# Talisman: Digital Edition — The official board game

> Official digital board game adaptation of a classic fantasy quest game. (iPhone/iPad app by Nomad Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talisman-digital-edition/id1312840735 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nomad Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/681942256)
- Category: Games, Board, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $1.99)
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 218 App Store ratings · 296 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 113 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-03-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talisman-digital-edition/id1312840735/reviews.md

## What is Talisman?

Embark on a perilous fantasy adventure, fighting dragons, battling serpents, and avoiding the deadly curse of the Hag. Will you be the first to claim the Crown of Command?

4.5/5 TouchArcade - "...sky high production quality with a full complement of features."
4/5 BoardGameGeek - "A great game with a ton of content."
“Talisman: Digital Edition is one of the best board game ports available for iPad period.” – Pocket Tactics

Talisman, the magical quest game from Games Workshop, is a classic board game that has been enjoyed by fantasy fans for nearly 35 years. It’s a game of skilful decision-making based on dice and cards. There are 14 characters available, be it Warrior, Assassin, Thief or Wizard they are all unique in their strengths, weaknesses and special powers. To win the game race your opponents through a perilous realm, journeying to the heart of the land to find the Crown of Command.
Many of the expansions, true to the board game, are available with more yet to come.
Features list:
● Officially licensed Games Workshop game, using the Revised 4th Edition rules with official artwork.
● A fully expandable game with more cards and characters available as in-app purchases. 
● Local multiplayer - Pass to Play mode.
● Real-time online multiplayer mode for 2-6 players. Play against anyone in the world!
● Play against AI characters in offline games.
● Optional house rules included allowing you to tailor games to your liking.
● Interactive tutorial.
● Online rule book.
● AI speed settings so you can play the game at your own pace.
● Turn log - view all game actions in a detailed log.
● Earn XP as you play! Level-up and unlock special Runestone cards, exclusive to this digital edition.
● Languages - English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Polish and Russian.
● Game Center Achievements
● Leaderboard - How do you compare to the World's best players?
NOTE - Compatibility:  iPad2 or newer, iOS7.x
This app offers in-app purchases. You may disable in-app purchasing using your device settings. See http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4213 for more info.
For all the latest updates follow us on twitter: @Nomadgames and Facebook: @Nomadgamesltd
FAQ -
Can I play with my friends by passing the device around?
Yes! Get your family and friends together and race each other to the Crown!
Does the game offer cross-platform multiplayer?
It certainly does! Play against players on other platforms in online games.
Do I need to buy expansions to join an online game with expansions?
No! You do not need to buy expansion packs in order to join a game that is using them, but you cannot choose the characters from it until you purchase it.
Does the game have asynchronous play?
No. Talisman doesn't really suit asynchronous play due to players having to react to spell casting.

## Key features

- Officially licensed board game adaptation
- Local and online multiplayer
- Play against AI opponents
- Expandable content with in-app purchases
- Interactive tutorial and online rule book
- Unlockable Runestone cards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The City Expansion Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Dungeon Expansion Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Highland Expansion Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Reaper Expansion Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Expansion Bundle | $40.99 | one-time |
| The Woodlands | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Cataclysm | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Realm of Souls | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ancient Beasts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Clockwork Kingdom Expansion | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Dragon Expansion Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Talisman?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🎮 Faithful digital reproduction of the board game
- 🕹️ Convenient mobile version of a classic game
- 🎨 Great graphics and artwork
- 🤝 Excellent customer support and issue resolution

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Unreliable online functionality and disconnections
- 🎲 Perceived issues with the randomness of dice rolls
- 💰 Frustration over lost or unrecovered in-app purchases

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Inability to restore previous in-app purchases
- Glitches with certain game mechanics and expansions

**Most requested features**

- Allow background audio playback
- Improve UI and controls, especially for larger screens
- Add more gameplay modes and customization options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 296)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talisman-digital-edition/id1312840735/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Rigged unless you spend money

*2026-08-10, version 39.01*

The game is rigged against you unless you spend money on expansions. The dice rolls, the AI players, the card draws, all of it is predetermined and will keep making you lose until you spend. It’s a shame because the original PC game was so much better than this cash grab trash. Absolutely hate that they’ve done this to what was a great game

### 1/5 — Ne fonctionne plus

*2026-05-03*

Viel ipad, Viel OS, le jeu ne veut plus fonctionner lamgré mise a jour 
Triste

### 3/5 — Needs Undo button!

*2026-04-29, version 39.01*

Love the game, the port is largely faithful, the tooltip tutorial is perfect! But the timing is unclear, or rules adjudication, or perhaps bugs. Undo would go a long way to alleviating this pain.

