A zoo is the perfect place for all animal lovers and serves as a unique attraction wherever it is located. It is also the ideal spot for younger visitors to learn about the various animal species that inhabit our planet.
The board game Ark Nova gives players the opportunity to build and refine their own personal zoo. In this game, you will plan and design a modern zoo where visitors will love to spend their time. Build the most comfortable enclosures for the animals, gather rare species in one place, and hire the best team of specialists to help you achieve your goal of becoming the most popular zoo in the world.
In Ark Nova, each player has a set of five types of action cards to help them devise the best strategy and win the game. Use animal cards to bring new inhabitants into your zoo, or use building and worker cards to upgrade your enclosures, along with sponsor cards for those who are eager to invest in your vision. The player who manages to use their cards most effectively will develop the fastest, and their zoo will be declared the greatest attraction. Will it be yours?

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