Introduction

Ark Nova

Capstone Games CSG5100

Design a modern zoo and run a successful park to support conservation projects

InArk 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 ofArk Novaare 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 a lot of love for the theme, game designer Mathias Wigge has created an interestingly interwoven game. With high replayability and rich components,Ark Novaprovides a remarkable gaming experience that will bring the game to the table again and again.

Additional Information:

• 1-4 players
• 90-150min playtime
• Ages 14+

Contents:

• Boards:
  • 1 Main Board
  • 1 Association Board
  • 8 Player Mats
• Cards:
  • 212 Zoo Cards
  • 128 Animal Cards
  • 64 Sponsor Cards
  • 20 Conservation Project Cards
  • 11 Final Scoring Cards
  • 12 Base Conservation Project Cards
  • 20 Action Cards
• Tiles and Tokens:
  • 28 one Space Enclosures
  • 24 two Space Enclosures
  • 15 three Space Enclosures
  • 13 four Space Enclosures
  • 10 five Space Enclosures
  • 12 Special Enclosures
  • 4 Petting Zoos
  • 4 Large Bird Aviaries
  • 4 Reptile Houses
  • 24 Kiosk/Pavilion Tiles
  • 15 Unique Buildings
  • 55 Money Tokens
  • 1 Solo Tile
  • 20 Partner Zoo Tokens
  • 12 University Tiles
  • 9 Bonus Tiles
  • 20 X Tokens
  • 8 Multiplier Tokens
  • 8 Venom Tokens
  • 8 Constriction Tokens
• Wooden Components:
  • 1 Break Tracker
  • 12 Track Markers (3 for each color)
  • 16 Association Workers (4 for each color)
  • 100 Cubes (25 for each color)