
Plan and build a modern, scientifically managed zoo to support conservation projects in an acclaimed strategy board game.
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Design a modern zoo to help animals thrive as you support conservation projects around the world.

Since its release in 2021, tabletop board game Ark Nova from designer Mathias Wigge has received numerous awards around the world. Now a new digital adaptation brings the strategy and science of the beloved board game to players everywhere!

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.
At the heart of Ark Nova are 255 cards featuring animals, specialists, unique enclosures, and conservation projects, each with a particular ability. Use them to increase the appeal and scientific reputation of your zoo and to collect conservation points. Each player has a set of action cards, which you will use and upgrade to carry out your plans.
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 are:
BUILD: Allows you to build standard or special enclosures, kiosks, and pavilions.
ANIMALS: Allows you to accommodate animals in your zoo.
CARDS: Allows you to gain new zoo cards (animals, sponsors, and conservation project cards).
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.
With high replayability and rich components, Ark Nova provides a remarkable gaming experience that will bring the game to the table again and again.

Collect all 24 Achievements!
Play Solo against the AI, Online, or on your couch with Pass and Play!
Complete 13 strategic Challenges!

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Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese
Engagement
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Reviews
One of the best board game and a excellent digital adaptation.
Great version of the board game
As expected from this company, a poorly implemented adaptation. No cloud saves so I can't start a game on my PC and continue it on my Steam Deck. Substandard support for the deck: Bring your magnifying glass to read and expect to completely lose the cursor when using the controller. And god forbid the game actually focused the cursor on the pertinent section of the display when an action/event occurs.
there are multiple paths to victory and -- along the way -- you learn a lot about animals from around the world, including their habitats and environmental requirements. This is a top-10, all-time game that can be played over and over without running into the same situations. The volume of cards, even before expansions, ensures a long 'usage' period. Have been playing since it was released and still love it!
我的师傅很厉害
game is fine; UI is mediocre. better at a table with actual people
Je n'ai jamais joué au jeu dans sa version physique. Le gameplay du jeu me plait. Le tutoriel est clair, l'interface est fluide. Il est possible d'accélérer les animations des joueurs IA, ce qui permet de raccourcir la durée des parties.
Гарна адаптація настільної гри з ньюансами. Партії проходять значно швидше, що є головним плюсом. Хороший туторіал який може швидко ознайомити будь-кого з правилами. Челенджі дають змогу краще ознайомитись з різними шляхами до перемоги і навчитись адаптуватись. Проте подекуди присутні баги які дійсно можуть дійсно принести багато головного болю, як наприклад випуск тварини з іншого вольєра чи неправильний порядок трігерів. Загалом рекомендую. Партія на двох проходить менше ніж за годину, зменшує кількість фідлінга, приємно виглядає та рахує бали за тебе. Очікую на доповнення і українську мову, гріх її не мати коли у нас є українське видання настільної гри.
Great board game adaptation. You get good AI opponents, modifiers to the game if you want to make it more challenging, seasons with special rules and leaderboards, challenges, solo mode. I'm waiting for expansion and will buy it day1!
I really like this implementation of Ark Nova! I tried playing on BGA but could never get into it; this version lets me enjoy Ark Nova. If you want to release some DLC, I'll buy it.
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Engagement
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