Recent blog posts by The Hidden Lair

Last week was a great snapshot of what makes our community special: hobby time, competitive play, new systems hitting the table, and plenty of laughs along the way. From paint sampling to packed tournaments, here is a look back at everything that went down. Hobby Tuesday: Paint, Progress, and P3 Hobby Tuesday gave everyone a chance to slow things down and work on projects...

February 14 brings a major wave of new releases from Games Workshop, spanning Warhammer 40,000, the Horus Heresy, and the Old World. Whether your loyalties lie with the Dark Gods, the Traitor Legions, or the brutal ranks of Chaos, this release slate offers new armies, reinforcements, and long-awaited updates. Chaos Ascendant in Warhammer 40,000 Emperor’s Children: Lords of ExcessThe perfection-obsessed servants of Slaanesh take...

Kill Team players have plenty to look forward to this February as a new wave of releases lands on February 7, 2026. From a major boxed set packed with narrative gameplay to two powerful standalone kill teams, these releases expand both the tactical depth and faction variety of the game. Whether you’re a competitive player, a narrative gamer, or a hobbyist looking for striking...

The Kill Team Winter League at The Hidden Lair came to an explosive conclusion with a final round that perfectly captured what competitive Kill Team is all about: tight positioning, brutal dice rolls, clever play, and a fantastic community atmosphere. After weeks of hard-fought matches, the league standings led to an intense special tie-breaker between three elite forces: Kasrkin Chaos Legionaries Wrecka Krew Each...

Games Workshop is closing out January with a strong lineup of new releases spanning The Horus Heresy and the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game. Launching on January 31, 2026, these products offer new tactical options, narrative depth, and themed accessories for hobbyists and collectors alike.

Whether you’re planning a family game night, looking for your next strategy challenge, or hunting for something fun and fast to play with friends, The Hidden Lair has you covered. These standout titles are some of the most popular games on our shelves right now, offering a great mix of tension, strategy, and pure fun. Arcs: Conflict & Collapse in The Reach Arcs is...