20 Strong: Choosing the Right Travel Case for Your Deck Collection

Quick Answer

If you own more than a few 20 Strong decks, the 20 Strong: 20-Deck Travel Storage is the clear choice because it holds up to 20 decks and has drawers for up to four sets of dice, with a magnetic lid that doubles as a rolling surface. If you only have one or two decks and want basic card protection, a neoprene dice tray like the Control ‘Ur Roll Neoprene Dice Tray (CTG Hex) is a lighter, cheaper option. Buy the storage case when your collection outgrows a single deck box.

20 Strong decks are small enough to toss in a bag, but that is exactly how cards get bent and dice go missing. A dedicated travel case solves two problems at once: it keeps your decks organized and gives you a safe place to roll. The question is which case actually fits your collection right now, not the collection you might have in two years.

This guide compares the real storage and protection options Chip Theory Games makes for 20 Strong, explains what each one does well, and gives you decision rules so you can buy once and stop worrying about your cards.

What a 20 Strong Travel Case Actually Needs to Do

A good 20 Strong travel case does three jobs: hold your decks without crushing them, keep dice contained, and survive a trip in a backpack. The 20 Strong: 20-Deck Travel Storage is built for all three. It has room for up to 20 decks plus drawers for storing up to four different sets of dice, and the magnetic lid can also function as a rolling surface. That last detail matters more than it sounds, because rolling directly on a table is how dice end up on the floor.

If you only need card protection and not full storage, a dice tray is the lighter answer. The Control ‘Ur Roll Neoprene Dice Tray (CTG Hex) is edge-stitched and designed to store away with your Chip Theory Games boxes. It will not hold a deck collection, but it stops dice from flying off the table at irresponsible speeds, which is the most common way a game night goes wrong.

• Match the case to your current deck count, not a hypothetical future one.
• Prioritize a lid that doubles as a rolling surface if you play away from home.
• Check whether dice storage is included before you buy a separate tray.

20 Stronghold vs. a Simple Dice Tray: Which Fits Your Collection?

The 20 Stronghold is the only option here that is a true deck box. With room for up to 20 decks and four sets of dice, it turns a scattered collection into one portable unit. The magnetic lid is a genuine convenience because it gives you a flat rolling area anywhere. The trade-off is size and price: it is the most expensive option in this comparison, and it is overkill if you own one or two decks.

The Control ‘Ur Roll Neoprene Dice Tray solves a narrower problem. It keeps dice on the table and stores flat with your boxes. It does not organize decks, so if card protection is your main concern, you still need a separate box or sleeve system. Many players end up with both: the tray for rolling, the Stronghold for transport.

• Choose the 20 Stronghold if you own five or more decks or regularly bring dice-heavy games to game night.
• Choose the neoprene tray if your only problem is dice leaving the table.
• If you buy both, the tray can live inside the Stronghold’s footprint for travel.

Do Deck Expansions Change Your Storage Math?

Every expansion you add increases the number of decks you need to store. The 20 Strong: Tanglewoods Red Deck and 20 Strong: Tanglewoods White Deck are separate expansion decks, and the 20 Strong: Tainted Grail Deck adds another. Each one is a self-contained deck, so a collection grows faster than most players expect. If you already own the 20 Strong: Nemesis Core Set and plan to add two or three expansions, a single deck box will not be enough.

This is where the 20-Deck Travel Storage earns its place. It is sized for the long haul, so you are not rebuying storage every time a new deck releases. If you are unsure whether you will keep collecting, start with a tray and a simple box, then upgrade when your deck count passes five.

• Count your current decks and add one for every expansion you plan to buy this year.
• Buy storage for the collection you will have in six months, not the one you have today.
• Keep expansion decks in their own slot so you can find them without digging.

Decision Rules for Buying 20 Strong Storage

• You own one or two decks: Skip the large case. A neoprene dice tray plus a simple box covers card protection and keeps dice on the table. The 20 Stronghold is more space and cost than you need right now. Buy the tray first; upgrade storage when your deck count passes five.
• You own five or more decks or plan to: Buy the 20 Strong: 20-Deck Travel Storage. It holds up to 20 decks and four sets of dice, and the magnetic lid gives you a rolling surface anywhere. This is the last storage purchase most players need. One purchase replaces a deck box and a separate tray.
• You play away from home regularly: Prioritize a case with a lid that doubles as a rolling surface and internal dice storage. The 20 Stronghold is built for this; a flat tray alone will not keep decks organized in transit. Portability and rolling surface matter more than raw deck capacity.
• You are unsure about future expansions: Start with the neoprene tray and a basic box. If you add two or three expansions like Tanglewoods Red, Tanglewoods White, or Tainted Grail, revisit the 20 Stronghold before your collection outgrows what you have. Re-evaluate storage every time you add two expansion decks.

Product Facts That Affect Your Decision

• 20 Strong: 20-Deck Travel Storage: Holds up to 20 decks, includes drawers for storing up to four different sets of dice, and features a magnetic lid that can also function as a rolling surface. This is the only option here that stores both decks and dice in one unit, so it replaces a deck box and a tray for most collections.
• Control ‘Ur Roll Neoprene Dice Tray (CTG Hex): Edge-stitched neoprene tray designed to store away with your Chip Theory Games boxes. A low-cost way to stop dice from flying off the table, but it does not organize or protect a deck collection on its own.
• 20 Strong: Nemesis Core Set: A base game where you roll dice to move through a ship, discover critical functions like generators, engines, and escape pods, and manage noise as you evade intruders. This is the starting point for most players, and it is the deck you will want to protect first if you only own one.
• 20 Strong: Tainted Grail Deck: An expansion where four enemy types with different difficulty levels and rewards confront you, and combos in combat are critical because the dial limits the dice you can apply to enemies. A representative expansion deck that adds to your storage count, which is why planning for 10 or more decks is realistic for active players.

Who Should Buy Which

Best for

• Players with five or more 20 Strong decks who want one portable case for decks and dice.
• Groups that play away from home and need a lid that doubles as a rolling surface.
• Collectors who plan to keep adding expansion decks and want storage that scales.

Not for

• Players with one or two decks who only need basic card protection and dice containment.
• Anyone who already has a deck box and just needs a cheap way to stop dice leaving the table.
• Shoppers looking for a sleeve or individual card protection product; this case does not replace sleeves.

Match your storage to your real deck count. If you are just starting with the Nemesis Core Set, a neoprene dice tray is enough. Once you add expansions like Tanglewoods Red, Tanglewoods White, or Tainted Grail, the 20 Strong: 20-Deck Travel Storage becomes the practical choice because it holds up to 20 decks and four sets of dice in one place. Buy for the collection you will have in six months, and you will only need to do this once.