I literally remembered this game from my childhood while chatting to a colleague today, now I just purchased the game on Amazon, and am brushing up on rules via your video. Can't wait to teach my little girl when she's old enough - bring on the next generation!
+Georgina Kaye Fantastic! Yeah, we played it as kids and loved it. My favourite game. Great that you'll be playing with your child. You may want to know that Fantasy Flight have stopped making the 4th edition now so the expansions have been selling for crazy prices. There is talk of Games Workshop publishing a brand new 5th edition but there's no more news yet. Thanks for watching our episodes. By the way, we've created a Facebook GROUP where fellow imps hang out and chat about fantasy. You can also post things up for discussion. If you search for The Bottled Imp Fellowship, click on the Join button and I'll add you in.
11:19 - This is incorrect. If you win a battle against another player you can take one life, one object or one gold. You can't take a follower unless playing by your own house rules (or unless you kill them obviously).
I love Warhammer and D&D, het I never heard of this game. So, when the digital version was on sale, me and my xbox buddies gave it a try. In a period of 2 months I've had countless, multi-hour long sessions of wheezing laughter and cheeky interactions. Truly an amazing game.
I've only played twice and didn't finish either time, but it's a great game. Feels really immersive (maybe because I was drinking) and building up your character made it feel like a video game.
Introduced this to friends and family last weekend, all massive board game nerds. They all loved it, now painting up all the characters and looking forward to adding some expansions slowly. Great video, allowed us to role into the game with minimal hassle.
Imagine bringing this board game out in the middle of the street. Back in the 1980s during a gang war / shootout. In California to bring the guys and girls together 🫂.
Thanks pezzapoo, glad you liked it. Have a look at our two Talisman expansion reviews too, if you've not already done so. More expansion reviews on their way soon. Love Talisman!
pezzapoo Lol! Good man pezzapoo! Watch out for the Hag as she'll curse you too! If you need any help or have any questions just ask. Always love spreading the word about good fantasy board games.
+Peter Magro Lol, yeah! Be quick if you want more expansions as Games Workshop have taken back the licence so no more 4th edition. I'm sure they'll do a 5th edition but not confirmed yet.
I randomly remembered playing this with my brother and our confused but enthusiastic mom today, I brought it up to my brother and neither of us could remember the name. Thankfully, I brought it up again a few hours later and me and my brother tried to remember and he did! Definitely gonna get it again and play it with him
+SchinTeth Lol, it doesn't get better than that! By the way, we've created a Facebook group called The Bottled Imp Fellowship, search for that in Facebook, click Join and we'll add you in. Be great to see you there.
Flipping heck, I remember reading this but forgot all about it and you have also answered my question spot on as always. This game is incredibly brilliant, so simple yet so involved and as for the cards, I just love the way they are written and they're so brilliantly thought up. I am playing tonight with the main board (obviously) and also the Highlands, Woodlands as well as our good old mate "The Grim Reaper" and venturing all 3 boards... Brilliant night 😊 On Sunday I am buying 2 pasting tables, a 6ft X 4ft board and using all 4 expansions and a hidden alternative ending, yep it's gonna be a long day, but a fantastic one. Brilliant reply as always, many thanks 😊
+Terry Bass Lol, yeah, there are quite a few rules to remember. We still refer back to the Rule Books to double check things. There are also good websites and forums that cover tricky rules. And yes, you'll need a big table with all the expansions! Good luck!
I love Talisman! I was introduced to it as an adult by a friend who grew up with the 2nd edition (I think) and it served as my introduction to role playing. As a result, while playing with them, there are actions I won't take based on my alignment (for example, if I'm good, I won't attack another good character) and I love to just let my character do their thing even if, as a player, I know it's a bad idea (like going against a much stronger monster because my characters is good but naive). Thanks for the review!
We've added an 'Opps!' to this video review pointing out you can't take a follower as a reward for beating another character unless your character has a special ability or casts a spell that lets you. Thanks Doma for pointing this out!
I used to play this with my now wife. It's her birthday soon. This video has made me realise it's an update of the same game. Think I'll be making a purchase. Thanks Bottled Imp.
@@thebottledimp We've embarked on more Talisman adventures. Mrs McDuff even asked for the Blood Moon expansion set for Christmas. I thought you might be interested in this... th-cam.com/video/dWm7REmDtR4/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for this review. I have difficulty finding good reviews for the game, but I don't know why. I love the exploration aspect of this game to the point of changing the rules a bit to find as many magic objects or get 7 magic objects and the talisman before going to the Inner Region, just so I can explore more. There are people that do not like the game--but I think they could probably modify it a little to remove what they don't like. Thank you again!
You are quite welcome Paul. Glad you enjoyed our review. Yes, a lot of playing find the 'roll and move' mechanic too random but I find that's part of its charm.
Just played Talisman the other day got a copy and some expansions, playing it tonight 4 player, thanks for your help with explaining and also the expansion. Top videos.
Never heard of it until today. Growing up I love playing board games and Warhammer with my brother I just installed it on my PlayStation 4 I'm one get excited to try this out
Ah, memories! I fondly remember playing the first edition around the time it first came out. It was a good game to play with friends and family who probably weren't quite ready for hardcore RPGs or more advanced board games. I recently played the iPad version of the game, which served as a decent nostalgia trip. Anyone else who's on the fence about shelling out for the full board game might like to try the digital version first to get a feel for the game's mechanics.
Hi Mark! Thanks for watching my review. Yes, lots of memories. That was the reason we got back into it. Still as good as ever. Yeah, D&D always seemed too complex and a game you needed a lifetime to master before you understood it let alone enjoy it. Talisman was a good game to jump into and play yet still giving you the fantasy fix. Playing with all the expansions has taken it to another level now - it's more of a day event that a couple of hours! Good point about playing it digitally first - get a good feel for it. Nice one.
You won’t respond if someone gets the crown of command but what if they leave ? Does somebody have to currently have the crown of command when you die or is it once somebody has/ has had it ?
Hi Ken, I hope you had a good weekend 😊 I did actually spend 6 hours with my granddaughter on Sunday using the 5 Talisman boards as well as the Grim Reaper. Although we only concluded an ending when Crystals character got killed, we did actually manage to venture through all the 4 large corner expansions and got to know the game a lot better. Neither of us succeeded in beating the expansion endings, but still had a brilliant time, which left me agreeing with you... 12 hours is a guide to completing the full game, but that's without any of the alternative endings.Playing with and explaining the game to a 6yr old, really does slow everything down, but I really don't care, she's so grown up and she finds the characters sooooo exciting.I ended up using a 9mm sheet of mdf 5ft X 4ft, which leaves plenty of comfy room around the edges for excess cards.A question for you, I came across a dungeon card called "Pied Piper" which read... Roll 2 dice and move the Piper that many spaces clockwise around the board. Do I assume that when it moves as far as it can which is the "Lord of Darkness" square, that it gets discarded at that point.One last thing Ken, when I packed the game up, I thought it a good idea to have another read through the rules to see if I was missing anything. I realised that you can only use each spell once. I thought spells were for keeps till you were made to lose them. I had used the same spell numerous times and wondered why 😆So there you go, as long as we keep playing, we keep learning.Kind regards,Terry
+Terry Bass Had a good weekend thanks. Visited my brother and we had fun playing Dead of Winter for the first time! Sounds like you had an epic Talisman session! Nice! Impressed that your 6 year old granddaughter played. As for the Pied Piper card; it's from The City expansion and should only be drawn from The City expansion deck and therefore the Pied Piper would not get stuck as The City expansion movement is in a continuous loop. The only way I can think he ended up in The Dungeon and thus got stuck at the end was if an Event card made players draw City cards whiles in The Dungeon. If that's the case, I would just leave him left on The Dark Lord space with any Enemies that he has collected along the way for players to encounter. If on Enemies were collected then just encounter the space. Hope that's clear! Yes, spells are all one shot deals unless stated otherwise. I think there is a spell that let's you pick up the last discarded spell to use again but all spells can be held and used when you would like when it says to use them. Yeah, always good to read the rules from time to time!
Thanks for the quick recap as I used to play this over 20 years ago and forgot the name. I have been trying to remember the name and finally found it and bought it the same day!!!😊. Can't wait to play with my kids!! Thanks again from Australia!!
I had the very first edition of this game and my friends and I loved it so much. We would grab some pints on a Friday night and play for hours and hours. We also bought the very first expansion which was a dungeon!! Awesome!! Glad to see it is still alive and well played!!!
I started playing it today on Steam and I'm really intrigued by all the things that can happen to you! I played a game with the dwarf and another one with the monk.
Good to finally see a fantastic review of my favourite board game, I have been an avid fan of the game for over a decade and have most of the expansions. I have recently introduced it to my 3 children and they completely love the experience, especially as we role play our characters, nothing more hillarious than someone picking up the hag and loosing their unicorn or being turned into a slimy toad :) will you be doing anymore Talisman reviews Ken? and have you seen the news for the next big box expansion, Cataclsym, it completely replacing the main board with a new one how awesome is that. Anyway keep up the good work :)
+Kevin Driske Thanks Kevin; very kind of you. Glad you like it. We've reviewed all the corner expansions and most of the mini expansions. You can find them on this channel. Next up is The Dragon and the rest of the mini ones. Yes, The Cataclysm looks exciting! Lol, yes, we role play too! That's half the fun of the game.
I have been on the fence about this game for a bit. I remember playing this when I was a kid. This was a pretty good overview of the game and kinda made me want to buy it. I think this would be a great addition to our collection and I think our group will have a good time with it. Thanks for posting and I'll be watching your channel.
Hi Chris, Thanks for your kind words about the Talisman review. Yeah, we played this as kids too. It was the first board game I played that wasn't like any other board game. Hours of fun as some games go on for 8 hours! Would definitely recommend buying it. Probably best to start with the base game as there are now lots of expansions that add more complexity to it so that might be a bit overwhelming. But if I was to suggest a good expansion to buy with the base game, it would be The Reaper Expansion. This is a mini expansion that is really easy to understand but will add a little more excitement to the base game. I’ll be reviewing all of the expansions in time so hopefully they’ll be of help to you and your gaming group. Once again thanks for watching and thanks for subscribing. If there is any fantasy book, film/TV or board game you’d like me to review, I’m always up for suggestions.
i got this game about a month ago and now im hooked. I first saw this game 2 years ago. It was for sale and on sale online. I shouldve bought it at that time, cause now its hard to find expansions at a reasonable price. and i wanna collect them all!! So far i have Harbinger, Bloodmoon, and Cataclysm. Anyone has an idea where i could get the rest for a good price?? Thanks in advance!
+Hyper Combo Finish Hi Hyper. Welcome to the joy of Talisman! Yes, the reason why the expansions are now getting to be silly prices is because Games Workshop withdrew Fantasy Flights licence to make the game. So they've stopped making the 4th Edition and therefore the only copies left are those in the shops. Games Workshop have announced they will be publishing a 5th Edition later this year. By the way, we've created a Facebook group. If you search on Facebook for The Bottled Imp Fellowship, click on the 'Join' button, and we'll add you in. Be great to see you there!
