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

The 6 best cooperative board games to team up with in 2025
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Guide These are the cooperative board games you have to try

MTG Avatar: The Last Airbender set revealed
By Benjamin Abbott published
News The set is due to arrive in November

30 Best gifts for gamers 2025, chosen by experts
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Gifts If you're looking for perfect gifts for gamers, our experts have some suggestions

Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K review in progress: "Makes some of the best-looking miniatures I've ever seen"
By Benjamin Abbott published
Not yet ratedReview

The best 2-player board games in 2025, hand-picked by experts
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Guide Here are our favorite 2-player board games across every genre and budget

Best adult board games 2025, from party games to RPG epics
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Guide We've rounded up our favorite board games for adults to suit everything from games night to parties

Save $10 on the new 2025 Monster Manual and throw gribbly horrors at your D&D group for less
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deals The new D&D core rulebook is cheaper at Miniature Market than anywhere else right now

Everything you need to know about MTG Aetherdrift
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Guide Here's what you need to know about the racing-themed set's best cards, mechanics, and more

Malediction is metal enough to make Elden Ring wince, and I can't wait to play this new wargame
By Benjamin Abbott published
Feature We catch up with the Loot Studios team to discuss Malediction, a new wargame that's taking the tabletop world by storm

Exclusive Lorcana card reveal gives Disney's best couple a 'legendary' makeover
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Mickey and Minnie are getting an overhaul

Best family board games for 2025, reviewed by experts
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Guide We've rounded up six of the best family board games that definitely need to be in your collection.

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
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