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

Chain of Command, WWII

The 3e Division Légère Mécanique in Chain of Command – The Support Choices

Evan is on a quest to get a French DLM force on the table. Naturally this will involve a rework of the Chain of Command support lists to tailor them to the specific unit because he can’t leave well enough alone!
Continue reading The 3e Division Légère Mécanique in Chain of Command – The Support Choices

EvanDecember 24, 2025January 1, 20261 Comment

WWII, Chain of Command

The 3e Division Légère Mécanique in Chain of Command – The Core Platoon

Evan is on a quest to get a French DLM force on the table. Take a look at the history of the 3e DLM and what the Dragon Portés platoon looks like in Chain of Command. Continue reading The 3e Division Légère Mécanique in Chain of Command – The Core Platoon

EvanDecember 22, 2025January 1, 20265 Comments

WWII

…whatcha got there?

Things are happening at the Iron Dice Thunderdome. If you get the reference you have our respect and sympathy (in equal measure). And yes, I’ve hit a nerd milestone. I have emailed a foreign government asking for photographs. Fingers crossed… Continue reading …whatcha got there?

BenNovember 2, 2025Leave a comment

General Hobby, WWII

The World War II Beer Sampler

Evan came to Wisconsin to visit me in early June this past summer. Early war Chain of Command and indulgence in some general tomfoolery were on the docket.

In town we have the local branch of a chain liquor store (maybe liquor paradise) called Total Wine and Liquor. We decided some libations were in order and promptly made a run to stock the drink refrigerator. Continue reading The World War II Beer Sampler

BenOctober 12, 2025October 12, 202512 Comments

Chain of Command, History to Hobby, WWII

History to Hobby Episode 5: Pivot like Rommel – Iron Dice Eyes the Dyle

Evan and Ben are back and much to no one’s surprise the IDG gears have shifted from late war to early war. The crew uses the episode to do a shakedown of the new recording software while musing on the French and German conflict in 1940. The origins of the new plan are revealed and prattle about early war armor abounds. Continue reading History to Hobby Episode 5: Pivot like Rommel – Iron Dice Eyes the Dyle

BenJune 23, 2025Leave a comment

Bag the Hun, Chain of Command, General Hobby

September Hobby Update

Welcome to my July, August, September Hobby Update. As may be apparent from the first line of the update, hobby took the backseat to life this summer. A side effects of being well…a hobby. That being said I did make some progress here and there Continue reading September Hobby Update

EvanSeptember 24, 2023September 28, 20231 Comment

Interviews, WWII

Interview with Colonel Muller Miniatures

Recently I discovered a new entrant to the 28mm STL market called Colonel Muller Miniatures. The 1940 French troops I have printed for my ongoing project have turned out wonderfully. Being excited about the miniatures I reached out to Colonel Muller Miniatures asking if they would be interested in an interview for Iron Dice Gaming. Continue reading Interview with Colonel Muller Miniatures

EvanJune 23, 2023June 24, 20232 Comments

Chain of Command, WWII

1940 French Platoon: Part 2 (I acquire far too many miniatures…again)

This installment of my journey to build a platoon of French defenders for a Battle of France Chain of Command clash will be a rundown of the miniatures I’ve chosen to use. Continue reading 1940 French Platoon: Part 2 (I acquire far too many miniatures…again)

EvanJune 23, 2023October 26, 20232 Comments