Ken, that is exactly the same book that I learnt from years ago and I also bought it from GW 😊 As for the additional TH-cam channel, I always believe that you can never have enough information and help, so I shall be taking a look at that one as well. Then I shall be spending a couple of weeks working out which characters to paint and in which order, as my paint stock is seriously limited and count down to my holiday is under way (need to stop spending on my precious hobby and collect some spending money for Malta, but very tempted to buy the complete paint set on my return... Expensive I know, but I also call it false economy 😆 Ken, a million thanks mate, seriously appreciate all of the help you give, as well as your precious time, Terry
+Terry Bass Lol, small world! So you're an old hand at painting minis! Yeah, I looked about for little hints and tips. Yes, you could get your figures painted but would be much more expensive. I enjoy painting them and think I've improved! It's finding the time! My pleaure Terry, it's all good karma I'm sure!
I never heard about this game before, but I've just learned that Avalon Hill is about to release a new, fifth edition. So I came here to see how this game works.
I'm playing the Digital version for the first time on my other monitor whilst watching you describe the game. Pretty much enjoying the digital version, from watching your review I need to round up some friends and buy the board game. Looks like good for an evening!
Stu Barfoot Good stuff Stu! Strangely enough I'm about to crack open the digital version! Yes, board game good fun with friends, food and a couple of beers. Be prepared for a 3 hour game though!
2,5 hours, for us, would be a short game! Other factors for the board game are number of players and how many expansions you play with. Obviously the more players and expansions, the longer it takes to play. We make a day of it!
+Stu Barfoot Nah it's a long game. Always has been. Not sure where they got the play time on the box for. There isn't much time difference in playing the Board/Digital version as there isn't really any accounting downtime, both play at pretty much the same pace.
+The Bottled Imp I've always been of the impression that the expansions (Apart from the dragon one that created more for the finish in 3rd ed at least) speed the game up slightly as it makes it easier for people to target some of the upgrades they are after.All in all the time difference with or without expansions isn't huge though.Player count definitely adds time though.
Say you stand at the church and roll six, can you go up to the middle region (fighting the knight on the way) or do you need to roll 2 and land on the Knight and then fight and on your next turn roll die and move up?
+Martin Ahlander Yes, roll the dice, fight the Sentinel then continue your move. You must have enough dice roll movement left after you win against him.
HELP! Quick talisman question re. the Inner Region Pit Fiends! If a player rolls a 4, thus encountering 4 Pit Fiends to fight (4 str each), do they combine their attack (16 str)? And if the player wins his roll, are all 4 Fiends beaten at once, or are 3 left over to fight (now 12 str)? We can't figure this out from the rules and need help urgently. Thanks :)
With this space, the Pit Fiends fight separately (NOT combined) with Strength 4 each. You roll 1 die to see how many you have to fight separately until you die or you kill all of them. This is because the Pits space says to fight them separately. This is different to the normal rule of Adventure Card Enemies that DO combine if on the same space. Hope that makes sense. The wording on the space is this: Fight the Pitfiends" Roll one die and fight that many Pitfiends with Strength4 each one-by-one until either you are defeated or you defeat all the Pitfiends. You may move on the turn after all Pitfiends are defeated.
@@thebottledimp That's extremely helpful thank you for your reply. My only concern with that rule, and why we thought there must be a mistake in the first place, is that if I have str 10 at this point (which is entirely possible with most characters, even 'casters'), I could be fight a million str 4 fiends, and they can never beat me. Even if I had str 8 or 9 the chances of me losing are minuscule - even if I fought 6 of them. It just feels like a poor challenge given that's the final tile before reaching the crown. Have you ever considered some house rules to make it more of a challenge or has it never been an issue in your games?
Yes, it does seem a bit easy but that way, the previous two spaces test your Craft so maybe the idea was your Strength may not be that good. We just know to get your Strength and Craft to at least 8 before going for the Crown of Command.
Your figures look great, but the prospect of painting them gives me a slight panic attack so mine will probably stay grey. Fantastic review though, it's become one of my favorite board games.
+WayToTheGrave Thanks for the kind words. Yeah, can be a little daunting to paint the figures. Their are artists online that offer to paint figures for money. We're also creating a step-by-step guide too that should be ready next year.
I've been following your videos on Talisman (haven't really played yet, but I really like when board games go digital; I like how much faster the setting up is without losing the core of the game); anyway, one thing I noticed (first video I watched from the playlist was the Druid's) that there's an ungodly amount of dice rolling on this one. Maybe you haven't played the game in digital form, but if you have, can you comment on the fairness of dice rolls by the AI? If you haven't, can you in general please comment on the luck vs. skill factor's weight in this game?
Thanks for watching Kenshiro. Yes, Talisman on the whole is a dice rolling game. That's it's main mechanic. I've played the digital version and have Dodd a review of it plus a play through too. I like it. The fairness of the AI dice rolling when the digital game first came out was a bit unfair so the developers changed that so it's a more fairer system. For me I like chucking dice so I just have fun rolling the dice and let randomness take it's course. There his strategy involved and you can try to take some randomness out of the game by using Fate tokens but certainly there is randomness of dice rolls involved.
@@thebottledimp Thank you for your thorough answer! Are reviews for new board games (both digital and not) still coming in the channel? Your narration is great.
You are quite welcome. We've reviewed all the expansions plus the base game for the board game version and just the base game for the digital version. We've also looked at every character in detail for the board game base game. You'll find them all in our Talisman playlist. Enjoy!
Great Vid, I recently tracked down a set of Talisman (+5 Expansions) for my brother as a Christmas present, I'm trying to find out which sleeves I should use as I can't find any of the FFG yellow sleeves, Also with the cards sleeved do they fit in the raptor Wooden 4s or 2s card holders? If you have any information on this I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.
I love Talisman, both for nostalgic reasons and because it still stands as a great fun game! I now play it with my 7 year old son, who can handle most of the rules (manufacturer's recommendation of 14+ seems a bit high). We often play with revealed spells, until he gets to know how to play them. Can anyone recommend any other "adventure" themed games that work with kids of this age?
+Tim Hipkiss Same for me. Lots of fond memories playing Talisman as a kid. Still lots of fun to be had years later! Welcome to the Dungeon is a good little game that will be easy to learn and play for your son. It's a fun push-your-luck game where players choose whether or not to put monsters into the dungen, if they remove a monster they also have to remove a piece of equipment from the Adventurer who eventally will go through the dungeon to fight said monsters. It's quick to play too. Check out our for it th-cam.com/video/Knmdz9GGlsk/w-d-xo.html Also, Once Upon A Time is a story-telling card game where players have to tell a story using certan cards in their hand. Really good fun and good for the imagination. The artwork is beautful. Have a look at our review on The Dice Tower channel th-cam.com/video/S9KoT-idN34/w-d-xo.html And Love Letters: The Hobbit version is a quick, fun card game where you are trying to have The Ring card in your hand at the end of the game. Review th-cam.com/video/rfbjAJMcMNE/w-d-xo.html Plus Citadels is really good, fun card game where players have to build 8 Districts to win the game. Each player chooses a character that has an ability to use. This is fairly easy to understand is fairly light but has a good bit of stratagy. Our reivew is here th-cam.com/video/r2b-W5CCVPM/w-d-xo.html Hope that helps. Let us know how you and your son get on if you buy/play any of these.
Awesome review! I just bought the game yesterday. Maybe you can answer me- why does the game (4th edition) comes with 6 dices? You roll just one dice each turn, do you need all of them for playing the game or are they're for spare parts?
Thanks Sasabe. I'm not sure what Fantasy Flight officially say but the game is for 2 to 6 players so if 6 players play, they can have a dice each to roll. Plus sometimes a player may have to roll two or three dice at the same time. Just makes it easier than rolling one die three times.
Hi Ken, I've searchrd all of the cards and cannot work out what makes a character change into a toad, can you shed some light please. All I can see is rolling a 1 in the City. I thought it was if you rolled a 1 for movement, but that's what wakes the Reaper up
HI Terry, normally getting turned into a toad happens to a character rather than a character being able to turn into a toad. It's normally when you have to Roll for an outcome and could well be a Space on the board (such as in the City) or because of a Spell Card, or a Stranger Adventure Card etc. Rolling for movement will NOT result in a character being changed as you quite rightly point out. Hope that helps.
Ken, you are top man, :-) thanks for your sooper duper fast reply, of possibly 15 minutes! WOW! I thought you were in the UK unless you're off filming and sunnying it up in a lovely hot country. You replied at 1am, are you more dedicated than you have ever been in the past. Seriously, many thanks for your kind help, much appreciated.
Ken, I recieved two lovely parcels from Amazon last night, The Warewolf and the Harbinger, if I was wondering about the toads before hand, I'm definately worried now lol. One of these two mini expansions (I won't say which and spoil it for other readers) definately has it's possible fare share of toads lurking if you roll the wrong dice. Also as for the Harbinger, regarding all of the Omen cards running out and no one winning the game, there's a brilliant card that puts an excellent twist on this called THE APOCRYPHA, but I'll not spoil that either... you probably know what I'm talking about :-) I now use the Reaper, Warewolf and Harbinger with just the base game, so that it's not overwhelming, but the whole game now comes a live. Also starting the game and rolling a 1 on the first move, taking the go as normal then activating the Reaper, this ganme can be over within 5 minutes. Ive not played this game sometimes because of it going on and on, but now with so much flexibillity of time frame involved with these mini expansions and the way they are all envolved most of the time... it's brilliant :-)
Really feel like playing this game but looked online and nearly all of the expansions are out of print, do they usually get reprinted or is there any news of a 5th edition? I wouldn't want to buy it with not being able to get the expansions
+Slava Partnov Hi Slava, when you want to cross the bridge from the Outer Region to the Middle Region you have to defeat the Sentinel using normal Strength based combat. If you want to cross the bridge from the Middle Region to the Outer Region, you don't have to fight but just move on your go as normal. Hope that helps. By the way, we've created a Facebook group. Search for The Bottled Imp Fellowship, click on the Join button, and we'll add you in.
+Slava Partnov I will also add, every time you wish to cross the bridge from the Outer Region to the Middle Region, you'll have to defeat him regardless if you have defeated him previously.
+Zewen Zhang Thank you Zewen. Welcome to The Bottled Imp. Plays pretty good as a two player game. It is shorter though but your turn comes around quickly (obviously) which means less down time. Ideally 4 or 5 players is best but 3 and 6 are still good (6 is a longer game!).
What a brilliant game and yet again, your enthusiasm for this excellent work of art and a game containing surprise beginnings middles and endings, just keeps us in complete suspense, right up to the final turn of a card, which sometimes is what we expect, but on the other hand... errr, maybe I won't spoil it for newbies :-) Thanks once again for a brilliant video :-)
God Talisman is so good. Been playing the digital edition on steam with a few friends who live far away. It's pretty good! Definitely prefer the board game but the extra expansions online is pretty neat.
@@davetherave3511 that doesn't make any sense at all. A game is a game. Plenty of board games have been adapted to video games. It's your preference, but the mechanics of the game hold up. Especially Talisman. It's a fantasy role-playing game where you pick or randomly get a character to play and do a run to the center of the board against npc or real players. You collect gear and level up stats a long the way. There it's basically a rogue lite lol.
