Astrobiology, gamified!
What lies up there, beyond our sky? Are we alone in the universe? Is there life on exoplanets?
We build a game to give you some answers. Already tested and approved by over 400 players age 5 to 75, Drake’s Dice is a fast-paced gaming experience. Easy to pick up, yet deep in strategy, Drake’s Dice propels you on a quest to find out the probability of extra-terrestrial life, with scientific rigour, following three levels, in one tactical progression.
The heart of the game beats from the very first level: secretly bet on the results of the shared dice and accumulate your symbols. But be careful: don’t get too greedy or your rivals will get ahead of you! In the higher levels, discovery cards come into play to add a new tactical layer and controlled chaos.
While the ideal of science is collaborative, the glory of discovery remains individual. Only one name will be engraved on the prize for the discovery of extra-terrestrial life. Will it be yours?
We are back to aim for the stars!
We’re back and aiming for the stars!
Three years after the success of |HOP>, the quantum game, La Rose des Jeux is back on WeMakeIt to do even better. Our results?
-Thanks to over 200 contributors in 2023, we distributed 6,000 copies to prestigious institutions (including CERN!) and equipped over 150 classrooms in Switzerland, France, and North America.
-Winner of the ISAGA 2025 competition and acclaimed during the International Year of Quantum Physics, |HOP> has proven that science stereotypes can be shattered through play.
Building on this experience, we aim to do even better with Drake’s Dice! And the start is promising: our game has already won awards and is eagerly anticipated by the scientific community even before its official launch.
-The «Outstanding Poster» Award at the DPG (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Planetenforschung) conference recognized Drake’s Dice and its compelling approach to science communication. A great endorsement from experts!
-It was praised by peers at the SSEA6 symposium for its innovation in space communication.
-Drake’s Dice has already been selected to be presented at EGU, the COSPAR World Congress, and Serious Play Europe.
With your help, our goal is to print at least 2,000 copies directly to offer high-quality science at the lowest possible price!
Here is the third prototype of the game, as we await the final version made possible by you! 
The dice have been tested in various materials, colors, and sizes, and with different icons. 
Even with just the prototype, the game has generated excitement among the scientific community at various conferences. Here, the «Outstanding Poster Award» from the DGP! 
As for the general public... Since it’s difficult to get permission to take photos with young people, we used cats instead. Both children and cats enjoyed playing with the dice just as much!
100% fun, 100% science !
Drake’s Dice isn’t a science fiction game. It’s a tribute to real history. In 1960, Frank Drake launched the SETI program, forever changing our view of the cosmos. Today, we’re turning his legacy into a comprehensive tactical challenge.
🏛️ Absolute scientific rigor!
Forget about approximations! Every concept has been reviewed and validated by the European Astrobiology Institute (EAI), COSPAR, and the French Society of Exobiology (SFE).
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60+ Real-world concepts: From famous missions like Artemis to lesser-known exobiology references.
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The Infobook: The game includes a comprehensive scientific booklet, validated by these same experts. It expands on every concept featured on the cards, offering a wealth of information right at your fingertips. It’s a ready-to-use educational tool for teachers and curious minds.
🎲 Three levels, designed to suit everyone, from casual players to expert astronomers:
1) Exploration: Hide your bets (Focus)! Guess others’ intentions to influence the shared dice. Simple, fast, competitive.
2) Strategy: Incorporate the Discovery cards. Science becomes your tactical weapon: exchange results, validate on someone else’s behalf, play multiple times, and more.
3) Expert: Be the fastest to identify the dice configuration before others and win the pot, alone against everyone !
Drake’s Dice has been tested and approved by over 400 testers of all ages, from 5 to 75. You’re the only one missing from the adventure!
We are supported by COSPAR. Have you heard of the Committee on Space Protection? These are the scientists who study the issue of space debris. With more and more missions... there are increasing risks to both our Earth and the ecosystems of other celestial bodies! 
Imagine exploring the Galaxy with a telescope... Underground! That’s the Einstein Telescope project, designed to measure gravitational waves and the distortions in spacetime created by black hole collisions. It will be the hub of science in the future! 
Understanding our planet helps us understand the rest of the Universe! In Sweden, there is a microgravity rocket launch platform. Thanks to these missions, we are constantly learning more about our atmosphere and the sun’s impact on our beautiful planet. 
A program developed by the University of Geneva to analyze even more precisely the light spectrum received from a specific planet: Proxima B, the exoplanet closest to us!! 
