
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

The wildest D&D world is coming back in 2025, and I can't wait
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Wild steampunk D&D world is coming back this year

I visited D&D HQ to see the 2025 lineup, and it includes everything from Eberron to the return of a classic adventure
By Scott White published
Feature Steampunk shenanigans, the Forgotten Realms, and more are on their way in 2025

Sound the alarm, the MTG Aetherdrift Play Booster Box just hit a record low price
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal The Play Booster Box for MTG Aetherdrift has never been cheaper

Everything you need to know about MTG Innistrad Remastered
By Benjamin Abbott published
Guide Here's what you need to know about the best cards, mechanics, and more

Exclusive MTG Aetherdrift card reveal adds… high-speed mammoths?
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Get your first look at two new green cards

Disney Lorcana is getting weird in 2025, and I'm here for it
By Benjamin Abbott published
News We just got details for the next three Lorcana sets

Warhammer 40K heavy metal Space Marines steal the show at Las Vegas Open 2025
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Here's every reveal in one, easy-to-read place

Lego Twilight House revealed, and yes, it includes sparkly vampires
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A Lego Twilight set is on the way, and it features a "dazzling sparkle effect" for Edward

Carcassonne review: "Inoffensive family fun with heaps of replayability"
By Katie Wickens published
Review Should you buy it in 2025?

Forget Space Marines, this might be the quintessential Warhammer 40K army set
By Benjamin Abbott published
Feature The Death Korps of Krieg are as grimdark as it gets, and their new army set is awesome

A Lego Game Boy is on the way, and I'm losing my damn mind
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A Lego Game Boy is on the way for October 2025

I didn't have a fish version of Wingspan on my 2025 bingo card, but I'll take it
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A brand-new version of Wingspan is on the cards, and it dives beneath the ocean

New version of Catan is "modernizing" the board game and "updating it to today's standards"
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A new, sixth edition of Catan will be arriving soon

How we test board games at GamesRadar+
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Guide This is what our team of writers, editors, and contributors do to bring you the most informative review content and buying advice

If you want to try tabletop RPGs, I think this one may be better than D&D
By Benjamin Abbott published
Feature If you haven't tried The One Ring yet, you should

Forget Warhammer 40K or Age of Sigmar, this is the wargame I think you should get into this Christmas
By Benjamin Abbott published
Feature If you want a new system to sink your teeth into, I can't recommend Kill Team: Hivestorm enough

Even Tom Nook couldn't refuse this record low Lego Animal Crossing deal
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal My favorite Lego Animal Crossing set just hit its lowest ever price

Best Lego Christmas sales before shipping closes - here are 11 deals I would prioritize
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deals Here are the best offers we've seen so far that will still arrive before Xmas

Best Disney Christmas merch 2024
By Benjamin Abbott published
Buying guide Here's the best of Disney's festive bunch

Cyber Monday Lego deals will end at midnight - I've handpicked the 12 sales you shouldn't miss
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Save on Super Mario, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Technic, and more

The best Cyber Monday Pokemon card deals 2024 still live
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Cyber Monday Pokemon card deals are winding down

This Lord of the Rings wargame deal makes me feel like a kid at Christmas again
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal Battle of Edoras has never been cheaper, and it brings me back to my old hobbying days

This is probably the cutest Lego deal you'll see this Cyber Monday
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal You can pick up Lego Stitch for a record low price ahead of the sale
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