Talisman 5th Edition and HeroQuest releases detailed by Avalon Hill

Talisman: The Magical Quest Board Game, 5th Edition

Avalon Hill announced the release dates for Talisman: The Magical Quest Board Game, 5th Edition as available for pre-order now on Amazon and for purchase at most fan retailers on July 1, 2024. The new edition of Talisman will have many new features that include:

EMBARK ON EPIC ADVENTURES: Compete for the coveted Crown of Command in a magical realm! This Talisman: The Magical Quest Game, 5th Edition offers a thrilling experience, combining strategy and luck

UPDATED GRAPHICS, COMPONENTS, AND GAMEPLAY: This 5th edition features stunning artwork, redesigned figures, and more streamlined and accessible gameplay that lets both newcomers and fans jump into a game

12 DETAILED CHARACTER FIGURES: Play as one of 12 powerful characters, including a Prophetess, Wizard, and Thief. Includes 12 Character figures and matching cards that reveal a character’s unique ability

FIND THE TALISMAN: Set forth on a dangerous journey—race to be the first to acquire a Talisman, reach the Crown of Command, and vanquish its guardian dragon to win

TRAVEL THROUGH A MAGICAL LAND: The generously sized board depicts the land of Talisman, 3 regions of enchanted locations. The board changes as players layer on Adventure cards with more places to encounter

100 ILLUSTRATED ADVENTURE CARDS: These cards bring peril and aid in the form of enemies and strangers, magical objects, places to visit, and more. With so many possibilities, go on a different journey every time

GIFT FOR ROLEPLAYING GAME FANS: This tabletop game is an exciting game for game nights with friends and Family Game Night. It’s a fun gift for fans of fantasy board games, strategy games, and family games. Ages 12+

Talisman Alliances: Fate Beckons expansion

Along with the updated core game the Talisman Alliances: Fate Beckons expansion is available for pre-order. This expansion will expand the game featuring:

 FIRST-EVER EXPANSION OF TALISMAN, 5th EDITION: The magical adventure continues with the Talisman Alliances: Fate Beckons game, with fresh characters, spells, Adventure cards—and cooperative play! (Requires Talisman 5th edition to play. Sold separately.)

COOPERATIVE PLAY: For the first time, contenders for the Crown of Command must form an alliance against evil forces—or the world shall fall! Band together with fellow heroes: share resources, plan, and battle as one

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CONQUER 5 THRILLING TRIALS TO WIN: Take on 5 Trials, unique challenges requiring strategy and luck! In each one, players must place 2 Talismans on the Places of Power, unseal the Portal of Power, and defeat that Trial’s adversary

UNLOCK 5 UNIQUE MYSTERY FIGURES: As each Trial is completed, open envelopes and boxes to reveal 5 mystery figures, mystery cards, and the objective of the next Trial

50 ILLUSTRATED GAME CARDS AND MORE: The Talisman Alliances game includes 50 game cards that bring peril and aid in the form of enemies and strangers, magical objects, and places to visit, plus a doom tracker, tokens, and more

ENDLESS REPLAYABILITY: With different Trials, adversaries, and so many possibilities, go on a new journey every time! The accessible gameplay lets both beginners and fans jump into a game. Ages 12+

HeroQuest Game System

Available for pre-order now on Amazon and for purchase at most fan retailers on August 1, 2024 is also the HeroQuest Jungles of Delthrak Quest Pack.

WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE: Venture into dangerous jungles, where a powerful dwarven relic has been stolen and something nefarious has infected the land. Investigate the blight and uproot the curse

ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION OF MINIATURES: This tabletop board game expansion comes with 29 detailed miniatures: a Giant Ape, Serpent, Blightcrawler, Goblin Warlock, and more! Plus 39 full-color cardboard pieces

16 THRILLING QUESTS: Includes 16 original quests, set in a perilous land of monsters, traps, and mind-bending spells. The Quest Book and 36 game cards feature artwork that immerses you in the daring adventure

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE: This fantasy expansion pack features an innovative, choose-your-own adventure mechanic with 3 distinct endings based on your decisions

ENDLESS REPLAYABILITY: With this pack, expand your HeroQuest Game System for limitless replayability! Players can also create their own stories and design their own quests

 

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