Ark Nova
Build a modern zoo where conservation meets strategy.
Who it's for
Strategy gamers who enjoy building systems and love a thematic arc.
Not for you ifβ¦
You want quick games or find 2+ hour playtimes exhausting.
Vibe's take
Absorbing, rewarding, surprisingly tense.
About this game
Design and manage a modern zoo where conservation actually matters. Your action cards grow stronger as you play, animals combo in surprising ways, and the race between appeal and conservation points creates a nail-biting finish. Somehow makes spreadsheet-level strategy feel like building something beautiful.
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Mechanics
Categories
By the numbers
Players
Duration
90β150 min
Ages 14+
Complexity
3.8 / 5 β HeavyBGG Rating
8.4/10
Rank #2
60k ratings
Published
2021
Language
Heavy text
Designed by
Mathias Wigge
Published by
MINDOK, Grok Games, Ludofy Creative, White Goblin Games, Korea Boardgames, Maldito Games, IGAMES, Tower Tactic Games, GΓ©m Klub Kft., MIPL, Regatul Jocurilor, CMON Global Limited, Super Meeple, Feuerland Spiele, Portal Games, γγ³γγ€γΊγ²γΌγ γΊ (TendaysGames), Cranio Creations, Game Harbor, Lautapelit.fi, Capstone Games
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