- BGG rank
- BGG #5,298
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Kingdom of Solomon
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2012
- BGG rank
- BGG #8,476
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Ark & Noah
2012
Rules assistance for Ark & Noah
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Ark & Noah
What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Ark & Noah is a board game released in 2012 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Stefano Groppi and its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Enclosure, and Variable Phase Order.
Similar games
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,821
- BGG rating
- 7.4
Florenza
- 2–5 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2010
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,606
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Florenza Dice Game
- 1–4 players
- 30–90 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,454
- BGG rating
- 6.8
2019: The ARCTIC
- 2–4 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 4.0/5
- 2011
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,553
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Florenza: The Card Game
- 2–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 2.5/5
- 2013
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,035
- BGG rating
- 6.2
504
- 2–4 players
- 30–120 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,260
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Rise of Empires
- 2–5 players
- 150 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 2009
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,688
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Era of Tribes
- 1–4 players
- 60–180 min
- Complexity 4.1/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #777
- BGG rating
- 7.9
Dominant Species: Marine
- 2–4 players
- 90–150 min
- Complexity 3.7/5
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,256
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Nehemiah
- 2–4 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2014
- BGG rank
- BGG #7,204
- BGG rating
- 6.6
Rhodes
- 2–5 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.7/5
- 2016
- BGG rank
- BGG #273
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Cyclades
- 2–5 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2009
About the game
Ark & Noah – originally shown under the name Diluvium – is a game of strategy in which players must not only compete for points, but must also work together to build and load the Ark. Everyone shares the task of saving the animals, but in the end there can be only one winner! In the game, the players are Noah and his sons, and they must find the animal couples and load them on the Ark before the Flood starts. In each round, they will choose which action they will take: Searching for Animals; Collecting Wood, Food or Pitch; Building Corrals in their color; or Loading Animals on the Ark. This choice also determines the round order for the next turn. Players score points by loading animals in the right corrals, possibly in the player's color. Thus, in each round there is a strategical phase (choose action) and a tactical phase (execute action).
Designers
Publishers
- ElfinWerks
- Post Scriptum
- Placentia Games
Questions and answers
Ark & Noah supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Ark & Noah is 45 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Ark & Noah for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Ark & Noah has a complexity rating of 2.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Ark & Noah belongs to these categories: Animals, Nautical, and Ancient. Its main mechanics are Area Majority / Influence, Enclosure, and Variable Phase Order. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Ark & Noah are: Stefano Groppi. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Ark & Noah as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.