Ark Nova

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 AWARDS & HONORS 2023 Gra Roku Expert Game of the Year Nominee 2023 As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année Expert Winner 2023 As d'Or - Jeu de l'Année Expert Nominee 2023 American Tabletop Complex Games Nominee 2022 Tric Trac Nominee 2022 Tric Trac Expert Nominee 2022 Tric Trac d'Or Expert 2022 Tric Trac d'Or 2022 Swiss Gamers Award Winner 2022 Swiss Gamers Award Nominee 2022 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Best Expert Game Winner 2022 Nederlandse Spellenprijs Best Expert Game Nominee 2022 MinD-Spielepreis Complex Game Winner 2022 MinD-Spielepreis Complex Game Nominee 2022 Kennerspiel des Jahres Recommended 2022 Jogo do Ano Nominee 2022 Japan Boardgame Prize Voters' Selection Winner 2022 Japan Boardgame Prize Voters' Selection Nominee 2022 International Gamers Award Two-player Winner 2022 International Gamers Award Two-player Nominee 2022 International Gamers Award Solo Nominee 2022 International Gamers Award Multi-player Nominee 2022 Goblin Magnifico Nominee 2022 Dragon Awards Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game Nominee 2022 Deutscher Spiele Preis Best Family/Adult Game Winner 2021 Golden Geek Heavy Game of the Year Winner 2021 Golden Geek Heavy Game of the Year Nominee 2021 Golden Geek Best Solo Board Game Nominee