Benjamin Abbott
As the site's Tabletop & Merch Editor, I'm in charge of that section so can be found covering everything from board game reviews to the latest Lego news. If it involves the rolling of dice, nerdy collectibles, or an absurd number of miniatures, I'm there. Although I joined 12DOVE in 2018, I've been writing about games in one form or another for more than a decade - my bylines range from Metro.co.uk to TechRadar. I try not to use this power for evil, but can normally be found cackling over some nefarious plan I've cooked up for my group's next Dungeons & Dragons campaign. You can follow me on Twitter @thewordyben.
Latest articles by Benjamin Abbott
Forget Space Marines, this might be the quintessential Warhammer 40K army set
By Benjamin Abbott published
Feature The Death Korps of Krieg are as grimdark as it gets, and their new army set is awesome
A Lego Game Boy is on the way, and I'm losing my damn mind
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A Lego Game Boy is on the way for October 2025
I didn't have a fish version of Wingspan on my 2025 bingo card, but I'll take it
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A brand-new version of Wingspan is on the cards, and it dives beneath the ocean
New version of Catan is "modernizing" the board game and "updating it to today's standards"
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A new, sixth edition of Catan will be arriving soon
How we test board games at 12DOVE
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Guide This is what our team of writers, editors, and contributors do to bring you the most informative review content and buying advice
If you want to try tabletop RPGs, I think this one may be better than D&D
By Benjamin Abbott published
Feature If you haven't tried The One Ring yet, you should
Forget Warhammer 40K or Age of Sigmar, this is the wargame I think you should get into this Christmas
By Benjamin Abbott published
Feature If you want a new system to sink your teeth into, I can't recommend Kill Team: Hivestorm enough
Best cooperative board games to team up with in 2025
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Buying Guide These are the cooperative board games you have to try
Must-have family board games for 2025
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Board games We've rounded up six of the best family board games that definitely need to be in your collection.
Even Tom Nook couldn't refuse this record low Lego Animal Crossing deal
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal My favorite Lego Animal Crossing set just hit its lowest ever price
The best board games in 2025, tested by our experts
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Buying guide From party games to role-playing adventures, these are the best board games across every price range and skill level
Best Lego Christmas sales before shipping closes - here are 11 deals I would prioritize
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deals Here are the best offers we've seen so far that will still arrive before Xmas
Best Disney Christmas merch 2024
By Benjamin Abbott published
Buying guide Here's the best of Disney's festive bunch
Cyber Monday Lego deals will end at midnight - I've handpicked the 12 sales you shouldn't miss
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Save on Super Mario, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Technic, and more
The best Cyber Monday Pokemon card deals 2024 still live
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Cyber Monday Pokemon card deals are winding down
This Lord of the Rings wargame deal makes me feel like a kid at Christmas again
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal Battle of Edoras has never been cheaper, and it brings me back to my old hobbying days
This is probably the cutest Lego deal you'll see this Cyber Monday
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal You can pick up Lego Stitch for a record low price ahead of the sale
Black Friday Lego deals are massive this year - but I'm heading straight for these 11 sales
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Black Friday Black Friday Lego deals are looking incredibly strong this year, but some sets are built different.
One of my most anticipated board games of 2024 just hit a record low price ahead of Cyber Monday
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal You can get the 7 Wonders spin-off for its lowest ever price if you act fast
Black Friday gaming deals in Australia for 2024: save on PS5, Nintendo and more
By Tabitha Baker last updated
Black Friday We're seeing plenty of discounts in this year's Black Friday gaming deals, so buckle up - we've got a few tips
Best Black Friday Pokemon card deals 2024 still live
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Black Friday Pokemon card deals are starting to wind down, so here's how to take advantage of them while you still can
Best Black Friday Warhammer deals 2024 still live
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Black Friday Warhammer deals are coming to a close, so here's how to make the most of them
Best Black Friday D&D deals 2024 still live
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Time is running out to take advantage of these critical hit savings
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