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product_id: 395224123
title: "Ark Nova Zoo Management Strategy Board Game for 1-4 Players | Card Drafting, Zoo Building, Hand Management Game with High Replayability"
brand: "capstone games"
price: "146301CFA"
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reviews_count: 13
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# 90-150 min playtime 255 unique cards 1-4 players Ark Nova Zoo Management Strategy Board Game for 1-4 Players | Card Drafting, Zoo Building, Hand Management Game with High Replayability

**Brand:** capstone games
**Price:** 146301CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🦁 Build your legacy, one enclosure at a time!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ark Nova Zoo Management Strategy Board Game for 1-4 Players | Card Drafting, Zoo Building, Hand Management Game with High Replayability by capstone games
- **How much does it cost?** 146301CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/395224123-ark-nova-zoo-management-strategy-board-game-for-1-4)

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- capstone games enthusiasts

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## Key Features

- • **Solo or Squad Ready:** Perfectly designed for solo strategists or competitive groups up to four players.
- • **Unrivaled Replayability:** 255 unique cards and dynamic mechanics ensure no two games are the same.
- • **Complex Yet Rewarding Gameplay:** A rich, euro-style strategy game that challenges and captivates players 14+ for up to 2.5 hours.
- • **Master the Art of Zoo Strategy:** Engage in deep card drafting and hand management to build your dream zoo.
- • **Immersive Conservation Experience:** Support global conservation projects while growing your zoo’s scientific reputation.

## Overview

Ark Nova by Capstone Games is a medium-weight strategy board game for 1-4 players aged 14 and up, featuring 255 unique cards and a 90-150 minute playtime. Players draft cards and manage actions to build and manage a modern zoo, balancing animal care, habitat development, and global conservation efforts. Praised for its deep strategy, high replayability, and immersive theme, Ark Nova is a must-have for serious board gamers and animal lovers alike.

## Description

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. At the heart of Ark Nova are 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 Nova provides a remarkable gaming experience that will bring the game to the table again and again.

Review: Fun for animal lovers and game lovers - Such a fun game. Kind of a big learning curve but once you play a couple games it all clicks. Lot of different strategies, great card graphics and very fun. It is my wife's favorite game.
Review: slow onramp but one of my favorite games - takes a while to learn, but once you learn it, it is my favorite game to play, takes a while at first but it gets much faster as you get used to the rules

## Features

- Strategic Gameplay for 1-4 Players: Ark Nova offers an engaging strategy experience where players use card drafting and hand management to build their zoo, develop sustainable habitats, and compete for resources, making it perfect for groups or solo play.
- Immersive Zoo Building: Create a thriving zoo with unique animal enclosures, habitats, and various species. Your strategic decisions will impact the growth and success of your zoo, making each game unique.
- Deep Strategy & Replayability: With intricate mechanics and challenging choices, Ark Nova provides a deep strategic experience that ensures no two games are alike, keeping players coming back for more.
- Age-Appropriate & Long Play Time: Designed for players aged 14 and up, Ark Nova is perfect for game enthusiasts looking for a complex yet fun strategy game. Expect a playtime of 90-150 minutes, allowing for an in-depth gaming session.
- Ideal for Strategy Lovers: If you enjoy euro-style strategy games, Ark Nova is a must-have. Its combination of hand management, card drafting, and competitive zoo-building will satisfy both casual and hardcore gamers.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09L6FCP9S |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Best Sellers Rank | #26,209 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #627 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Brand Name | Capstone Games |
| CPSIA Cautionary Statement | Choking Hazard - Contains Small Ball, Choking Hazard - Small Parts, No Warning Applicable |
| Color | Multi |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 997 Reviews |
| Edition | Standard Edition |
| Educational Objective | To teach players about zoo management, animal conservation, and strategic planning. |
| Estimated Playing Time | 150 minutes |
| Game Mechanics | card drafting, hand management |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Included Components | game |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Item Dimensions | 14.5 x 12 x 3 inches |
| Item Type Name | Board Game |
| Item Weight | 2.44 kg |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Capstone Games |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 200 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | FS5100 |
| Material Type | Cardboard |
| Minimum Age Recomendation | 14 |
| Model Number | FEUARK01 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Number of Players | 1-4 |
| Operation Mode | manual |
| Rulebook Availability | Printed Included |
| Set Name | Ark Nova |
| Size | Medium |
| Subject Character | Animals |
| Supported Battery Types | No batteries required |
| Theme | Animals & Nature |
| UPC | 850000576407 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Images

![Ark Nova Zoo Management Strategy Board Game for 1-4 Players | Card Drafting, Zoo Building, Hand Management Game with High Replayability - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61le3F8zYOL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this to add 2 more players?**
A: Ark Nova: Zoo Map Pack 1 is  containing 2 double-sided Zoo Maps #9 (Geographical Zoo) and #10 (Rescue Station) which means one pack will allow you to play with two players on each of these maps.
*Ark Nova is required to use this product.

**Q: How long to set the game up? by the time i set up scyth or civilization, i've got no more time left to play.**
A: I'd say about the same set-up time as Scyth.  Guessing about 10 minutes.  Of course, the more times you play the quicker set-up goes.  Plus it helps when others you play with become more familiar with the game so they can help.

**Q: Is the pre-order for the Marine Worlds expansion the English version? The cards in the photo are in German.**
A: I'm not sure. This is for the base game only so you'd have to ask about that on the marine worlds expansion post.

**Q: Will this game fit on a 3.5x3.5 ft table for two players?**
A: No - this game takes alot of space!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun for animal lovers and game lovers
*by R***4 on June 18, 2026*

Such a fun game. Kind of a big learning curve but once you play a couple games it all clicks. Lot of different strategies, great card graphics and very fun. It is my wife's favorite game.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ slow onramp but one of my favorite games
*by E***C on July 4, 2026*

takes a while to learn, but once you learn it, it is my favorite game to play, takes a while at first but it gets much faster as you get used to the rules

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Innovative, fun and non-imperialistic game!
*by A***E on December 3, 2025*

Amazingly creative, fun and well made game! It’s one of our family favorites. It’s complex and requires a lot of setup but the experience is always fun for us and the game pieces and artwork are really beautiful. It’s also not a game based on destruction, imperialism and colonization so that’s a HUGE plus!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Capstone Games Ark Nova Card Drafting, Hand Management Strategy Board Game, 1-4 Players, 90 to 150 Minute Play
- Capstone Games Ark Nova: Zoo Map Pack 2 - Game Accessory Expansion Set, Expand Your Collection, All New Mechanics and Layouts to Explore - Ages 15+
- Capstone Games Ark Nova: Zoo Map Pack 1 - Game Accessory Pack, Expand Your Collection, All New Mechanics and Layouts to Explore

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*Last updated: 2026-08-21*