Chonky Game Day | Ark Nova
Looking for people who actually want to play the heavy games? 👀
Join us for Chonky Game Day on December 19th from 1–5 PM as we shove aside Omaha and San Diego for zoological supremacy and play Ark Nova!
This month, join us to learn and play Ark Nova, where players seek to build the zoo that everyone wants to visit. This game is best suited for players interested in longer, more strategic tabletop experiences and will be fully set up before attendees arrive so you can jump right into learning and playing.
Plan and design a modern, cutting-edge zoo by building enclosures and habitats, acquiring animals (we recommend building the enclosure first and then acquiring the animal), and staffing your park with experts. Increasing expertise, conservation efforts, and facilities unlocks additional options to help you reach the highest score. Want to know more about this game beforehand? Check it out here:
What is Chonky Game Day?
Chonky Game Day is our teach-and-play series focused on bigger, deeper board games that are hard to get to the table. Check out our other community events here: Upcoming Community Events
Who is this game day for?
Maybe your usual group hears “4-hour euro” and suddenly has “other plans.” Maybe you own a game with a 40-page rulebook and nobody brave enough to learn it with you. Maybe you just want fellow cardboard gremlins who think “complexity rating” is a challenge, not a warning.
Good news: we got you.
Due to the complexity and length of the featured games, Chonky Game Day is designed for older teens and adults.
What will we be doing?
We’ll be teaching Ark Nova and spending the afternoon having fun and cuddling the capybaras and quokkas. Bring your gamer brain. We’ll handle the rest.
Do I need to know how to play this game beforehand?
No! We'll set up and teach the game to you.
Is there a cost?
Yes, it is $5 per person.
Need more gaming?
Well then stick around after Chonky Game DAY for Cozy Game Night! After Ark Nova, we'll be setting up for our Cozy Game Night celebrating Ugly Sweater Day! Focused on lighter games, this Cozy Game Night will highlight Santa's Workshop. If you're interested in staying for this, register here: Sign up for upcoming community events!