Ark Nova

Ark Nova

Overview

  • 1-4
  • 90-150 min
  • 14+
  • Heavy
  • Strategy

Design a futuristic zoo and outsmart rivals with strategic card management in Ark Nova — where conservation, science, and creativity collide for 2-5 players.

How to play video

  • Best player count

    Supports 1-4 players

  • Avg play time

    Typical range 90-150 min

  • Weight

    BoardGameGeek complexity from light to heavy

  • Minimum age

    Manufacturer recommended minimum age

Media

Description

In Ark Nova, you’re not just building a zoo — you’re engineering a global conservation empire. Use action cards to grow your domain, with each card’s power shifting based on the slot you play it in. The Cards action pulls fresh animals, sponsors, and projects into your collection; Build crafts enclosures and attractions; Animals populates your park; Association deploys workers for specialized tasks; and Sponsors boosts funding or influence. With 255 unique cards — from polar bears to rainforest biomes to celebrity endorsements — every choice ripples across your zoo’s appeal, scientific reputation, and conservation points. Balance exotic exhibits with visitor happiness, strategic card placement with long-term goals. Will your ark outshine the competition as you race to become the world’s most celebrated zoological pioneer? The planet’s future (and your trophy case) depends on it.

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