Talisman: Alliances Fate Beckons Review

About Talisman: Alliances – Fate Beckons, from BoardGameGeek:

When the fate of the world is threatened, your enemies become allies. In this Talisman Alliances: Fate Beckons cooperative game, join forces with fellow players and set forth on an epic adventure to complete five daunting Trials! In each Trial, players will need to place two Talisman on Places of Power, unseal the Portal of Power and defeat that Trial's adversary. With a vast world of possible scenarios, this expansion to the Talisman strategy board game for teens and adults offers limitless games! Includes: 30 Starting Game Cards, Doom Tracker, Doom Tracker Token, Rulebook, 24 Double-Sided Strength/Craft Tokens, 5 Boxes with 5 Figures, 4 Envelopes with 20 Game Cards. This tabletop adventure game for ages 12+ is for 2-6 players. (Requires Talisman base game 5th Edition to play. Sold separately.) The magical adventure continues with the Talisman Alliances: Fate Beckons game, with fresh characters, spells, Adventure cards – and cooperative play! (Requires Talisman 5th edition to play. Sold separately.) For the first time, contenders for the Crown of Command must form an alliance against evil forces – or the world shall fall! Band together with fellow heroes: share resources, plan and battle as one Take on five Trials, unique challenges requiring strategy and luck! In each one, players must place two Talismans on the Places of Power, unseal the Portal of Power and defeat that Trial's adversary As each Trial is completed, open envelopes and boxes to reveal five mystery figures, mystery cards and the objective of the next Trial The Talisman Alliances game includes 50 game cards that bring peril and aid in the form of enemies and strangers, magical objects and places to visit, plus a doom tracker, tokens and more With different Trials, adversaries and so many possibilities, go on a new journey every time! The accessible gameplay lets both beginners and fans jump into a game. Ages 12+ Looking for exciting games for game nights with friends or Family Game Night? This fantasy game is a great choice, and strategy games make cool presents for teens and adults Includes: 30 Starting Game Cards, Doom Tracker, Doom Tracker Token, Rulebook, 24 Double-Sided Strength/Craft Tokens, 5 Boxes with 5 Figures, 4 Envelopes with 20 Game Cards. Ages 12 and up For 2 to 6 players. Requires Talisman 5th Edition to play. (Sold separately.) Actual components may vary from those shown. -description from the publisher