Talisman is an adventure board game that takes place in a very fantasy medieval world.
Players can choose from 14 characters, all based on role-playing archetypes, such as heroes, wizards, villains, thieves, monsters, etc. The game gives players the feeling of scouring the world for equipment, weapons, ancient relics and companions to help them in their quest to acquire the crown of leadership. Along the way, they visit various locations in the world, battle each other and fight fantastical creatures to reach the top.
Each player tries to move from the outer world and ultimately to the inner world. Players travel through the outer, middle and inner worlds trying to acquire equipment, weapons and companions. They will also improve their stats through equipment, companions, and encounters and battles with fantasy creatures and each other. Once they have completed a talisman quest, players will enter the inner world and face its challenges to finally reach the portal of power and claim the crown of leadership.
