Author Archives: Erik Arneson

About Erik Arneson

Gov. Ed Rendell once called me brilliant. He didn't mean it. Fiction in Thuglit, Needle, Shotgun Honey, Out of the Gutter, and more. Temple Owl. Packers owner. Find me at erikarneson.com and @erikarneson on Twitter.

Ticket to Ride: Pennsylvania – Game Review

Posted on December 16, 2015

Review by Erik Arneson Designer: Alan R. Moon Publisher: Days of Wonder Players: 2-5 (special rules for 2 players) Ages: 8+ Time: 30-60 minutes Times played: 3 Ticket to Ride: Pennsylvania gets smaller billing on the box cover (albeit with … Continue reading →

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Review: 1st & Goal

Posted on May 21, 2012

Designer: Stephen Glenn Publisher: R&R Games Players: 2-4 (best with 2) Ages: 10 and up (publisher recommends 13 and up) Play Time: 60-90 minutes Review by Erik Arneson I’m a big fan of (American) football in general, and professional football … Continue reading →

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About.com Readers’ Choice Awards

Posted on February 15, 2012

In addition to being a periodic contributor to The Opinionated Gamers, I write about board games and card games for About.com. This is the second year I’m taking part in the About.com Readers’ Choice Awards, which are designed to highlight … Continue reading →

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