Ark Nova

1–4 players • ages 14+ • CMON Global Limited • 2021

Publisher: CMON Global Limited · Lautapelit.fi · Feuerland Spiele · Cranio Creations
First published: 2021
Players: 1–4 players
Age: 14+

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Why it matters

This game challenges one to four players to manage the complex logistics of a modern zoo, requiring careful planning to balance scientific research with visitor appeal. Its recognition by expert-level groups reflects the depth and strategic intricacy found in its core systems, making it a compelling centerpiece for those who enjoy long-term decision-making.

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Gameplay

How it plays

Ark Nova plays 1–4 players and is recommended for ages 14 and up.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Ark Nova was designed by Mathias Wigge and released in 2021 as a complex engine-building game focused on modern zoo management and conservation efforts. Developed as a spiritual successor to the mechanics found in titles like Terraforming Mars, the game tasks players with planning and designing a scientific zoo while balancing economic success with conservation prestige.

The game received significant acclaim for its strategic depth, specifically the unique action selection mechanism that scales in power based on card placement. Its visual design, featuring scientific illustrations of animals and distinct habitat tiles, was intended to provide a grounded, educational aesthetic that reflected the modern realities of wildlife conservation programs rather than traditional zoo themes.

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About Ark Nova

Ark Nova is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 1–4 players • ages 14+ • CMON Global Limited • 2021. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.

How do you play Ark Nova?

Ark Nova is a board game for 1–4 players. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — for the full rulebook, use the copy in the box or the publisher's own site.

How many players is Ark Nova for?

Ark Nova is built for 1–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.

What age is Ark Nova for?

Ark Nova lists a minimum age of 14. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.

Who publishes Ark Nova?

Ark Nova is published by CMON Global Limited, Lautapelit.fi, Feuerland Spiele, Cranio Creations and 2 more. The catalog gives its publication year as 2021.

Has Ark Nova won any awards?

Yes — the catalog entry for Ark Nova lists Nederlandse Spellenprijs - best expert game and As d'Or Jeu de l'Année Expert.

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