20 Strong Awaken Realms + Tainted Grail + Etherfields + Universal Hero Promo Pack - Vol. 4
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One system, three universes. The infested spaceship, the dark realm, the shifting dream. Twenty dice that traverse them all.
What it's about
Three universes, one box, one system that unites them
The 20 Strong Awaken Realms Bundle is the most complete way to dive into Chip Theory Games' 20 Strong system. Inside, you'll find the Nemesis Core Box with all essential components — 20 custom dice, a magnetic chip tracker, rulebook — plus two additional complete decks set in the iconic worlds of Awaken Realms.
Each deck is a universe unto itself. Nemesis places you on a spaceship infested with aliens: run, make noise, hope you're not followed. Tainted Grail is dark fantasy deckbuilding with four enemy types and a final boss. Etherfields is a shifting dream, a deck that evolves game after game and remembers your choices.
As a bonus, the bundle includes the Universal Hero Promo Pack Vol. 4: exclusive content not normally found at retail. An opportunity only available by purchasing all three decks together.
One rule system, three completely different settings. Learn once, play for years.
The secret of the 20 Strong system
The Promo Pack Vol. 4 is included only in this bundle — not available at retail.
Why it's worth getting this way
What you'll find in the box
Four products, a single experience
The bundle includes four distinct items: the Nemesis Core Box (which includes dice, a chip tracker, and the general rulebook), two expansion decks, and an exclusive promo pack not available for separate purchase.
20 Strong: Nemesis
The heart of the system
You're on a spaceship. Intruders are on board. Every movement makes noise, every noise attracts something. Contains the basic components of the 20 Strong system: 20 dice, magnetic chip tracker, general rulebook, and the Nemesis deck.
20 Strong: Tainted Grail
Dark fantasy deckbuilding
Four types of enemies, each with different difficulties and rewards. Build combos with combat cards, set aside enemies you don't want to face in the Menhir Stack, and after eight turns, confront the final boss — with minions in tow.
20 Strong: Etherfields
The dreaming remembers
A dreamlike landscape in constant flux. Cards flip during play and remain that way in subsequent games — your deck becomes the sum of your choices. Influence cards, hidden bosses, the most creative game in the entire line.
Universal Hero Promo Pack Vol. 4
Bundle Exclusive
Promotional cards compatible with 20 Strong decks. Limited edition content not distributed separately at retail — it's a bonus reserved for those who purchase all three decks together.
20 Strong — The System
FrogScore · FroGames editorial rating · based on official rulebooks and Chip Theory Games materialOne box containing three different worlds. Sixty games inside, each leading to another place.
Three universes, three experiences
What happens on the table
Same system. Same basic rules. Completely different worlds.
Learn once, play for years
Open the Nemesis Core Box. Inside you'll find twenty custom dice, the magnetic chip tracker, and the general rulebook. You'll never buy these components again — they're enough for all three decks and for any other 20 Strong deck released in the future.
Monday: you're on a spaceship
Grab the Nemesis deck. Intruders are on board. You run through rooms, try to activate engines and generators, making noise with every dice roll. Every noise attracts something. Thirty minutes, pure adrenaline, game over.
Wednesday: you face the final boss
Change deck, change world. Tainted Grail puts you in front of four types of enemies, each with different rewards. Build combos with combat cards, set aside those you don't want to face. After eight turns, the boss arrives — and brings their minions.
Saturday: you enter a dream
Etherfields is unlike anything else. Cards are flipped during the game and stay that way the next time. Your deck changes forever. Each session is a piece of the dream revealing itself, until all hidden bosses are discovered — the most creative experience of the system.
Plus the Promo Pack you won't find in stores
Inside the box is also the Universal Hero Promo Pack Vol. 4 — promotional cards compatible with 20 Strong decks, reserved for those who buy the bundle. They are not sold at retail. It's the final piece that makes this choice different from buying the decks one at a time.
How the system works
One engine, infinite settings
20 Strong was created with a precise idea: simple basic rules that can be learned in fifteen minutes, and specific decks that bring different mechanics. The components of the Nemesis Core Box serve all three decks.
Open one of the three tuck boxes. Nemesis for pure tension, Tainted Grail for combos and bosses, Etherfields for dreamlike exploration. Atmosphere and specific mechanics change.
The 20 custom dice from the Core Box are your universal tool. 17 action dice with different probabilities + 3 adjustable stat dice that track HP, Strategy, Recovery.
Each card is a challenge. The more dice you use, the higher the probability of success — but dice beyond your Recovery are exhausted. It's a game of tight economic decisions.
Each deck adds unique mechanics: noise in Nemesis, the Menhir Stack in Tainted Grail, the evolving deck of Etherfields. Same system, different experience every time.
