
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,768
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Advanced Heroquest
- 1–5 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 1989

Rules assistance for Talisman (Third Edition): White Dwarf #179 Characters
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Talisman (Third Edition): White Dwarf #179 Characters is an expansion for Talisman (Third Edition) released in 1994 for 2–8 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Jervis Johnson and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling.
In the run up to the release of the Talisman (Third Edition): City of Adventure, Games Workshop released two new Characters as part of an advertising feature in their house magazine, White Dwarf #179. These Characters were the Ogre and Dark Elf. The cards featured miniatures taken from GW's tabletop game, Warhammer. The Ogre was released again in 2002 as part of the Talisman (Third Edition): Lost Characters PDF on the GW website.
Talisman (Third Edition): White Dwarf #179 Characters supports 2–8 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 (Third Edition): White Dwarf #179 Characters 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 (Third Edition): White Dwarf #179 Characters 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 (Third Edition): White Dwarf #179 Characters 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 (Third Edition): White Dwarf #179 Characters are: Jervis Johnson. 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 (Third Edition): White Dwarf #179 Characters as an expansion for Talisman (Third Edition). Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Talisman (Third Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of Talisman (Third Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.