Ark Nova Deluxe Insert – Expanded Remix (v1.3)

Ark Nova Deluxe Insert – Expanded Remix for Base Game & Marine Worlds Expansion (v1.3)

This is an enhanced remix of the Deluxe Insert for Ark Nova and Marine Worlds Expansion by SH Designs, featuring multiple refinements to improve storage, organization, and usability.

Modifications & Improvements

Core Features from v1.0:

• Lid Spacer: Added a spacer for the lid to secure the board and player boards, allowing for vertical storage.
• Negative Modifiers for Compatibility:
  • Adjusted Unique Building trays to accommodate different print/punch versions of the game.
  • Updated setup tray to hold 16 bonus tiles instead of 15.
• Additional Trays for Better Organization:
  • 3 new trays (replacing 1 original tray) for:
    • Conservation projects
    • Final scoring cards
    • Draft action cards
• Included Plates for Popular Upgrades:
  • Kiosks by SerialGriller
  • Pavilions by PatR
  • X Tokens by PrintnBeam
• No lid lift

New in v1.1:

• Expanded Setup Box:
  • Added space for another coffee cup—because choosing between brown and white is tough.
  • Made the extra compartment deeper to hold more surplus components.
  • Included a dedicated plate for the break token (Source: mikemikemikemike)
• Aligned Storage: Adjusted the Animals University slot so it aligns properly when stored.
• Pavilion Refinements:
  • Scaled vertically from 17.3 mm to 16 mm to fit better in the box.
  • Removed flimsy pavilions entirely.
• Tile Box Split:
  • Separated storage for player tiles and special enclosure tiles to match their different uses.
  • Added indents for easier identification of the tile removal spot in the special enclosure trays.
  • To make room for this redesign, the bottom part of the special enclosure trays was lowered just below plate level, so pay attention not to reorganize these plates.
• Coin Plates Added: (Source: tigmg)
  • The delivered cardboard coins are a bit lackluster. For full immersion, printed coins (or actual coins) are preferred. Since you have a 3D printer, why not print some coins? 😉
  • Recommended print settings: 0.2 mm nozzle, 0.06 layer height, Arachne with min. feature size 1, 4 wall loops, and full infill. Or just use my print profile on his project 
  • Suggested material: Silk+ filament for a premium finish (slow outer wall speed of 50).
• Spacer Refinements: Updated the lid spacer with stenciled fonts to replace the original holes for improved aesthetics.

New in v1.2

• Fixed missed height of special tiles tray and holder. Lowered each 0.7mm below plate, to make the nessecary room 

New in v1.3

• Colored layers to match Ark Nova box art style
• Painted kiosks and pavillions 

Credits & Acknowledgments

Many thanks to SerialGriller, PatR, PrintnBeam, mikemikemikemike, and tigmg for their fantastic designs and contributions!

Sleeve compatibility

This insert supports sleved cards with Arcane Tinmen matte sleeves (~80 µm). Thicker “premium” sleeves (often 100–110 µm, e.g. Dragon Shield) add significant bulk and may cause some card stacks to no longer fit the trays.

Changelog:

Version 1.3 (Latest Update)

• Pretty colors

Version 1.2 

• Fixed error in special enclosure tiles and holder

Version 1.1 

• Expanded Setup Box:
  • Added room for another coffee cup in the setup tray.
  • Made the extra compartment deeper for more surplus components.
  • Added a plate for the break token (Source: mikemikemikemike).
• Adjusted the Animals University slot for proper top alignment when stored.
• Scaled down pavilions from 17.3 mm to 16 mm to fit better in the box.
• Removed flimsy pavilions entirely.
• Split the box for player tiles and special enclosure tiles for better usability.
  • Added indents for easier identification of tile removal spots.
  • To accommodate this, the bottom of the special enclosure trays was lowered just below plate level. Pay attention not to reorganize these plates.
• Added coin plates (Source: tigmg):
  • Printed coins offer better immersion than the delivered cardboard coins.
• Updated the lid spacer with stenciled fonts for a cleaner look.

Version 1.0 (Previous Update)

• Lid Spacer: Added a spacer for the lid to secure the board and player boards, allowing for vertical storage.
• Negative Modifiers for Compatibility:
  • Adjusted Unique Building trays to accommodate different print/punch versions of the game.
  • Updated setup tray to hold 16 bonus tiles instead of 15.
• Additional Trays for Better Organization:
  • 3 new trays (replacing 1 original tray) for:
    • Conservation projects
    • Final scoring cards
    • Draft action cards
• Included Plates for Popular Upgrades:
  • Kiosks & Pavilions by SerialGriller
  • Pavilion (sturdier version) by PatR (my preferred choice)
  • X Tokens by PrintnBeam (a fantastic upgrade from the paper tokens)

Planned Changes / Future Updates

These ideas were considered but did not make it into v1.1. They may be added in a future version:

• Rounded corners on the Solo Tray – All other trays have rounded corners, so this one feels inconsistent.
• Indent in the Basic Enclosure Trays (opposite the 3-enclosure section) – This would make it easier to pick them out of the insert.
• Add a great x2 token – Haven’t found a good one yet. Might design it myself, using the same layered pattern as the X tokens.