In Ark Nova, you'll embark on an exciting journey to plan and design a state - of - the - art, scientifically managed zoo. Your mission? To own the most thriving zoological establishment in the game! You'll construct enclosures, house various animals, and back conservation projects globally. Specialists and one - of - a - kind buildings will be your allies in reaching this lofty goal. Each player gets a set of five action cards to control the game. The power of an action depends on where the card is placed. The cards include: CARDS, which let you acquire new zoo cards like animal, sponsor, and conservation project cards; BUILD, for constructing standard or special enclosures, kiosks, and pavilions; ANIMALS, to house animals in your zoo; ASSOCIATION, enabling your association workers to perform different tasks; SPONSORS, allowing you to play a sponsor card or raise funds. At the core of Ark Nova are 255 cards featuring animals, specialists, special enclosures, and conservation projects, each with unique abilities. Use them to boost your zoo's appeal, scientific reputation, and collect conservation points.
To play Ark Nova, start by getting your set of five action cards. Each turn, choose an action based on the card's slot. If you pick the CARDS action, you can add new zoo cards to your collection. When you use the BUILD action, plan carefully where to construct enclosures, kiosks, or pavilions. The ANIMALS action is for bringing new animals into your zoo. With the ASSOCIATION action, assign your workers to different tasks. And the SPONSORS action can either give you a sponsor card or some extra funds. As you play, keep an eye on how your cards' abilities can enhance your zoo. Try to balance building your zoo, housing animals, and supporting conservation projects. When it comes to maintenance, keep your cards in a dry place and shuffle them gently to avoid damage. Also, don't forget to think strategically about how each action can help you achieve your goal of having the most successful zoo.
