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Review of The Magical Quest: 5th Edition Board Game

by Frederic Pearson
April 11, 2025
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Exploring cryptic dungeons in pursuit of treasure and magical items has always felt as natural to board games as peanut butter does to chocolate. Among the games that made this concept irresistible is Talisman: The Magical Quest Game series. Making its debut in 1983, the first edition was brought to us by Games Workshop, a name now synonymous with its epic Warhammer and Lord of the Rings games. Set in a world teeming with various regions and centered around the elusive Crown of Command, Talisman quickly captivated players. Fast forward over four decades, and Avalon Hill has breathed new life into the game with its fifth edition, inviting adventurers once again to brave dragons and claim the crown.

In Talisman, you and a group of up to five friends pick from 12 intriguing characters, such as a shifty thief, an adept wizard, or a towering warrior. This fresh take on Talisman maintains its classic gameplay—roll the dice, move to a spot, and draw an adventure card, which might summon a gruesome creature, offer a magical trinket, or mislead you to a tavern where fate hangs on another dice roll. The game continues this cycle until a daring player, having nabbed a Talisman relic, passes through the Valley of Fire, vanquishes the formidable Elder Dragon, and seizes the coveted Crown of Command.

Though its approach may seem simplistic or even dated by today’s standards, that’s precisely where Talisman’s charm lies. In a time brimming with expansive campaign-style board games like Elden Ring or Divinity: Original Sin, and Game Workshop revivals such as HeroQuest, Talisman stands apart by being accessible to newer audiences. It might not be my top choice for gaming nights with my seasoned friends, but it’s perfect for casual family evenings or introducing the curious novice to the magic of board gaming.

While the choices on your turn might seem mundane compared to more modern games, Talisman thrives on the delicate balance of deciding whether to bolster your strength or press forward. This constant dilemma of getting just powerful enough to tackle the final challenge without losing pace with your competitors spices up even the smallest of decisions. Each turn prompts you to ask whether it’s worth the risk of confronting another enemy for its rewards or if it’s time to race ahead.

Talisman’s gameplay is heavily luck-driven, hinging on dice rolls at nearly every step. Dubbed by some as “Adventure Monopoly,” it’s definitely more engaging and quicker than its real estate-based counterpart. Choice boils down to moving clockwise or the opposite way after each die roll, with every space outcome dictated by another roll or a card draw. While chance might not be for everyone, the fifth edition introduces a Fate system, allowing players to reroll dice or cover more ground, though I would have appreciated more features that reward strategic choices over luck.

The latest edition tweaks some elements to quicken the pace and soften the setbacks players face. For instance, the notorious Toad transformation now only affects you for a single turn, rather than three. Plus, character deaths no longer reset your progress entirely—gone are the days of leaving all your earned loot behind. If your character falls, you now retain items and respawn at the Village, where additional lives can even be purchased.

Although these updates make the game less punitive, they might also strip away some of its thrill and suspense. Still, the creators included a section in the rulebook with alternate rules that nod to previous editions, allowing longtime fans to revisit classic gameplay.

Despite a stunning revamp of the artwork, much of Talisman Fifth Edition’s design feels frozen in time and could benefit from updates. Often, the text on the board and cards is too tiny and inconveniently placed for players to read without straining. Including a player aid with these details would have been a nice touch, and something I’m intending to print and add to my personal set. Furthermore, the classic stat-tracking cones, though iconic, could use a modern overhaul for ease of use.

Color differentiation between cones is subtle, posing difficulties in assessing players’ stats from afar. While retaining these symbols aligns with Talisman’s legacy, tweaks such as distinct shapes or textures for each stat could improve interaction. Perhaps a future upgrade or the dedicated fan community might offer enhancements here, especially via resources like 3D printing.

Speaking of additions, Talisman’s many expansions are a staple of its legacy, and the first expansion for this new edition does something novel—it offers a cooperative mode. Talisman Alliances, perfect for those looking at Amazon, reshapes the core game into a lighter campaign format, featuring five Trials for players to tackle together, gathering rewards to aid them in future challenges.

This cooperative twist was a refreshing change for my group, encouraging strategic collaboration and the chance to share items for optimal play. Though swapping cards from the main deck for this expansion can be a chore, the Alliances rulebook thankfully provides clear guidelines for resetting afterwards.

Released in 2024, Talisman Fifth Edition feels rooted as much in nostalgia as retrospective criticism. While some may consider its mechanics antiquated, others see it as a celebration of what has kept Talisman alive and well for over four decades. In my view, the mix of fortune and strategic insufficiency could use rebalancing, yet the latest rules transform it into a more accessible, friendly game. Alongside its Alliances expansion, Talisman becomes an inviting entry point for newcomers to explore adventure board games without breaking the bank.

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