Ark Nova
Ark Nova

Ark Nova

Board

| Dire Wolf Digital

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

  • Overview
  • Game Features
  • How to Play

Page Modified On: July 03, 2025

Play Ark Nova on PC or Mac

Step into the World of Ark Nova, a thrilling Board game from the house of Dire Wolf Digital. Play this Android game on BlueStacks App Player and experience immersive gaming on PC or Mac.

About the Game

Ark Nova lets you step into the shoes of a modern zoo architect. If you love board games that mix strategy with creativity, this one’s got your name on it. Working with a big deck of cards, you’ll build enclosures, welcome amazing animals, and get involved in conservation projects—from quirky birds to big cats, your park’s reputation is in your hands.

Game Features

  • Card-Driven Gameplay
    Scattered throughout Ark Nova are 255 different cards—think animals, specialists, unique buildings, and global conservation missions. Each card does something special, pushing you to find smart combos and new ways to rack up points.

  • Action Card Mechanics
    You’ve got five action cards to juggle, and here’s the twist: the strength of each action depends on where the card sits in your row. Choose wisely when to build, expand, or bring in animals, because timing can totally change your turn.

  • Build and Expand
    Start out with a blank slate and build custom enclosures, kiosks, and pavilions. Some enclosures are standard, some are a little flashier—mix and match to suit your animal lineup and grow your perfect zoo.

  • Bring in the Wildlife
    It’s not all about structures—you’ll be introducing animals from all over the world into your zoo, making sure each one has the right space, and watching your zoo’s appeal and reputation climb as a result.

  • Get Support from Specialists
    Hire experts who each have their own perks. Some will up your scientific reputation, others unlock special abilities, and a few will open doors to rare conservation projects.

  • Conservation Focus
    Your zoo isn’t just about making money. Choose which worldwide conservation efforts to support and see if you can balance profit and preservation for some serious endgame points.

  • Tons of Replay Value
    With loads of potential card combos and strategies, no two play sessions ever feel alike. You can try different approaches every time—the game always keeps you guessing.

  • Smooth BlueStacks Experience
    Prefer bigger screens and easy controls? Playing Ark Nova on BlueStacks really lets you keep track of all the action and get that board game feeling, just with fewer pieces to lose under the couch.

Get ready for a buttery smooth, high-performance gaming action only on BlueStacks.

Game Features

Enhancements

  • Macros
  • Multi Instance
  • Multi Instance Sync
  • Script
  • Enhancements
Macros

Macros

Automate the predictable in Ark Nova and transform your gameplay with Macros. Get access to inventive Macros in the BlueStacks Macro Community
Multi Instance

Multi Instance

Play Ark Nova on one window. And chat with your friend on the other. Press CTRL + Shift + 8 to open the Multi-Instance Manager. And start creating fresh instances or clone an existing one.
Multi Instance Sync

Multi Instance Sync

Play Ark Nova with the power of Multi-Instance Sync. Replicate what you are doing on the main instance on all other instances. Level up faster, play more.
Script

Script

Script your way to gaming glory in Ark Nova with BlueStacks Script. Write and run a set of commands to automate repeated tasks. Trigger the command by assigning it to any key.
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How to Download and Play Ark Nova on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for Ark Nova in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install Ark Nova from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install Ark Nova

  • Click the Ark Nova icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

Ark Nova - FAQs

  • How to play Ark Nova on Windows PC & Mac?

    Play Ark Nova on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on 'Play Ark Nova on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and play the game.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are Ark Nova PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run Ark Nova on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 or above MacOS 11 (Big Sur) or above
    • Processor: Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 4GB of RAM. (Note that having 4GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM)
    • HDD: 10GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.