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Chicago Dice

Rolling in the Windy City since 2015

Category: Events

30 days until Adepticon!

That’s right folks! We are 30 days out from the biggest tabletop miniatures event in the country, the event that our hobby year orbits – Adepticon. So far I have: Finished 39 Partisan riflemen Finished 24 Partistan pistol infantry Finished Partisan bazooka team, sniper team, flamethrower team and mortar team Finished Partisan command squad Just… Read More 30 days until Adepticon!

February 20, 2017 AndrewLeave a comment

Operation Sting event photos

Ben and I took a ton of pictures at the event. We tried to capture both games in progress and armies on display. Without a doubt, Operation Sting had the highest level of hobby I have seen at a Bolt Action event.

November 13, 2016 Andrew2 Comments

Operation Sting coverage

Last weekend Ben and I attended Operation Sting. Hosted in Northbook, IL on Nov. 5-6 , this 30 player, two-day tournament is quickly becoming the premier Bolt Action event in the Midwest. Considering Ben and I played a total of ten games over the weekend we will not be doing a full write-up for each game. Instead,… Read More Operation Sting coverage

November 11, 2016November 14, 2016 AndrewLeave a comment

Operation Sting – Chindit platoon fluff

One of the requirements for Operation Sting is a short write up outlining your theme and unit choices. I’ve added my draft below to see what you think. I’d like to get it printed on some parchment paper or something similar and then have it up by the display board during the tournament.  I’m sure… Read More Operation Sting – Chindit platoon fluff

November 1, 2016November 1, 2016 AndrewLeave a comment

Dragon Fall – Arena Rex and Bolt Action coverage

This past weekend Ben and I attended Dragon Fall in St. Charles, IL. Dragon Fall consisted of multiple events for many games systems. There was a two-day Warhammer 40,000 tournament, X-Wing, 9th Age, Kings of War and a few others over the weekend. For Ben and myself, the main attraction was the Bolt Action Attrition event… Read More Dragon Fall – Arena Rex and Bolt Action coverage

October 18, 2016October 18, 2016 AndrewLeave a comment

Michigan GT – Bolt Action coverage

This weekend I attended the Michigan GT in Lansing, MI. The event has been going on for a number of years but this was only the second  year for Bolt Action. There was a great turnout of 24 players (12 Allies and 12 Axis) and from what I saw, all games were Axis versus Allies… Read More Michigan GT – Bolt Action coverage

October 2, 2016June 20, 2025 AndrewLeave a comment

Gen Con 2016 – Board games

AVP: The Hunt Begins AVP: The Hunt Begins is a dungeon crawl style board game by Prodos Games. Honestly, the game itself looked a bit lackluster, but the miniatures are a different story. There were several cases filled with painted AVP miniatures and I was disappointed to learn that they were all for a board… Read More Gen Con 2016 – Board games

August 5, 2016August 8, 2016 AndrewLeave a comment

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Nothing like seeing your minis shot by a professional! The massive gallery of the AdeptiCon Army Showcase has arrived - huge thanks to Manifest Studios for the great photos! Little Wars 2026 event registration is open! Loads of great historical event games plus tournaments for both K47 and Bolt Action! AdeptiCon 2026 was one for the books! Three full days of non-stop insanity starting with Bolt Action Combat Patrol on Thursday, right into Bolt Action Doubles on Friday, followed by K47 on Saturday.
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