Sanctuary invites players to design a thriving, scientifically managed zoo where every tile placed shapes the future of your growing wildlife haven. With a stunning supply of 135 unique zoo tiles featuring animals, buildings and conservation projects, each game becomes a fresh challenge to curate the most successful and engaging zoological park. Every tile carries effects that influence your conservation efforts or boost visitor appeal, creating a constant balance between strategy, creativity and clever planning.
 
Your decisions revolve around four action cards that drive your entire strategy. Their strength shifts depending on their position, giving each round a satisfying tactical rhythm. Three of these cards allow you to introduce animals from forest, rock or water habitats, while the fourth lets you advance your zoo’s long-term projects. Choosing when to upgrade actions, when to shift priorities and how to manage your card positions becomes a puzzle as rewarding as the zoo you’re building.
 
Inspired by its predecessor Ark Nova, Sanctuary streamlines and refines the experience into a more accessible yet deeply strategic tile-laying board game. As you connect habitats, expand enclosures, and complete meaningful conservation work, the map of your zoo unfolds into a vibrant engine of life, growth and clever optimization.
 
Sanctuary delivers an engaging mix of tactical tile placement, evolving strategy and satisfying long-term planning. Whether you’re crafting an efficient modern wildlife centre or a sprawling haven full of iconic species, the joy of arranging animals, buildings, and projects into a beautiful, functional zoo never loses its spark.