Flip 7

 Flip 7 is a card game originally released back in 1994. Player flip over cards and score points based on the number of the card shown on the flipped card. However, if you flip over a second card with the same number, you lose the points you accumulated that turn. The more points the card is worth, the greater the quantity of that card in the deck. Good for ages 8 and up as it teaches number recognition and plays in about 20 minutes.

Talisman 4th Edition

Looks as if Pegasus Spiele will rerelease the base game and all of the expansions for the 4th edition of Talisman, just no idea as to when. This means that USAopoly has the rights to come out with new versions of Talisman, like the upcoming Batman version, while Pegasus Spiele releases the original game:

Talisman Revised 4th Edition

Deep in the realm of Talisman , players embark on a perilous search for an immense treasure, the legendary crown of domination. As a warrior, priest, wizard, or one of the eleven other heroes, they contest this quest to become the sole ruler of Talisman . But the way to the crown is treacherous and frightening. Legend has it that only a hero with mythical and magical powers, protected by a fabled talisman , can exist in countries beyond the portal of power. But finding such an artifact is not an easy task: monsters, traps, and dark magic await players on their way. Talisman is a family-friendly fantasy game that combines board and role-playing elements. In the 1st Edition Talisman appeared in 1983 and now enjoys cult status.

PSD 56200E                                                         $59.95

Talisman: The Reaper Expansion

An unearthly chill creeps through the air. The Wizard stops reading his ancient tome and gazes cautiously over his shoulder. The Warrior feels an unfamiliar fear as he draws his mighty sword. A shadow has fallen across the countryside. Death, himself, wanders the land! Can the heroes fulfill their epic quests with the spectre of the Grim Reaper hounding their every move? The Reaper expansion offers Talisman Revised 4th Edition players four new character cards (with plastic figures), 90 new Adventure Cards, 26 new Spell Cards, 12 Warlock Quest Cards, and the Grim Reaper, a dark figure that players manipulate against each other.

PSD 56201E                                                         $24.95

Talisman: The Dungeon Expansion

                Brave untold dangers, and discover what lies in the darkness beneath the world of Talisman! Adding an entire new Region to the game for heroes to explore, Talisman: The Dungeon features a custom-fitted map board and over 100 new cards that bring this subterranean realm vividly to life.

PSD 56202E                                                         $39.95

Talisman: The Frostmarch Expansion

A CONTINENT OF ICE DOMINATES THE HORIZON. IT IS THE FROSTMARCH, BROUGHT HERE ACROSS THE NORTHERN WATERS BY THE ICE QUEEN. ARMED WITH THE CROWN OF COMMAND, SHE IS TRANSFORMING THE REALM INTO A DESOLATE, FROZEN WASTELAND! THE FROSTMARCH EXPANSION FOR TALISMAN: REVISED FOURTH EDITION INTRODUCES FOUR NEW CHARACTERS, PLUS NEW ADVENTURES, SPELLS, AND THREE NEW ALTERNATE ENDING CARDS ` INCLUDING A FINAL CLIMACTIC BATTLE WITH THE ICE QUEEN!

PSD 56203E                                                         $24.95

Talisman: The Highland Expansion

TALISMAN: THE HIGHLAND ADDS A NEW REGION TO THE GAME FOR HEROES TO EXPLORE. A CUSTOM-FITTED MAP BOARD AND OVER 100 NEW CARDS BRING THIS MOUNTAINOUS REALM VIVIDLY TO LIFE, WHILE SIX BRAND-NEW CHARACTERS, EACH REPRESENTED WITH A SUPERBLY DETAILED PLASTIC MINIATURE, OFFER FANTASTIC NEW PLAYING EXPERIENCES.

PSD 56204E                                                         $39.95

Talisman: The Sacred Pool Expansion

PROVIDING A FOUNTAIN OF NEW POSSIBILITIES, THE SACRED POOL INTRODUCES NEW WAYS TO EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC AND ADVENTURE OF TALISMAN WITH FOUR ALL-NEW CHARACTERS, OVER 70 NEW ADVENTURE CARDS, NEUTRAL ALIGNMENT CARDS, QUEST REWARDS, AND THE ADDITION OF ALTERNATE ENDINGS.

PSD 56205E                                                         $24.95

Talisman: The Dragon Expansion

The prophecies of the Dragon Cults have come to pass... Three Draconic Lords have returned to their ancestral home in the Firelands, each one claiming dominance over territory and fighting to claim the legendary Crown of Command as his own. For he who claims this mighty artifact shall be crowned Dragon King, and all living things will bow to his tyrannical rule or suffer his rage! A new quest for the Crown of Command has begun, more terrifying and dangerous than ever before! The Dragon expansion for Talisman Revised 4th Edition adds a dangerous new Inner Region for heroes to conquer, while the Draconic Lords and their legion of dragons are represented in over 300 new cards and tokens, and six brand-new characters are each brought to life with a superbly detailed plastic miniature.