Why buy it as a bundle
Six reasons that make a difference
The Promo Pack is only here
The Universal Hero Promo Pack Vol. 4 is exclusive to the bundle — it's not sold at retail. If you're interested in completing your 20 Strong collection, this is the only way.
Three completely different universes
Sci-fi horror, dark fantasy, and surreal dreamscape. Three atmospheres, three mechanics, three ways to use the same dice. There's no overlap between the decks — each is a game in itself.
Learn the rules only once
The general 20 Strong rules can be learned in fifteen minutes. After that, each new deck adds a few specific pages. Compatible with all future decks of the system.
PVC cards that survive everything
All Chip Theory cards are spill-proof PVC. No sleeves, no worries. They survive spilled coffee, humidity, hundreds of games.
Four tuck boxes that fit in a backpack
No bulky boxes, no game board. The entire bundle fits in a work bag. A travel game that has no rivals in its format.
The ideal entry point to the system
If you've never played 20 Strong, this is the right way to start. You have everything to explore the system — then you decide if and which other decks to add.
Which deck when
They are not interchangeable — and that's okay
Each deck has its own personality. You don't choose one at the expense of others: you choose one based on what you want to experience tonight.
Nemesis
When you want pure tension
- Shorter duration (30–40 min)
- Horror, noise, hunting
- Includes basic system components
- Accessible immediately
Tainted Grail
When you want combos and bosses
- Medium duration (40–60 min)
- Dark fantasy, enemy management
- Unique Menhir Stack mechanic
- Final boss after eight turns
Etherfields
When you want evolution
- Medium duration (40–60 min)
- Surreal dreamscape
- Evolving deck between games
- Hidden bosses to discover
Three decks, one system, one exclusive promo pack. Those who want to enter 20 Strong start here.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ about the 20 Strong Awaken Realms bundle
What exactly does the bundle contain?
Four items: the 20 Strong: Nemesis Core Box (which includes the basic system components — 20 dice, magnetic chip tracker, general rulebook, and Nemesis deck), the Tainted Grail deck, the Etherfields deck, and the Universal Hero Promo Pack Vol. 4 as a free gift. The latter is exclusive to the bundle and is not sold at retail.
Can I play Tainted Grail and Etherfields without the Core Box?
No. Tainted Grail and Etherfields are expansion decks — they do not contain dice, chip tracker, or the general rulebook. Those components are in the Nemesis Core Box, which is why the bundle includes it: it becomes the shared base for all decks, present and future.
Are the three decks really different games or variations on the same theme?
They are different games with a common engine. The basic rules (dice rolling, pool management, HP/Strategy/Recovery) are the same. But each deck introduces unique mechanics: noise in Nemesis, the Menhir Stack and combos in Tainted Grail, the evolving deck of Etherfields. The sensations at the table are very different.
Is this a good entry point if I've never played 20 Strong?
Yes, it's the ideal entry point. The bundle gives you everything you need to discover the system across three completely different settings. After trying them out, you'll know which type of 20 Strong deck you like best and can decide whether to add others.
Is the Promo Pack Vol. 4 truly exclusive to the bundle?
Yes. Chip Theory Games designed the Promo Pack as a bonus for those who purchase the three decks together. It is not distributed at retail separately. If you're interested in completing your collection or getting bonus content for your games, this is the only way to get it.
Is it only for solo play?
Yes, all three decks are designed for solo play. 20 Strong is a system created for solo play. If you are looking for a cooperative or multi-player experience, the original Nemesis, Tainted Grail, and Etherfields games by Awaken Realms are the right option.
Is it available in Italian?
No, this is the English edition published by Chip Theory Games. Cards and rulebooks are in English. The game is highly iconographic and the rules can be learned with little text, but a basic understanding of English is required to read the cards and follow the effects.
The 20 Strong Awaken Realms Bundle is a collection of solo board games for 1 player (ages 13+, duration 30-60 min per deck) published by Chip Theory Games in collaboration with Awaken Realms. The bundle includes four products: the 20 Strong: Nemesis Core Box (with the basic system components — 20 custom dice, magnetic chip tracker, general rulebook, and Nemesis deck), the 20 Strong: Tainted Grail deck (dark fantasy with Menhir Stack mechanic and final boss), the 20 Strong: Etherfields deck (surreal dreamscape with evolving deck), and the bundle-exclusive Universal Hero Promo Pack Vol. 4. Mechanics: push-your-luck dice management, deckbuilding, movement through a PVC card deck. Designed by Josh J. Carlson and Ryan Howard. English edition. Available on FroGames.it.
20 Strong Awaken Realms + Tainted Grail + Etherfields + Universal Hero Promo Pack - Vol. 4
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