There’s a lot of stuff bolted onto it, sure, but most situations are still resolved by dice rolls and crossed fingers. It’s impossible to dance around the fact that Talisman is very much a game of luck. So basically – gain power, get Talisman, kill dragon, wear Crown, win. Most importantly, however, is the titular Talisman, which allows you to bypass an otherwise devastating obstacle on the way to the dragon. You’ll pick up useful items that enhance your abilities, gain followers who can assist in battle or carry your belongings, and learn devastating spells to help turn the tides. To defeat the dragon and claim the Crown, players must journey through an expansive world building up their character (chosen from a variety of fantasy archetypes and each with different skills), exchanging the experience earned from defeated monsters for additional “strength” and “craft” tokens. The central premise of Talisman is a quest to acquire the Crown of Command, an artefact guarded by a powerful and fearsome dragon. It’s an absolute classic, and Talisman: Digital Edition is a worthy, content-rich adaptation.

Spellcasting battles leading to pure salt from the eventual loser.

The hundreds upon hundreds of Adventure Cards offering something new to see on every play. The vast multitude of characters to choose from, each more unbalanced than the last. Talisman is a superb board game that conjures forth innumerable fond memories.

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