Capstone Games Ark Nova: Marine Worlds Strategy Board Game Expansion - Introduces Sea Animals Into Your Zoo, 1-4 Players, Ages 12+

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

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!

Love this game! Just adds more depth!

Love the base game. Normally don’t care for expansions. However, this one addressed some imbalances in the original cards (with this many cards, sometimes that happens). It also introduced some new mechanics (animals, sponsors, action cards) that alleviated some frustrations with the base game and/or provided additional variety in gameplay. Like the wave mechanic that flows through cards. Everyone has their favorites and those they hate, and this makes it more challenging to pick up a card showing before it goes away - and it lets you get through the deck quicker.

This game is long and complex but also very satisfying and good. The gameplay is balanced and a nice puzzle. I also like the game's focus on conservation as part of keeping a zoo. If you are looking for the next easy family banger this probably isn't it but if you are a veteran board gamer looking for something interesting and new to sink your teeth into for a while this is the one.

This game is absolutely gorgeous and so creative. The design alone makes it stand out on the table. That said, it does come with a learning curve. It took us a while to fully understand the rules, and only after playing a few times did it start to click. As a board gamer, I’d say it’s more strategic and complex than my usual go-to games, but that’s also what makes it rewarding. Once you get past the initial rulebook dive, the gameplay is fun, engaging, and definitely worth it if you enjoy something a little more challenging. Not the best pick for a quick casual night, but if you like intense strategy and creativity in your games, this one delivers.

I got Ark on a whim and minor recommendation from a friend of mine, and oh man, did it follow through. Ark Nova is a very large game about running a zoo while also taking part in animal conservation efforts across the globe. Turns happen one after another were players choose one of five actions like playing animal cards, building enclosures, assisting conservations, getting sponsors or drawing more cards. While turns are short, they do require quite a bit of strategy and forward thinking as another players action could force you to change your next move. There are a multitude of winning strategys available as well. My fist game was focusing strictly on primates, another player mainly aimed towards getting animals of a certain continent while someone else goal was to increase his fame through sponsorships. The game also supports nearly 250, beautifully photographed cards of animals all across the globe, making it a aesthetically pleasing as well! My only real gripe with the game is that the rules can be difficult starting out. Our group started the game and didn't really get into the flow of the turns for the first 2 hours; and when the box say an average game takes about 2 and a half to 3 hours, they mean it. So while the game is great, it's not really for new board game players or people looking for a casual game. All-in-all, a great game and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great time killer or who has a love of all things animals!

Great game, thoroughly enjoyed it. Makes sense as to why it's #2 overall in Board Game Geek.

Uno de los mejores Euros. Es un juegazo con una gran variedad de cartas que te permiten crear tu zoológico, mecánicas excelentes y buena rejugabilidad. Aunque si es importante estar familiarizado con el idioma porque depende mucho de él, y sin duda no es para jugadores que apenas inician en este mundo. Pero qué más puedo decir, por algo es de los mejores valorados

Great expansion for the base game. The new enclosure shapes add variety, and the reef mechanic keeps things interesting. But the best part by far: the new action cards! Adds variety to every game and encourages flexibility in strategy. If you enjoy Ark Nova, then this expansion is a must-have.

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My wife and I are avid board gamers and love Ark Nova! We’ve been playing for awhile and while the maps that come with the base game are awesome, after awhile you crave a bit of a switch up! This set opens more options for new strategy and keeps regular players interested! My wife is laughing in the photo because we randomly selected from the entire pile and she got one from the new set and I did not. 🤣 Side note: these came in an envelope for packaging and I was really pleased to see that it wasn’t some big box that I would then have to discard or stick on a shelf. I just integrated the new maps into our base game box and recycled the thin cardboard envelope. Great choice!