Capstone Games Ark Nova Strategy Board Game for 1-4 Players, Card Drafting, Zoo Building, Hand Management Game with High Replayability | Ages 14+ | 90-150 Minute Play Time

If you like Ark Nova, you will love this expansion. It's just as high quality as the original and looks great. Its a bit expensive for the size of the expansion, but overall worth it if you like the game!

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 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.

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.