Scientific rigor doesn’t rule out humor. What better way to represent the primordial soup theory than Geneva’s iconic chocolate pot? Talking about science is important. Spreading local humor is crucial!
Join the Drake’s Dice community!
Science advances thanks to those who dare to embrace the unknown. Today, we have the prototype, scientific validation, and passion. All we need is that final push: you.
Producing a high-quality game comes at a cost. Drake’s Dice contains over 50 custom components, double-thickness cardboard boards, screens, 70+ large-format cards and more. On a small scale, the unit production cost is close to 100 CHF. With this crowdfunding campaign, we aim to reach critical mass (1,000+ games) to launch industrial production and drive down that cost. Thanks to you, we’ll be able to offer the game at an affordable price, far below the initial 100 CHF.
Your pre-order isn’t just a purchase—it’s a vote for accessible and fun science. And to thank you for being the first to join us, we’ve designed exclusive rewards:
🌟 The Essentials:
-The Drake’s Dice Game (WeMakeIt Special Offer: 18% off!): Get the complete game for CHF 47 (⚠️ EU/CH shipping included!). A price that wouldn’t be possible without this group buy. Afterwards, the game will cost CHF 7 more per box.
-The «Your Institution» Card: Do you represent a school, an astronomy club, or a laboratory? Choose the reward that includes a personalized Discovery card bearing your institution’s name. It will be included from the very first print runs of the game! A unique way to make your mark on the history of Drake’s Dice and promote your organization. (Ideal for schools and clubs).
For Science Buffs:
-The Astronaut Pack: The Drake’s Dice game + an exclusive T-shirt of your choice featuring an astronomer’s inside joke that only those in the know will get (a nod to Star Wars, The Martian, or Doctor Who). Embrace your inner nerd with a sense of humor at your next game night or conference. -The Science Fan Duo: Did you enjoy |Hop>, the quantum physics game? Treat yourself to the Exclusive Combo: |Hop> + Drake’s Dice. Master the infinitely small and the infinitely large in a single pack, at a special price.
Sharing the joy of science:
-Sponsor Option: Donate a game to the FEJEST association in Senegal and receive one for yourself! A star-studded dream for two.
-School Kit: For your child’s classroom or the one where you teach. The perfect educational game to inspire future scientists! Self-contained, complete with a booklet, and ready to use.
🎯 Our Additional Goals: Together, let’s go further! Every extra franc improves the game for all backers. Here’s what we’ll unlock together:
-At 12K CHF: Exclusive «Need more Space? Play Drake’s Dice» stickers included in every box!
-At 15K, 18K, 22K, 25K, 28K: The community votes to add a new custom card to the game (based on the Institution reward). You decide the content!
-At 20K (OUR DREAM): Major upgrade! We’ll replace all the wooden dice with stunning glow-in-the-dark resin dice. The game glows in the dark! 🌌
-At 30K and beyond: Add effects to cards (2 base cards, then 1 additional card for every 3K). Make the cards unique under different lighting!
⏳ Why act now?
1) Lowest price: Your direct contribution helps lower costs and allows us to send more games to schools.
2) Exclusivity: Special, upgraded cards and glow-in-the-dark dice will only be available during this campaign.
3) Impact: Support a Swiss project that is ethical and endorsed by international experts.
Don’t just watch the universe from the sidelines. Become an active participant in its discovery. Choose your reward below, share the campaign with your friends, astronomers, and teachers and help us launch the production of Drake’s Dice!
A game illustrated with real astrophotography images! 
Get the science-and-games combo and snag |HOP> and Drake’s Dice at a discounted price! 
Become a backer and get two games! The first one is for you. The second one will be donated to the FEJEST association in Senegal to support young people and women in science. 
Discover the FEJEST association in Senegal. It offers additional educational opportunities to women and young people who might not otherwise have access to them. 
Our friend and partner Rouguiatou Kandia Diallo, president of FEJEST, pictured here with Prof. Mary Teuw Niane, a mathematician committed to education and director of the Senegalese president’s office. 
FEJEST hosts workshops to encourage science at all ages! Here, during a workshop in Thies. With Drake’s Dice, you can offer even more variety in your teaching! 
Fashion & Fun option with super nerdy T-shirts. Here’s the design for the third one, a nod to the movie «The Martian.» This joke is way outside the box! 
Stretch goal 1: Stickers in every game! Use them to spread some interstellar cheer! 
Stretch Goal 2: An extra card, created with and chosen by the community. 
Stretch Goal 3: Glow-in-the-dark dice... In our imagination! They probably won’t shine as brightly as stars in the sky. But it’s still really cool!