I used to love that game
2007-05-25 23:44:01 · 5 answers · asked by LadyRebecca 6 in Games & Recreation ➔ Board Games
Good 'ol Talisman! Completely random, totally unbalanced, but utterly fun anyway.
It sells for a quite a bit on e-bay, but I'd save your money - its supposed to be reprinted later this year. You can check out the info at:
http://www.blackindustries.com/?template=BI&content=talisman-pr
There are also some other good Talisman style games running around these days, like Prophecy (http://www.boardgamegeek.com/game/8095) which has a similar feel but a neater skill system and more control over movement, and Return of the Heroes (http://www.boardgamegeek.com/game/8170) which has less variety but moves much faster and is a very good game.
2007-05-26 07:22:33 · answer #1 · answered by StormKnight 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Black Industries will be re-releasing the game this summer.
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.
First released in 1983, the game continues to excite and maintains a strong following with a thriving Internet community. The new edition of Talisman will appeal to fans of the timeless original, and will also create a new following of would be adventurers.
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.”
Game Contents:
* All-new Beautiful Artwork
* 1 Enormous Full-Color 6-Fold Playing Board
* 14 Full-Color Character Cards
* 14 Full-Color Card Pieces
* 104 Full-Color Adventure Cards
* 24 Full-Color Purchase Cards
* 4 Full-Color Talisman and Alignment Change Cards
* Clear and Concise 4th Edition Rules
* 6 Six-Sided Dice
* New Plastic Craft, Strength, and Life Counters
* Antique-Look Gold Coins
2007-05-26 20:50:28 · answer #2 · answered by Dullspork 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Three hours of "should go to the left or should I go to the right?" It wasn't bad back in the day but too many expansions and characters give the game more random elements than a casino. There are so many more and better adventure boardgames out there. Avalon Hill's Mystic Wood for starters.
2007-05-28 17:42:16 · answer #3 · answered by LudoRex 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aww yeah, I love that game. I lost some of the cards though and couldn't play it anymore. Maybe I'll go on ebay and find myself a new copy :)
2007-05-26 07:17:59 · answer #4 · answered by Kaila 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I owned it & lost it in one of several PCS moves ;-(
2007-05-27 18:15:32 · answer #5 · answered by 2amp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