I got Ark on a whim and minor recommendation from a friend of mine, and oh man, did it follow through.
Ark Nova is a very large game about running a zoo while also taking part in animal conservation efforts across the globe.
Turns happen one after another were players choose one of five actions like playing animal cards, building enclosures, assisting conservations, getting sponsors or drawing more cards. While turns are short, they do require quite a bit of strategy and forward thinking as another players action could force you to change your next move.
There are a multitude of winning strategys available as well. My fist game was focusing strictly on primates, another player mainly aimed towards getting animals of a certain continent while someone else goal was to increase his fame through sponsorships.
The game also supports nearly 250, beautifully photographed cards of animals all across the globe, making it a aesthetically pleasing as well!
My only real gripe with the game is that the rules can be difficult starting out.
Our group started the game and didn't really get into the flow of the turns for the first 2 hours; and when the box say an average game takes about 2 and a half to 3 hours, they mean it.
So while the game is great, it's not really for new board game players or people looking for a casual game.
All-in-all, a great game and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great time killer or who has a love of all things animals!
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| Product Dimensions | 14.5 x 12 x 3 inches |
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| Item Weight | 5.45 pounds |
| Country of Origin | China |
| ASIN | B09L6FCP9S |
| Item model number | FEUARK01 |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 0 - 17 years |
| Best Sellers Rank | #45,308 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #1,232 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
| Release date | April 18, 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Capstone Games |
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With 5 core actions to choose from each turn, Ark Nova plays smoothly and quickly. Each player has a set of 5 action cards which you will use and upgrade to carry out your plans.
Capstone Games: Ark Nova - Card Drafting, Hand Management Strategy Game, 1-4 Players, Ages 14+, 90 to 150 Min
Create and own a successful zoological establishment by building enclosures, gathering animals and working with zoo associations.
Each game will see about 50% of the total cards included in the game, resulting in very high replayability.
Win the game by building the most successful zoo by achieving the best combination of appeal and conservation.
Offers 90-150 minute game play for 1-4 players including a solo mode option.
Adds more animals and enclosures to an already great game.
My son (16) and I have played Ark Nova probably about 15 times before we decided we wanted the expansion. The expansion is great and adds new animals, enclosers, variety of new action cards and research to the game. The wooden animal meeples that you use to mark conservation projects you support are really nice too. Wish it would have come with a few new maps that when with the aquatic theme but pretty sure some fan made ones are out there. BE SURE TO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT PULLING CARDS OUT OF BASE GAME DECKS FIRST! I made the mistake of just shuffling in the cards then saw that I had to remove cards from the base game because some of the new cards replace old cards. Every thing fits in original box and I just stuck the stuff I replaced with expansion in the expansion box so I don't mix them back up on accident.
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2025Style: Marine WorldsVerified Purchase
My son (16) and I have played Ark Nova probably about 15 times before we decided we wanted the expansion. The expansion is great and adds new animals, enclosers, variety of new action cards and research to the game. The wooden animal meeples that you use to mark conservation projects you support are really nice too. Wish it would have come with a few new maps that when with the aquatic theme but pretty sure some fan made ones are out there.
Adds more animals and enclosures to an already great game.
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2025
BE SURE TO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT PULLING CARDS OUT OF BASE GAME DECKS FIRST!
I made the mistake of just shuffling in the cards then saw that I had to remove cards from the base game because some of the new cards replace old cards. Every thing fits in original box and I just stuck the stuff I replaced with expansion in the expansion box so I don't mix them back up on accident.
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J. CottrillReviewed in Mexico on January 18, 2024
¡Mucha diversión, pero no es un juego corto!
Style: Ark NovaVerified Purchase - Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on April 4, 2025
Great expansion to revitalize a great board game.
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