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product_id: 395224123
title: "Capstone Games Ark Nova Card Drafting, Hand Management Strategy Board Game, 1-4 Players, 90 to 150 Minute Play"
brand: "capstone games"
price: "AR$344182"
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# 90-150 min immersive play 255 unique cards 1-4 players strategic depth Capstone Games Ark Nova Card Drafting, Hand Management Strategy Board Game, 1-4 Players, 90 to 150 Minute Play

**Brand:** capstone games
**Price:** AR$344182
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🦁 Build your dream zoo, outsmart rivals, and save the planet—one card at a time!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Capstone Games Ark Nova Card Drafting, Hand Management Strategy Board Game, 1-4 Players, 90 to 150 Minute Play by capstone games
- **How much does it cost?** AR$344182 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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- capstone games enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted capstone games brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Endless Strategic Variety:** With over 255 unique cards and dynamic turn mechanics, no two games are alike—keep your competitive edge sharp every time.
- • **Streamlined Yet Deep Gameplay:** Five core action cards per player enable fast-paced, strategic decision-making that rewards clever planning and resource management.
- • **Conservation Meets Competition:** Support global conservation projects and breeding programs while racing to build the most attractive and scientifically reputable zoo.
- • **Perfect for Focused Game Nights:** Ideal for 1-4 players, this 90-150 minute experience fits perfectly into your weekend or evening plans, delivering rich, replayable strategy.
- • **Master the Art of Zoo Management:** Design and build enclosures that prioritize animal welfare and conservation, setting your zoo apart as a modern marvel.

## Overview

Ark Nova is a sophisticated card drafting and hand management board game for 1-4 players, featuring 255 unique cards and 90-150 minutes of immersive gameplay. Players design and manage a modern zoo focused on animal welfare and conservation, using strategic action cards to build enclosures, accommodate animals, and support global projects. Praised for its deep strategy, replayability, and elegant mechanics, Ark Nova offers a rich, non-imperialistic gaming experience that appeals to serious board gamers and millennial professionals 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: Innovative, fun and non-imperialistic game! - 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!
Review: Great game, played often. - Great game, played often. Not for casual boardgamers. This is a heavy strategy game that can last for 3+ hours.

## Features

- BUILD A THRIVING ZOO: Plan and construct a modern zoo that prioritizes the well-being of animals. Design enclosures that match their natural habitats and support vital conservation efforts, with the ultimate goal of owning the most successful Zoological Establishment
- OVER 250 UNIQUE CARDS: At the heart of Ark Nova are cards featuring animals, specialists, unique enclosures, and conservation projects, each with a unique ability. Increase your zoo's attractiveness to generate revenue by acquiring diverse animals. But remember, responsible animal care is key! Support breeding programs and other projects to progress on the Conservation track.
- SMOOTH AND FAST GAMEPLAY: With 5 core actions to choose from each turn, Ark Nova plays smoothly and quickly. Each player has a set of 5 action cards which you will use and upgrade to carry out your plans. Manage your resources wisely, draft cards strategically, and cleverly chain actions together. This will allow you to create a truly impressive zoo that outshines the competition.
- DYNAMIC TURNS & ADMINISTRATION: Ark Nova features a unique turn structure. Players take turns in a clockwise direction, with "breaks" in between for administrative tasks like discarding cards, recalling workers, and generating income.
- ENDLESS REPLAYABILITY: Throughout a game of Ark Nova, the players will only see about half of the total cards included in the game, resulting in endless replayability. 1-4 Players, Ages 12+, 90 to 150 Minute Play Time

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09L6FCP9S |
| Best Sellers Rank | #17,395 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #565 in Board Games (Toys & Games) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,381) |
| Item Weight | 5.37 pounds |
| Item model number | FEUARK01 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Capstone Games |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 0 - 17 years |
| Product Dimensions | 14.5 x 12 x 3 inches |
| Release date | April 18, 2022 |

## Images

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## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great game, played often.
*by R***E on January 20, 2026*

Great game, played often. Not for casual boardgamers. This is a heavy strategy game that can last for 3+ hours.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great board game, but not for beginners!
*by T***E on November 25, 2025*

As fantastic as this game is, be aware that the learning curve is pretty steep and playing time is significant. Don't think I'll ever tackle the 1-player mode, but it's nice that it exists. All in all, no regrets!

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Last updated: 2026-02-25*