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

The best retro gifts 2025 according to experts of all things old-school gaming
By Benjamin Abbott published
Buying guide These are the best retro gifts for fans old-school gaming, no matter their system of choice

What to expect from Black Friday 3D printer deals 2025, alongside the best offers available now
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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 board game deals 2025, including the best early offers we've seen so far
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Deals Black Friday board game deals aren't far away, so here's how to take advantage of them

What to expect from Black Friday Lego deals 2025, including the best early offers
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Deals Black Friday Lego deals are on the way, so here's how to take advantage of the sale

Best water guns 2025: Save on must-have Super Soakers and water pistols
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Buying guide You can get your hands on the best water guns to suit any age and budget here

The best board games 2025, with over 25 recommendations tested, reviewed, and rated by experts
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Buying guide From party games to role-playing adventures, these are the best board games across every price range and skill level

I've been recommending nerdy presents for over a decade, and I think these are the best gifts for gamers in 2025
By Benjamin Abbott published
Buying guide You'll find suggestions to suit fans of PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, retro gaming, and more in this guide of gifts for gamers

What to expect from Black Friday Warhammer deals 2025, with the best offers available now
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Deals The sales will be upon us before you know it, so here's how to make the most of them

What to expect from Black Friday Magic: The Gathering deals 2025, including early offers
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Deals Discounts are on the way, so this is what to look out for

Where to buy Pokemon TCG Phantasmal Flames, with hard-to-find pre-orders now available
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Stock Here's where I'd recommend checking for Pokemon TCG Phantasmal Flames stock

What to expect from Black Friday Pokemon card deals 2025, and the best early offers so far
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

Back to the Future: Dice Through Time review - "Really rather clever"
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Review

Project Sigil is officially dead, and I can't believe D&D fumbled its best idea in years
By Benjamin Abbott published
News D&D just killed one of its best ideas in years, and I'm gutted

I'm obsessed with the Traitors so can't wait for this new Warhammer 40K hidden role board game
By Benjamin Abbott published
News New Warhammer 40K board game is basically grimdark Traitors

I'm not an Ultramarines fan, but these new Warhammer 40K models are enough to make even me reconsider
By Benjamin Abbott published
Feature Opinion | I know it sounds stupid, but I'm glad Warhammer 40K Ultramarines are finally getting some attention

Hey you guys, star Ke Huy Quan just revealed a Lego Goonies set in nostalgic tribute to beloved '80s movie
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Lego Goonies set is a sprawling labyrinth with working traps, and I'm beyond impressed

New HeroQuest expansion is all about old-school wizards, and I'm living for the '90s vibe of it all
By Benjamin Abbott published
News New HeroQuest expansion is good news for fans of old-school wizards

The 6 best card games of 2025, reviewed by experts
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Buying guide Our experts have rounded up the best card games you can buy right now

Where to buy Pokemon TCG Mega Evolution now that the set is out in the wild
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Stock Here's where you can get your hands on Pokemon Mega Evolution cards

"I'll sell both my kidneys if there's a cosmere set:" Brandon Sanderson just visited MTG HQ, and fans are all saying the same thing
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Beloved fantasy author Brandon Sanderson just visited Magic: The Gathering HQ

"Delivery will be delayed" for the latest installment in Cthulhu: Death May Die board game after Asmodee acquires the franchise
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Popular horror board game franchise gets snapped up by Asmodee

Gorgeous new Warhammer models are a reminder that you shouldn't sleep on this lesser-known game
By Benjamin Abbott published
News These new Warhammer models have absolutely no right to look this good

Which Warhammer Helsmiths of Hashut models should you buy for your army? I've made all them, so here's what I think
By Benjamin Abbott published
Feature Weighing in on building, playing, and painting the latest Age of Sigmar army
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