Ark Nova
Conservation Draft Start (Ark Nova)
Ark Nova groups frequently draft starting conservation cards to avoid wildly uneven opening objectives.
Deal 3 conservation cards to each player; keep 1 and pass the rest left. Repeat once, then continue setup.
Action Queue Timer (Ark Nova)
This Ark Nova pacing tweak reduces AP on high-card-count turns and keeps long sessions manageable.
Players announce intended action card within 30 seconds of turn start. Full resolution still follows normal rules.
Trailing Reputation Boost (Ark Nova)
A catch-up rule used in community leagues gives trailing players a small reputation nudge to keep races alive.
At break, if a player is 15+ points behind on the track crossing race, they gain +1 reputation.
Beginner Card Text Assist (Ark Nova)
New Ark Nova players struggle with icon and action timing density. This teaching rule smooths first games.
Each player receives two one-time help tokens. Spend a token to ask for full card timing clarification before committing.
Solo Income Pressure (Ark Nova)
Solo Ark Nova communities use this rule to keep pressure high when early card draws are too engine-friendly.
In solo mode, reduce final break threshold by 1 after the second break. All other solo rules remain unchanged.