20 Strong: Awaken Realms Core Set

Master the foundational dice engine, manage a finite pool of 20 custom dice, and journey through three distinct dark-fantasy and sci-fi universes in the definitive Awaken Realms standalone starter box for the 20 Strong system.

20 Strong: Awaken Realms Core Set (published by Chip Theory Games in partnership with Awaken Realms) serves as a standalone entry point into the acclaimed solo dice-allocation system. Rather than requiring the original Solar Sentinels core box, this package bundles the universal system components—the 20 specialized translucent dice and stat-tracking chips—alongside three complete, officially licensed Awaken Realms thematic decks: Nemesis, Tainted Grail, and Etherfields. The primary gameplay objective centers on tactical survival: players step into iconic sci-fi, grimdark, and surreal settings, deploying custom dice across escalating tiers of hostile encounters, unlocking powerful gear, and confronting massive multi-phase bosses before their stats hit zero.

The primary mechanical hurdle stems from balancing immediate dice expenditure against dice exhaustion and long-term attrition. In 20 Strong, dice are not freely rolled every turn; they are a dwindling pool divided among three distinct functions (combat, agility/defense, and utility/items). Every die committed to defeat a creature, hack an alien terminal, or decipher a dream puzzle moves to an exhausted state, forcing players to carefully time their rest phases to recover energy. Across the three included decks, the core loop morphs dramatically: Nemesis demands ruthless room clearing and stealth against deadly Intruders aboard a derelict ship; Tainted Grail pits players against Arthurian horrors and resource rot in the fog of Avalon; and Etherfields prioritizes surreal puzzle solving, insight, and mental lucidity against abstract nightmares. Designed exclusively as a 1-player experience for ages 14 and up, an encounter runs 30 to 45 minutes. To conquer each world, you must manage your odds, preserve your dice pool, and adapt to each universe's lethal mechanics.

Game Specs at a Glance:
Age Range: 14+ Years
Publisher: Chip Theory Games
Play Time: 30-45 Minutes
Player Count: 1 Player
Complexity: Medium (Solo Dice Allocation, Resource Management, Push-Your-Luck, Boss Battler)

What's in the Box?

• 20 Translucent "20 Strong" Dice
• Adjustable Stat and Tracker Chips
• 3 Complete Thematic Decks
  • Nemesis Deck
  • Tainted Grail Deck
  • Etherfields Deck
• Individual Magnetic Tuckboxes
• 1 Core System Rulebook and Universe Manual