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Ark Nova

Ark Nova

Designed byMathias Wigge•Published byFeuerland Spiele

20222025All-Time
20222025All-Time
Rank
12
in 2022
Total Points
138 pts
Borda count scoring

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 uniq…

Published
2021
Players
1-4
Play Time
90-150 min
Weight
3.79 / 5
BGG Rating
8.5View on BoardGameGeek
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2022 reviewer lists

29 lists
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RankSiteDate
Rank1
Board Game Spotlight logo
Board Game Spotlight
Derek
Jan 24, 2023
Rank1
BoardGameBollocks logo
BoardGameBollocks
Matt
Feb 17, 2023
Rank1
Gnarly Carley Gaming logo
Gnarly Carley Gaming
Carley
Jan 5, 2023
Rejected
Rank1
Marathon Meeples logo
Marathon Meeples
May 20, 2024
Rank1
Meeple Mayhem BG Family logo
Meeple Mayhem BG Family
Charlotte
Dec 6, 2022
Rank1
Meeple Mayhem BG Family logo
Meeple Mayhem BG Family
Jason
Dec 6, 2022
Rank1
Paste Magazine logo
Paste Magazine
Dec 21, 2022
Rank1
Stonemaier Games logo
Stonemaier Games
Jamey Stegmaier
May 20, 2024
Rejected
Rank1
Tantrum House logo
Tantrum House
Jonah
Dec 15, 2022
Rank1
Tantrum House logo
Tantrum House
Larry
Dec 15, 2022
Rank1
Two Sheep One Wheat logo
Two Sheep One Wheat
May 20, 2024
Rank2
Kovray logo
Kovray
Tylor
Jan 4, 2023
Rank2
The Opinionated Gamers logo
The Opinionated Gamers
Mark
May 20, 2024
Rejected
Rank3
Board Games Unlocked logo
Board Games Unlocked
Brad
Dec 25, 2022
Rank4
Adam in Wales logo
Adam in Wales
Adam Porter
Dec 14, 2022
Rejected
Rank5
Board Games Unlocked logo
Board Games Unlocked
Zach
Dec 28, 2022
Rank5
Nersi Games logo
Nersi Games
May 20, 2024
Rank6
Beastie Geeks logo
Beastie Geeks
David & Greg
Dec 23, 2022
Rank6
Gaming With Sidekicks logo
Gaming With Sidekicks
Issac Villa
Jan 2, 2023
Rank6
Unfiltered Gamer logo
Unfiltered Gamer
Brian
Dec 22, 2022
Rank7
Drive Thru Games logo
Drive Thru Games
Joel Eddy
Dec 20, 2022
Rank7
Kovray logo
Kovray
Ilya
Jan 4, 2023
Rank8
Bones Collector logo
Bones Collector
Dec 24, 2022
Rank8
The Meeple Marathon logo
The Meeple Marathon
May 20, 2024
Rejected
Rank9
Board Game Hangover logo
Board Game Hangover
Janis T.
Dec 8, 2022
Rejected
Rank10
Boxed Meeples logo
Boxed Meeples
Libby & Julian
Dec 20, 2022
Rank10
Flipside of Board Games logo
Flipside of Board Games
JT
Dec 12, 2023
Rank10
Mana Burn Gaming logo
Mana Burn Gaming
Dec 30, 2022
Rejected
Rank10
Quackalope logo
Quackalope
Shira
May 20, 2024

Includes

3
Any scores for these games are rolled up into Ark Nova.
Ark Nova: Marine Worlds
Ark Nova: Marine Worlds
Expansion
Ark Nova: Promotion Team & Capybara Promo Cards
Ark Nova: Promotion Team & Capybara Promo Cards
Expansion
Ark Nova: Zoo Map Pack 1
Ark Nova: Zoo Map Pack 1
Expansion