Quick answer
Choose the Bells Hells Portrait playmat if you want current-campaign character art and the lower price. Choose the Briarwoods stitched playmat if you prefer villain-focused anniversary artwork and don't mind paying a little more.
Artwork direction: heroes vs. villains
The Bells Hells Portrait playmat centers on full-color character portraits of FCG by RYP and SHOTZE, so it reads as a current-campaign piece at the table. The Briarwoods playmat is part of Critical Role's 10-Year Anniversary celebration and gives the villains the spotlight instead. Neither choice is more 'correct'; the question is whether you want your mat to showcase the party you're playing with or the antagonists you love to hate.
Price and value at a glance
At catalog prices, the Bells Hells Portrait playmat is USD 19.70 (compared with USD 26.99), while the Briarwoods playmat is USD 20.87 (compared with USD 28.99). The difference is small, so treat price as a tiebreaker rather than the main reason to pick one. Both are stitched playmats, so the real value comes from which artwork you'll be happy looking at session after session.
The shipping limitation you need to plan around
Both playmats are made, fulfilled, and shipped by licensing partner Ultra PRO International, and worldwide shipping is currently not available. Delivery is limited to physical shipping addresses within the United States. If you're outside the U.S. or use a P.O. box or freight forwarder, confirm your address situation before ordering; this is a hard constraint, not a preference.
Trade-offs to weigh before you buy
- Current-campaign art vs. anniversary collectible: The Bells Hells Portrait mat keeps your table tied to the current campaign; the Briarwoods mat is a 10-Year Anniversary piece that may matter more to collectors of milestone releases. If you mainly play Bells Hells-era characters, the portrait mat will feel more connected to your sessions.
- Lower price vs. villain theme: The Bells Hells mat is the cheaper option at catalog price, but the Briarwoods mat costs only slightly more and offers a different thematic focus. Don't let a small price gap decide for you; pick the artwork you'll still enjoy in a year.
- U.S.-only delivery for both: Both mats ship only to physical U.S. addresses through Ultra PRO International, with no worldwide shipping available. If you're outside the U.S., neither is a viable purchase right now; look for a local retailer instead.
Product facts
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Critical Role: Bells Hells - Portrait Series Fresh Cu Grass Black-Stitched Playmat for Tabletop Gaming: Premium black-stitched playmat with full-color Bells Hells character artwork of FCG by RYP and SHOTZE. The stitched edge helps the mat hold up to repeated table use, and the portrait art keeps the current party front and center.
Critical Role: Bells Hells - Portrait Series Fresh Cu Grass Black-Stitched Playmat for Tabletop Gaming
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Critical Role Baddies - Briarwoods Stitched Playmat for Tabletop Gaming: Briarwoods stitched playmat released as part of Critical Role's 10-Year Anniversary, featuring high-quality villain artwork. It appeals to fans who want an anniversary collectible or a villain-themed table setup rather than a hero portrait.
Critical Role Baddies - Briarwoods Stitched Playmat for Tabletop Gaming
Which playmat fits you?
Best for
- Players who want current Bells Hells character portraits on the table
- Buyers who prefer the lower catalog price and U.S. shipping
Not for
- Fans who specifically want villain or anniversary artwork
- Shoppers outside the United States or without a physical U.S. address