Ark Nova

Designer	Mathias Wigge
Publisher	Capstone Games
Players	1-4
Playtime	90-150 mins
Suggested Age	14 and up
Accessories	Folded Space - Ark Nova
Expansion	Ark Nova: Zoo Map Pack 1
Honors	2023 As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année Expert Winner 2023 As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année Expert Nominee 2022 Tric Trac Nominee 2022 Tric Trac d'Or 2022 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Best Expert Game Nominee 2022 Kennerspiel des Jahres Recommended 2022 Jogo do Ano Nominee 2022 International Gamers Award Two-player Winner 2022 International Gamers Award Two-player Nominee 2022 International Gamers Award Solo Nominee 2022 International Gamers Award Multi-player Nominee 2022 Deutscher Spiele Preis Best Family/Adult Game Winner 2021 Golden Geek Heavy Game of the Year Winner 2021 Golden Geek Heavy Game of the Year Nominee 2021 Golden Geek Best Solo Board Game Nominee
Additional Info	342942/ark-nova http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/342942/ark-nova/forums/63

In Ark Nova, you will plan and design a modern, scientifically managed zoo. With the ultimate goal of owning the most successful zoological establishment, you will build enclosures, accommodate animals, and support conservation projects all over the world. Specialists and unique buildings will help you in achieving this goal.

Each player has a set of five action cards to manage their gameplay, and the power of an action is determined by the slot the card currently occupies. The cards in question are:


CARDS: Allows you to gain new zoo cards (animals, sponsors, and conservation project cards).
BUILD: Allows you to build standard or special enclosures, kiosks, and pavilions.
ANIMALS: Allows you to accommodate animals in your zoo.
ASSOCIATION: Allows your association workers to carry out different tasks.
SPONSORS: Allows you to play a sponsor card in your zoo or to raise money.


255 cards featuring animals, specialists, special enclosures, and conservation projects, each with a special ability, are at the heart of Ark Nova. Use them to increase the appeal and scientific reputation of your zoo and collect conservation points.

—description from the publisher