Jerry Garcia Inspires ‘Cosmic Journey’ Dice Game

A new dice game inspired by Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia‘s art and spirit is available for preorder. Jerry Garcia’s Cosmic Journey, a joint effort between award-winning game designers Twogether Studios and The Jerry Garcia Family, is infused with Jerry’s visual art and trickster spirit.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Twogether Studio’s Jenn Ellis and Keith Baker have created such award-winning games as Illimat (with The Decemberists), Eberron (for Dungeons & Dragons), Gloom and Cool Cool Cool. Ellis and Baker’s latest is Jerry Garcia’s Cosmic Journey, an all-ages game which carries the tagline, “Roll dice and leave your bummers behind.”

Press materials further detailed the game:

Players push their luck rolling dice as they take trips around a labyrinth of Jerry’s art, picking up “Bummer” tokens based on their score. When all tokens have been claimed, players journey home and win by being the first to leave all their “Bummers” behind. Solo players and journey jams for up to eight players can riff on basic rulesets, guaranteeing each play experience is completely unique. Compact and portable, Jerry Garcia’s Cosmic Journey is infused with all the fun, magic, and memories that have long defined Garcia’s iconic art and music.

“We’re excited to partner with an independent company full of creative and imaginative individuals,” Jerry’s daughter Trixie Garcia stated. “It’s been a true grassroots effort, and we’ve enjoyed seeing it grow into something that will bring people together. It’s through games that we learn valuable strategies, all while bonding with those closest to us. May any challenge we encounter be no match for our wit and wisdom. My dad’s legacy lives on through moments of joy, laughter, and connection. Like music, games foster community, and Jerry Garcia’s Cosmic Journey is a whimsical way for fans to keep that spirit alive wherever the road may lead. Let’s get together and play!”

Pre-order Jerry Garcia’s Cosmic Journey.