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Disney Lorcana Challenge Season 1 - A Short Recap

Disney Lorcana Challenge Birmingham concluded Season 1 of the Disney Lorcana Challenge series. As we begin moving towards the European Championships in December, let’s have a look at three Disney Lorcana Challenges and recap how it all went down: Disney Lorcana Challenge Bochum, Bologna, and Birmingham.

Disney Lorcana Challenge Bochum

Picture of Alex Kivitz

Alex Kivitz

Picture of Alex Kivitz

Alex Kivitz

The Disney Lorcana Challenge in Bochum was the second European Disney Lorcana Challenge and we were so excited for the large turnout –  so much so that we added an entire extra day to the event. Thousands of players and spectators alike came to Ruhr Congress Bochum to compete in the first European Lorcana Challenge in the Ursula’s Return metagame. Once again, we had a vast array of side events, shops, and spectacles for Illumineers of all ages.

Ursula’s Return

Upon entering the event hall we saw the literal pillars of Disney Lorcana: a beautiful instalment of a Lorebook on a pedestal surrounded by shining marble pillars and visages of iconic Disney characters formed the centrepiece of the entrance hall. Near the front,  we had our fully decked out prize wall with cards, display pieces, and merchandise of all shapes and sizes. If you wanted to get your hands on one of the prestigious alternate art Rapunzels or Cinderellas, or even Disney Lorcana clothing paraphernalia, now was your chance. 

We even had our own dedicated hall exclusively for side events, with a stage full of organisers hard at work to make sure even if you were not participating in the three-day main event, you could have fun playing all manners of Disney Lorcana and other Disney games all weekend long. 

Venue Snapshot

Once we entered the main event hall, we saw a sea of tables expanding as far as the eye can see. At all times during the day, we had players jamming games and aiming to become the best of the best and earn the title of Disney Lorcana Challenge Champion. Back in the main entrance lobby, we had vendors once again peddling all manners of cards, from staples to put into your decks to more enchanted than anyone could dream of.

 

A large side events hall was dedicated to making sure that all weekend long players had a home to play to their heart’s content and connect with whomever was present at the event. Just by the side event area, we were joined by Jochem van Gool, the extraordinarily talented artist behind some of Disney Lorcana’s most including Rapunzel Gifted with Healing, Chernabog Evildoer, and two of the three musketeers Goofy and Mickey. 

Finally, making its opening on Sunday, we had the feature match area – a place to grab a seat and a bite to eat, kick up your feet, and watch the titans of Disney Lorcana battle it out on the big screen. Here, Illumineers of all ages gather to watch the best of the best, either in between their own rounds or between their side events. There was plenty to do at the Disney Lorcana Challenge Bochum, and we were just getting started.

Off the Beaten Path

There were ample opportunities for those who wanted to come to Bochum just to play and have fun. With a jam packed schedule of side-events of all varieties, there was something for everyone. Newer players could play a starter deck event and leave with their very own deck. Those who really wanted to crack packs could join in as many sealed events and pack battles as they wished. For those who wanted a Disney game of a different variety, there was ample chance to play Villainous, another all-star game by Ravensburger featuring all the best Disney villains.
 
Each side event earned you prize tickets for the prize wall. And believe me when I tell you, this prize wall was a sight to behold: Disney Lorcana items from gift-sets to boosters of all sets. There were Disney Lorcana Challenge exclusive merchandise and clothing pieces. Probably the most stunning of all, were the Rapunzel and Cinderella Promo cards and the Cinderella foil Disney Lorcana Challenge playmat.
 

 

The Grand Finale

Some time back at the Disney Lorcana Challenge in Lille we saw just how high Ruby-Amethyst could reach, with it narrowly losing out to the classic Steel-Song archetype. Ursula’s Return brought enough new tools for Ruby-Amethyst that we now had an astonishing mirror match in the finals. Not only was it a showcase of the colours themselves, but between the two decks there were 58 shared cards between the two. Theotime Buchot and Ruben Gutierrez both brought the iconic deck with only two cards separating their two decks. Theotime’s Peter Pan Shadow Finder inclusions were definitely a spicy inclusion that all tournaments showed their worth.
 
At the end of the event, after two close games in the finale, Theotime Buchot came out on top, becoming the Disney Lorcana Challenge Bochum Champion!
 

