
2022 · Animals
Ark Nova: Zoo Map Pack 1
Two new zoo layouts expand map variety and strategic options. Each map introduces a distinct theme—one emphasizes geographical exhibits and the other centers on a rescue-station setup—and affects enclosure placement, visitor flow, and scoring opportunities. Players build and manage their zoos using the new terrain constraints and adjacency considerations provided by the maps, adapting their placement and long-term plans to the different spatial challenges.
- Players
- 1–4 best 2
- Playing time
- 90–150 min
- Age
- 14+
- Complexity
- 3.1 / 5
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- Plays logged
- 32
- Players
- 1h 33m
- Average play
- 120
- In collections
- 7
- On wishlists
- 1
- Pre-ordered
7.9/10
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Rules questions
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Where do I place the player markers during setup?
Place 1 player marker on the designated starting space in each of the 5 continent areas. These spaces are color-coded and have the corresponding continent outline beside them (p. 1).
When can I claim a continent bonus?
When you play an animal into an enclosure, at least 1 space of that enclosure must be in the area matching the animal’s continent. This works for both standard and special enclosures (p. 1).
Can I claim the same continent bonus more than once?
No. You can gain the bonus once per continent area; after removing that area’s marker, you cannot claim its bonus again. However, each time you claim a bonus, you may choose any 1 of the 5 bonus types, including one you chose before (p. 1).
What happens when I remove my fifth and final continent marker?
You gain the chosen bonus as usual and also gain 1 Conservation point. The bonus on the left side of the map can additionally remove any 1 marker from a continent area without requiring a matching animal (p. 1).
Can I get a continent bonus when I use the Flock Animal ability?
No. Flock Animal does not use a specific enclosure, so it cannot trigger a continent bonus. Reptile House and Large Bird Aviary can trigger one when moving an animal if the required continent symbol matches the building’s area (p. 1).
What exactly happens when I use the Rescue Station placement bonus?
First, use Digging 1 to either discard and replenish 1 display card or discard 1 card from your hand and draw 1 replacement. If the discarded card is an animal other than a Petting Zoo animal, you may slide it under your zoo map; it counts as being in your zoo and provides its icons, but none of its own effects, costs, or enclosure requirements apply (p. 2).
Free, on web, Android and iOS
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