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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

Bolt Action escalation league wrap-up

Starting back in June Ben and I hosted a small, weekly Bolt Action escalation league at Tyton Games in Villa Park (final results are available).  The league started strong with nine players signed up and seven of them playing games the first week. Unfortunately, we could not keep that momentum going and the league ended… Read More Bolt Action escalation league wrap-up

September 14, 2017 Andrew2 Comments

Building a game table

A couple weeks ago Ben and I were asked to help build a game table at our friend Tom’s place. I’ve documented the process as we took a CRV full of lumber and turned it into a full 8×4 foot game table. Note, this is not a tutorial, but an overview of the project. Future… Read More Building a game table

August 29, 2017November 10, 2017 AndrewLeave a comment

Tale of Five Warlords – WIP update II

Warhammer 40,000 has entered a new age – the age of the Dark Imperium. In this deadly era, five warlords answer the call to create new armies for the new edition. Let’s check-in on Ben, Duffin, Brian, Adam and Dexter on their progress… Ben – Black Templars   Recently, a bunch of hobby time has… Read More Tale of Five Warlords – WIP update II

August 28, 2017August 28, 2017 AndrewLeave a comment

A Tale of Five Warlords – Troops and HQ

Warhammer 40,000 has entered a new age – the age of the Dark Imperium. In this deadly era, five warlords answer the call to create new armies for the new edition. I will bring you updates from the front as Ben, Duffin, Brian, Adam and Dexter progress from concept to fully painted reality. Join me… Read More A Tale of Five Warlords – Troops and HQ

August 7, 2017 AndrewLeave a comment

Warlord Games Autoblinda AB41

I was wary of picking up this kit. Historically, resin and metal model kits are, as a rule, a huge pain. There can be warping, miscast components, required drilling, pinning and removal of release agent. All hassles that you don’t have to deal with when building a plastic kit. Luckily, the Warlord Games Autoblinda AB41 had… Read More Warlord Games Autoblinda AB41

July 24, 2017 AndrewLeave a comment

WIP Wednesday – July 19

Check out the progress from the Chicago Dice team every week with WIP Wednesday!  Christian – Warhammer 40,000 Dark Imperium This week I’ve been eight hours away from home in Michigan’s U.P but that hasn’t stop me putting together my Dark Imperium box set! These miniatures are so easy to assemble and it’s been a… Read More WIP Wednesday – July 19

July 20, 2017July 20, 2017 AndrewLeave a comment

SeaFall – Two games in…

The hype was real. At GenCon 2016 the game sold out before the doors even opened to the general public. Expectations were high and everyone was talking about SeaFall in hushed, reverent tones. So here we are, almost a year after its initial release, and I have finally ripped open the shrink-wrap, punched the tokens,… Read More SeaFall – Two games in…

July 17, 2017July 17, 2017 AndrewLeave a comment

Tale of Five Warlords – WIP update

Warhammer 40,000 has entered a new age – the age of the Dark Imperium. In this deadly era, five warlords answer the call to create new armies for the new edition. Every two weeks I will bring you updates from the front as Ben, Duffin, Brian, Adam and Dexter progress from concept to fully painted… Read More Tale of Five Warlords – WIP update

July 8, 2017July 8, 2017 AndrewLeave a comment

WIP Wednesday – July 5

Check out the progress from the Chicago Dice team every week with WIP Wednesday!  Christian – Warhammer 40,000 Necrons and Dark Imperium This week was dedicated to putting some time in to completing my Necron Ghost Ark that came with the Warriors. The box sets that have a vehicle and unit in them are great… Read More WIP Wednesday – July 5

July 5, 2017July 5, 2017 AndrewLeave a comment

WIP Wednesday – June 28

Check out the progress from the Chicago Dice team every week with WIP Wednesday!  Christian – Warhammer 40,000 Necrons Working on some Necrons for 8th and I am using a super simple technique! Slap on some Leadbelcher, spray two thin coats of Agrax Earthshade through an airbrush and highlight with runefang steel and done!!! John… Read More WIP Wednesday – June 28

June 28, 2017June 28, 2017 AndrewLeave a comment

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Breaking news from Warlord HQ - the next Armies of book has been confirmed! "Armies of the Allies & Axis: Third Edition" is the next book slotted for Q1 2027 following "Armies of France". First squad of Soviet Bloc infantry ready for basing! The objective was to complete the unit as quickly as possible using Contrast / Speed Paint / Xpress and I am thrilled with the results. The next three Bolt Action releases. Any guesses for Q1 2027? Armies of the Allies? China? A massive Partisan book??
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