Ark Nova 2021
Designed by Mathias Wigge
What it is
A heavy animals, card game, environmental game for 1-4 players (~90 min), built around contracts, end game bonuses, events.
Why it matters
A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #2 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
Mechanics
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How to play Ark Nova
Ark Nova is a heavy game (rated 3.8 of 5 for complexity on BoardGameGeek) that plays with 1–4 players, runs about 90 minutes and is aimed at ages 14 and up. It's an Animals, Card Game and Environmental game where the core of play revolves around Contracts, End Game Bonuses and Events. A heavy animals, card game, environmental game for 1-4 players (~90 min), built around contracts, end game bonuses, events. A notable hobby board game, currently ranked #2 on BoardGameGeek and a widely played strategy title.
This is an overview of what to expect at the table — not the rulebook. We link to official rules and tutorials rather than reproducing them.
What players ask about Ark Nova
How many players is Ark Nova?
Ark Nova plays with 1–4 players.
Can you play Ark Nova solo?
Yes — Ark Nova supports 1 player, so it has a solo (single-player) mode. It also scales up to 4.
Does Ark Nova work with 2 players?
Yes — Ark Nova plays 1–4, so it supports a 2-player game (it isn't 2-player-only).
How long does Ark Nova take to play?
About 90 minutes per game.
Is Ark Nova hard to learn?
BoardGameGeek rates its complexity at 3.8 out of 5 — heavy — a meatier, more demanding game. That's a community weight rating, not our opinion.
What age is Ark Nova for?
The publisher recommends ages 14 and up.
Is Ark Nova beginner-friendly?
It's on the heavier side — BGG weight 3.8/5 — so Ark Nova leans toward experienced players rather than first-timers. (Inferred from its weight, not a review.)
What kind of game is Ark Nova?
Ark Nova is an Animals, Card Game, Environmental game, built on Contracts, End Game Bonuses, Events.
Where to buy Ark Nova
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