Ark Nova (EN)

Ark Nova

In Ark Nova you build and manage a modern zoo. You place enclosures, bring in animals and support conservation projects to earn points. The goal of the game is to develop the most successful zoo, raising both your appeal and your contribution to conservation. As soon as these two tracks cross each other on the scoreboard, the game ends and the player with the highest score wins.

About the game

The game does not consist of fixed rounds. Instead, players take turns performing one action until a break is triggered. Each time, players choose an action from five options, and the position of the action card determines how strong the action is.

1. Cards: Draw new cards (animals, sponsors or conservation projects) to strengthen your strategy.
2. Build: Build enclosures in your zoo so you can place animals. You can also build kiosks and pavilions for extra income.
3. Animals: Play animal cards to place them in your zoo. Animals raise your appeal and can give special bonuses.
4. Association: Send your workers to the association board to build partnerships with universities and zoos or to support conservation projects.
5. Sponsors: Activate sponsor effects or gain extra money by moving the break marker.

During the game you earn money and bonuses through smart actions and card combinations that work well together. By raising your appeal and your conservation points, you get closer to victory.

The game ends as soon as a player's scoring markers meet on the scoreboard. A final scoring follows and the player with the highest final score wins.

Ark Nova offers many strategic choices and lots of replay value thanks to the different cards and zoo layouts.

How to play Ark Nova

You can see it in the video below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPW0jMG1DTM