
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 GamesRadar+ 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

What to expect from Black Friday 3D printer deals 2025
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Black Friday 3D printer deals are on their way, so we've got advice about taking advantage of them

What to expect from Black Friday Disney Plus deals 2025
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Black Friday Disney Plus deals are a highlight of the sale, so here's how to take advantage of them

What to expect from Black Friday Pokemon card deals 2025
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Black Friday Pokemon card deals will be here before you know it, so we've got advice on how to take advantage of them

This MTG Tarkir: Dragonstorm card might be the prettiest I've seen
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Here's a handy tri-color card for your Tarkir decks

D&D virtual tabletop Sigil is as good as dead, and I can't stop thinking about what could have been
By Benjamin Abbott published
Features I look back at what could have been.

What to expect from Black Friday Lego deals 2025
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Black Friday Lego deals are on the way, so here's how to take advantage of the sale

I've gone hunting for MTG Final Fantasy stock, and this is where you can get it
By Abigail Shannon last updated
Deals Here's where you should look for the hard-to-find products

"I'm not trying to escape s**t": Brennan Lee Mulligan on why D&D isn't escapism to him
By Benjamin Abbott published
News The Dimension 20 DM opens up about his preferred style of game

Lego Pokemon revealed for 2026 after 'shocking' Pikachu tease
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Lego Pikachu will be arriving in 2026

New Lego sets in March 2025, from F1 to Jurassic Park
By Benjamin Abbott published
Guide There are plenty of new kits hitting shelves in March

"He's right to think it's cool, because it is": D&D legends Matt Mercer and Brennan Lee Mulligan on Divergence, sharing worlds, and what they want next from Exandria Unlimited
By Benjamin Abbott published
Features We catch up with Matt Mercer and Brennan Lee Mulligan post-Divergence

HeroQuest review: "The grandaddy of dungeon crawlers"
By Benjamin Abbott published
Review The best thing about HeroQuest... is that it's back

The 6 best children's board games, tested by experts
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Buying Guide Board games for kids are a dime a dozen, so here are the ones we'd prioritize

Everything you need to know about a Disney Plus price increase
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Guide Here's a rundown on the latest Disney Plus price increase information

The must-have fishy successor to Wingspan and Wyrmspan is discounted for the first time
By Katie Wickens published
Deals Wingspan successor Finspan is $5 off right now

The new Lego Mario Kart set is so much better than I was expecting it to be
By Benjamin Abbott published
News The new, massive set is impressive

The new D&D Starter Set is the first one I've been excited about in years
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News New D&D Starter Set finally catches up to the competition, and it's about time

I'm a forever DM, but the D&D Sigil virtual tabletop isn't for me just yet
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Opinion Not a nat-20, but not a critical fail either

Disney Lorcana: Archazia's Island has one major advantage over MTG, and the new decks prove it
By Benjamin Abbott published
Features If you ask me, Lorcana still has something Magic and Pokemon don't

New Lego sets in January 2025, from Harry Potter to Star Wars
By Benjamin Abbott published
Guide There were dozens of sets for January 2025

New Lego sets in February 2025, from Twilight to Winnie the Pooh
By Benjamin Abbott published
Guide It was a slower month, but we still got some great releases to build

Lego just revealed a Beauty and the Beast set and it'll destroy my bank balance
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A massive Lego Beauty and the Beast set was just revealed

I honestly enjoy the Monster Hunter board game more than the video game series, and it's $46 less right now
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal If you can't get enough Monster Hunter, the (excellent) board game is almost $50 less at the moment
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