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

Best Disney Halloween merch 2024
By Benjamin Abbott published
Buying guide Get set up for a frightfully good time

Save $766 on this spooky Pathfinder Halloween bundle
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal You can save over $700 on horror-themed Pathfinder books for Halloween

The best Halloween board games
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Halloween Find some Halloween board games that will delight and scare you in equal measure

You can play like it's 1993 with the new Warhammer Kill Team starter set, but I'm unsure if you should
By Benjamin Abbott published
There's a new Kill Team beginner box on the way

The best Amazon Big Deal Days gaming deals in Australia for October 2024: The sale is "officially" over, but here's what's left
By Tabitha Baker last updated
Prime Day We're rounding up all the best deals from 2024's Prime Day gaming deals right here - from PlayStation and Xbox to Nintendo Switch and PC.

New Stormcast Eternals have turned me around on a Warhammer Age of Sigmar army I thought was boring
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Should you buy the models, and where can you get them for less?

One of my favorite horror board games for Halloween just got a big discount
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deals You can currently get 2nd edition Betrayal at House on the Hill for less

Best Prime Day board game deals 2024 still live
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals The 12DOVE team is here to find you all the best Prime Day board game deals once again

Best Prime Day Lego deals 2024 still live
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Our bargain hunters are seeking out the best Prime Day Lego deals in 2024 to save you time as well as money

These Lego Harry Potter sets would make perfect gifts, and they're cheaper than ever for Prime Day
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deals Lego Dobby the House Elf, the Sorting Hat, and more are down to their lowest ever price

DnD Player's Handbook 2024 has never been cheaper, so roll Initiative and grab it while you can
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deals Get the lowest ever price on new DnD Player's Handbook 2024

This Warhammer 40K Kill Team: Hivestorm deal is the one I've waited for all Prime Day
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deals The new Kill Team box set is excellent if you ask me, and it's now cheaper than I've been able to find it anywhere else for Prime Day

I've reviewed Lego for years, and these are my favorite Prime Day deals so far
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deals 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
Deals 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
Deals 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
Deals 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

Life in Reterra review: "I can see it becoming a modern classic"
By Benjamin Abbott published
Review

The Lego Millennium Falcon has hit its lowest ever price - this is not a drill
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deals 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
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