* 1 Rules Sheet
* 6 Plastic Citadel Minatures
* 6 Character Cards
* 40 Dungeon Cards
* 37 Mountain Cards
* 4 Special Cards
* 3 Adventure Cards
* 1 6-Sided Die, Marked 1,1,2,2,3,4
Characters
* Beastman
* Chaos Warrior
* Druid
* Fire Wizard
* High Priest
* Shaman
Talisman City of Adventure
Contents* 2 Game Boards: City, Forest
* 1 Rules Sheet
* 6 Plastic Citadel Minatures
* 6 Character Cards
* 37 City Cards
* 40 Forest Cards
* 7 Purchase Cards
* 10 Special Cards
* 4 Adventure Cards
* 1 6-Sided Die, Marked 1,1,2,2,3,4
Characters
* Assassin
* Black Orc
* Chaos Dwarf
* Dragonslayer
* Halfling
* Witch Elf
4th Edition
Just released
4th Edition box cover art
Talisman 4th Edition
Talisman remains a cult fantasy board game for 2 - 6 people. Players control a myriad of characters from a heroic warrior to a powerful sorcerer. In this perilous adventure, play centers around the journey of these gallant heroes to find and claim the Crown of Command, a magical artifact with the power to destroy all rivals and make the bearer the true ruler of the kingdom. Only with strength, courage, and wisdom will players be able to survive the ultimate test and beat their opponents to victory.
Talisman's enduring appeal is that of a traditional fantasy boardgame and more. Players soon find themselves taking part in an epic quest of brave deeds, daring encounters and death defying battles, which deepens as the game unfolds.
Marc Gascoigne, Head of Black Industries, said, "This is the best edition of Talisman we have ever produced. It's the return of a genuine classic fantasy game, and I'm proud to be announcing its comeback. The gameplay is based on the very best aspects of the previous editions, but with added extras such as the all new speedy play rules written by the legendary Rick Priestley. The game looks fantastic, with fabulous new artwork. I know fans old and new will love this edition."
What you get with the 4th Edition
contents
* 1 enormous 6-fold board depicting the magical kingdom
* Full-colour rulebook detailing game rules and additional rules for speedy play
* 14 full colour Character Cards detailing special abilities, plus 14 matching playing pieces and bases to represent the Characters on the board
* 104 full colour Adventure Cards detailing monsters, events, strangers and other items
* 24 full colour Spell Cards detailing which spells may be cast
* 28 full colour Purchase Cards detailing the items which may be bought
* 4 full colour Talisman Cards, 4 slimy Toad Cards and 4 Alignment Change Cards
* 6-sided dice for movement and combat
* Piles of plastic Strength, Craft and Life Counters and Gold Coins
Have you played this classic?
Talisman board game
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Hope you like this lens on Talisman.
Did it bring back memories?
Did you play late into the night like my friends and I did?
These games is great with a bunch of friends, and a spare Friday or Saturday night.
Thanks
Gary
Antidote wrote...
WOW! Looks like a geeky game! My sort of game! I'd love to play this game! 5-stars and favorited!
Posted December 10, 2008
Music-Resource wrote...
Hi Conflict: Excellent Talisman lens. Love the big images on the lens. I played the first and second editions and the game is a blast. ~Music Resource~
Posted October 24, 2008
The_Party_Animal wrote...
Wow looks like a cool game - but way too much thinking for me. BUT for thinkers this looks perfect. Great job on all the info - and no playing games here - you gotcha self 5 big stars
Posted October 24, 2008
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