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Designed by Mathias Wigge
Published by Feuerland Spiele, Capstone Games + 18 more
Players
1-4
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Since 2021, Ark Nova has captivated fans of tile placement and hand management with its heavy complexity design, shining brightest at 2 players.
How It Plays
Contracts
You fulfill specific orders or contracts for rewards — choosing which ones to pursue is a big decision.
End Game Bonuses
Extra points are awarded at the end for meeting certain goals — keep an eye on those bonus objectives!
Events
Random events shake things up during the game — sometimes helpful, sometimes chaotic, always interesting.
Hand Management
You have a hand of cards and deciding which to play, save, or discard is the core puzzle.
Hexagon Grid
The board uses hexagons instead of squares — this gives you more directions to move and think about.
Income
You earn resources automatically each round based on what you've built up — the snowball effect is real.
Race
It's all about getting to the finish first — every move counts when you're sprinting toward the goal.
Set Collection
You're gathering matching groups of cards or tokens to score points — the more complete your sets, the better you do.
Solo / Solitaire Game
You can play this one all by yourself — perfect for a quiet evening when you want a fun challenge on your own.
About This Game
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.…
Source: BoardGameGeek
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Play Time
90-150 min
Complexity
3.8 / 5
Rating
8.5
Year
2021
Variable Player Powers
Each player has unique abilities that make their experience different — finding the best way to use yours is half the fun.
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