@@skate60331 board games came out way before computer games did, it's sad that people nowadays can't live without technology. When you play a board game with friends or family at your or theirs house, you can interact with each other, technology games turn your brain to mush, as you stay glued to a screen and forget how to be a person, but become a robot.
@@davetherave3511 there's no sense really in arguing with someone that is is irrational and unaware as you are but I'll try lol. You should never use blanket statements about games and people interactions. Obviously too much gaming is potentially bad for an individual for x amount of reasons but most things in moderation is okay. Also board games are good for in person social interaction which I actually stated I preferred in my original comment, and only was applauding the fact I could play the game long distance with my friends who moved to other states. To assume that computer/console games are not good interaction with other people is ridiculous as well. You clearly have never played an MMO or other team based multiplayer games where you and your friends get together in a virtual space, communicate and try to beat the challenges the games present. But in general, I was merely stating that fundamentally the game design of a board game, can translate very well into a video game. The difference being that the video game version of Talisman for example is faster paced because the game does certain things automatically and knows the rules so you and your friends don't argue over them lol
Not a bad game, (I've got all the 3rd ed stuff), but it's still at it's core a roll and move game. I find it takes a couple of hours to play through with 4 players, so it's not just the BottledImp team that goes over the time to play on the box.Great intro game or beer and pretzels game but it is missing a level of depth for anything more. Generally I prefer my lighter games to play a little quicker. That aside, it fun to play occasionally.
+Trent Bear Yeah, it is a roll and move game but I love the theme, the characters, the mystery of the Adventure Deck the spells, pretty much everything! And yes, love the fact that it's good with a drink, food and good banter!
I only found out about this last night i've never played Talisman and now i'm in a little bit of a panick. Games Workshop is ending their contract with Fantasy Flight and you will no longer be able to buy it after February 2017. I'm going to go ahead and by the base game asap. Any recommendations on what expansions I should buy for it?
+Gurubu Gaming Yes, not sure what's happening with the game after that. I'd go for a couple of the mini ones like The Reaper, Blood Moon, Sacred Pool. The City, The Woodland corner board expansions add a lot of new mechanics. The Dragon is tough! The other corner expansions are more of the base game and The Cataclysm is a totally new board that replaces the base board. We've done all the expansions apart from 2 really mini ones and you can find them all in our Talisman playlist.
Thanks! I'll check out your other videos and decide which ones seem like the best to get. It seems after February 2017 they will no longer be sold and available (and i've also read the prices on currently available copies are starting to go up). Btw great video first one i've seen on your channel keep up the good work :) Also official link: www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2016/9/9/a-new-path-forward/
Hi Ken, back again :-)) and a question on fate tokens please. I've seen this answer somewhere and believe it was from your good self, but that was a long long time ago. Both sides have a light and dark colour and I think its something to do with, light side for me, dark side for other characters, but can you confirm this and any other rules and if its from yourself, where have I seen it before. I have the four large expasions, as well as The Frostmarch, Reaper, Blood Moon, Firelands and Harbinger small expansions and I have checked all of the instructions and cannot find this answer anywhere, but I'm sure it was yourself that answered this in one in one of your excellent videos.
The Bottled Imp very! I love trunks like this. I'm actually looking for one with similar dimensions for my expansions but it's hard to find the right sizes online. Any idea where the person who gifted it to you got it?
I thought I posted this question a few days ago, but cannot find it or an answer...please forgive me Ken if I'm duplicating. I'm venturing further and further into more expansions and as my Adventure Card collection grows, I am becoming more and more fascinated at the way Talisman is structured, so that every move and either gaining or losing something just seems perfect.On my own tonight and only using the main board, the Reaper and 2 other mini expansions (Frostmarch and The Firelands), with were delivered today.I have a question for you my friend. I have come across many cards tonight which are confusing me on the same issue. One of them for example is the Flame Rift (Event).It says "burn all adventure cards in this space" (which I understand), and the top 3 cards off the adventure deck. I'm trying to understand the reasoning of burning loads of cards off of the adventure deck?I must have 350 to 400 adventure cards, so burning them (removing from the game) will only result in EVENTUALLY running out of cards.Can you kindly explain the reasoning behind this process for me please... I can only think that the Firelands wants to burn Talisman completely and once all of the adventure cards are gone, the game ends and all characters on the board will mention that phrase by Kenneth Williams in the carry on film... "Frying tonight" 😆
+Terry Bass Nealty caught up with all the comments! Good we're getting more but means it takes me longer to responed. May have to do question and answer videos! Ah, nice you've got The Firelands. This starts to change the shape of the board, as you've propably found out, with the use of the Terrain Cards. The theme of this expansion is burning and destruction. So burning cards from the Adventure Deck fits thematically. They have made some Adventure Cards Fireproof. This means they cann't be burned out of the game so there will always be Adventure Cards in the deck. If you do mange to burn through all of the non Fireproof Adventure Cards then you will be left with an amount of Fireproof Adventure Cards in the discard pile. Once you reahc the bottom of the Adventure deck you simply shuffle the discard deck to create a new Adventure Deck and keep on playing. I'd be very surprised if you burn all the non Fireproof cards though even if just plaiyng with the base game and The Firelands expansion. Lol, nice!
Idea Insanity Hi, thanks for watching and your kind words. Talisman really is a meaty game that fills a spot! Yes, I thought I'd paint them. Never had painted mini before so bought a basic Games Workshop set of paints and a 'How To' book and gave it a go. Some have come out better than others! Adds that extra layer of flavour to the gaming experience. I put a few photos of some of them on the Imp facebook page: facebook.com/TheBottledImp/posts/393571897487264
+Dave Dogge Ah, First Edition! My friend Moog had that one and it was how we got into Talisman. Yes, I think in the end there were at least 4 expansions. Good memories.
Also I notice that the characters on the latest edition cards are slightly less cartoony, I haven't played this great game in over 30 years ! funny as around the time we played board game Battlecars and Battlebikes by Games Workshop, I had to pay an arm and a leg recently for those two for as close as possible to mint condition.
+Dave Dogge Yes, certainly the original 4th Edition from Black Industries created the artwork in a more serious tone with Fantasy Flight continuing the same tone. Never got into those other two games. Are they good?
Battlecars and BattleBikes was and still is an excellent Car Wars boardgame and I dunno why GW dropped it, nothing around quite like it .. I know MB games in the 1980s had a similar game on a longer stretch of road which had something to do with the Mad Max franchise,, (Thunderoad - thank you internet), a new kickstarter game Devils Run : Route 666 has been released recently which is similar. Also I think Dark Future was another dropped GW car wars game.
+Dave Dogge I see. I know that GW decided not to do board games and only Warhammer and The Hobbit a while back. That's why Fantasy Flight took over the Talisman liecence. I've never played a car wars board game. Sounds fun!
I've become a little discouraged playing this game now. Not only because I've played it so many times, that I pretty much do the same things every time, but I've seen a lot of unofficial expansions that make the game so much better! Lots of cool new items, mounts, quests, classes, even boards but I'm mostly interested in all the new cards. One of the most interesting things are all the monsters that do something new. Printing all that out would take forever though, and it'd be a lot of work. I'm not sure how to make it look good. I suppose instead of a simple paper, I could buy blank cards online of similar size and just write on them.. but that wouldn't be very immersive to keep looking at my terrible handwriting. What I mean is I kinda don't feel like playing again, without those expansions.
+York Denim Yeah, I guess most games can suffer from over playing. Not seen any of the unofficial expansions. I guess that's the problem with them; the printing is required which is a bit of a pain. I wonder if the people who devise these unofficial ones could Kiskstarter them? Maybe that would break copyright laws. You may want to check out The Cataclysm expansion when that is published (first quarter of this year) as it replaces the base game board complete and all the spaces are different. That should give a mew feel to the game.
I have a question for you my good friend... If I take two cards off of the Adventure deck and the 1st (which is an Enemy-Animal strength 4) results in a stand off which means I don't lose a life, the rules state that my characters turn immediately ends. But does this only apply if I only drew 1 card. As I drew 2 cards Can I look at the 2nd card and do what it says or not, as I never killed the monster on the first card. I don't think I can touch the 2nd card until the Enemy-Animal on the 1st is killed and your profession advice on this will be adhered by 😊Many thanks,Terry
+Terry Bass Good question. You have to resolve the cards in numeric order. Lowest number resolves first. The numbers are the small ones in a circle bottom right of the cards. I think the order is 1) Events, 2) Enemy, 3) Strangers, 4) Objects and Followers, 6) Places. So if you pick up 2 or more cards you resolve the lowest first then in order. If you had a sword and an enemy you would have to resolve the enemy with combat WITHOUT the use of that sword since it has a higher number. If you win or evade the enemy you can then resolve the sword card by picking it up if you wish. If you lose or stand off, that's the end of your turn and you can't pick up the sword. All the expansion 'Adventure' cards work like that even if you have to resolve different ones from different expansions in one turn. Hope that's clearclear! By the way, if you draw 2 or more enemy cards and they are either all Strength or all Craft you have to fight them at the same time. You have to add all the scores up and only roll one dice for attack. Example: I draw 1 Dragon with Strength 7 and 1 boar with Strength 1, that's a total of 8. Another player then rolls 1 die and gets a 5, giving a total of 13. I have a total of 9 Strength and roll a 2, giving a total of 11. I lose and both enemy cards remain on the space. If you draw 1 enemy that is Craft and 1 that is Strength, you still have to fight them both, or evade if you want and can, but you fight them separately. You can chose which one to eight first because they both have the order number of 2. Be aware though as some enemy cards may have a different number.
I'm back again mate and the subject is painting. I'm ok with the process of primer, undercoat, base coat, washes and dry brushing, but have you come across any books that contain all of the characters within Talisman, that describe the colour codes for them as well as the techniques for their various effects. It seems very easy to try and follow the character card images, but with so many paints available from a Games Workshop store, I have absolutely no idea which shades to use to get the finish the same. Really appreciate any advice, Kind regards,Terry
+Terry Bass Good to see you're getting into painting your Talisman figures! Makes such a difference. Good question! I've had a look and I can't find a book or even a website that lists actual paint numbers. the best I could find was a guy paiting them on You Tube. He names the colours he uses. Search for Spydah666 on You Tube. I bought a basic set of paints and used those. Obviously you can keep adding to your colours if you need to but it could get quite expensive. Would like to see your results. Post photos on Bottled Imp facebook page if you like.
+The Bottled Imp Cheers Ken, I've just had a glance at he's channel and I shall be having a closer look in about an hours time, as I have a couple of cans of black and shall be giving all of the characters a spray over before the sun sets, much quicker to undercoat the whole lot with spray don't you think. Once I have finished my first character (maybe the Grim Reaper) I shall let you have a look :-) Great channel you have found for me Ken, Many thanks as always, Terry
Cool. Yeah, always best to prime lots of figures at once as it's quicker. Ah, I started with the toads then I think The Reaper was next. I learnt the basics from a book called 'How to Paint Citadel Miniatures' by Games Workshop. It goes through various techniques. Found it very useful. Another good You Tube channel is Rob Oren. He's very good at painting and explaining.
