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
It looks like guns are becoming a bigger deal in D&D with the new rulebooks
By Benjamin Abbott published
News We got an early look at the new D&D Player's Handbook and were surprised to see guns in the main equipment list
Exclusive: Upcoming Disney Lorcana and Disney Villainous crossover is pure gold
By Abigail Shannon published
News We've got the scoop on a special Disney Lorcana card that's only available in Disney Villainous: Introduction to Evil
Best upcoming and new board games, card games, and tabletop RPGs in 2024
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
New board games These new board games and upcoming tabletop RPGs need to be on your radar
How one of the most prolific board game designers made it: "The idea of mass market 'being simple' is bullshit"
By Benjamin Abbott published
Feature Eric M. Lang tells all about his career and most recent board game
These essential Amazon Prime Day tips will help you save the most money
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Prime Day We have some Amazon Prime Day tips and advice to help you get the most out of this year's discounts
Are Prime Day gaming deals worth bothering with? Absolutely, here's why
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Prime Day Gaming deals are a big part of Prime Day, so here's everything you need to know about whether they're any good
Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars has a problem with your favorite wargames, but that's why it works so well
By Benjamin Abbott published
Feature Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars was born out of frustration with other wargames, and a developer tells us how this is its secret weapon
Nerf reveals an all-new range of blasters, and its best dart to date
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Nerf announces huge refresh for its blasters
Lego Millennium Falcon (75375) review: "She's got it where it counts"
By Benjamin Abbott published
I think the new D&D Monster Manual cover is best, and the artist behind each rulebook agrees
By Benjamin Abbott published
News The new D&D Monster Manual cover has been revealed
Exclusive: D&D Dungeon Master's Guide alt cover channels every DM's inner schemer
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Get an exclusive look at the new D&D Dungeon Master's Guide alt cover, featuring a classic villain
Hey, listen, Lego Legend of Zelda is actually real
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Lego Legend of Zelda is kicking off with a 2-in-1 Great Deku Tree set
I've trawled Memorial Day's best Lego deals - these are the offers I can't pass up
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal I've scrubbed through all of Memorial Day's Lego sales to find the best offers - these are the deals you shouldn't miss this weekend.
This high-level adventure may as well be D&D Endgame, and it's just had its biggest discount
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal Vecna: Eve of Ruin tumbles in price by more than $10
Loads of D&D books are up to 52% off for Memorial Day - these are the ones worth buying
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal Many D&D books are almost 50% cheaper for Memorial Day
Save $130 on this D&D-inspired board game ahead of Memorial Day
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal D&D-style board game Bardsung goes down to less than half-price
Everything revealed at the Warhammer Preview Show at a glance, including a Necromunda dungeon-crawler
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Here's everything you missed from the Warhammer Preview Show
Good luck finding somewhere to store the massive new Warhammer Age of Sigmar boxset
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Skaventide features 74 models, terrain, hardback books, and plenty more
Lego and Wizards of the Coast tell us how Red Dragon's Tale went from dream to reality
By Benjamin Abbott published
Feature Designers reveal how the monstrous Lego D&D set was made
Quick, the Pokemon Twilight Masquerade booster box just hit its lowest price
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal Here's where to save 17% on 36 Pokemon Twilight Masquerade boosters
New D&D Player's Handbook art is a promising start to the game's big update
By Benjamin Abbott published
News You can now get your first look at the new D&D Player's Handbook cover
Enormous new Lego Lord of the Rings set is giving me goosebumps
By Benjamin Abbott published
News New Lego Lord of the Rings set is gloriously evil (and it lights up, so I'm sold)
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