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Chicago Dice

Rolling in the Windy City since 2015

Author: Andrew

Andrew has been collecting and playing hobby games for over twenty years. He can be reached for commission work and review requests at ChicagoDiceTeam@gmail.com You can follow Andrew's hobby progress on Instragram @chicagodice

12 Months, 25 Dollars – Part 1, April ’21

Following the example set by Dino over at Chaosbunker, starting this April, I will abide by a simple rule: Every month I have a budget of $25 for my hobby. Simple in theory, sticking to this rule will be a difficult task. But it’s necessary. When I packed up for my move from Chicago to… Read More 12 Months, 25 Dollars – Part 1, April ’21

April 30, 2021February 7, 2022 AndrewLeave a comment

New Two-Player Starter – Island Assault!

In a surprise release, Warlord Games has announced a new two-player Bolt Action Starter Set and unlike the previous two-player boxes, this one is for the Pacific. It’s been several years since the launch of Bolt Action Second Edition and the Band of Brothers Starter. Although the theme and models are great, the BoB box… Read More New Two-Player Starter – Island Assault!

April 26, 2021August 20, 2024 AndrewLeave a comment

Operation Corona 2021 – Recap

Tournaments are back!… Read More Operation Corona 2021 – Recap

March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 Andrew2 Comments

Campaign: D-Day: British & Canadian Sectors

The scale of D-Day is so immense, Warlord is publishing three separate Campaign books! Let’s crack open the second book, Campaign: D-Day: British & Canadian Sectors with another Chicago Dice Hot Take!… Read More Campaign: D-Day: British & Canadian Sectors

March 19, 2021April 26, 2022 Andrew3 Comments

The Home of the Horse Lords – Part V

We shall have peace. We shall have peace, when you answer for the burning of the Westfold, and the children who lie dead there!… Read More The Home of the Horse Lords – Part V

March 15, 2021 AndrewLeave a comment

The Warhammer Underworlds Warband Challenge – Those Chosen

Ten painters. Ten Warbands. One goal. … Read More The Warhammer Underworlds Warband Challenge – Those Chosen

February 21, 2021March 22, 2021 AndrewLeave a comment

The Home of the Horse Lords – Part IV

The days have gone down in the West behind the hills into shadow.… Read More The Home of the Horse Lords – Part IV

February 15, 2021 AndrewLeave a comment

The Bolt Action Book Ranking – Part IV

The fourth and final installment in the Bolt Action Book Ranking!… Read More The Bolt Action Book Ranking – Part IV

January 23, 2021January 29, 2021 AndrewLeave a comment

The Bolt Action Books Ranking – Part III

The next installment in my four-part series ranking all the Bolt Action books. … Read More The Bolt Action Books Ranking – Part III

January 22, 2021May 10, 2021 AndrewLeave a comment

The Home of the Horse Lords – Part III

Let this be the hour when we draw swords together. Fell deeds awake. … Read More The Home of the Horse Lords – Part III

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 AndrewLeave a comment

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