🎲 Wargame Wednesday at The Hidden Lair: Where Miniatures, Strategy, and Community Collide
Every Wednesday evening, The Hidden Lair in Mt. Zion, IL transforms into a bustling battlefield of imagination, dice rolls, and miniature armies. Known as Wargame Wednesday, this weekly event has become a beloved ritual for local gamers, painters, and hobbyists who gather to strategize, socialize, and celebrate the art of tabletop wargaming.
🛡️ A Tabletop Battlefield of Epic Proportions
The heart of Wargame Wednesday lies in the immersive gaming tables—each one a canvas for epic conflicts. Custom terrain, painted models, and modular game setups create cinematic skirmishes worthy of any fantasy or sci-fi saga. Whether you’re commanding towering mechs, mythic beasts, or elite fantasy warriors, every battle is a spectacle.
From what we’ve seen this week, players brought their A-game. One table was dominated by a gothic fortress surrounded by swirling creatures and otherworldly beasts. Another was packed with intricately painted terrain, ruined buildings, and close-quarters combat. Dice flew, rulers measured distances with precision, and strategies unfolded with intense focus and camaraderie.
🎨 Paint & Prep: Hobby Corner in Full Swing
Not all participants were locked in battle. Over at the hobby tables, the atmosphere was just as lively—paintbrushes in hand, paints on palettes, and kits cracked open. Veterans helped newcomers assemble their miniatures while others fine-tuned details with Vallejo paints and expert brush control.
The community here is supportive and welcoming, making it an ideal space for newcomers to dive into the hobby. Whether you're building your first unit or adding the final highlight to a centerpiece model, there's a seat (and encouragement) for you.
🧠 More Than a Game Night: It's a Culture
What makes Wargame Wednesday truly special isn’t just the games—it’s the people. From longtime wargamers to curious newcomers, everyone contributes to the inclusive, enthusiastic spirit of The Hidden Lair. There are laughs, post-game breakdowns, hobby tips, and even spontaneous team-ups that transcend game boundaries.
Need a rule clarification? Someone’s happy to help. Want to talk strategy or showcase your latest custom paint job? There's always a crowd ready to admire and applaud your work.
📅 Join the Battle Every Week
Whether you're into Warhammer, Warmachine, Star Wars: Legion, or your own custom ruleset, Wargame Wednesday is your weekly ticket to immersive tabletop fun. Bring your army, your dice, your paints—or just your curiosity—and dive into an evening where stories are forged in dice rolls and every miniature has a tale to tell.
📍 The Hidden Lair
Mt. Zion, IL
🕖 Every Wednesday from 5 PM until close
🎮 Paint. Play. Forge friendships.
