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Actions greyed out

Posted: 19 February 2024, 16:24
by DoctorFianchetto
I'm new to Ark Nova and I'm in the middle of my first turn based game.

https://boardgamearena.com/6/arknova?table=475860837 (move #145)

On my last turn the Association and Animals actioned were greyed out, which I found quite irritating because I was planning to play Association. I decided to play Build instead just to complete my turn.

Is there a legitimate reason why I couldn't play Animals or Association?

Re: Actions greyed out

Posted: 19 February 2024, 16:29
by GTSchemer
For Animals, I assume you did not have enough money for any animal card in your hand, but I don't know your cards to explain exactly.

For Association, you do not have any workers available, since you already used your worker.

Re: Actions greyed out

Posted: 19 February 2024, 17:17
by DoctorFianchetto
Ah that makes sense, thank you.

I assume there is a way to get more than 1 worker?

Re: Actions greyed out

Posted: 19 February 2024, 17:26
by GTSchemer
Indeed, there are some ways:

* Removing a specific conservation project cube on the left of your map unlocks a worker.

* Gaining your third partner zoo unlocks a worker.

* Gaining enough reputation unlocks a worker.

* The reward for reaching 2 conservation points lets you unlock a worker, OR upgrade a card, but not both.

* There are some rare card(s) which can unlock a worker.

Re: Actions greyed out

Posted: 19 February 2024, 20:29
by DoctorFianchetto
Amazing, thank you for the information!

Re: Actions greyed out

Posted: 19 February 2024, 20:44
by pjt33
GTSchemer wrote: 19 February 2024, 17:26 * There are some rare card(s) which can unlock a worker.
Four cards, all of them with special requirements. Three animals: Grizzly Bear (requires size 5 building, two predator icons and upgraded Animals card), Eurasian Brown Bear (requires size 5 building next to water, a bear icon and upgraded Animals card), and New Zealand Fur Seal (requires size 5 building next to water and rock and upgraded Animals card). One sponsor: Talented Communicator (requires upgraded Sponsors card).