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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

AdeptiCon 2025 – Bolt Action Doubles – Andrew & John’s Recap

AdeptiCon 2025 coverage continues with a Andrew & John reporting from Bolt Action Doubles! … Read More AdeptiCon 2025 – Bolt Action Doubles – Andrew & John’s Recap

April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 Andrew2 Comments

AdeptiCon 2025 – Combat Patrol – Andrew’s Recap

I’m back to playing Bolt Action at AdeptiCon! First up, Bolt Action Combat Patrol event coverage. … Read More AdeptiCon 2025 – Combat Patrol – Andrew’s Recap

April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 Andrew4 Comments

Polar Vortex 2025 Recap

Polar Vortex escalation is back for the first time in Third Edition!… Read More Polar Vortex 2025 Recap

February 27, 2025September 8, 2025 AndrewLeave a comment

Bolt Action Compendium Review

A surprise Warlord Games release the Bolt Action Compendium, collects articles, scenarios, and units for Third Edition. The 84-page book covers various World War II theaters, offering new unit options and thematic rules for existing forces. But the inconsistent applicability means it’s best for dedicated collectors rather than casual players.… Read More Bolt Action Compendium Review

February 14, 2025 Andrew7 Comments

Armies of Germany – Unit Analysis & Hot Takes

It’s now time for some unit analysis, highlights, and hot takes. There’s no time to cover every unit entry (there are almost 200) but we can focus in on a few that jumped out.… Read More Armies of Germany – Unit Analysis & Hot Takes

February 3, 2025May 5, 2026 Andrew11 Comments

Chicago Dice Sample Armies – Gebirgsjäger

Armies of Germany: Third Edition includes several Sample Armies that demonstrate different ways to create a Bolt Action army list. Our goal is to broaden this selection with additional Sample Armies that fully utilize the new Army Special Rules and unit options.… Read More Chicago Dice Sample Armies – Gebirgsjäger

January 30, 2025May 29, 2025 Andrew7 Comments

Bolt Action – Armies of Germany: Third Edition Review

The release of Armies of Germany: Third Edition marks a major milestone for Bolt Action. Jam-packed with 128 pages of unit entries, historical background, Sample Armies and Force Selection Guides – this book paves the way for the future of Bolt Action.… Read More Bolt Action – Armies of Germany: Third Edition Review

January 13, 2025April 14, 2026 AndrewLeave a comment

Chicago Dice Builds Warlord Games German Veteran Infantry

Chicago Dice reviews the upcoming German Veterans from Warlord Games!… Read More Chicago Dice Builds Warlord Games German Veteran Infantry

January 6, 2025February 3, 2025 Andrew3 Comments

Chicago Dice Reviews the Bolt Action Field Manual

The Bolt Action Starter Set is now available! Let’s take a deep dive into the Field Manual included in the box.… Read More Chicago Dice Reviews the Bolt Action Field Manual

November 22, 2024January 5, 2025 AndrewLeave a comment

2024 Chicago Four Star Open Recap

The third annual Chicago Four Star Open brought together 18 players for a three-game Bolt Action event. Andrew with British Chindits, Ben with Mechanized US Army, and John with an Indian Division.… Read More 2024 Chicago Four Star Open Recap

November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 AndrewLeave a comment

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