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Expansion for Talisman (Third Edition)
Talisman (Third Edition): White Dwarf UK #186/US #185 Characters
1994
Rules assistance for Talisman (Third Edition): White Dwarf UK #186/US #185 Characters
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–8 players
- 120 min
- 9+
Rules assistant for Talisman (Third Edition): White Dwarf UK #186/US #185 Characters
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Talisman (Third Edition): White Dwarf UK #186/US #185 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.
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About the game
In the run up to the release of the Talisman (Third Edition): Dragon's Tower, Games Workshop released two new Characters as part of an advertising feature in their house magazine, White Dwarf #186 in the UK, and White Dwarf #185 in North America. These Characters were the Vampire and Swordsman. The cards featured miniatures taken from GW's tabletop game, Warhammer. The Vampire and Swordsman were released again in 2003 as part of an advertising feature for the reprinted version of Talisman (Third Edition).
Designers
Publishers
- Games Workshop Ltd.
Questions and answers
Talisman (Third Edition): White Dwarf UK #186/US #185 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 UK #186/US #185 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 UK #186/US #185 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 UK #186/US #185 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 UK #186/US #185 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 UK #186/US #185 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.