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Ark Nova

Ark Nova

by Dire Wolf Digital

1.3K ratings
134 reviews
#38 in paid Board
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$10.99

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Released
June 19, 2025
Updated
October 23, 2026

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Dire Wolf Digital
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Design and manage a modern zoo to support global conservation efforts. Build enclosures, house animals, and utilize unique cards for special abilities. Compete to create the most successful zoological establishment.

✓Plan and design a modern zoo
✓Build enclosures and accommodate animals
✓Support global conservation projects
✓Utilize 255 unique cards (animals, specialists, projects)
✓Upgrade action cards for gameplay
✓Increase zoo appeal and scientific reputation
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What users say about Ark Nova

Reviews of Ark Nova are mostly positive: the game is rated 4.8/5 from 1.3K App Store ratings. What users like most: great implementation overall, lots of fun. Top complaints: tile placement/rotation issues on iPad, building placement UI issues. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Great implementation overall
  • 👍Lots of fun
  • 👍Good animations
  • 👍Choice of modes
  • 👍Clean, modern and enjoyable design
  • 👍Plays well on mobile

Negative things

  • 🐛Tile placement/rotation issues on iPad
  • 🐛Building placement UI issues
  • 👎Difficult to read board state on mobile
  • 👎Lack of simultaneous view for key game info
  • 👎Cumbersome to create games with friends
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What's New in Ark Nova

1.3.2

October 23, 2026

bug fixes and localization updates

Charts

Top Paid

📉 38-3

Board games

This game dropped -3 positions in Board games chart.

Last updated on November 6, 2026.

Top Paid

📉 128-4

Strategy games

This game dropped -4 positions in Strategy games chart.

Last updated on November 6, 2026.

User reviews

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Gute Umsetzung mit leichten Bugs

Spiel es noch eine Version 1.02 - funktioniert aber schon sehr gut.
MMajanubus

Love this!

Really love the game. But I am finding one issue - when I want to play lizard card specifically the enclosure requirement is red (we had enough money, and all other requirements are green), even when I have fulfilled the requirement and even added a reptile house. It won’t let me play the animal. Otherwise both my husband and I have loved playing the digital copy of Ark Nova
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JJacubbycubcub

Sehr gelungene Umsetzung des für mich besten Brettspiels der Welt

Zwar bevorzuge ich immer noch das Brettspiel, weil man von den anderen Spielern mehr mitkriegt und es dadurch übersichtlicher ist, aber die App-Umsetzung lässt fast nichts zu wünschen übrig.
GGizmops

재미, 중독성, 완성도 모두 만점

빨리 확장 출시해 주세요
요요요문

Que du bonheur

Un tel plaisir de retrouver en application ce fabuleux jeu. Il manque l’extension !
DDimi918
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

iPad Flash exit issue

Bug

Rewards screen being blocked by other UI elements

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Requested Features

4 requests

Option to enable larger UI buttons for modal panels

Feature

Full screen mode

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Option to reverse zoom direction

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Improved card readability/zoom

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FAQ

What is Ark Nova?

Ark Nova is a strategy board game where players plan and build a modern, scientifically managed zoo. The goal is to create the most successful zoological establishment by building enclosures, housing animals, and supporting conservation projects worldwide.

What are the main actions in Ark Nova?

Players manage their gameplay using five action cards: BUILD (for enclosures and kiosks), ANIMALS (to accommodate animals), CARDS (to gain new zoo cards), ASSOCIATION (for association worker tasks), and SPONSORS (to play sponsor cards or raise money).

How do I win in Ark Nova?

The objective is to have the most successful zoological establishment. This is achieved by increasing the appeal and scientific reputation of your zoo, collecting conservation points, and completing conservation projects.

What makes Ark Nova replayable?

The game features high replayability due to its rich components and the variety offered by 255 unique cards. These cards include animals, specialists, unique enclosures, and conservation projects, each with particular abilities, ensuring a different experience each time.