# Ark

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2005
- **BGG Rating**: 6.3
- **BGG Rank**: #5050
- **Players**: 3-5 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 2.21 / 5
- **Designers**: Doris Matthäus, Frank Nestel
- **Artists**: Doris Matthäus
- **Publishers**: Doris & Frank, PS-Games, Rio Grande Games, Wargames Club Publishing
- **Categories**: Animals, Religious
- **Mechanics**: Open Drafting, Set Collection, Tile Placement

## Verdict
Want to have fun loading animals onto Noah's Ark before the flood begins? "Ark" is a great choice for those who enjoy planning and optimizing tile placement.Clever strategic planningPlacement and collection mechanicsFun and unique themeQuick and engagingTight space managementAnimal cohabitation rulesDrafting dependencyRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready to board Noah's Ark! In "Ark", you and your friends play as helpers tasked with ensuring all animals and supplies are loaded before the rain begins. But be careful, you can't just shove the animals in haphazardly! You'll need to consider the combinations: lions can't be placed near gazelles, or the latter will become a snack. Animals from cold and warm climates need separate accommodations to stay comfortable. And there's more: weight! Loading too many animals on one side can unbalance the Ark, making for a long and wet journey. The game uses cards with various animal characteristics (size, diet, climate, special abilities) and action discs. On each turn, you can draft cards from an open display or the supply pile, and then use these cards to place animals in the correct stalls. Each placed animal is worth victory points, and the goal is to optimize placement to earn bonuses at the end. The game concludes when the "Rain" card appears, and whoever has the best boarding strategy claims victory. It's a game that blends tile placement with set collection, requiring planning and a keen eye for animal cohabitation rules and logistics.

## FAQ
### What is the average playtime for Ark?
A game of Ark typically lasts around 45 minutes, making it ideal for a quicker session.

### How many players can participate?
The game is designed for 3 to 5 players, making it a good option for small groups.

### Is Ark a difficult game to learn?
With a BGG weight of 2.2/5, Ark is considered a moderately complex game, accessible to those already familiar with some board games.

### What components are included in the game?
The game comes with cards, animal tokens, and action discs for you to manage.

### Who would you recommend Ark for?
We recommend Ark for players who enjoy games with tile placement, set collection, and a slightly different, fun theme.

### Is there a lot of player interaction?
The main interaction comes from card drafting, where one player's choice can affect the options available to others.

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