Cypher System Starter Set

One System. Infinite Worlds. Endless Imagination.

Want to run a cyberpunk heist? A haunted fantasy epic? A solo space-horror survival story? The Cypher System has you covered - no stress, no spreadsheets, just story.

This starter set drops you into the critically acclaimed, narrative-first RPG system where characters are defined by their concept, not their class. Whether you're a veteran GM or picking up dice for the first time, Cypher makes it fast, fun, and flexible to get started.

What Makes Cypher Special?

• Learn in minutes, play for years - elegant core rules with powerful storytelling potential
• PC-focused design - create characters using a simple sentence: “A [Descriptor] [Type] who [Focuses]”
• GMs rate challenges on a 1–10 difficulty scale, and players roll all the dice
• Built for any genre: fantasy, sci-fi, horror, post-apocalypse, cyberpunk, superheroes, and more
• Modular character creation lets you adapt to any campaign or setting with ease
• No heavy math, no rules bloat - just clean mechanics and creative play

What’s in the Box?

• 10 pregenerated characters, or create your own in minutes
• 2 full-length adventures, plus a 3rd downloadable one for free
• Quick-start rules, so you can jump in with minimal prep
• XP and GM Intrusion cards for smooth table management
• Custom Cypher dice set included
• Works great for 1–5 players, perfect for smaller groups or solo-friendly runs

Why We Love It at Dicey Business:

It’s a GM’s dream and a player’s playground. Whether you’re running a one-shot or building an epic world from scratch, Cypher System keeps the mechanics light and the story front and center. It’s the Swiss Army knife of TTRPGs — and this starter set gives you everything you need to unleash it.