Genotype: A Mendelian Genetics Game

gregor mendel th century augustinian friar credit discovery modern genetic genotype play assistant compete collect experimental datum pea plant try control plant inherit key trait parent seed shape flower color stem color plant height observable trait pea plant phenotype determine genetic makeup genotype relationship genotype phenotype nature genetic inheritance heart genotype mendelian genetic gamedure game player pea plant card set phenotype trait hope produce collect pink flower tall height order score point round dice roll represent plant breeding result trait player look dice roll player turn draft dice complete pea plant card advance research trait produce dice roll come science punnett square parent gene combine parent plant change gene parent plant player influence likelihood roll trait need completion pea plant card dice draft main way player score pointseach round consist phase worker placement dice drafting upgrade worker placement player action plant card change gene parent plant garden research stake phenotype claim gather new tool position ahead player dice drafting phase couple way dice draft feature couple interest step include possibility pick dice type trait like plant height possibility pick dice pick happen de novo mutation dice allow player change trait dice gain additional research upgrade phase let player spend research gain upgrade let work plant card draft dice round gain additional worker worker placement phase roundplayer work match pea plant card outcome dice draft complete card point ve place phenotype marker earn bonus point complete card match claim end round player point winsdescription designer