January Spotlight Events at The Hidden Lair
January is bringing some major highlight events to The Hidden Lair, kicking off 2026 with competitive play, creative challenges, and community-focused fun. Whether you’re a card gamer, hobbyist, or tabletop strategist, these featured events are the ones you won’t want to miss this month.
🏆 Lorcana: Whispers in the Well Store Championship
Sunday, January 11 – 1PM
The Hidden Lair is proud to host the Lorcana: Whispers in the Well Store Championship, a premier competitive event for Lorcana players in the area.
This championship is your chance to:
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Compete at the highest in-store level
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Test your deck-building skills
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Earn exclusive championship-level rewards
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Represent The Hidden Lair in a serious competitive environment
If you’ve been refining your Lorcana deck, this is the event it’s been leading up to.
🪄 MTG Lorwyn Two-Headed Giant Prerelease
Sunday, January 18 – 1PM
Team up and return to one of Magic’s most beloved planes with the MTG Lorwyn 2HG Prerelease Event!
Two-Headed Giant brings a cooperative twist to prerelease play:
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Build decks together from shared sealed pools
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Coordinate strategies with your teammate
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Enjoy a more social and strategic prerelease experience
Whether you’re bringing a longtime partner or pairing up in-store, this event is a fantastic way to experience Lorwyn with a friend.
🎨 Wargamer Wednesday: Paint Relay
Wednesday, January 7 – 6PM
Painting meets friendly competition during our Paint Relay night!
This unique hobby event challenges participants to:
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Work on miniatures in timed stages
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Pass models between painters
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Embrace creativity, adaptability, and teamwork
Perfect for painters of all skill levels, the Paint Relay is about fun, collaboration, and seeing just how creative a group can get under pressure.
🧩 Puzzle Race Night
Tuesday, January 20 – 5PM
Think fast and work together in our Puzzle Race!
Teams will:
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Race against the clock to complete a full puzzle
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Compete against other groups for speed and accuracy
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Enjoy a relaxed but competitive community event
This is a great change of pace from traditional gaming and an excellent event for friends, families, and puzzle lovers alike.
⚔️ Summoner Skirmish
Saturday, January 10 – 1PM
Summoners take the battlefield in this fast-paced skirmish event!
Summoner Skirmish offers:
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Tactical, quick-turn gameplay
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A great entry point for newer skirmish players
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Competitive depth for veterans
If you enjoy tight strategies and decisive moments, this is an event you’ll want on your calendar.
Start the Year Strong at The Hidden Lair
These spotlight events represent what The Hidden Lair does best—competitive play, creative hobby nights, and community-driven fun. Space may be limited for some events, so be sure to sign up early or stop by the store for details.
📍 The Hidden Lair – Mt. Zion, IL
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