Genotype: A Mendelian Genetics Game
- Players
- 1-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 90 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.8 / 5
- Year
- 2021
About the game
Genotype: A Mendelian Genetics Game casts players as assistants to Gregor Mendel, competing to breed pea plants with specific inherited traits like flower color, stem color, and height. Each round, dice representing plant breeding are rolled and drafted through a Punnett-square-based system, and players complete Pea Plant Cards matching desired traits to score points. A worker placement, dice drafting, and upgrade cycle drives five rounds of strategic planning.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli is impressed by how genuinely Genotype teaches real genetics concepts through its Punnett-square dice mechanic: a standout in the educational board game space that still plays like a solid worker placement euro.
What we like
- Genuinely teaches genetics and Punnett square concepts through play.
- Combines dice drafting with worker placement effectively.
- Includes a solo mode for individual play.
- Strong thematic integration of science and mechanics.
Keep in mind
- Moderately complex for an educational or family title.
- 90-minute playtime is a bigger time commitment.
- Dice drafting introduces meaningful variance.
Who it's for
Great for educational gamers, students, and science enthusiasts ages 12+, in groups of 1-5.
