Talisman: The Magical Quest Game – 5th Edition

Venture across a fantasy board to collect a Talisman, reach the Crown of Command at the center, and defeat the Elder Dragon to win. Players move figures through distinct regions, encounter hazards and treasures, recruit followers, gain items and spells, and increase their character’s power through combat and events. Gameplay mixes exploration, risk management, and direct confrontation as players race and sometimes hinder one another while pursuing the central objective.

Players: 2–6 best 3
Age: 12+
Complexity: 2.1 / 5

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About the game

Design: Robert Harris
Doug Hopkins

Expansions

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Talisman: Alliances – Fate Beckons2024

Talisman: Nemesis – Call of the Hunt2025

Talisman: The Dead King2025

Talisman Sagas: Crown of Blood2026

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23
Plays logged: 26
Players: 1h 34m
Average play: 30
In collections: 6
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5.7/10

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Wrendicrow3.0
The changes in art made to the 5th edition were disappointing.
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Kurtis8.0
Great replay ability. Love the theme here.
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