Hi Ken, how you been keeping, I hope that you are well.Well I'm venturing further and further into more expansions and as my Adventure Card collection grows, I am becoming more and more fascinated at the way Talisman is structured, so that every move and either gaining or losing something just seems perfect.Im on my own tonight and only using the main board, the Reaper and 2 other mini expansions (Frostmarch and The Firelands), which were delivered today.I have a question for you my friend. I have come across many cards tonight which are confusing me on the same issue. One of them for example is the Flame Rift (Event).It says "burn all adventure cards in this space" (which I understand), and the top 3 cards off of the adventure deck. I'm trying to understand the reasoning of burning loads of cards off of the adventure deck.I must have 350 to 400 adventure cards, so burning them (removing from the game) will only result in EVENTUALLY running out of cards.Can you kindly explain the reasoning behind this process for me please... I can only think that the Firelands wants to burn Talisman completely and once all of the adventure cards are gone, the game ends and all characters on the board will mention that phrase by Kenneth Williams in the carry on film... "Frying tonight" 😆 Either way, I bet there's a logical explanation, Kind regards,Terry
Thanks so much for the detailed review. I heard of this game but have never played it, and I'm thinking of buying it on Amazon. So far it looks like just the type of game I would love to play!
+Terry Bass Hi Terry, sorry, been manic here. No, we've not reviewed The Firelands yet. We've that one, the new Cataclysm one and a mini ones left. We'll be reviewing all there over the coming months.
+Terry Bass Cool. The Pied Piper card I was looking at was from The City expansion and has The City back of the card. Unless there is another one in a different expansion?
Yep of course, you're spot on Ken and my mistake sorry. I saw the back of the card and mistook it for a gate, but was thinking of a dungeon gate. I know what I have done wrong. I have cut out bits of card from cereal packets and wrote a C for city, D for dungeon etc and put them on the back of the packs with elastic bands, so that at a glance, I would be able to set the game up quicker. I have just checked my decks of cards and the D card, was on the City deck, I seriously need to blame it on age (55) lol, or maybe we could mention that playing every night, needs to include a night off at some stage lol Tonight might be a good starting point, as it's 9pm and just got in from work. As always mate, great chatting and thanks for your valued time. Terry
Surprisingly simple mechanics, I though it was something similar to Descent. The artwork style seems like that of an old school RPG. Great review anyway, I might pick this one up.
+Charles Georgius Wilson Yes, with Talisman you simple roll, move and resolve the space with a few more variations on what you can do. Love the artwork! I've fond memories of playing this way back in the day so it will always have a special place in my gaming heart.
Thank you Dean of Games. Glad you like our Talisman episodes. The wooden truck was given to me by my mum's nursing home. It was a hamper gift from a supplier, they weren't using it so I asked if I could have it. Or, I stole it from an Orge from his cave. It was bursting with gold coins! That one's more exciting!
+fmoros I prefer the Fantasy Flight 4th Edition. Although started playing on the 1st and have the 2nd. Never played the 3rd but not impressed with the artwork on that version. And you? By the way, we've created a Facebook group. Search for The Bottled Imp Fellowship, click the join button, and I'll add you in. Ken.
Hi, thanks for your reply. I have not played the game, I ask thinking to buy one copy for my collection. I like old simple fun games. I will have a further look into game play and also will look into Relic. I will join your fbook page right now. Thanks for your informative videos.
Awesome Super Thanks! Good stuff! You and your fellow adventureres are in for a treat. Let me know how you get on and happy questing! We'll be doing more Talisman expansion reviews soon.
Thanks. T-shirt is one I got made myself as it’s a concept drawing by Richard Nairn for a character in my fantasy book I’m writing. Thought it was cool so wanted a t-shirt of it!
This video has a game error, you cannot take a Follower in battle, unless you have a character with that special ability. Bummer, you have to edit the video now.
Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed our episode Monkey Lord. We've a Facebook group, search for The Bottled Imp Fellowship, click the Join button, and we'll add you in.
The Bottled Imp consider it done! And thanks for reviewing the expansions too! I've ordered the classic and the reaper and can't wait to play them! Thanks again for a great review!
Thank you so much for all the Talisman videos you've made! I had played the game many many years ago, I'd guess it was the 2nd edition or something... anyways, I used to enjoy it very much, but for some reason I kinda forgot about it. I stumbled upon this video and got a bit nostalgic, and just the day after I found the base set at an discount in a local store! I instantly bought it, and in this moment I'm eagerly waiting for The Reaper, The Dungeon and The Highlands expansions since I think they looked like they might the best expansions to buy for starters, according to your reviews. I noticed that there are atleast two expansions that you haven't reviewed, atleast as far as I can see...Nether Realm and Cataclysm. Any plans on reviewing them? Thanks again for the awesome videos! Keep up the good work! / N
Aww, thanks Narstrand6. Very kind of you. Glad you are liking our Talisman reviews. That's pretty much what happened to me! Have found childhood memories of playing Talisman all day on Saturdays. Good you're back playing. How have you got on? Is it as you remember? We have 3 more expanions to go. The Firelands, The Nether Realms and The Deep Realms. YOu'll be glad to know that The Cataclysm is now live! th-cam.com/video/UcgjUTESw5A/w-d-xo.html
+The Bottled Imp Yeah, the game is pretty much the way I remember it, in the way that it still grabs my attention and I can loose so many hours while playing without noticing :) I saw your new review for the Cataclysm, thanks for that! it's good to see a comprehensive review before buying. I now own all expansions except for Cataclysm and The Deep Realms. I'll buy them next month though, haha :)
+Narstrand6 Yes, hours can fly by! Glad our review of The Cataclysm was of help. Lol, yeah, Talisman can be addictive! Let me know how you get on with the new expansions.
+Guldar Heel Pretty much but it's so much more too! By the way, we've just created The Bottled Imp Facebook GROUP for like-minded people to hang out virtually com chat all things fantasy. Would be great if you could join. Just search for The Bottled Imp on Facebook, click on the Join button and I'll add you.
Im 35 years old I just saw these on ebay for hundreds of dollars. First time really paying attention to this type board game. Just imagine.. out of dozens of thrift stores, flea markets, and garage sales, I've attended. Straight probably looked over one priced at 50¢ 🥴🧩😂😂
Thanks for the review :D I have considered a long time if i should but talisman or not and you have convinced me :D And i also just subscribed 2 your channel :3 So Good job mate keep op the good work :D
Duke Nuke Hi Duke Nuke, thanks for your encouragement. Glad you like the review and glad you're going to buy Talisman! I've reviewed 2 of the expansions too - The Reaper, The Blood Moon - check them out too. Let me know how you get on with your first game and happy questing. Have fun!
Hey Bottled imp :D Thank you for answering my comment :D And I have seen your expansion videos for talisman :D (great videos by the way) So I will let you know when I buy talisman and how much I like it. But I'm pretty sure that I will like the game when I get it :D
My pleasure Duke! Oh, yes! Going to be reviewing all of the expansions. Currently there are 12 of them! (4 big ones, 8 minis) Won't be for about a month as we've just filmed the next set of reviews but at least 1 of the big reviews will be in the next lot of filming. If you are thinking of getting on of the big ones (the corner board expansions) I would start with The Dungeon or even The City. The Dungeon is all about fighting monsters and plundering. You get extra characters, Adventure Cards (Dungeon Cards), Spell Cards and there is a big boss to fight if you make it to the end of the Dungeon. The City is all about buying cool equipment, spells, potions, even pets for your character. Plus you can gamble and take on Bounty Cards to fulfill. So adds a different feel to the game. And you get new characters, and new spells etc Great fun! Hope that helps.
Hey mate :D I just played my talisman 4th edition and i am so thankfull that your videos convinced me to buy this amazing game. I also want to thank you for you're amazing reviews you have made so far :D And i cant wait for more talisman reviews for the expansions :D Thanks for the nice vids mate and hopes the best future for your channel :D
+Athanor3d Exactly! No one wants that! Yes, one of my all time favourites. By the way, we've created a Facebook group. Search for The Bottled Imp Fellowship, click the join button, and I'll add you in.
This game is so underrated
AGREED
I literally remembered this game from my childhood while chatting to a colleague today, now I just purchased the game on Amazon, and am brushing up on rules via your video. Can't wait to teach my little girl when she's old enough - bring on the next generation!
+Georgina Kaye
Fantastic! Yeah, we played it as kids and loved it. My favourite game. Great that you'll be playing with your child. You may want to know that Fantasy Flight have stopped making the 4th edition now so the expansions have been selling for crazy prices. There is talk of Games Workshop publishing a brand new 5th edition but there's no more news yet. Thanks for watching our episodes. By the way, we've created a Facebook GROUP where fellow imps hang out and chat about fantasy. You can also post things up for discussion. If you search for The Bottled Imp Fellowship, click on the Join button and I'll add you in.
I remember playing it as well as a teenager. I loved it!!
I just bought it too !! I used to play it toooo
11:19 - This is incorrect. If you win a battle against another player you can take one life, one object or one gold. You can't take a follower unless playing by your own house rules (or unless you kill them obviously).
I love Warhammer and D&D, het I never heard of this game. So, when the digital version was on sale, me and my xbox buddies gave it a try. In a period of 2 months I've had countless, multi-hour long sessions of wheezing laughter and cheeky interactions. Truly an amazing game.
Good to hear!
Thanks Ethan - we love making them, glad you love watching.
I've only played twice and didn't finish either time, but it's a great game. Feels really immersive (maybe because I was drinking) and building up your character made it feel like a video game.
Introduced this to friends and family last weekend, all massive board game nerds. They all loved it, now painting up all the characters and looking forward to adding some expansions slowly. Great video, allowed us to role into the game with minimal hassle.
Glad you've found our video of help, Wet Palette Warrior. Good to hear you all enjoyed your first game. Welcome to the magical world of Talisman!
Imagine bringing this board game out in the middle of the street. Back in the 1980s during a gang war / shootout. In California to bring the guys and girls together 🫂.
Thanks pezzapoo, glad you liked it. Have a look at our two Talisman expansion reviews too, if you've not already done so. More expansion reviews on their way soon. Love Talisman!
The Bottled Imp I've never played it, I think between you and Fritz40K you've convinced me to pick it up. A curse on both of you )
pezzapoo Lol! Good man pezzapoo! Watch out for the Hag as she'll curse you too! If you need any help or have any questions just ask. Always love spreading the word about good fantasy board games.
As y didn't have the collectors curse already...
+Peter Magro
Lol, yeah! Be quick if you want more expansions as Games Workshop have taken back the licence so no more 4th edition. I'm sure they'll do a 5th edition but not confirmed yet.
I randomly remembered playing this with my brother and our confused but enthusiastic mom today, I brought it up to my brother and neither of us could remember the name. Thankfully, I brought it up again a few hours later and me and my brother tried to remember and he did! Definitely gonna get it again and play it with him
The Kingslayer explaining Talisman on youtube....good times
+SchinTeth
Lol, it doesn't get better than that! By the way, we've created a Facebook group called The Bottled Imp Fellowship, search for that in Facebook, click Join and we'll add you in. Be great to see you there.
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Flipping heck, I remember reading this but forgot all about it and you have also answered my question spot on as always.
