Benjamin Abbott
As the site's Tabletop & Merch Editor, I'm in charge of everything from board game reviews to Lego guides. If it involves rolling 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 stretch back to 2012 and 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

Epic Encounters: Symbaroum - The Corrupted Coloss review in progress
By Benjamin Abbott published
Not yet ratedReview

Lego The Avengers Assemble: Age of Ultron (76291) review - "Best for the majority of fans"
By Benjamin Abbott published
Review Time for a team up with the OG Avengers

Wingspan review: "One of the greats"
By Katie Wickens published
Review This award-winner deserves to be in your collection

If you need easy Valentine's Day gifts, these Lego flowers haven't ever been cheaper
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal The Botanical Collection has been slashed in price ahead of the year's most romantic day

My favorite Nerf blasters just got a massive discount
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal You can get up to 25% off new N-Series blasters

Best party board games 2025: Essential crowd-pleasers for friends and family
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Buying guide Party board games help break the ice or keep the fun going, and these options will suit any budget

Best classic board games 2025: Revisit some old favorites
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Buying guide Classic board games aren't exactly few in number, so these budget-friendly and premium options are the ones we'd recommend prioritising

Best tabletop RPGs 2025: Must-have adventures you need to try
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Buying guide Find the best tabletop RPGs for fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and more to suit any budget

New Lego Minecraft movie sets reveal changes to an iconic baddie, and it's weirding me out
By Benjamin Abbott published
News I don't know if I'm on board with the new baby zombie design

I'm sorry, but this Disney Lorcana deal is outrageous
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal The Disney Lorcana starter set is now cheaper than a couple of coffees

The wildest D&D world is coming back in 2025, and I can't wait
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Wild steampunk D&D world is coming back this year

I visited D&D HQ to see the 2025 lineup, and it includes everything from Eberron to the return of a classic adventure
By Scott White published
Feature Steampunk shenanigans, the Forgotten Realms, and more are on their way in 2025

Sound the alarm, the MTG Aetherdrift Play Booster Box just hit a record low price
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal The Play Booster Box for MTG Aetherdrift has never been cheaper

Everything you need to know about MTG Innistrad Remastered
By Benjamin Abbott published
Guide Here's what you need to know about the best cards, mechanics, and more

Exclusive MTG Aetherdrift card reveal adds… high-speed mammoths?
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Get your first look at two new green cards

Disney Lorcana is getting weird in 2025, and I'm here for it
By Benjamin Abbott published
News We just got details for the next three Lorcana sets

Best Nintendo Switch gifts for 2025
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Got a mushroom hopping, rupee collecting, critter battling Ninty fan to buy for? Here are the best Nintendo Switch gifts on the shelves right now

Warhammer 40K heavy metal Space Marines steal the show at Las Vegas Open 2025
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Here's every reveal in one, easy-to-read place

Best Xbox gifts for 2025
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Gifts We've rounded up all of the best Xbox gifts for you right here, to suit any budget

Best PS5 gifts for 2025
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Gifts Our resident PlayStation fans have rounded up all the best PS5 gifts in one place

Lego Twilight House revealed, and yes, it includes sparkly vampires
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A Lego Twilight set is on the way, and it features a "dazzling sparkle effect" for Edward

Carcassonne review: "Inoffensive family fun with heaps of replayability"
By Katie Wickens published
Review Should you buy it in 2025?

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
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