> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://openart-finance.gitbook.io/whitepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://openart-finance.gitbook.io/whitepaper/gameplay/breeding.md).

# Breeding

Like real-world pets, pets can be bred to create new offspring. To avoid hyperinflation of pets there is a maximum amount of times a pet can be bred before it is sterile.

Breeding a pet costs OPEN tokens depending on how many times the pet have been bred. The OPEN portion is variable and subject to adjustment based on a myriad of economic factors.

| **Breed Count** | **Breed Number** | **Total CRC Cost** |
| --------------- | ---------------- | ------------------ |
| **(0/5)**       | **1**            | **100**            |
| **(1/5)**       | **2**            | **200**            |
| **(2/5)**       | **3**            | **300**            |
| **(3/5)**       | **4**            | **500**            |
| **(4/5)**       | **5**            | **800**            |

***OPEN tokens can be earned by playing the game in PvE Adventure mode as well as the PvP Online multiplayer.***

### **Genetics**

Each pet has 6 body parts as well as a body shape. For each part, a pet possesses 3 genes. A dominant (D), recessive (R1), and minor recessive gene (R2).

The dominant gene is what determines the body part that is physically present on the pet. When breeding, each gene has a chance to be passed down to offspring:

**Dominant (D):** 37.5% chance to pass this gene to offspring.

**Recessive (R1):** 9.375% chance to pass this gene to offspring.

**Minor Recessive (R2):** 3.125% chance to pass this gene to offspring.

**How Long Does it take for a pet to become an adult?**

Pets take 5 days to reach maturity.