This game is incredibly brilliant, so simple yet so involved and as for the cards, I just love the way they are written and they're so brilliantly thought up. I am playing tonight with the main board (obviously) and also the Highlands, Woodlands as well as our good old mate "The Grim Reaper" and venturing all 3 boards... Brilliant night 😊 On Sunday I am buying 2 pasting tables, a 6ft X 4ft board and using all 4 expansions and a hidden alternative ending, yep it's gonna be a long day, but a fantastic one. Brilliant reply as always, many thanks 😊
+Terry Bass
Lol, yeah, there are quite a few rules to remember. We still refer back to the Rule Books to double check things. There are also good websites and forums that cover tricky rules. And yes, you'll need a big table with all the expansions! Good luck!
I love Talisman! I was introduced to it as an adult by a friend who grew up with the 2nd edition (I think) and it served as my introduction to role playing. As a result, while playing with them, there are actions I won't take based on my alignment (for example, if I'm good, I won't attack another good character) and I love to just let my character do their thing even if, as a player, I know it's a bad idea (like going against a much stronger monster because my characters is good but naive).
Thanks for the review!
Thanks for watching TerraEsper. Yes, Talisman is a great gateway to role playing games. Both are great fun!
We've added an 'Opps!' to this video review pointing out you can't take a follower as a reward for beating another character unless your character has a special ability or casts a spell that lets you. Thanks Doma for pointing this out!
I used to play this with my now wife. It's her birthday soon. This video has made me realise it's an update of the same game. Think I'll be making a purchase. Thanks Bottled Imp.
Merry Impday Mrs McDuff! Glad you enjoyed our video and have been inspired to embark on more epic Talisman adventures!
@@thebottledimp We've embarked on more Talisman adventures. Mrs McDuff even asked for the Blood Moon expansion set for Christmas. I thought you might be interested in this... th-cam.com/video/dWm7REmDtR4/w-d-xo.html
first board game i ever played back in the eighties ... i am quite happy to get the new edition and play it again
Thank you for this review. I have difficulty finding good reviews for the game, but I don't know why. I love the exploration aspect of this game to the point of changing the rules a bit to find as many magic objects or get 7 magic objects and the talisman before going to the Inner Region, just so I can explore more. There are people that do not like the game--but I think they could probably modify it a little to remove what they don't like. Thank you again!
You are quite welcome Paul. Glad you enjoyed our review. Yes, a lot of playing find the 'roll and move' mechanic too random but I find that's part of its charm.
Just played Talisman the other day got a copy and some expansions, playing it tonight 4 player, thanks for your help with explaining and also the expansion. Top videos.
Never heard of it until today. Growing up I love playing board games and Warhammer with my brother I just installed it on my PlayStation 4 I'm one get excited to try this out
Ah, memories! I fondly remember playing the first edition around the time it first came out. It was a good game to play with friends and family who probably weren't quite ready for hardcore RPGs or more advanced board games. I recently played the iPad version of the game, which served as a decent nostalgia trip. Anyone else who's on the fence about shelling out for the full board game might like to try the digital version first to get a feel for the game's mechanics.
Hi Mark! Thanks for watching my review. Yes, lots of memories. That was the reason we got back into it. Still as good as ever. Yeah, D&D always seemed too complex and a game you needed a lifetime to master before you understood it let alone enjoy it. Talisman was a good game to jump into and play yet still giving you the fantasy fix. Playing with all the expansions has taken it to another level now - it's more of a day event that a couple of hours! Good point about playing it digitally first - get a good feel for it. Nice one.
You won’t respond if someone gets the crown of command but what if they leave ? Does somebody have to currently have the crown of command when you die or is it once somebody has/ has had it ?
Hi Ken, I hope you had a good weekend 😊 I did actually spend 6 hours with my granddaughter on Sunday using the 5 Talisman boards as well as the Grim Reaper. Although we only concluded an ending when Crystals character got killed, we did actually manage to venture through all the 4 large corner expansions and got to know the game a lot better. Neither of us succeeded in beating the expansion endings, but still had a brilliant time, which left me agreeing with you... 12 hours is a guide to completing the full game, but that's without any of the alternative endings.Playing with and explaining the game to a 6yr old, really does slow everything down, but I really don't care, she's so grown up and she finds the characters sooooo exciting.I ended up using a 9mm sheet of mdf 5ft X 4ft, which leaves plenty of comfy room around the edges for excess cards.A question for you, I came across a dungeon card called "Pied Piper" which read... Roll 2 dice and move the Piper that many spaces clockwise around the board. Do I assume that when it moves as far as it can which is the "Lord of Darkness" square, that it gets discarded at that point.One last thing Ken, when I packed the game up, I thought it a good idea to have another read through the rules to see if I was missing anything. I realised that you can only use each spell once. I thought spells were for keeps till you were made to lose them. I had used the same spell numerous times and wondered why 😆So there you go, as long as we keep playing, we keep learning.Kind regards,Terry
+Terry Bass
Had a good weekend thanks. Visited my brother and we had fun playing Dead of Winter for the first time! Sounds like you had an epic Talisman session! Nice! Impressed that your 6 year old granddaughter played. As for the Pied Piper card; it's from The City expansion and should only be drawn from The City expansion deck and therefore the Pied Piper would not get stuck as The City expansion movement is in a continuous loop. The only way I can think he ended up in The Dungeon and thus got stuck at the end was if an Event card made players draw City cards whiles in The Dungeon. If that's the case, I would just leave him left on The Dark Lord space with any Enemies that he has collected along the way for players to encounter. If on Enemies were collected then just encounter the space. Hope that's clear! Yes, spells are all one shot deals unless stated otherwise. I think there is a spell that let's you pick up the last discarded spell to use again but all spells can be held and used when you would like when it says to use them. Yeah, always good to read the rules from time to time!
Thanks for the quick recap as I used to play this over 20 years ago and forgot the name. I have been trying to remember the name and finally found it and bought it the same day!!!😊. Can't wait to play with my kids!! Thanks again from Australia!!
You are quite welcome Bromster. Be prepared for epic adventures! We've done reviews of all the expansions too. Plus Character breakdowns. Enjoy!
I had the very first edition of this game and my friends and I loved it so much. We would grab some pints on a Friday night and play for hours and hours. We also bought the very first expansion which was a dungeon!! Awesome!! Glad to see it is still alive and well played!!!
Loved this review. Straight to the point, clear and concise.
I like your reviews btw. Good job on explaining the components of the game without spoiling the whole game!
+Hyper Combo Finish
Thank you Hyper. We enjoy making them!
I started playing it today on Steam and I'm really intrigued by all the things that can happen to you! I played a game with the dwarf and another one with the monk.
Excellent! Yes, it's an eventual game!
Thanks for this, you've convinced me to give this another shot!
Francis Pham Ah, nice one Francis! Let me know how you get on. Hope you enjoy it!
Well worth sticking with it used to play 2nd edition all the time. Just picked up 4th edition a few days ago... cant wait to get ba k into it.
Good to finally see a fantastic review of my favourite board game, I have been an avid fan of the game for over a decade and have most of the expansions. I have recently introduced it to my 3 children and they completely love the experience, especially as we role play our characters, nothing more hillarious than someone picking up the hag and loosing their unicorn or being turned into a slimy toad :) will you be doing anymore Talisman reviews Ken? and have you seen the news for the next big box expansion, Cataclsym, it completely replacing the main board with a new one how awesome is that. Anyway keep up the good work :)
+Kevin Driske
Thanks Kevin; very kind of you. Glad you like it. We've reviewed all the corner expansions and most of the mini expansions. You can find them on this channel. Next up is The Dragon and the rest of the mini ones. Yes, The Cataclysm looks exciting! Lol, yes, we role play too! That's half the fun of the game.
I have been on the fence about this game for a bit. I remember playing this when I was a kid. This was a pretty good overview of the game and kinda made me want to buy it. I think this would be a great addition to our collection and I think our group will have a good time with it. Thanks for posting and I'll be watching your channel.
Hi Chris,
Thanks for your kind words about the Talisman review. Yeah, we played this as kids too. It was the first board game I played that wasn't like any other board game. Hours of fun as some games go on for 8 hours!
Would definitely recommend buying it. Probably best to start with the base game as there are now lots of expansions that add more complexity to it so that might be a bit overwhelming. But if I was to suggest a good expansion to buy with the base game, it would be The Reaper Expansion. This is a mini expansion that is really easy to understand but will add a little more excitement to the base game. I’ll be reviewing all of the expansions in time so hopefully they’ll be of help to you and your gaming group.
Once again thanks for watching and thanks for subscribing. If there is any fantasy book, film/TV or board game you’d like me to review, I’m always up for suggestions.
i got this game about a month ago and now im hooked. I first saw this game 2 years ago. It was for sale and on sale online. I shouldve bought it at that time, cause now its hard to find expansions at a reasonable price. and i wanna collect them all!! So far i have Harbinger, Bloodmoon, and Cataclysm.
Anyone has an idea where i could get the rest for a good price?? Thanks in advance!
+Hyper Combo Finish
Hi Hyper. Welcome to the joy of Talisman! Yes, the reason why the expansions are now getting to be silly prices is because Games Workshop withdrew Fantasy Flights licence to make the game. So they've stopped making the 4th Edition and therefore the only copies left are those in the shops. Games Workshop have announced they will be publishing a 5th Edition later this year.
By the way, we've created a Facebook group. If you search on Facebook for The Bottled Imp Fellowship, click on the 'Join' button, and we'll add you in. Be great to see you there!
The Bottled Imp thanks, Ken! i'll check it out! :)
Angelo Navarro All the expansions are getting re-printed later this year.
Ken, that is exactly the same book that I learnt from years ago and I also bought it from GW 😊
As for the additional TH-cam channel, I always believe that you can never have enough information and help, so I shall be taking a look at that one as well.
Then I shall be spending a couple of weeks working out which characters to paint and in which order, as my paint stock is seriously limited and count down to my holiday is under way (need to stop spending on my precious hobby and collect some spending money for Malta, but very tempted to buy the complete paint set on my return... Expensive I know, but I also call it false economy 😆
Ken, a million thanks mate, seriously appreciate all of the help you give, as well as your precious time,
Terry
+Terry Bass
Lol, small world! So you're an old hand at painting minis! Yeah, I looked about for little hints and tips. Yes, you could get your figures painted but would be much more expensive. I enjoy painting them and think I've improved! It's finding the time! My pleaure Terry, it's all good karma I'm sure!
I never heard about this game before, but I've just learned that Avalon Hill is about to release a new, fifth edition. So I came here to see how this game works.
I'm playing the Digital version for the first time on my other monitor whilst watching you describe the game. Pretty much enjoying the digital version, from watching your review I need to round up some friends and buy the board game. Looks like good for an evening!
Stu Barfoot Good stuff Stu! Strangely enough I'm about to crack open the digital version! Yes, board game good fun with friends, food and a couple of beers. Be prepared for a 3 hour game though!
The Bottled Imp digital version is taking about 2.5hr each time. is a long game, but maybe I am slow :)
2,5 hours, for us, would be a short game! Other factors for the board game are number of players and how many expansions you play with. Obviously the more players and expansions, the longer it takes to play. We make a day of it!
+Stu Barfoot Nah it's a long game. Always has been. Not sure where they got the play time on the box for. There isn't much time difference in playing the Board/Digital version as there isn't really any accounting downtime, both play at pretty much the same pace.
