Players may choose to lose their intrinsic Movement gene if they wish. Genes which are lost are permanently out of the game. Players may lose amoebae instead of genes at the rate of 3 points per amoeba lost. If the card is a Gene Card, players bid for the right to own the card. Players may only bid from available BP and may not make loans.
Bidding is open.
Tied winning bids are resolved via die roll. The bid winner pays his money to the bank. Losing bidders keep their funds. Movement order is decided at the start of the movement phase. The player with the fewest amoebae goes first.