Sanctuary – Modern, scientifically-driven zoo planning game with 135 unique animal and building styles

Sanctuary is a strategic board game where you design and build a modern, scientifically managed zoo for both animals and visitors. The game offers 135 unique tiles featuring animals, buildings, and projects to create the most successful zoological facility. In each round, the goal is to find the best combination of tiles to achieve your animal welfare goals and increase the park's appeal.

Discover Sanctuary – Build and operate a scientifically managed zoo

• Strategic Zoo Planning: Sanctuary gives you the opportunity to carefully plan and design your own modern zoo by choosing the right combination of animals, buildings, and projects.
• 135 unique tiles: Choose from 135 different tiles representing animals, buildings, and projects to create a dynamic and functional zoological park.
• Scientifically Guided Management: The game's mechanics are based on scientific principles for sustainable animal husbandry and species conservation.
• Action Cards with Four Roles: Each player has four action cards that control the game's flow. The placement of the cards determines the strength of the actions you can perform.
• Habitat Focus: Three of the action cards allow you to play animals with different habitats: forest, mountain, and water, while the fourth card is used to play projects.
• Inspired by Ark Nova: Sanctuary builds on the successful game Ark Nova but simplifies and refines its mechanics for an elegant and surprising gaming experience.
• Versatile Game Strategies: The goal is to piece together animals, buildings, and projects on your zoo board to maximize conservation missions and attract more visitors.
• Increased Attractiveness: Various effects from tiles help you achieve conservation goals and make your zoo more attractive to visitors.
• Engaging Game Mechanics: Sanctuary offers a deep and varied gaming experience that appeals to both strategy gamers and zoo enthusiasts.

With Sanctuary, you get a unique opportunity to combine creativity with scientific management in an engaging and challenging game. Find the optimal balance between animal housing, buildings, and projects to create a flourishing zoological park that is enjoyed by both animals and people.

Explore Sanctuary – Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sanctuary?
Sanctuary is a board game where players create and manage modern zoos using unique tiles and action cards.

How does Sanctuary differ from Ark Nova?
Sanctuary is inspired by Ark Nova but simplifies many of its game mechanics for a more accessible and elegant gaming experience.

What animal habitats are included in Sanctuary?
Players can play animals from three habitats: forest, mountain, and water, which provides different strategic opportunities.

How do the action cards work in the game?
Each player has four action cards whose placement affects the strength of the action, requiring tactical thinking.

Can Sanctuary be played by multiple players?
Yes, Sanctuary is designed for multiple players and provides a rich gaming experience for family and friends.

Is Sanctuary adapted for Swedish players?
Yes, the game and its content are adapted for Swedish players with clear instructions and locally adapted content.

What is the goal of Sanctuary?
The goal is to build the most successful and sustainable zoo by balancing animals, buildings, and projects on the game board.

By choosing Sanctuary, you are investing in a strategic and educational board game that promotes understanding of animal husbandry, conservation, and scientific management in an entertaining and social gaming environment.