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Category: Events

Operation Sting 2017 coverage

Back from Operation Sting 2017, Andrew and Ben highlight some of the key moments from their games.  Game one – Meeting engagement Andrew: My first game was against David and his Brits. The highlight was an exchange of indirect fire. I was feeling good when, at the top of second turn I destroyed David’s super-heavy… Read More Operation Sting 2017 coverage

November 14, 2017July 11, 2025 AndrewLeave a comment

Operation Sting 2017 event photos

Ben, Tom and I took a load of pictures during the event. We tried to capture both games in-progress and armies on display. Enjoy! Armies Games

November 8, 2017November 9, 2017 AndrewLeave a comment

Dragon Fall 2017 – Bolt Action tournament recap

For the second year in a row, Ben and I attended Dragon Fall 2017 in St. Charles, IL. Although Dragon Fall had several events for many games systems, Ben and I only took part in the one-day Bolt Action tournament. I rolled up with my freshly painted Italian army, ready to take the field in their first… Read More Dragon Fall 2017 – Bolt Action tournament recap

November 3, 2017November 6, 2017 AndrewLeave a comment

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

Adepticon 2017 – Bolt Action Doubles – The Partiboys Recap

March 31, 2017January 20, 2021 Ben2 Comments

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

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