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Ark Nova is a board game centered around the theme of zoo management and conservation. Players take on the roles of zoo directors, competing to build the most prestigious and scientifically successful zoological institution. This is achieved through strategic acquisition of animals, construction of specialized enclosures and facilities, and the implementation of global conservation projects. Success hinges on careful planning, resource management, and the effective utilization of specialized personnel and unique building options. Gameplay in Ark Nova revolves around a worker placement mechanism using a hand of five action cards. Each card, representing actions such as acquiring new zoo assets (animals, sponsors, and projects), constructing enclosures, accommodating animals, managing personnel, and securing sponsorships, possesses variable power depending on its position within the player’s hand. The strategic selection and placement of these cards is crucial to optimize actions and effectively manage the various aspects of zoo operation. The core gameplay loop involves utilizing a large deck of 255 cards, each with unique abilities that contribute to building a successful and highly-rated zoo, measured by a points system that rewards both conservation efforts and zoological appeal.

Conquer a vast, ever-changing landscape in Vantage, the exciting new open-world roguelike from the publishers of the award-winning Wingspan! Explore procedurally generated maps, strategically manage resources, and battle formidable creatures in this thrilling adventure where every playthrough is unique. Vantage is a cooperative adventure game set on an uncharted planet. The game eschews a specific narrative theme, instead offering players an open-world sandbox experience centered around exploration and discovery. Players assume the roles of explorers separated after a spaceship crash, tasked with navigating and understanding their alien surroundings. The vast and interconnected landscape, presented through a unique card-based system, fosters a sense of both individual agency and collaborative necessity. Gameplay in Vantage revolves around a deck of four hundred location cards, each connected to others, creating a sprawling map. Players manage their individual explorations using a first-person perspective, revealed through the cards in their hand, while simultaneously cooperating to achieve shared objectives. Communication and strategic resource management (represented by metal coins) are vital, as players are physically separated and have limited knowledge of each others’ positions and discoveries within the expansive world. The game is self-contained, with no overarching campaign or expansions beyond a few included accessories.