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
Best classic board games 2024: 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
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
Features 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
Features Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars was born out of frustration with other wargames, and a developer tells us how this is its secret weapon
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
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
Features 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)
We shouldn't talk about this exclusive Disney Lorcana card reveal... but we will
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Get your first look at a new Disney Lorcana Enchanted card with this exclusive reveal
I'm obsessed with Magic: The Gathering now, and it's all Arena's fault
By Benjamin Abbott published
Features I've always struggled with Magic: The Gathering, but here's how MTG Arena hooked me
Some of our favourite Star Wars Lego sets get big savings for May 4
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal This year's Star Wars Lego set deals have arrived, and they come with many freebies
Feast your eyes on an exclusive Star Wars Vintage Collection reveal for May 4
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Get an exclusive look at new Star Wars Vintage Collection action figures
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