Ark Nova is a remarkable fusion of theme and systems. Every turn forces hard choices onto the player as they try and turn the money, cards, tableau, and zoo layout in front of them, into progress. That it's also an authentic interpretation of a side of t...
Published: 2022-05-16, Author: Mike , review by: gamingtrend.com
Great theme, Easy to teach, Absolute blast to play
Uneven visual design, Brutal endgame scoring, Weight and game time may deter some players
For a game that borrows a lot of mechanics and ideas from other games, Ark Nova surprises by not only making such disparate elements work, but making them work really well within a great theme, resulting in something that is just a heck of a lot of fun. T...
Animal powers can feel underwhelming, Zoo mats are pretty flimsy, Not as good a fit for casual gamers,
Arguably the leader of the pack of 2022's board game releases, Ark Nova blends a cute theme with multiple layers of smartly designed mechanics. It's not flawless - odd components here and there could do with an upgrade and you'll need to invest a couple o...
