Ark Nova – Build the Zoo of the Future 🦁🌿

Enclosures, animals, sponsors and conservation – in Ark Nova by Mathias Wigge you plan a modern, scientifically managed zoo.

In this strategy board game for 1 to 4 players aged 14 and up, you build enclosures, welcome animals, recruit sponsors and support conservation projects around the world. Your zoo's appeal and its conservation points race towards each other – when they meet, the end of the game is near.

🦒 Build Your Zoo

Place enclosures and special buildings on your own zoo board.

🌍 Conservation Projects

Protecting wildlife is central to winning, not just attracting visitors.

🃏 255 Cards

Animals, sponsors and conservation projects, each with its own role.

⚙️ Five Action Cards

Build, Animals, Cards, Association, Sponsors – their strength depends on their slot.

👤 Solo Mode

Play alone or with up to four players.

Why You'll Love Ark Nova:

• 🧠 Deep Strategy: long-term planning and rewarding combos.
• 🦏 Strong Theme: balance animals, visitors, science and conservation.
• 🔁 High Replay Value: a large deck and many routes to victory. More ideas among our strategy games.

Quick facts

• Players: 1–4
• Playing time: 90–150 minutes
• Age: 14+
• Designer: Mathias Wigge
• Publisher: Feuerland Spiele (German), Capstone Games (English)
• Contents include: 255 cards, zoo boards, action cards
• Edition / language: English Edition (Capstone Games) or German Edition »Arche Nova« (Feuerland Spiele) – choose the variant

Is Ark Nova good for beginners? It suits players who already enjoy longer strategy games.
Can you play it alone? Yes – it includes a solo mode.

Open the gates and build the zoo of the future in Ark Nova. 🦁

⚠️ Warning: Choking hazard – small parts. Not for children under 3 years.