# The Fox Experiment

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2023
- **BGG Rating**: 7.3
- **BGG Rank**: #1158
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 60 min
- **Weight**: 2.58 / 5
- **Designers**: Elizabeth Hargrave, Jeff Fraser
- **Artists**: Joe Shawcross, Marco Fornaciari
- **Publishers**: Pandasaurus Games, Evrikus, Giochi Uniti, Reflexshop
- **Categories**: Animals, Dice
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling, End Game Bonuses, Open Drafting, Solo / Solitaire Game, Turn Order: Claim Action

## Verdict
A great fit for those who love roll-and-write games with an educational and cute theme.Engaging real-world scientific themeFluid generation succession mechanicModern and practical componentsNice balance of luck and strategyReliance on dice luckMight feel repetitive for veteransRECOMMENDED

## Description
Ever heard of the real-life experiment where scientists tried to domesticate foxes by selecting for friendliness? The Fox Experiment turns this fascinating scientific journey into a board game! You step into the shoes of a breeder, aiming to turn wild foxes into docile companions, discovering how friendliness leads to unexpected physical changes, like floppy ears and curly tails.

The gameplay is a clever 'roll-and-write' experience. Each round, you select a pair of fox parents for the next generation. These parents provide specific trait dice. You roll them and manipulate the results to complete trait symbols on your pup's card. The more traits you mark off, the more trait tokens you earn, which are used to upgrade tracks on your personal player board, increasing your efficiency.

It's a constant cycle: today's pups become tomorrow's parents, creating a lineage of domestication. The game lasts 5 rounds, and final scoring comes from several sources: pleasing patrons (end-game bonuses), completing scientific studies (personal goals), winning the 'friendliest fox' award, and your board upgrades. It's the perfect blend of dice luck, resource management, and long-term planning.

If you enjoy biology themes and sheet-filling mechanics, this is right up your alley. It's light enough for a family game night but offers enough optimization layers to satisfy strategic players. Grab your dry-erase marker, pick your breeders wisely, and try to raise the cutest, friendliest pup of the litter!

## FAQ
### Is the game hard to learn?
Not at all! It's very intuitive with minimal text, making it great for family game nights.

### Can I play it solo?
Yes, the game includes solo rules, allowing you to challenge your own domestication records.

### How long does a game take?
Usually around 60 minutes, depending on how fast the players move.

### Do I need extra materials to play?
No, the game comes with all the necessary dry-erase surfaces and markers.

### What is the recommended age?
It's suggested for players 10-12 and up, but adults who enjoy light strategy will love it.

### Does luck heavily influence the outcome?
Dice bring randomness, but the strategy lies in how you manipulate the results and which parents you select.

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