Disney Lorcana Challenge Bologna

The Disney Lorcana TCG continued their Challenge circuit in Italy, where we had a packed convention center again! If you were in Bologna, get ready to be nostalgic with us or if you weren’t, check out how it all went down,

Venue Snapshot

This time around, the Disney Lorcana Challenge circuit found its home in BolognaFiere, a short distance from the city centre and the best food you could ever imagine. We had an impressive event hall capable of seating over 2500 people. Already upon entering, you felt like you were not just there to play Disney Lorcana but to fully immerse yourself in and celebrate the Disney experience. Larger-than-life banners were hanging from the ceiling, with heroes and villains alike guiding each player down their path. 
 
In the centre of it all, you could find The Great Illuminary – a pillar of Disney Lorcana Challenges and centrepoint of the event for photo sessions, including many cosplayers.
Surrounding The Great Illuminary, we had several notable points of interest. As we expanded outward, we encountered the merchant’s quarters where vendors from across the Inklands, purveyors of enchanted masterpieces, and patrons of players and collectors alike, showcased their items. The moment the doors opened, Illumineers of all ages were eager to ogle at rare cards, trade, and tune up their collection before the start of the main event.

Along with the vendors in the inner circle of tables, we met special guest Giulia Riva, artist extraordinaire, who had her own stand at the venue. Each day, Giulia welcomed all Illumineers to the stand to have a beautiful poster and some of their favourite cards made out to them or a loved one.

Surrounding the vendors and artist sections, we saw the endless sea of tables filled with challengers vying for their shot at the prestigious golden Mickey Mouse card. With seats for over 2000 players in the main Disney Lorcana Challenge and space for nearly 500 more players, the event hall was bustling.

Near the front of the hall, you could find the event’s prize wall. Ensuring that everyone walked away with something, each side event awarded prize tix that could be redeemed for a variety of Disney Lorcana merchandise. Have you ever wanted to flex a Disney Lorcana T-Shirt, or sport one of those fancy caps? Or maybe you’ve wanted to try your hand at getting the prestigious Cinderella foil playmat or one of the fancy promo cards. All this and more was possible at the Disney Lorcana Challenge Prize b.

Finally, we had a small look behind the scenes with the coverage team who brought you the best Disney Lorcana content you could ask for, including live streams of some of the most exciting matches in the feature match area. Here, players witnessed the absolute highest level of gameplay while having it presented by some of the most talented casters.

And the Winner is…

Going into the finals, Pierre Guillemot was piloting the iconic Steel-Song deck against Elie Vepierre who was piloting the Ruby-Saphire Sisu on Ice Deck. Looking just at the player performances, Pierre previously knocked out Frank Karsten, winner of the Disney Lorcana Challenge Lille, in the Steel Song mirror match. Likewise, Elie Vepierre fought through a slew of opponents, including another Ruby-Saphire deck to make it to the grand finale.
 
After three close games, Elie Vepierre emerged victorious and was crowned the Disney Lorcana Challenge Bologna Champion! 

Disney Lorcana Challenge Birmingham

For the Disney Lorcana Challenge in Birmingham, we found ourselves at the National Exhibition Center (NEC). It was an amazing venue with all the amenities any Illumineer could ever need. The Great Illumianry continues to be a symbol of the Disney Lorcana community.

Venue Snapshot

Right beside The Great Illuminary, we had special guest artist Kenneth Anderson, creator of the art behind Minnie Mouse – Always Classy, Clarabel – Clumsy Guest, and Madam Mim – Elephant.

Inkland merchants and traders set up their stands across the venue, providing cards and collectables for anyone looking to spice up their decks before the main event, or even find the final cards to complete their collection.

Over 1000 tables were set up to accommodate seating for everyone we expected to see at Disney Lorcana Challenge Birmingham. Not only was the main event packed with over 2000 challengers, but we also had a full schedule of side events and on-demand events for all the attendees looking to sit down and sling cards with their friends.

A Champion is Crowned

After nine rounds of Swiss play on Saturday and five rounds of single elimination in the top 64 on Sunday, we came to the final match of Disney Lorcana Challenge Birmingham. Federico Mecozzi Marinangeli piloted the popular Ruby/Sapphire Sisu on Ice deck, facing off against Jonathan Patini who piloted the up-and-coming Amethyst/Emerald deck. Being the higher-seated player in the Swiss rounds, Federico decided to begin the best-of-three match going first.

After two hard-fought games, Federico Mecozzi Marinangeli finally emerged victorious and was crowned the Champion of Disney Lorcana Challenge Birmingham. 

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