# Talisman (4th Edition): Optional Characters

Talisman (4th Edition): Optional Characters is a board game for 2–6 players. It plays in 90 minutes and is meant for ages 9 and up. It plays best with 6.

- **Players:** 2–6 (best with 6)
- **Playing time:** 90 minutes
- **Minimum age:** 9+
- **Complexity:** 3 out of 5
- **Year published:** 2008
- **Categories:** Fantasy, Fighting, Expansion for Base-game, Adventure, Exploration
- **Mechanics:** Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, Roll / Spin and Move, Role Playing

**Designers:** Robert Harris

**Artists:** Massimiliano Bertolini

**Publishers:** Black Industries

## Links

- [This page](https://www.ludoya.com/games/talisman-4th-edition-optional-characters)
- [Talisman (4th Edition): Optional Characters in the Ludoya app](https://app.ludoya.com/g/talisman-4th-edition-optional-characters)
- [BoardGameGeek entry](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/67299)

_Data from Ludoya, updated 2026-10-31. Ratings, ownership and play counts are Ludoya's own._