PSD 56206E                                                         $39.95

Talisman: The Blood Moon Expansion

Once in a generation, the Blood Moon begins its fell cycle, bathing the realm in a pallid light. Compelled by its sinister presence, the restless dead rise from their their graves, vampires hunt for unwary prey, and witches engage in nocturnal rituals. Worse yet, the horrifying Werewolf prowls the night, seeking heroes with whom to share his curse. The Blood Moon expansion for Talisman Revised 4th Edition comes with 111 new Adventure Cards, 10 new Spell Cards, one Time Card, six Lycanthrope Cards, three Alternative Ending Cards, three new character cards with plastic figures, and the Werewolf, a feral creature that players manipulate against each other.

PSD 56207E                                                         $24.95

Talisman: The City Expansion

For the brave travelers seeking the Crown of Command, the City is a place of both great potential and great peril. Wandering the streets, a visor will find master artisans, affluent merchants, remorseless criminals, and mysterious strangers. Among its grand towers and bustling streets, shops offer armor, weapons, mounts, and more. Enchanted objects, potions, and spells can be found for sale. Mind and body can be strengthened through training, and fortunes can be foretold. For the traveler with some gold to spend, a visit to the City can give him the edge to survive in the most dangerous regions of the land. The opportunities one has within the City`s walls may make the difference between life and death in the Valley of Fire! The City expansion for Talisman Revised 4th Edition adds a new Region to the game for venturesome heroes to discover. A custom-fitted map board and over 100 new cards bring this bustling metropolis vividly to life, while six brand-new characters, each represented by a superbly detailed plastic miniatures, offer fantastic new playing experiences.

PSD 56208E                                                         $39.95

Talisman: The Firelands Expansion

A new peril erupts in the realm with The Firelands expansion for Talisman Revised 4th Edition! The legendary Ifrit have returned to exact fiery vengeance, charring the land, burning away players resources, and setting entire regions ablaze! Players must race to battle this terrible threat, since only the Crown of Command can truly extinguish the Ifrit`s flames. Four new characters join the adventure - the Dervish, the Warlord, the Nomad, and the Jin Blooded - while three new Alternative Ending Cards offer players different ways to engage in the endgame, and new Terrain Cards reshape the land in the wake of the Ifrit`s destruction.

PSD 56209E                                                         $24.95

Talisman: The Woodlands Expansion

For the first time in countless ages, the mystic Woodland has returned to the mortal realm. Among the towering trees and along the twisting trails, wealth and power beyond comprehension can be found. But, there are dangers as well. King Oberon and Queen Titania, ageless beings of fate and magic, will not brook invasion of their realm so lightly. Will you pick sides in the struggle between the monarchs of the fae, or will you strive forward? The Woodland expansion for Talisman Revised 4th Edition adds a new Region to the game for venturesome heroes to discover. A custom-fitted map board and over 100 new cards bring this magical forest vividly to life, while five brand-new characters, each represented by a superbly detailed plastic miniatures, offer fantastic new playing experiences.

PSD 56210E                                                         $39.95

Talisman: The Cataclysm Expansion

Decades ago an apocalypse devastated the realm. Now, at last, new life is evolving amid the chaos and wreckage. This is a time of possibility and heroism. A new age dawns in the wake of The Cataclysm! The post-apocalyptic realm of Talisman is brought to life on a new center board, while a Denizens deck re-populates the land and a Remnants deck scatters traces of former civilization everywhere. Plus, five more characters now seek the Crown of Command and four alternative endings shape your quests in this ever-changing world.

PSD 56212E                                                         $49.95

New Talisman Variants

USAopoly has officially announced one variant they will produce using the Talisman game engine the company licensed from Games Workshop:  Kingdom Hearts. Unofficially, at Toy Fair, the company was discussing a Batman themed version of the game as well. Not familiar enough with the Kingdom Hearts games to reflect on how it would play, but I would bet in the Batman version, players start out as a member of the Batman family and build up your strength before taking on one of the major Batman villains at the end of the game.

Talisman LIcense Splitting

It looks as if Games Workshop is splitting the licensing of its popular Talisman game. The company announced last week that USAopoly would get the rights to produced versions of the classic Talisman game while WizKids announced yesterday that it had secured the rights to the Relic boardgame, alos based on the Talisman game engine but set in the Warhammer 40K universe.

Board Game of The Week: Tapple

Tapple, from USAopoly is a great party or family game. In Tapple, players select a category such as pizza toppings, the the first player taps a letter that starts an item in that category such as C for "cheese" then hits the timer, starting it for the next player. As the letters get tapped, it gets harder and harder to come up with an item for the untapped letters. If a player cannot think of one before the timer goes off, they are out of the game and play continues until only one is left. A game is generally over in 10 minutes or so but there are dozens of categories from which to choose or you can even come up with your own so great replay value.