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About this game

In Ark Nova, you will plan and design a modern, scientifically managed zoo. With the ultimate goal of owning the most successful zoological establishment, you will build enclosures, accommodate animals, and support conservation projects all over the world. Specialists and unique buildings will help you in achieving this goal.

At the heart of Ark Nova are 255 cards featuring animals, specialists, unique enclosures, and conservation projects, each with a particular ability. Use them to increase the appeal and scientific reputation of your zoo and to collect conservation points. Each player has a set of action cards, which you will use and upgrade to carry out your plans.

Each player has a set of five action cards to manage their gameplay, and the power of an action is determined by the slot the card currently occupies. The cards are:

BUILD: Allows you to build standard or special enclosures, kiosks, and pavilions.

ANIMALS: Allows you to accommodate animals in your zoo.

CARDS: Allows you to gain new zoo cards (animals, sponsors, and conservation project cards).

ASSOCIATION: Allows your association workers to carry out different tasks.

SPONSORS: Allows you to play a sponsor card in your zoo or to raise money.

With high replayability and rich components, Ark Nova provides a remarkable gaming experience that will bring the game to the table again and again.
Updated on
Jul 2, 2026
Available on
Android, Windows*
*Powered by Intel® technology

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
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This app may collect these data types
Personal info, Messages and 3 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.9
1.39K reviews
Lukas Luef
March 6, 2026
For gameplay related critiques I'd, recommend checking out reviews of the actual board game. As for the port, it seems to be well made. The tutorial covers the most important aspects of the game (there's also an in game rulebook) and the Ai opponents seem fairly competent. My only criticism would be the presence of some UI related bugs. Nothing game breaking, but it does take away some of the games polish. If the play store let me, I'd give it a 4.5/5, but since it doesn't, 4 it is
5 people found this review helpful
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Dire Wolf Digital
March 6, 2026
Hello, we're glad you're enjoying Ark Nova Digital! If there are any bugs you're noticing that you'd like us to take a closer look at, we recommend sending a report via the in-game feedback tool, ideally with a screenshot provided. Thank you for playing!
Peter Greatorex-Davies
June 16, 2026
The app in general is well designed, and nicely laid out so everything is visible and it's easy to see tags, and what is playable. However there are a few issues. There are some circumstances where you draw cards and the card row comes out. This appears in front of everything and can't be removed, which means there's no way of checking the game state. Secondly, it never clearly explains the attack cards (e.g. constrict). If you get hit by this there is seemingly no way of seeing its effect.
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Esther Sayles
March 30, 2026
Granted this is my absolute favorite board game, but that could have predisposed me to loving this app or hating the changes required for making it playable online. They did a FABULOUS job and I LOVE it!!! It's true to the board game, allows for playing against bots, pass and play, and even asynchronous where the opponent plays on their platform on their schedule and you're notified when it's your turn. The cards are the same as the physical game so it's an easy transition.
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Dire Wolf Digital
March 30, 2026
We're happy to hear it! Thank you for playing Ark Nova Digital, we appreciate the 5 star review!