20 Strong: Nemesis

Chip Theory Games · Board game · 2026
1–3 · best 1 Solo 40–60 min Weight 3.0/5
20.0 rating Ludopedia
6.3 rating BGG
Buy · from US$ 21.95
20.0 rating Ludopedia
6.3 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you love space tension and subtle back‑stabbing, Nemesis will hook you from the first turn.

Highlights
  • Strong narrative tension
  • Hidden objectives
  • Co‑op meets betrayal
Keep in mind
  • Moderate learning curve
  • Dice luck factor
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About the game

What you do in a play session

In 20 Strong: Nemesis, you and up to two fellow crew members find yourselves trapped aboard a perilous spaceship full of hidden threats. The main goal is to reach Earth alive, yet each player holds secret objectives that might require you to fail the escape or sacrifice crucial resources. The board depicts the ship's corridors, rooms, and modules, all starting inactive. To stand a chance of escaping, you must bring generators online, fire up the engines, and ready the escape pods while fending off alien intruders that appear throughout the game. Movement and actions are resolved by dice rolling, adding a layer of unpredictability to every step. Military gear and technical tools can be salvaged and used strategically, but the noise you generate while exploring raises the stakes: the longer you take, the louder you become, drawing more threats. The semi‑cooperative nature means you’ll need each other's help to restore systems, yet everyone can betray or chase hidden victory points. Designed for 1‑3 players, a typical session lasts 40‑60 minutes and carries a 3/5 weight, striking a balance between depth and approachability. The experience blends survival tension, moral choices, and a race‑against‑time adrenaline, all set in a richly detailed sci‑fi theme. If you enjoy games where cooperation is optional and back‑stabbing is part of the fun, Nemesis delivers a tense, twist‑filled session with plenty of strategic variety each playthrough.

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–3 players
1 BEST
2 REC
3 REC

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Game details

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Admin: Upcoming Releases Crowdfunding: Gamefound Game: 20 Strong
Publisher Chip Theory Games
Designer Joshua Carlson, Logan Giannini, Ryan Howard, Salem Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
How many players can join?
1 to 3 players, suitable for solo play or small groups.
What is the typical playtime?
Between 40 and 60 minutes, varying with player count and strategies.
How complex is the game?
Weight 3/5 – easy to learn rules with enough strategic depth for seasoned gamers.
What components are included?
Modular ship board, crew miniatures, dice, item cards, noise markers, generators, engines, and escape pods.
Do I need English to play?
No, all rules and components are fully translated into Portuguese.
Can I play without the base game?
Nemesis is an expansion; you need the 20 Strong base game to play.