Rank #3 in Board Games - Heavy Strategy
Ark Nova
by Capstone Games · Ages 14+
Zoo-management engine builder with 250+ animal cards.
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List Price: $79.99$74.757% off
Price checked Oct 7, 2026
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👑 Premium PickWhat we like
- ↑Deep strategy with 250+ animal cards
- ↑Different every game
- ↑Premium components
- ↑Rewards long-term planning
- ↑Two-track scoring creates tension
- ↑Solo mode is excellent
Worth knowing
- ↓Game length 2-3 hours
- ↓Dense rulebook with keyword interactions
- ↓First plays feel overwhelming
Specs
- Player Count
- 1-4
- Game Length
- 90-180 minutes
- Teach Time
- 30 minutes
- BGG Weight
- 3.7
- Components
- 250+ animal cards + boards
- Solo Mode
- Yes
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