Genius Games Genotype: A Mendelian Genetics Game

Genotype: A Mendelian Genetics Game is a worker-placement, dice drafting game for 1-5 players that plays in about 45-75 minutes. As research scientists in St. Thomas’ Abbey, where Gregor Mendel discovered modern genetics in the 19th century, you’re tasked with validating the genetic traits of your pea plants to score points. Rounds are centered around the dice draft, where Punnett squares and beautiful custom dice are used to determine which dominant and recessive genes are available for the next generation of plants. But you’ll have plenty of opportunities before and after each draft to pay resources and place workers to improve your chances. Manipulate Punnett Squares to increase your chances, or decrease other players’ chances, of specific phenotypes appearing. Upgrade your garden, determine your drafting order, purchase single-use Tool cards, and hire other members of the Abbey as powerful Assistants to increase your chances of winning. Money is tight in Genotype and every decision matters, so expect deep strategy and stiff competition in this Mendelian genetics game.