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

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

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

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

The best Black Friday board game deals 2024 still live
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Black Friday board game deals are upon us, and they're the best opportunity to boost your collection

Best Black Friday electric scooter deals 2024 that are still live
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Black Friday electric scooter deals are zooming away for another year

Lego Nightmare Before Christmas hits its lowest ever price before vanishing again, but watch this space
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal What's this? There's discounts everywhere...

If you only buy one thing in 2024's Black Friday Pokemon deals, make it this
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal This awesome gift pack has had a big discount for Black Friday

This essential purchase changed how I paint Warhammer
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal Speedpaint gets a $50 discount for Black Friday

You only have a couple of days left to get Disney Plus and Hulu for just $3 a month in this ridiculous Black Friday deal
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deal The Disney Plus and Hulu ad bundle has been massively reduced

You can grab huge discounts in Disney's Black Friday sale - but these 7 are the winners
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal Spirit Jerseys, Loungefly, and more are on offer

Some of the most popular Star Wars board games get big price cuts for Black Friday
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal Some of the most popular Star Wars board games are the cheapest they've been in a year

Here's how to get Paramount Plus for just $3 a month this Black Friday
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal Paramount Plus just got a major price cut
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