Ark Nova expansions
Ark Nova: Marine Worlds vs Ark Nova: Zoo Map Pack 1
| Question | Ark Nova: Marine Worlds | Ark Nova: Zoo Map Pack 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Our label | Buy this first | Depends on your group |
| Buy order | #1 for Ark Nova | #3 for Ark Nova |
| What it adds | Sea animals that live in new aquarium enclosures built next to water, reef-dweller chain abilities, a fourth university, 20 alternate action cards (swap in 2 at setup), new sponsors, conservation projects, bonus tiles and final scoring cards, plus shaped wooden track markers. | Two identical double-sided zoo maps: Map 9 Geographical Zoo (continent areas give a one-time bonus when you house a matching animal there) and Map 10 Rescue Station (dig bonuses let you tuck discarded animals under your map so their icons count). |
| What it fixes | Base-game card rows can clog with cards nobody wants; wave icons on sea cards flush the display, and the alternate action cards make each player's engine feel different. | Adds two new map puzzles for groups that have played the base maps many times. |
| Type | Expansion | Mini expansion |
| Players | 1–4 players | 1–4 players |
| Rules load | Adds more rules | About the same rules load |
| Best for | Best for experienced groups | Best for experienced groups |
| What you need | Just the base game | Just the base game |
| Price guide | $20–$40 | Under $20 |
| More | Ark Nova: Marine Worlds details | Ark Nova: Zoo Map Pack 1 details |