Ark Nova
Players
1 - 4
Weight
Heavy
Duration
90-150 min
Game language
English
Shelf category
Expert
Terrace
No
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
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Reputation determines the maximum distance you can build from your starting location and is crucial for accessing certain scoring opportunities and conservation projects.
The goal is to have your Conservation point and Appeal marker cross each other on their respective tracks. The further past each other they are when the game ends, the more points you score.
Appeal is primarily gained by building enclosures and filling them with animals. You also get appeal through sponsor cards and some conservation projects.
Conservation Projects are a key way to score points. Sponsoring these projects earns you Conservation Points. Contributing to them grants Conservation points and often other bonuses and benefits.