Ark Nova - Board Game Review - Witness My Animalistic Side!

Ark Nova Board Game Detail Review!

One of the hottest games of 2021! Can we really end 2021 on a high note and save the year?

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.

Check out Paul Grogan's Tutorial video at:

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One single batchelor from the UK talking about his passion for board games and the people who play them! I support small content creators, board game cafes and go against the status quo when it comes to the board game industry. I give my honest opinions without bias towards any publishers or designers and will not hold back if I don't like a game.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction
02:05 - Overview
03:30 - Duration
05:21 - Ease of Play
09:11 - Tactics & Strategy
13:52 - Aesthetics
16:35 - Immersion
19:27 - Longevity
22:25 - Summary and Verdict

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[adelfaidah]

Can someone explain to me what is there thematic interpretation of the break system. I know there is a coffee symbol which indicates its literally taking a break. But I find it hard to understand why different players with different zoos are all affected by the same break meter

[aonline_abridged]

woah yeah baby right on time! I was looking to do in depth video 'research' on this one today and you are one of my fav reviewers for that! I am so glad this is a good one cause I am very into the theme and there just hasn't been a heavier game that uses it.

[jacobjslee]

Two reviewers now have given this top spot on their top ten list. Fortunately for me, this one is a heavy euro with no miniatures. I'm in!

[Vadimaster]

It's been a long time since I saw you so excited about a game. Did you have a coffee (or 10) before filming this? :)

[nmsilvayt]

"Oh my God. i loooove this game!" By far, my favorite parr of this review was your reaction! Great review overall too!

[Joe_Don]

I can't wait to play this game! Already requested it at my friendly local game store.
After you sing your reaction and Tom Vassals it is a must have!

[martinbutcher]

A passionate review. I am looking forward to playing this next year. Thanks for the review.

[bradjohnston]

This was a very entertaining review, well done. As someone who buys 1 or 2 games a year I am looking forward to this one.

[Emily_VT]

Yaaaay! I pre-ordered this game. Excited by Luke's excitement and I love TM

[jasonfrizy]

Defo should check out zoo-ography too. I love that it has a zoo theme that is easy to teach quick to play and if u can get the inexpensive deluxe version, some awesome animal shaped meeples to complete the immersion

[CarlosRodriguez-ezls]

Great review Luke! I'll stick with TM since I prefer the area control element of the central board. Thanks!

[MisterAbysmul]

We finally got it and it was an instant 10 for us, we're over 8 games in and we love it. I'd missed your review on this and wanted to see what you thought, seems like you like it almost as much as we do ;)

[BillyIndiana]

I'm hearing very consistent praise & enthusiasm for Ark Nova! I hope I get a chance to play it. There are some folks in my game group that tend to be able to get their hands on some I'd these new games quickly. Great video!

[mosh]

Your review was great! Now preordered because of it. Thanks Luke!!

[elqord.]

It’s the lack interaction that bugs me. Sounds a lot like multiplayer solitaire. I know that’s fine for some but might as well play it solo. For us, interaction is what makes us come back to games and remember game nights. I don’t think I ever had a chat with my mates about e.g. Wingspan or Feast for Odin where we remembered a certain moment. I fear the same will be true for this game. Now the last time we played Brass Birmingham and stole the beer or played TM and nuked someone’s production…simply beautiful. Even Anno’s positive player interaction is beautiful and makes you feel like you are having a shared experience where all players are connected. This trend of well designed and thinky solitaire experiences however is not for me

[josephpilkus]

Absolutely brilliant! I loved both games of this that I played so far (in person and on TTS) and am happy that I received a copy from my Secret Santa. Like quite a few folks, I utterly loathe Terraforming Mars, due to it's fiddliness, lack of art direction, and for hours of playtime in which I'm not terraforming anything. By contrast, I'm always building out my zoo whether physically (enclosures) or by adding new and exciting animals.

[cwbk]

"I award you no points; and may God have mercy on your soul." That was quite pleasantly timed...lol. I ordered this from Game Nerdz about a month ago (technically this is what Becky is giving me for Christmas). I got to watch some folks playing this at BGG Con and it looked as great ni person as I thought it looked on Paul Grogan's video. This was an excellent review and answered my solo questions :)

[makaveli]

Got my copy today… excited to play over Christmas!

[batmark]

Have you played “Sanctuary: endangered species”?

[Madgaar]

I'm ok with multi-player solitaire to some degree but e.g. I didn't like paladins of the west kingdom at all. Anno 1800 is fine because you gotta watch the other player for trade. Would this be as solitaire as paladins?