
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,445
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Relic
- 2–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2013

Expansion for Talisman: Revised 4th Edition
Rules assistance for Talisman (Revised 4th Edition): The Blood Moon Expansion
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Talisman (Revised 4th Edition): The Blood Moon Expansion is an expansion for Talisman: Revised 4th Edition released in 2012 for 2–6 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by John Goodenough and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling.
Game description from the publisher: With over 100 Adventure Cards, plus new spells, characters, and alternative endings, Talisman: The Blood Moon Expansion adds a gripping layer of gothic horror to your quest for the Crown of Command. In addition to a host of new challenges, including a bloodthirsty Werewolf that prowls the land, time alternates between "Day" and "Night" under The Blood Moon. The new Time Card flips between its Day and Night sides to indicate the inexorable passage of time. Whenever a player draws one or more Events on his turn, he flips the Time Card, a seemingly minor change with a range of game-altering consequences. Whereas creatures are slightly weaker in the cold light of day, they grow bolder at nightfall. What's more, a number of new Adventure Cards have varied effects depending on the time of day; the night can usher in the Witching Hour, during which spells are more prevalent...or a thick Moon Mist can descend on the land, inhibiting safe travel until dawn.
Talisman (Revised 4th Edition): The Blood Moon Expansion 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): The Blood Moon Expansion is 120 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): The Blood Moon Expansion for ages 13 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): The Blood Moon Expansion has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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): The Blood Moon Expansion 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): The Blood Moon Expansion are: 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): The Blood Moon Expansion 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.