Ark Nova
2021Mathias Wigge
- Videos
- 431
- Creators
- 286
Mainly reviews. Ark Nova is covered on BoardGameVideo.com by 180 reviews, 78 how-to-play guides, 81 recorded sessions, 50 unboxings, and 42 other videos.
1 - 4 players
90 - 150 min
Heavy weight: Expect a long teach
From BoardGameGeek
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
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Ark Nova has 431 videos from 286 creators: 180 reviews, 78 how-to-play guides, 81 playthroughs, 50 unboxings and 42 other videos. They date from 2021 to October 2026.
To learn the rules, start with "Game in a Nutshell - Ark Nova (how to play + solo)" by Nithrania - Game in a Nutshell, which runs 41 min. For a quicker teach, "Ark Nova - Board Game Tutorial. Start Playing in 13 Minutes" by Meeple University runs 13 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "The 4 Squares Review - Ark Nova" by The Dice Tower. 149 creators have reviewed it. To see it played, watch "Ark Nova - Tutorial & Playthrough" by Gaming Rules!, one of 81 playthroughs.
If you like it, try Sanctuary, Ark Nova: Marine Worlds, Ark Nova: Zoo Map Pack 1 and Ark Nova: Zoo Map Pack 2, also by Mathias Wigge.
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About Ark Nova
From BoardGameGeek:
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
Designer
Mathias Wigge
Artists
Steffen Bieker, Loïc Billiau, Dennis Lohausen
Publisher
Feuerland Spiele
Categories
AnimalsEnvironmental
Mechanics
ContractsEnd Game BonusesPattern BuildingHand Management