This episode we share our favourite games where you level up or power up during the game, but that aren’t campaign games. To go with that we’ve got a spoiler free review of Vantage from Stonemaier Games.
We also review Tea Witches from The Op, share first thoughts on How to Save A World, talk about our first ever Pop Up Board Game Cafe, and more.
Tabletop Bellhop Gaming Podcast Episode 287, was recorded on October 29th, 2025. We usually try to record Wednesdays at 8 PM Eastern at https://www.twitch.tv/tabletopbellhop
Find full detailed show notes at https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep287/
Disclosure: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Games mentioned may be review copies provided by publishers.
(00:00:00) Checking In
(00:01:53) Ask the Bellhop
(00:35:12) The Bellhop's Tabletop
(00:53:02) The Game Room - Review of Vantage
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Or the upgraded Skill Tokens, https://amzn.to/4oQ5EDU
Visit Stonemaier Games on Amazon, https://amzn.to/3LlriBc
Our other Stonemaier content: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=stonemaier
(01:29:24) The Game Room - Review of Tea Witches
Pick up Tea Witches, https://miniature-market.sjv.io/4G4E6M
Pick up the Deluxe Upgrade Kit, https://miniature-market.sjv.io/qzPyrj
Check out our GAMA Expo 2025 Coverage: https://tabletopbellhop.com/podcast/ep267/
We’ve covered a lot of games from The Op: https://tabletopbellhop.com/search/?q=The%20Op
(01:54:08) Closing the Doors
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