
- BGG rank
- BGG #158
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Forbidden Stars
- 2–4 players
- 120–180 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 2015

Expansion for Talisman: Revised 4th Edition
Rules assistance for Talisman (Revised 4th Edition): The Firelands Expansion
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Talisman (Revised 4th Edition): The Firelands Expansion is an expansion for Talisman: Revised 4th Edition released in 2014 for 2–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Samuel Bailey and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling.
Game description from the publisher: A new peril erupts in the realm with The Firelands expansion for Talisman (revised 4th edition). The legendary Ifrit have returned to exact fiery vengeance on the land of Talisman. The Ifrit's inferno will char the land, burning away players' resources and setting entire regions ablaze. Players must race to battle this terrible threat since only the Crown of Command can truly extinguish the Ifrit's flames. Only the greatest of heroes will rise from the flames to complete the quest across The Firelands. Talisman: The Firelands includes four new characters: the Dervish, the Warlord, the Nomad, and the Jin Blooded. New terrain cards reshape the land in the wake of the Ifrit's destruction, and three new alternative ending cards offer players different ways to engage in the endgame.
Talisman (Revised 4th Edition): The Firelands 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 Firelands Expansion 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): The Firelands Expansion for ages 14 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 Firelands Expansion has a complexity rating of 2.1 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 Firelands 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 Firelands Expansion are: Samuel Bailey. 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 Firelands 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.