+The Bottled Imp I've always been of the impression that the expansions (Apart from the dragon one that created more for the finish in 3rd ed at least) speed the game up slightly as it makes it easier for people to target some of the upgrades they are after.All in all the time difference with or without expansions isn't huge though.Player count definitely adds time though.
Say you stand at the church and roll six, can you go up to the middle region (fighting the knight on the way) or do you need to roll 2 and land on the Knight and then fight and on your next turn roll die and move up?
+Martin Ahlander
Yes, roll the dice, fight the Sentinel then continue your move. You must have enough dice roll movement left after you win against him.
Would love a let's play of this!
Good suggestion Matt. We're thinking the same thing!
Been struggling to find the expansions anywhere to buy :( any tips?
HELP! Quick talisman question re. the Inner Region Pit Fiends!
If a player rolls a 4, thus encountering 4 Pit Fiends to fight (4 str each), do they combine their attack (16 str)? And if the player wins his roll, are all 4 Fiends beaten at once, or are 3 left over to fight (now 12 str)? We can't figure this out from the rules and need help urgently. Thanks :)
With this space, the Pit Fiends fight separately (NOT combined) with Strength 4 each. You roll 1 die to see how many you have to fight separately until you die or you kill all of them. This is because the Pits space says to fight them separately. This is different to the normal rule of Adventure Card Enemies that DO combine if on the same space. Hope that makes sense. The wording on the space is this: Fight the Pitfiends"
Roll one die and fight that many Pitfiends with Strength4 each one-by-one until either you are defeated or you defeat all the Pitfiends.
You may move on the turn after all Pitfiends are defeated.
@@thebottledimp That's extremely helpful thank you for your reply.
My only concern with that rule, and why we thought there must be a mistake in the first place, is that if I have str 10 at this point (which is entirely possible with most characters, even 'casters'), I could be fight a million str 4 fiends, and they can never beat me. Even if I had str 8 or 9 the chances of me losing are minuscule - even if I fought 6 of them. It just feels like a poor challenge given that's the final tile before reaching the crown.
Have you ever considered some house rules to make it more of a challenge or has it never been an issue in your games?
Yes, it does seem a bit easy but that way, the previous two spaces test your Craft so maybe the idea was your Strength may not be that good. We just know to get your Strength and Craft to at least 8 before going for the Crown of Command.
Just finished an epic 3 player game of Talisman.
Definitely not my favorite game to bring to the table but I'll never turn it down if it's suggested.
+DOOMED !
Lol, yes, it's certainly an epic event. One to savor!
Your figures look great, but the prospect of painting them gives me a slight panic attack so mine will probably stay grey.
Fantastic review though, it's become one of my favorite board games.
+WayToTheGrave
Thanks for the kind words. Yeah, can be a little daunting to paint the figures. Their are artists online that offer to paint figures for money. We're also creating a step-by-step guide too that should be ready next year.
Thanks a lot for this introduction to Talisman! We've just bought it and are looking forward to playing it!
Our pleasure Scott. Thanks for watching. Good stuff! Let me know how you get on. Careful you're not tuned into a slimy little toad!
I've been following your videos on Talisman (haven't really played yet, but I really like when board games go digital; I like how much faster the setting up is without losing the core of the game); anyway, one thing I noticed (first video I watched from the playlist was the Druid's) that there's an ungodly amount of dice rolling on this one. Maybe you haven't played the game in digital form, but if you have, can you comment on the fairness of dice rolls by the AI?
If you haven't, can you in general please comment on the luck vs. skill factor's weight in this game?
Thanks for watching Kenshiro. Yes, Talisman on the whole is a dice rolling game. That's it's main mechanic. I've played the digital version and have Dodd a review of it plus a play through too. I like it. The fairness of the AI dice rolling when the digital game first came out was a bit unfair so the developers changed that so it's a more fairer system. For me I like chucking dice so I just have fun rolling the dice and let randomness take it's course. There his strategy involved and you can try to take some randomness out of the game by using Fate tokens but certainly there is randomness of dice rolls involved.
@@thebottledimp Thank you for your thorough answer!
Are reviews for new board games (both digital and not) still coming in the channel? Your narration is great.
You are quite welcome. We've reviewed all the expansions plus the base game for the board game version and just the base game for the digital version. We've also looked at every character in detail for the board game base game. You'll find them all in our Talisman playlist. Enjoy!
@@thebottledimp Will do, thanks! Are there plans to do indepth analyses of expansion characters as well?
Not at the moment. We're on a bit of a break for a while.
Great Vid, I recently tracked down a set of Talisman (+5 Expansions) for my brother as a Christmas present, I'm trying to find out which sleeves I should use as I can't find any of the FFG yellow sleeves, Also with the cards sleeved do they fit in the raptor Wooden 4s or 2s card holders? If you have any information on this I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.
I love Talisman, both for nostalgic reasons and because it still stands as a great fun game! I now play it with my 7 year old son, who can handle most of the rules (manufacturer's recommendation of 14+ seems a bit high). We often play with revealed spells, until he gets to know how to play them. Can anyone recommend any other "adventure" themed games that work with kids of this age?
+Tim Hipkiss
Same for me. Lots of fond memories playing Talisman as a kid. Still lots of fun to be had years later!
Welcome to the Dungeon is a good little game that will be easy to learn and play for your son. It's a fun push-your-luck game where players choose whether or not to put monsters into the dungen, if they remove a monster they also have to remove a piece of equipment from the Adventurer who eventally will go through the dungeon to fight said monsters. It's quick to play too. Check out our for it th-cam.com/video/Knmdz9GGlsk/w-d-xo.html
Also, Once Upon A Time is a story-telling card game where players have to tell a story using certan cards in their hand. Really good fun and good for the imagination. The artwork is beautful. Have a look at our review on The Dice Tower channel th-cam.com/video/S9KoT-idN34/w-d-xo.html
And Love Letters: The Hobbit version is a quick, fun card game where you are trying to have The Ring card in your hand at the end of the game. Review th-cam.com/video/rfbjAJMcMNE/w-d-xo.html
Plus Citadels is really good, fun card game where players have to build 8 Districts to win the game. Each player chooses a character that has an ability to use. This is fairly easy to understand is fairly light but has a good bit of stratagy. Our reivew is here th-cam.com/video/r2b-W5CCVPM/w-d-xo.html
Hope that helps. Let us know how you and your son get on if you buy/play any of these.
+The Bottled Imp Thanks for those suggestions Ken - much appreciated!
+Tim Hipkiss
My pleasure. Hope you find something that suits.
Thanks for pointing that out. Castle Panic looks fun! Lol, yes, Talisman can be an epic quest alright!
Tim Hipkiss For a fantasy adventure that works well with kids see Return of the Heroes
Awesome review! I just bought the game yesterday. Maybe you can answer me- why does the game (4th edition) comes with 6 dices? You roll just one dice each turn, do you need all of them for playing the game or are they're for spare parts?
Thanks Sasabe. I'm not sure what Fantasy Flight officially say but the game is for 2 to 6 players so if 6 players play, they can have a dice each to roll. Plus sometimes a player may have to roll two or three dice at the same time. Just makes it easier than rolling one die three times.
Hi Ken, I've searchrd all of the cards and cannot work out what makes a character change into a toad, can you shed some light please. All I can see is rolling a 1 in the City. I thought it was if you rolled a 1 for movement, but that's what wakes the Reaper up
HI Terry, normally getting turned into a toad happens to a character rather than a character being able to turn into a toad. It's normally when you have to Roll for an outcome and could well be a Space on the board (such as in the City) or because of a Spell Card, or a Stranger Adventure Card etc. Rolling for movement will NOT result in a character being changed as you quite rightly point out. Hope that helps.
Ken, you are top man, :-) thanks for your sooper duper fast reply, of possibly 15 minutes! WOW!
I thought you were in the UK unless you're off filming and sunnying it up in a lovely hot country. You replied at 1am, are you more dedicated than you have ever been in the past.
Seriously, many thanks for your kind help, much appreciated.
Ken, I recieved two lovely parcels from Amazon last night, The Warewolf and the Harbinger, if I was wondering about the toads before hand, I'm definately worried now lol.
One of these two mini expansions (I won't say which and spoil it for other readers) definately has it's possible fare share of toads lurking if you roll the wrong dice.
Also as for the Harbinger, regarding all of the Omen cards running out and no one winning the game, there's a brilliant card that puts an excellent twist on this called THE APOCRYPHA, but I'll not spoil that either... you probably know what I'm talking about :-)
I now use the Reaper, Warewolf and Harbinger with just the base game, so that it's not overwhelming, but the whole game now comes a live. Also starting the game and rolling a 1 on the first move, taking the go as normal then activating the Reaper, this ganme can be over within 5 minutes.
Ive not played this game sometimes because of it going on and on, but now with so much flexibillity of time frame involved with these mini expansions and the way they are all envolved most of the time... it's brilliant :-)
Really feel like playing this game but looked online and nearly all of the expansions are out of print, do they usually get reprinted or is there any news of a 5th edition? I wouldn't want to buy it with not being able to get the expansions
Ive been looking everywhere online for that treasure chest. Can't find one wide enough, that game board is 11 inches deep. Got a link?
Oi! Ken! How are you mate? 😃 When is Talisman 5 Edition coming out and how does it look? Thank you! Cheers! Best regards Sincerely Vince 🙂
Hello question here,if i defeated the guard of the bridge do i have to kill him again if i want to pass him inside not get out side
+Slava Partnov
Hi Slava, when you want to cross the bridge from the Outer Region to the Middle Region you have to defeat the Sentinel using normal Strength based combat. If you want to cross the bridge from the Middle Region to the Outer Region, you don't have to fight but just move on your go as normal. Hope that helps.
By the way, we've created a Facebook group. Search for The Bottled Imp Fellowship, click on the Join button, and we'll add you in.
+Slava Partnov
I will also add, every time you wish to cross the bridge from the Outer Region to the Middle Region, you'll have to defeat him regardless if you have defeated him previously.
The Bottled Imp Thank you for the reply you have definitely helped me!
Subscribed! How do you find it as a 2 player game? Thanks
+Zewen Zhang
Thank you Zewen. Welcome to The Bottled Imp. Plays pretty good as a two player game. It is shorter though but your turn comes around quickly (obviously) which means less down time. Ideally 4 or 5 players is best but 3 and 6 are still good (6 is a longer game!).
What a brilliant game and yet again, your enthusiasm for this excellent work of art and a game containing surprise beginnings middles and endings, just keeps us in complete suspense, right up to the final turn of a card, which sometimes is what we expect, but on the other hand... errr, maybe I won't spoil it for newbies :-)
Thanks once again for a brilliant video :-)
+Terry Bass
Many thanks Terry. Yep, one of my favourites. It certainly doesn't play the same game twice! It's more of an event than a game.
Hi! Thanks for sharing! Best instructions! I was wondering what paint you use for painting the figures?
God Talisman is so good. Been playing the digital edition on steam with a few friends who live far away. It's pretty good! Definitely prefer the board game but the extra expansions online is pretty neat.
My group has always preferred 3rd edition, but we are playing on Steam now and it's been a lot of fun.
It's pointless to play it online. It's a BOARD game not a computer game. You play it online, defeats the whole purpose.
