Sanctuary (an Ark Nova game)

Description

Sanctuary (an Ark Nova game) – Develop Your Own Modern Zoo at Mind Games, Australia’s Oldest and Best Board Games Store Since 1977!

1-5 Players  |  60 Mins  |  Ages 12+

Immerse yourself in the world of wildlife conservation with Sanctuary, a captivating game where 1-5 players ages 12+ take on the challenge of building and managing a modern zoo. With an engaging playtime of about 60 minutes, this game invites you to blend strategic planning with creativity to build thriving environments for animals and humans alike.

• Zoo Planning & Design:
  Choose from 135 unique zoo tiles featuring animals, buildings, and projects to create the most successful zoo. Each tile comes with distinct effects that promote conservation goals and attract visitors.
• Engaging Gameplay Mechanics:
  • Utilize an action queue, hand management, and tile placement to strategically plan your zoo’s development.
  • Use hexagon grids and open drafting to build your territory, ensuring a perfect blend of habitats—forest, rock, and water—for your animals.
• Manage With Action Cards:
  Each player controls four action cards that guide gameplay. The effectiveness of your actions depends on the slot each card occupies—choose the optimal time to play projects or place animals in the right habitats.
• Thematic & Environmental Focus:
  Sanctuary is steeped in animal conservation and territory building themes, offering players a rewarding experience as they balance different elements to optimize both animal welfare and visitor satisfaction.
• Based on Ark Nova:
  Building on the mechanics of its predecessor Ark Nova, Sanctuary modifies and simplifies the action components to grant players a streamlined yet deeply strategic gaming experience.

Ready to design your dream zoo? Visit Mind Games today to experience Sanctuary and embark on a journey to create the ultimate zoological haven.

Plan, Build, and Conserve — only at Mind Games!