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

Tutorial, WWII

Mid-War German Grenadier Painting Guide

Evan and I are very proud to announce that the accompanying painting guide for Colonel Muller Miniatures’ From Meuse to Volga Kick Starter is now available! We are elated to be involved in such an excellent project. Continue reading Mid-War German Grenadier Painting Guide

BenFebruary 3, 2026February 16, 20261 Comment

WWII

Something Wicked This Way Comes! From Meuse to Volga

Evan and I have been feverishly working on a little project to support our friend Stephane from Colonel Muller Miniatures. It just so happens that he is launching his From Muse to Volga Kickstarter today. Continue reading Something Wicked This Way Comes! From Meuse to Volga

BenJanuary 20, 2026February 3, 2026Leave a comment

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

Battlegroup, WWII

Battlegroup: Clash of Reconnaissance (Turns 6-8)

This is the fourth (last) installment of the battle report. If you haven’t read the previous (turns 4-5) post. Continue reading Battlegroup: Clash of Reconnaissance (Turns 6-8)

Wc_BenJanuary 8, 2026March 28, 20263 Comments

Battlegroup, WWII

Battlegroup: Clash of Reconnaissance (Turns 4-5)

This is the Third installment of the battle report. If you haven’t read the previous (turns 2-3) post. Heres a handy link below. Start of Turn 4 Start of Turn 5 Turns 6-8 (link below) Continue reading Battlegroup: Clash of Reconnaissance (Turns 4-5)

Wc_BenJanuary 7, 2026March 28, 20262 Comments

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Battlegroup: Clash of Reconnaissance (Turns 2-3)

This is the second installment of the battle report. If you haven’t read the previous (intro+turn 1) post. Heres a handy link below. Start of Turn 2 Start of Turn 3 Turns 4-5 (link below) Continue reading Battlegroup: Clash of Reconnaissance (Turns 2-3)

Wc_BenJanuary 5, 2026March 28, 20265 Comments

Battlegroup, WWII

Battlegroup: Clash of Reconnaissance (intro+turn 1)

This scenario is in the Battlegroup Kursk book, and is geared towards a demo/learning game of Battlegroup. It’s a Squad sized game, so relatively quick. This is played in 15mm, on a 4×6 table. I’ve matched the table the best I could, along with the army lists. The minor change I’ve made is a Soviet T-60 instead of T-70, as I didn’t have a T-70 painted. Continue reading Battlegroup: Clash of Reconnaissance (intro+turn 1)

Wc_BenJanuary 4, 2026March 28, 20263 Comments

WWII

Bolt Action Italy – Defend the Pass

My buddy Blake and I played a Bolt Action game using Scenario 11: Little Saturn from the Case Blue Campaign book. We reskinned it to be where his Americans were attempting to take a pass somewhere in Italy 1943 by occupying two bunkers and a HQ. Continue reading Bolt Action Italy – Defend the Pass

DrewNovember 27, 20251 Comment

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