@@davetherave3511 that doesn't make any sense at all. A game is a game. Plenty of board games have been adapted to video games. It's your preference, but the mechanics of the game hold up. Especially Talisman. It's a fantasy role-playing game where you pick or randomly get a character to play and do a run to the center of the board against npc or real players. You collect gear and level up stats a long the way. There it's basically a rogue lite lol.
@@skate60331 board games came out way before computer games did, it's sad that people nowadays can't live without technology. When you play a board game with friends or family at your or theirs house, you can interact with each other, technology games turn your brain to mush, as you stay glued to a screen and forget how to be a person, but become a robot.
@@davetherave3511 there's no sense really in arguing with someone that is is irrational and unaware as you are but I'll try lol. You should never use blanket statements about games and people interactions. Obviously too much gaming is potentially bad for an individual for x amount of reasons but most things in moderation is okay.
Also board games are good for in person social interaction which I actually stated I preferred in my original comment, and only was applauding the fact I could play the game long distance with my friends who moved to other states.
To assume that computer/console games are not good interaction with other people is ridiculous as well. You clearly have never played an MMO or other team based multiplayer games where you and your friends get together in a virtual space, communicate and try to beat the challenges the games present.
But in general, I was merely stating that fundamentally the game design of a board game, can translate very well into a video game. The difference being that the video game version of Talisman for example is faster paced because the game does certain things automatically and knows the rules so you and your friends don't argue over them lol
Not a bad game, (I've got all the 3rd ed stuff), but it's still at it's core a roll and move game. I find it takes a couple of hours to play through with 4 players, so it's not just the BottledImp team that goes over the time to play on the box.Great intro game or beer and pretzels game but it is missing a level of depth for anything more. Generally I prefer my lighter games to play a little quicker. That aside, it fun to play occasionally.
+Trent Bear
Yeah, it is a roll and move game but I love the theme, the characters, the mystery of the Adventure Deck the spells, pretty much everything! And yes, love the fact that it's good with a drink, food and good banter!
Personally, I think the artwork in the 2nd edition is much better than 3rd or 4th.
I haven't but will keep up the good work!
+Damon Facio
Thanks Damon! Spread the word of the Imp!
I only found out about this last night i've never played Talisman and now i'm in a little bit of a panick. Games Workshop is ending their contract with Fantasy Flight and you will no longer be able to buy it after February 2017. I'm going to go ahead and by the base game asap. Any recommendations on what expansions I should buy for it?
+Gurubu Gaming
Yes, not sure what's happening with the game after that. I'd go for a couple of the mini ones like The Reaper, Blood Moon, Sacred Pool. The City, The Woodland corner board expansions add a lot of new mechanics. The Dragon is tough! The other corner expansions are more of the base game and The Cataclysm is a totally new board that replaces the base board. We've done all the expansions apart from 2 really mini ones and you can find them all in our Talisman playlist.
Thanks! I'll check out your other videos and decide which ones seem like the best to get. It seems after February 2017 they will no longer be sold and available (and i've also read the prices on currently available copies are starting to go up). Btw great video first one i've seen on your channel keep up the good work :) Also official link: www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/news/2016/9/9/a-new-path-forward/
This bloke reminds me of bjorn ironside from vikings
Hi Ken, back again :-)) and a question on fate tokens please.
I've seen this answer somewhere and believe it was from your good self, but that was a long long time ago. Both sides have a light and dark colour and I think its something to do with, light side for me, dark side for other characters, but can you confirm this and any other rules and if its from yourself, where have I seen it before.
I have the four large expasions, as well as The Frostmarch, Reaper, Blood Moon, Firelands and Harbinger small expansions and I have checked all of the instructions and cannot find this answer anywhere, but I'm sure it was yourself that answered this in one in one of your excellent videos.
Would you mind sharing the dimensions of your trunk?
It's 30cm deep, 40cm wide, 29cm high. Beautiful isn't it?
The Bottled Imp very! I love trunks like this. I'm actually looking for one with similar dimensions for my expansions but it's hard to find the right sizes online. Any idea where the person who gifted it to you got it?
heyo, thanks for the video! what happens to a characters objects and followers when they die?
You drop them on the ground.
Where did you find that chest?
It was a Christmas hamper! I mean, it belonged to a forgetful wizard...
I thought I posted this question a few days ago, but cannot find it or an answer...please forgive me Ken if I'm duplicating.
I'm venturing further and further into more expansions and as my Adventure Card collection grows, I am becoming more and more fascinated at the way Talisman is structured, so that every move and either gaining or losing something just seems perfect.On my own tonight and only using the main board, the Reaper and 2 other mini expansions (Frostmarch and The Firelands), with were delivered today.I have a question for you my friend. I have come across many cards tonight which are confusing me on the same issue. One of them for example is the Flame Rift (Event).It says "burn all adventure cards in this space" (which I understand), and the top 3 cards off the adventure deck. I'm trying to understand the reasoning of burning loads of cards off of the adventure deck?I must have 350 to 400 adventure cards, so burning them (removing from the game) will only result in EVENTUALLY running out of cards.Can you kindly explain the reasoning behind this process for me please... I can only think that the Firelands wants to burn Talisman completely and once all of the adventure cards are gone, the game ends and all characters on the board will mention that phrase by Kenneth Williams in the carry on film... "Frying tonight" 😆
+Terry Bass
Nealty caught up with all the comments! Good we're getting more but means it takes me longer to responed. May have to do question and answer videos!
Ah, nice you've got The Firelands. This starts to change the shape of the board, as you've propably found out, with the use of the Terrain Cards.
The theme of this expansion is burning and destruction. So burning cards from the Adventure Deck fits thematically. They have made some Adventure Cards Fireproof. This means they cann't be burned out of the game so there will always be Adventure Cards in the deck. If you do mange to burn through all of the non Fireproof Adventure Cards then you will be left with an amount of Fireproof Adventure Cards in the discard pile. Once you reahc the bottom of the Adventure deck you simply shuffle the discard deck to create a new Adventure Deck and keep on playing. I'd be very surprised if you burn all the non Fireproof cards though even if just plaiyng with the base game and The Firelands expansion. Lol, nice!
Will you be reviewing Runebound 3rd and all the expansions in the future?
+Jason Preston
I may well have to as we get asked about it. I've not played it yet but I'm told it's good.
Great review. I love playing Talisman whenever I'm bored, By the way, did you paint some of the figures or something?
Idea Insanity Hi, thanks for watching and your kind words. Talisman really is a meaty game that fills a spot! Yes, I thought I'd paint them. Never had painted mini before so bought a basic Games Workshop set of paints and a 'How To' book and gave it a go. Some have come out better than others! Adds that extra layer of flavour to the gaming experience. I put a few photos of some of them on the Imp facebook page: facebook.com/TheBottledImp/posts/393571897487264
I had the green box original ... and an expansion I think. It was great stuff.
+Dave Dogge
Ah, First Edition! My friend Moog had that one and it was how we got into Talisman. Yes, I think in the end there were at least 4 expansions. Good memories.
Also I notice that the characters on the latest edition cards are slightly less cartoony, I haven't played this great game in over 30 years ! funny as around the time we played board game Battlecars and Battlebikes by Games Workshop, I had to pay an arm and a leg recently for those two for as close as possible to mint condition.
+Dave Dogge
Yes, certainly the original 4th Edition from Black Industries created the artwork in a more serious tone with Fantasy Flight continuing the same tone. Never got into those other two games. Are they good?
Battlecars and BattleBikes was and still is an excellent Car Wars boardgame and I dunno why GW dropped it, nothing around quite like it .. I know MB games in the 1980s had a similar game on a longer stretch of road which had something to do with the Mad Max franchise,, (Thunderoad - thank you internet), a new kickstarter game Devils Run : Route 666 has been released recently which is similar. Also I think Dark Future was another dropped GW car wars game.
+Dave Dogge
I see. I know that GW decided not to do board games and only Warhammer and The Hobbit a while back. That's why Fantasy Flight took over the Talisman liecence. I've never played a car wars board game. Sounds fun!
I've become a little discouraged playing this game now. Not only because I've played it so many times, that I pretty much do the same things every time, but I've seen a lot of unofficial expansions that make the game so much better! Lots of cool new items, mounts, quests, classes, even boards but I'm mostly interested in all the new cards. One of the most interesting things are all the monsters that do something new.
Printing all that out would take forever though, and it'd be a lot of work. I'm not sure how to make it look good.
I suppose instead of a simple paper, I could buy blank cards online of similar size and just write on them.. but that wouldn't be very immersive to keep looking at my terrible handwriting.
What I mean is I kinda don't feel like playing again, without those expansions.
+York Denim
Yeah, I guess most games can suffer from over playing. Not seen any of the unofficial expansions. I guess that's the problem with them; the printing is required which is a bit of a pain. I wonder if the people who devise these unofficial ones could Kiskstarter them? Maybe that would break copyright laws.
You may want to check out The Cataclysm expansion when that is published (first quarter of this year) as it replaces the base game board complete and all the spaces are different. That should give a mew feel to the game.
I have a question for you my good friend...
If I take two cards off of the Adventure deck and the 1st (which is an Enemy-Animal strength 4) results in a stand off which means I don't lose a life, the rules state that my characters turn immediately ends.
But does this only apply if I only drew 1 card. As I drew 2 cards Can I look at the 2nd card and do what it says or not, as I never killed the monster on the first card. I don't think I can touch the 2nd card until the Enemy-Animal on the 1st is killed and your profession advice on this will be adhered by 😊Many thanks,Terry
+Terry Bass
Good question. You have to resolve the cards in numeric order. Lowest number resolves first. The numbers are the small ones in a circle bottom right of the cards. I think the order is 1) Events, 2) Enemy, 3) Strangers, 4) Objects and Followers, 6) Places. So if you pick up 2 or more cards you resolve the lowest first then in order. If you had a sword and an enemy you would have to resolve the enemy with combat WITHOUT the use of that sword since it has a higher number. If you win or evade the enemy you can then resolve the sword card by picking it up if you wish. If you lose or stand off, that's the end of your turn and you can't pick up the sword. All the expansion 'Adventure' cards work like that even if you have to resolve different ones from different expansions in one turn. Hope that's clearclear! By the way, if you draw 2 or more enemy cards and they are either all Strength or all Craft you have to fight them at the same time. You have to add all the scores up and only roll one dice for attack. Example: I draw 1 Dragon with Strength 7 and 1 boar with Strength 1, that's a total of 8. Another player then rolls 1 die and gets a 5, giving a total of 13. I have a total of 9 Strength and roll a 2, giving a total of 11. I lose and both enemy cards remain on the space. If you draw 1 enemy that is Craft and 1 that is Strength, you still have to fight them both, or evade if you want and can, but you fight them separately. You can chose which one to eight first because they both have the order number of 2. Be aware though as some enemy cards may have a different number.
I'm back again mate and the subject is painting.
I'm ok with the process of primer, undercoat, base coat, washes and dry brushing, but have you come across any books that contain all of the characters within Talisman, that describe the colour codes for them as well as the techniques for their various effects.
It seems very easy to try and follow the character card images, but with so many paints available from a Games Workshop store, I have absolutely no idea which shades to use to get the finish the same.
