Ark Nova Deluxe Insert – Expanded Remix (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.

• 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

• 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

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

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.

Version 1.3 (Latest Update)

• Pretty colors

Version 1.2

• Fixed error in special enclosure tiles and holder

• 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.

• 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)

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 .