
- BGG rank
- BGG #2
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Ark Nova
- 1–4 players
- 90–150 min
- Complexity 3.8/5
- 2021

2025
Rules assistance for Diluvio
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Diluvio is a board game released in 2025 for 2–6 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up.
Since you can’t control the weather, you have to be ready to act when the next flood begins. Protect your favorite species by moving as many animals as possible onto the raft. That’s the only place they will be safe when the water level rises. But be careful, since certain parts of the raft are more dangerous than others. Will you save your species from extinction? Diluvio is a competitive and family game for 3-4 players in which you will have to put yourself in the shoes of your favorite animal and fight to get the most places on the raft. Only then can you save them before the water level reaches them. To do this, you must strategically plan your movements and get your animals onto the raft before the water reaches you. But be careful, the other animals will also want to climb on it and there is not room for everyone in the ark! —description from the publihser
Diluvio supports 2–6 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 Diluvio is 20–40 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 Diluvio 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.
Diluvio has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Diluvio belongs to these categories: Animals. Categories describe the theme, setting and style of a game rather than its rules. Filter the catalogue by the same category to find similar games when you enjoyed Diluvio and want something comparable for your next game night.
The catalogue lists Diluvio 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.