
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,253
- BGG rating
- 6.4
Talisman
- 2–6 players
- 240 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 1983

Rules assistance for Talisman (Revised 4th Edition): Doppelganger
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Talisman (Revised 4th Edition): Doppelganger is an expansion for Talisman: Revised 4th Edition released in 2008 for 2–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Robert Harris and John Goodenough and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling.
Fantasy Flight Games produced two bonus Adventure Cards which were made available as preorder bonuses when people ordered Talisman (Revised 4th Edition): The Reaper Expansion via the FFG website or from their FLGS. The Doppelganger Adventure card is an Enemy - Monster originally included in the Talisman: Expansion Set for Talisman. Though the card is unlikely to be reprinted in a future expansion, a similar card was released as a Dungeon card called the Mimic in Talisman (Revised 4th Edition): The Dungeon Expansion. It was available in various languages from FFG's international partners and given away either with preorders or at launch events.
Talisman (Revised 4th Edition): Doppelganger supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Talisman (Revised 4th Edition): Doppelganger is 90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Talisman (Revised 4th Edition): Doppelganger for ages 9 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Talisman (Revised 4th Edition): Doppelganger has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Talisman (Revised 4th Edition): Doppelganger belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Talisman (Revised 4th Edition): Doppelganger are: Robert Harris and John Goodenough. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Talisman (Revised 4th Edition): Doppelganger as an expansion for Talisman: Revised 4th Edition. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Talisman: Revised 4th Edition to use it. Check that your edition of Talisman: Revised 4th Edition is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.