I've played the physical and digital versions a couple times and I couldn't stand the game either way. It is pure random madness that can take hours to end because of it. I can only assume it appeals to people who either like highly random games or just LOVE rolling dice.

Talisman actually joined my extremely short list of banned games.

I played the steam version once with a mate who was into it. It's horrible. Time-consuming mess, bad design in so many instances. If you can: Avoid it.

Sorry to be so harsh about a game you like, but it brings out horrible memories.

Talisman is my favorite board game! I own all the expansions for the most recent printing.

If anyone wants to try it, just remember its an older game that isn't meant to be balanced. The feel is more like a fantasy quest with highly random elements, or a party game where fortunes can reverse quickly. There are strategies you can use to win consistently, but the game is more enjoyable if you take it as a story rather than something to be optimized.

(And if that isn't your thing, that's ok)