Example: Ninja’s secret attack subtracts your craft from enemy attack power. But it’s always -3, even if my craft is 4+ (it was 7). Finding that out changes my choices dramatically, but I cannot undo it, and it’s basically ruined that game.

Example: Finger of Death, auto kill an enemy. I queue it, then go to attack a 10 craft bad guy. It DOESNT proc! I lose. Next turn, I hit a goblin. Guess what? Finger of death.

Best undo system I’ve ever seen is the Sentinels of the Multiverse digital app. Thx!

### 3/5 — Suspect Diceroll

*2026-02-10, version 39.01*

I suspect singing fishy going on with the dice rolls as well. I came here looking if anyone noticed the same thing. Are the rolls or cards drawn predetermined with a seed or something? Using date to reroll the same number very often, or restarting a game to have you and the players with the same dice rolls for the first few turns…

### 1/5 — 5th edition on mobile?

*2026-01-14, version 39.00*

Instead of milking fans for more money on classic version iOS! 24.99$ and removing classic steam version that you made free to play after us all paying you for it, publish 5th edition on mobile for us 😑 stop being bad to your fan base.

### 5/5 — Fun and very replayable.

*2026-01-02, version 38.02*

The only issue is is it’s too easy if you get a bad card to close the game and return to the game right before your turn. I’m too tempted when I get a card that takes something very important of mine to just redo the roll by closing the game and restarting it. That’s it. That’s not even really a flaw of the game. That’s a flaw of myself.

### 5/5 — Excellente adaptation du jeu de plateau sur iPad ou MacBook

*2025-12-25*

Possibilité d’avoir le jeu et toutes ses extensions contrairement au jeu physique dont certaines extensions sont introuvables aujourd’hui 
Le jeu est excellent dans son genre et totalement aboutie dans sa 4ème édition.
J’y joue depuis quelques années et n’a plus aucun bug malgré sa diversité.
Félicitations aux développeurs qui sont de vrais passionnés.
Dommage que la 5ème édition ne soit pas sur iPad ou macOS.

### 2/5 — Buggy

*2025-11-21, version 38.02*

Love the game.  Play on steam often.  Mobile version is buggy.  Dice rolls are intermittently incorrect. Shows 4 for you but 3 for others, etc..  Makes decisions impossible.   Fun game, but mobile needs work.

### 1/5 — Such a disappointment

*2025-10-29, version 38.02*

I tried downloading this game a couple years ago and ran into a bug where it would crash when I’m trying to open it… recently, I downloaded it hoping it would be better, but to my disappointment the same issues prevent me still from enjoying this game that I relished from childhood.

### 2/5 — New Update

*2025-10-06, version 38.00*

After updating the app on iPad Air 2, the resolution of the screen is horrible. It made all the features sooo big, and descriptions of the cards went into the small tab on the bottom. All icons on the screen are enormous huge and this makes me decide wheter to play or not. :( reinstalling the app did not work. Please fix this. Thank you.

## Frequently asked questions about Talisman

### What is Talisman: Digital Edition?

Talisman: Digital Edition is the official digital adaptation of the classic fantasy board game. It allows players to embark on a perilous quest, battling mythical creatures and making strategic decisions to be the first to claim the Crown of Command. The game features unique characters, dice-based gameplay, and card mechanics.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include official licensing with Revised 4th Edition rules, expandable content through in-app purchases, local 'Pass to Play' multiplayer, real-time online multiplayer for 2-6 players, AI opponents for offline play, optional house rules, an interactive tutorial, and an online rule book. Players can also earn XP to unlock exclusive Runestone cards.

### How much does the app cost?

The app itself is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases for expansions, additional cards, and characters. You can disable in-app purchasing through your device's settings if desired.

### What are the compatibility requirements?

The app is compatible with iPad 2 or newer devices running iOS 7.x. It is recommended to check your device's specifications to ensure compatibility before downloading.

### Can I play with friends online?

Yes, the game offers a real-time online multiplayer mode for 2-6 players, allowing you to play against anyone in the world. The game also supports cross-platform multiplayer, so you can play with users on other platforms.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 39.01 — 2026-01-21

This update fixes cross-play between the Complete and Standard versions of Talisman: Digital Classic Edition.

### 39.00 — 2026-01-14

Several bug fixes and compatibility with other versions.

### 38.02 — 2025-10-27

Fix crash when selecting hidden characters at start of game

### 38.01 — 2025-10-14

We've made a small fix to the Nomad Account system as part of this update.

### 38.00 — 2025-10-01

Updated the graphics subsystem, to improve graphical performance across the game.

We've made some changes to the save data system to reduce stalls during gameplay.

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