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Talisman: Origins (Classic)

This adaptation of the Talisman board game focuses on solo play as you adventure through many epic quests using the full rule-set of the Revised 4th Edition.

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May 16, 2019
7 years and 80 days ago
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Talisman: Origins is a whole new way to experience the classic 1983 board game. Play through the never-before-seen historic events that forged the world of Talisman, such as the creation of the Crown of Command, the return of the dragons, the Ifrit war and the rise of the guilds.

Adventure through epic quests and face mighty challenges using the full rule-set of the Revised 4th Edition of Talisman. Roll dice to determine where you travel, whether you receive aid or injury, and which powerful rewards you collect!

In Talisman: Origins, you travel around the game board encountering unique cards every turn and then battle, collect or recruit the cards you find. Encounter new cards each time you play, making each story your own!

If you’re new to the world of Talisman, discover the story behind this critically acclaimed board game in exciting single-player adventures. Learn at your own pace as you discover a world like no other!

Take control of more than 12 Talisman characters, including the new Great Wizard exclusive to Talisman: Origins. Battle to save the land from dragon invasions, double-crossing devils, demigods and more. With over 50 hours of content to play through, there’s always a new adventure to embark on. With new expansions and free content dropping too, there’s always more Talisman waiting for you!

Take a walk on the evil side as you command a dragon invasion, destroy sacred chapels and protect your dungeon from heroic invaders.

  • Exciting stories set in the Talisman world

  • 20 awesome quests spread across 4 epic campaigns

  • 100 challenges provide hours of replay value

  • Detailed interactive tutorial for new players

  • Achievements track your progress through the stories

Warhammer Classics is a collection of the greatest titles from the annals of Warhammer video game history, spanning the last 30 years, brought back to life as a series to celebrate their iconic legacy.

Because of their classic nature, some of the content may not accurately reflect current depictions, lore, or presentation within the current Warhammer universe and settings.