Comparison

Talisman vs tabletop games

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Talisman

Embark on a fantasy quest to claim the Crown of Command, battling mythical creatures and making strategic decisions. This officially licensed digital board game offers both local and online multiplayer, AI opponents, and expandable content.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

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tabletop games

Features
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Dive into a world of fun with our exciting mobile game where you can play 6 different games! Gather your friends, whether you’re in the same room or miles apart. Easily join games using a simple code, making it effortless to connect and compete. Challenge your skills in Liar's Dice, uncover hidden treasures in the jungle, or strategize your way to victory in Nope. With engaging gameplay and endless laughter, this game is perfect for game nights, parties, or casual hangouts. Get ready to enjoy a memorable gaming experience together, no matter the distance!

Screenshots

Talisman1 screens
tabletop games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: tabletop games at none against Talisman's 11. tabletop games also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Talisman's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Talisman sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. tabletop games asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Talisman ships an update every 6 weeks, tabletop games fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Talisman versus tabletop games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalismantabletop games
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (218 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings218 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNomad GamesAdam Klosowski

Bugs and requests

Talisman

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

tabletop games

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Talisman

One-time11
  • The City Expansion Pack$0.99
  • The Dungeon Expansion Pack$0.99
  • The Highland Expansion Pack$0.99
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  • The Reaper Expansion Pack$0.99
  • The Woodlands$0.99
  • The Cataclysm$0.99
  • The Realm of Souls$0.99
  • Ancient Beasts$0.99
  • Clockwork Kingdom Expansion$0.99
  • The Dragon Expansion Pack$2.99
  • Expansion Bundle$19.99
None

tabletop games

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Talisman free?
Talisman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is tabletop games free?
tabletop games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Talisman or tabletop games have ads?
Neither Talisman nor tabletop games shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Talisman or tabletop games?
Talisman ships an update every 6 weeks, and tabletop games fortnightly. Most recently, Talisman was updated on October 17, 2026 and tabletop games on October 1, 2026.

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