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 water guns 2025: Save on must-have Super Soakers and water pistols
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Buying Guide Best water guns for kids and adults - we've rounded up the perfect Super Soakers and water pistols to suit every budget

Best Nerf blasters to dominate the backyard battlefield with in 2025
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Buying Guide Find the best Nerf blasters for all ages here, with options to suit every budget

Best D&D books 2025 that need to be on your shelf
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Guide You'll find the very best Dungeons & Dragons books to fit any occasion here

Best card games 2025: New favorites that won't get lost in the shuffle
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Guide Best card games for every kind of mood and price range

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
Features 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

I think Lego Roses make the perfect Valentine's Day gift, and they're now cheaper than ever
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal The Lego Botanical Collection has been slashed in price ahead of the year's most romantic day

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

My favorite ever Lego set just got a rare discount
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal We've never been able to get Lego Rivendell for less

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
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