Drew’s Adepticon 2026 Bolt Action Recap

As promised a recap and photo dump of our Bolt Action game from AdeptiCon 2026. Our gaming club, Iron Dice Gaming decided to go very early war with this Bolt Action battle which we also played out with Chain of Command the next day – Battle of Hannut early war French vs. Germans. This was the largest tank battle the world had ever seen up to this point in history as the Germans rolled into Belgium and were challenged by a determined French defender. Continue reading Drew’s Adepticon 2026 Bolt Action Recap

DrewApril 12, 20261 Comment

Bolt Action, Brush & Sand, Chain of Command, WWII

Brush & Sand Part: 4

Ok it’s been a minute. Deployment was a bit more of a challenge than I anticipated. Meetings by day and directing work crews by night. Very little painting got done and I lost interest as Warlord Games released a new US Airborne kit and Colonel Muller released really nice STL for US Airborne. What can I say, I’m a model snob. As soon as I … Continue reading Brush & Sand Part: 4

TeddyMarch 12, 20263 Comments

Bolt Action, WWII

Hold the Line – Siege of Bastogne

This year I ran “Hold the Line – Siege of Bastogne” – for Bolt Action with the 101st holding the line in the Ardennes. I based it mostly on the scenario from the Battle of the Bulge campaign book. I purposely left the board 4×4 instead of 6×4 and fully covered in woods to really bring home the feeling of lack of visibility and confinement being in the frozen forest. Continue reading Hold the Line – Siege of Bastogne

DrewJanuary 18, 20262 Comments

Bolt Action, WWII

Battle for Bastogne Part 2 of 2 – The Game

The American 101st Airborne, backed up by a small contingent of tank destroyers and Shermans valiantly defended the town from dug in foxholes in the woods and the crumbled buildings and farms at the edges of town. Breaking through the fog a motley collection of German forces lined up to make a big push and break the defender’s backs. Continue reading Battle for Bastogne Part 2 of 2 – The Game

DrewOctober 31, 20252 Comments

Bolt Action, WWII

Battle of Bastogne Table – Part 1 of 2 “Staged Pictures”

As promised this year’s big Battle of Bastogne table. Part 1 of 2- “Staged pictures”. Before we get to the “action” shots from the actual day of the game, I played around with a bunch of staged shots of the board before and after the game. Continue reading Battle of Bastogne Table – Part 1 of 2 “Staged Pictures”

DrewOctober 12, 2025October 12, 20255 Comments

Bolt Action, WWII

Bolt Action: Cherkassy, Ukraine – December 1943

A few weeks back my friend Doug and I played a game of Bolt Action. He had only played a few times a long time ago so we did a refresher/ learning game. We literally spent all day talking and only got through about 3 turns, yes you read that right lol.. oh well… it was a good time and now he’s a pro ready … Continue reading Bolt Action: Cherkassy, Ukraine – December 1943

DrewSeptember 5, 2025September 3, 20252 Comments

Bolt Action, Chain of Command, Review, WWII

History to Hobby – Rubicon Sdkfz 250 Neu Half-track and Sdkfz 250/9 Add-on Kit Review

Ben takes a look at the Rubicon Sdkfz 250/9 and a brief history of the vehicle. Continue reading History to Hobby – Rubicon Sdkfz 250 Neu Half-track and Sdkfz 250/9 Add-on Kit Review

BenJune 3, 2025June 4, 20258 Comments

Bolt Action, History to Hobby, WWII

History to Hobby: The M26 Pershing

Evan’s first History to Hobby post covers the M26 Pershing and his quest to replicate the Eagle VII on the tabletop. Continue reading History to Hobby: The M26 Pershing

EvanApril 28, 2025April 27, 20256 Comments

Bolt Action, Chain of Command, WWII

Drew’s Adepticon – Part 1

As always it was fun seeing old friends, new friends and having some great conversations and laughs with gamers from all over. Our club Iron Dice Gaming hosted three games using my Battle of the Bulge board where we refought one of the early battle of Senonchamps during Battle of the Bulge. Continue reading Drew’s Adepticon – Part 1

DrewApril 12, 20253 Comments

Bolt Action, Chain of Command, Review, WWII

Spotlight: Warlord Games US Army (Winter) Platoon

I really prefer a good metal mini or 3d print, especially for copious amounts of riflemen. That said, I think this kit is really good. It has a lot of good arm options for the weapons and gear you’d expect to find on an American GI in the cold winter of 1944-45. Continue reading Spotlight: Warlord Games US Army (Winter) Platoon

EvanSeptember 26, 2024September 26, 20241 Comment