Really appreciate any advice,
Kind regards,Terry
+Terry Bass
Good to see you're getting into painting your Talisman figures! Makes such a difference. Good question! I've had a look and I can't find a book or even a website that lists actual paint numbers. the best I could find was a guy paiting them on You Tube. He names the colours he uses. Search for Spydah666 on You Tube. I bought a basic set of paints and used those. Obviously you can keep adding to your colours if you need to but it could get quite expensive. Would like to see your results. Post photos on Bottled Imp facebook page if you like.
+The Bottled Imp Cheers Ken, I've just had a glance at he's channel and I shall be having a closer look in about an hours time, as I have a couple of cans of black and shall be giving all of the characters a spray over before the sun sets, much quicker to undercoat the whole lot with spray don't you think.
Once I have finished my first character (maybe the Grim Reaper) I shall let you have a look :-)
Great channel you have found for me Ken,
Many thanks as always,
Terry
Cool. Yeah, always best to prime lots of figures at once as it's quicker. Ah, I started with the toads then I think The Reaper was next. I learnt the basics from a book called 'How to Paint Citadel Miniatures' by Games Workshop. It goes through various techniques. Found it very useful. Another good You Tube channel is Rob Oren. He's very good at painting and explaining.
What are the skills of the troll?
Fantastic review. Thanks a ton!
Hi Ken, how you been keeping, I hope that you are well.Well I'm venturing further and further into more expansions and as my Adventure Card collection grows, I am becoming more and more fascinated at the way Talisman is structured, so that every move and either gaining or losing something just seems perfect.Im on my own tonight and only using the main board, the Reaper and 2 other mini expansions (Frostmarch and The Firelands), which were delivered today.I have a question for you my friend. I have come across many cards tonight which are confusing me on the same issue. One of them for example is the Flame Rift (Event).It says "burn all adventure cards in this space" (which I understand), and the top 3 cards off of the adventure deck. I'm trying to understand the reasoning of burning loads of cards off of the adventure deck.I must have 350 to 400 adventure cards, so burning them (removing from the game) will only result in EVENTUALLY running out of cards.Can you kindly explain the reasoning behind this process for me please... I can only think that the Firelands wants to burn Talisman completely and once all of the adventure cards are gone, the game ends and all characters on the board will mention that phrase by Kenneth Williams in the carry on film... "Frying tonight" 😆
Either way, I bet there's a logical explanation,
Kind regards,Terry
+Terry Bass
Ah, yes you had posted this! See my replay above. Cheers.
Thanks so much for the detailed review. I heard of this game but have never played it, and I'm thinking of buying it on Amazon. So far it looks like just the type of game I would love to play!
+Abelhawk
Thanks, that's very kind. Let us know how you get on if you do.
Just ordered it! Can't wait to try it out.
and...? Any good?
@@arnold-hu4vk He's still playing
Still can't find it Ken, I'm sure you did a review
+Terry Bass
Hi Terry, sorry, been manic here. No, we've not reviewed The Firelands yet. We've that one, the new Cataclysm one and a mini ones left. We'll be reviewing all there over the coming months.
I'll try and see how I got the card but thought the symbol represented the Woodland mate, I'll let you know 😊
+Terry Bass
Cool. The Pied Piper card I was looking at was from The City expansion and has The City back of the card. Unless there is another one in a different expansion?
Yep of course, you're spot on Ken and my mistake sorry. I saw the back of the card and mistook it for a gate, but was thinking of a dungeon gate.
I know what I have done wrong. I have cut out bits of card from cereal packets and wrote a C for city, D for dungeon etc and put them on the back of the packs with elastic bands, so that at a glance, I would be able to set the game up quicker.
I have just checked my decks of cards and the D card, was on the City deck, I seriously need to blame it on age (55) lol, or maybe we could mention that playing every night, needs to include a night off at some stage lol
Tonight might be a good starting point, as it's 9pm and just got in from work.
As always mate, great chatting and thanks for your valued time.
Terry
Surprisingly simple mechanics, I though it was something similar to Descent. The artwork style seems like that of an old school RPG. Great review anyway, I might pick this one up.
+Charles Georgius Wilson
Yes, with Talisman you simple roll, move and resolve the space with a few more variations on what you can do. Love the artwork! I've fond memories of playing this way back in the day so it will always have a special place in my gaming heart.
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Who can do it in 90 minutes?
Me and my friends played 75+ times with 4 people and it always takes at AT LEAST 3.5-4 hours
Lol, yes, it's an epic of a game! With house rules the time can be brought down.
Love these Talisman vids. I must ask...where did you find that wooden trunk?
Thank you Dean of Games. Glad you like our Talisman episodes. The wooden truck was given to me by my mum's nursing home. It was a hamper gift from a supplier, they weren't using it so I asked if I could have it. Or, I stole it from an Orge from his cave. It was bursting with gold coins! That one's more exciting!
what edition you guys prefer? thanks
+fmoros
I prefer the Fantasy Flight 4th Edition. Although started playing on the 1st and have the 2nd. Never played the 3rd but not impressed with the artwork on that version. And you? By the way, we've created a Facebook group. Search for The Bottled Imp Fellowship, click the join button, and I'll add you in. Ken.
Hi, thanks for your reply. I have not played the game, I ask thinking to buy one copy for my collection. I like old simple fun games. I will have a further look into game play and also will look into Relic.
I will join your fbook page right now. Thanks for your informative videos.
Great review. Just ordered it.
Awesome Super Thanks! Good stuff! You and your fellow adventureres are in for a treat. Let me know how you get on and happy questing! We'll be doing more Talisman expansion reviews soon.
How ya doing Kenneth me mate? 😀Any word on Talisman 5th Edition then?
i love this game. utter chaos
Nice t-shirt. Where d'ya get it?
Thanks. T-shirt is one I got made myself as it’s a concept drawing by Richard Nairn for a character in my fantasy book I’m writing. Thought it was cool so wanted a t-shirt of it!
Didn't know Jaime Lannister did boardgame reviews on TH-cam
I found your channel by accident, watch 3 vids and subbed. Awesome stuff , love it. Cheers!!!!!!!!!!
Ah, good stuff! Glad you like our shows. Help sread the word of the Imp.
This video has a game error, you cannot take a Follower in battle, unless you have a character with that special ability. Bummer, you have to edit the video now.
That was great thanks man!
Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed our episode Monkey Lord. We've a Facebook group, search for The Bottled Imp Fellowship, click the Join button, and we'll add you in.
The Bottled Imp consider it done!
And thanks for reviewing the expansions too! I've ordered the classic and the reaper and can't wait to play them!
Thanks again for a great review!
Looooooooooooove this review!
Why thank you!
@@thebottledimp The review makes me want to plat the game. I also love all the other talisman reviews.
Good to hear!
Thank you so much for all the Talisman videos you've made! I had played the game many many years ago, I'd guess it was the 2nd edition or something... anyways, I used to enjoy it very much, but for some reason I kinda forgot about it.
I stumbled upon this video and got a bit nostalgic, and just the day after I found the base set at an discount in a local store! I instantly bought it, and in this moment I'm eagerly waiting for The Reaper, The Dungeon and The Highlands expansions since I think they looked like they might the best expansions to buy for starters, according to your reviews.
I noticed that there are atleast two expansions that you haven't reviewed, atleast as far as I can see...Nether Realm and Cataclysm. Any plans on reviewing them?
Thanks again for the awesome videos! Keep up the good work!
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Aww, thanks Narstrand6. Very kind of you. Glad you are liking our Talisman reviews. That's pretty much what happened to me! Have found childhood memories of playing Talisman all day on Saturdays. Good you're back playing. How have you got on? Is it as you remember? We have 3 more expanions to go. The Firelands, The Nether Realms and The Deep Realms. YOu'll be glad to know that The Cataclysm is now live! th-cam.com/video/UcgjUTESw5A/w-d-xo.html
+The Bottled Imp Yeah, the game is pretty much the way I remember it, in the way that it still grabs my attention and I can loose so many hours while playing without noticing :)
I saw your new review for the Cataclysm, thanks for that! it's good to see a comprehensive review before buying.
I now own all expansions except for Cataclysm and The Deep Realms. I'll buy them next month though, haha :)
+Narstrand6
Yes, hours can fly by! Glad our review of The Cataclysm was of help. Lol, yeah, Talisman can be addictive! Let me know how you get on with the new expansions.
4th edition and 2nd edition are the best in my opinion.
Jestem tu by zobaczyć jak nazywa się Puszcza po angielsku.
Seems like Monopoly crossed with Dungeons and Dragons.
+Guldar Heel
Pretty much but it's so much more too! By the way, we've just created The Bottled Imp Facebook GROUP for like-minded people to hang out virtually com chat all things fantasy. Would be great if you could join. Just search for The Bottled Imp on Facebook, click on the Join button and I'll add you.
Hope all is well 🙂👍 Cheers mate! 🍺🍻
Im 35 years old I just saw these on ebay for hundreds of dollars. First time really paying attention to this type board game. Just imagine.. out of dozens of thrift stores, flea markets, and garage sales, I've attended. Straight probably looked over one priced at 50¢ 🥴🧩😂😂
Thanks for the review :D
I have considered a long time if i should but talisman or not and you have convinced me :D
And i also just subscribed 2 your channel :3
So Good job mate keep op the good work :D
Duke Nuke Hi Duke Nuke, thanks for your encouragement. Glad you like the review and glad you're going to buy Talisman! I've reviewed 2 of the expansions too - The Reaper, The Blood Moon - check them out too. Let me know how you get on with your first game and happy questing. Have fun!
Hey Bottled imp :D
Thank you for answering my comment :D
And I have seen your expansion videos for talisman :D (great videos by the way)
So I will let you know when I buy talisman and how much I like it. But I'm pretty sure that I will like the game when I get it :D
And I got one question :D
Are you going 2 make reviews about the big expansions for talisman?
:D
My pleasure Duke! Oh, yes! Going to be reviewing all of the expansions. Currently there are 12 of them! (4 big ones, 8 minis) Won't be for about a month as we've just filmed the next set of reviews but at least 1 of the big reviews will be in the next lot of filming. If you are thinking of getting on of the big ones (the corner board expansions) I would start with The Dungeon or even The City. The Dungeon is all about fighting monsters and plundering. You get extra characters, Adventure Cards (Dungeon Cards), Spell Cards and there is a big boss to fight if you make it to the end of the Dungeon. The City is all about buying cool equipment, spells, potions, even pets for your character. Plus you can gamble and take on Bounty Cards to fulfill. So adds a different feel to the game. And you get new characters, and new spells etc Great fun! Hope that helps.
Hey mate :D
I just played my talisman 4th edition and i am so thankfull that your videos convinced me to buy this amazing game.
I also want to thank you for you're amazing reviews you have made so far :D
And i cant wait for more talisman reviews for the expansions :D
Thanks for the nice vids mate and hopes the best future for your channel :D
I get a headache when people pronounce Strength as strenth
Don't turn into a toad!
Great boardgame.
+Athanor3d
Exactly! No one wants that! Yes, one of my all time favourites. By the way, we've created a Facebook group. Search for The Bottled Imp Fellowship, click the join button, and I'll add you in.
Ken what are the measurements in inches of the Talisman 4 edition revised? I have the black industries version. Let me know please thanks mate! A K
Sword and sorcery!