Ark Nova

Categories: Animals, Economic, Environmental

Mechanics: Action Queue, End Game Bonuses, Grid Coverage, Hand Management, Hexagon Grid, Income, Increase Value of Unchosen Resources, Open Drafting, Race, Set Collection, Solo/Solitaire Game, Tags, Tile Placement, Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up

Players: 1–4

Ages: 14+

Playtime: 90–150 Min

In Ark Nova, players design and manage a modern zoo, striving to become the most successful zoological establishment. The game centers around 255 unique cards representing animals, specialists, enclosures, and conservation projects, each with specific abilities.

Players use five action cards to manage their zoo:

• BUILD: Construct enclosures, kiosks, and pavilions.
• ANIMALS: House animals in the zoo.
• CARDS: Acquire new zoo cards (animals, sponsors, and conservation projects).
• ASSOCIATION: Utilize association workers for various tasks.
• SPONSORS: Play sponsor cards or raise money.

The game's design by Mathias Wigge features deep thematic integration, high replayability, and a wealth of components, ensuring an engaging and varied experience each time it's played.