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
I've reviewed Lego for years, and these are my favorite Prime Day deals so far
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal Here are the best Lego deals for Prime Day that I've found so far, including Star Wars and Harry Potter
As an N64 fan, this Lego Super Mario Prime Day deal is really dangerous for me
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal This may be your last chance to get a record low price on Lego Super Mario 64
Prime Day has only just started, but Lego Hogwarts just hit a record low price
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal Lego Hogwarts hasn't ever been cheaper, and it's one of my favorite discounts for Prime Day
This board game deal is already testing my willpower, and Prime Day has only just started
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal You can currently get the immensely well-regarded Spirit Island board game for a dollar off its lowest price
Warhammer 40K space hobbits are armed and dangerous with sausages: Every Warhammer Day reveal
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A new Kill Team expansion, a fresh Underworlds edition, and more were announced in a live stream.
New Lego sets October 2024: Every kit coming out this month
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
New Lego We've rounded up all of the best new Lego sets for this month
Must-have family board games for 2024
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.
Life in Reterra review: "I can see it becoming a modern classic"
By Benjamin Abbott published
Review
How we test board games at 12DOVE
By Benjamin Abbott published
Guide This is what our team of writers, editors, and contributors do to bring you the most informative review content and buying advice
The Lego Millennium Falcon has hit its lowest ever price - this is not a drill
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal We've found the cheapest price on this popular Lego Millennium Falcon set
New War of the Rohirrim set for Lord of the Rings wargame remakes models I never expected to see again
By Benjamin Abbott published
News New War of the Rohirrim box set remakes classic models of our childhood
Kill Team: Hivestorm might be the best starter set Warhammer has made, if you ask me
By Benjamin Abbott published
Feature The latest beginner box for Kill Team wipes the floor with the competition
Types of board games, explained
By Benjamin Abbott published
Guide We list the many kinds of board game available now
I wasn't expecting this to be my favorite Disney Halloween merch, and it's now $21 less
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal The Haunted Mansion Weighted Blanket has been slashed in price
This MTG Duskmourn card offers the perfect horror combo, and you can see it first here
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Get your first look at the MTG Duskmourn card Dissection Tools
Exclusive: The Discworld RPG gleefully ignores "modifiers to dice, and anything crunchy" in favor of puns
By Benjamin Abbott published
Interview The Modiphius team fill us in on how the Discworld RPG works
Next Lorcana set feels like a tribute to the most underrated Disney movie
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Azurite Sea is the next Disney Lorcana set, and I love how Treasure Planet it is
Making a Warhammer crossover worthy of Space Marine 2: "We don’t chase trends and gimmicks"
By Benjamin Abbott published
Interview A chair worthy of the Golden Throne
Warhammer Nova Open 2024 reveals at a glance, from 40K favorites to Age of Sigmar
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Age of Sigmar got most of the announcements, but there's plenty on the way for 40K as well
Everything revealed at D&D Direct 2024, from new adventures to Project Sigil details
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Here's everything you need to know about the announcements from this month's D&D Direct
Lego Mario Kart swoops in like a blue shell with Gamescom reveal
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Start your engines
Forget classes, my favorite thing about the new D&D Player's Handbook is its art
By Benjamin Abbott published
Opinion The 2024 Player's Handbook feels like a revelation compared to the old version, and we catch up with D&D art director Josh Herman to find out why
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