The South Pacific is often overlooked in Bolt Action (and in WII history in general). Hopefully the latest book, Campaign: Mariana and Palau Islands can drive more interest in this theater. Let’s take a quick look at the highlights with another Chicago Dice Hot Take! Hot 60mm T-20 Shoulder Mortar Team – At first glance,… Read More Campaign: Mariana & Palau Islands
It was a strange set of circumstances that the nation of Hungary found itself faced with in 1940. Pushed by the Nazis to go on the offensive, Regent Horthy and the Hungarians were faced with a choice, attack and become an active aggressor in the war, or resist and undoubtedly have their country overwhelmed by… Read More The Hungarian 10th
Campaign: Stalingrad has been unleashed! We got our hands on a digital copy (physical books are not shipping to the US just yet) and we simply couldn’t wait to dive in. Hot Storm Group – One of the new Soviet Infantry units, the Storm Group will join the hallowed ranks of S-Tier infantry (Gurkhas, US… Read More Campaign: Stalingrad
The History The year is 1914, the place is the Ardennes. Thousands upon thousands of men are about to throw themselves passionately, patriotically, and most of all, violently into what will become known as the Battle of the Frontiers. Blazing with patriotic fever these Frenchmen will embody the spirit of Elan and try and prove… Read More Viva La France!
I created this scenario for Combat Patrol at Adepticon 2019. After great player feedback, I made a few tweaks and updated the mission for Adepticon 2020 and I want to share the scenario with the community. Although this was created for a combat patrol sized game (450pts, 8 Order Dice limit, played on a 4×4… Read More Contact – A Bolt Action Scenario
Once again this year I participated in (and Andrew ran!) the Bolt Action Combat Patrol event at Adepticon. This event is always a good time, with small but fast-paced games. Game One – Partisans vs Germans My first game was a matchup against some DAK run by Al. We were playing a scenario where the… Read More Adepticon 2019 – Bolt Action Combat Patrol Recap
Adepticon 2019 has come and gone. Let’s look back at the insanity that was Bolt Action Doubles! We tried something new this year for Doubles. We worked with the TOs to create an event within the event – The North Africa Club Challenge. This resulted in 14 of the 30 teams bringing Bolt Action armies… Read More Adepticon 2019 – Bolt Action Doubles – Recap
Latest post in the Showcase series. The photos were taking on my phone using the MacroMat from Tablewar. All models by Warlord Games, stowage by Rubicon Models and Debris of War. Army on display at Adepticon 2019
Sixth post in the Showcase series. The photos were taking on my phone using the MacroMat from Tablewar. Models shown: Warlord Games: Chindit Characters Chindit HQ Chindit Section Gurkhas boxed set Chindit Flamethrower Chindit Medium Mortar team Chindit anti-tank rife team Burmese Scouts Sherman M4 Perry Minatures tank commander Bren Carrier Artizan Designs: Australian Infantry… Read More Bolt Action Chindits
Fifth in a series of posts showcasing completed projects. The photos were taken on my phone using the MacroMat from Tablewar. Models shown: Warlord Games: Winter German HQ Winter SS squad Winter Grenadier squad Winter German infantry Nebelwerfer 41 (gun only) Winter German medium artillery (crew only) Winter German sniper team German Feldgendarme motorcycle team Winter… Read More Bolt Action Winter Germans
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