Arche Nova In Arche Nova you plan and build a modern, scientifically managed zoo. You create enclosures, house animals and support species protection projects worldwide in order to build the most successful zoo. Specialists and special structures will help you to achieve this goal. The core of the game are around 250 cards with animals, specialists, special enclosures and species protection projects, each with a special ability. With them you increase the attraction and academic reputation of your zoo and collect species protection points. For the implementation of your plans, you each have a set of action cards that you use to control the course of the game.