Benjamin Abbott

Benjamin Abbott

Tabletop & Merch Editor

As the site's Tabletop & Merch Editor, I'm in charge of covering everything from board game reviews to lists of the best Lego. If it involves the rolling of 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 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. Follow me on Twitter @thewordyben.

Articles by: Benjamin Abbott

Bridgerton: The High Society Game cover with a portrait and dancers

New Bridgerton board game has you wooing suitors and screwing rivals with scandal

By Benjamin Abbott published

News The Bridgerton board game sounds a lot like Marrying Mr. Darcy, which also challenged you to match with the best suitor.

The Starter Set and a Commander deck for MTG Lord of the Rings on a wooden table, beside a plant and a brass object

MTG Lord of the Rings helped me rediscover the wonder of Middle-earth

By Benjamin Abbott last updated

Opinion We go into detail about why this is such a good adaptation of Tolkien's beloved universe.

The Moria door from MTG Lord of the Rings, with Gandalf, Frodo, and Sam stood before it

Take a look at major characters in MTG Lord of the Rings that the movies skipped

By Benjamin Abbott published

News We've rounded up some of the major book characters that are featured in MTG Lord of the Rings after being skipped in the movies.

Two new Furby toys sit next to one another on a table

Hasbro resurrects Furby, and yes, you can actually turn this one off

By Benjamin Abbott last updated

News Hasbro is bringing back the old '90s Furby toy, only this time it actually shuts up.

Gloomhaven Second Edition box and components on a wooden table

Gloomhaven second edition revealed with "fully rewritten campaign" and new reputation system

By Benjamin Abbott last updated

News Get your first look at the Gloomhaven board game's second edition, a deluxe RPG set, and more

A woman puts the finishing touches to the Lego Disney Castle

New Lego Disney Castle may be expensive, but good lord it's pretty

By Benjamin Abbott last updated

News Following the old version's retirement, a new Lego Disney Castle based on the updated Disney World design is on the way

Prime Day 3D printer deals with an Anycubic Photon Mono M5s and a Creality Ender-5 S1

Prime Day 3D printer deals - all the biggest discounts still live

By Benjamin Abbott last updated

Prime Day Prime Day 3D printer deals are over, but a few have stuck around, so we're rounding them up here.

Star Wars Villainous: Scum and Villainy movers and components

Badass Clone Wars character revealed for Star Wars Villainous board game expansion

By Benjamin Abbott published

News Cad Bane and the Seventh Sister have been revealed for Star Wars Villainous: Scum and Villainy.

Lego Hocus Pocus set being held by a woman in a spooky, candle-lit room

The Sanderson Sisters ride again with this new Hocus Pocus Lego set

By Benjamin Abbott last updated

News A new Lego Hocus Pocus set has been revealed, taking us back to the original 1993 movie.

Link and allies from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom alongside animal adventurers from Wanderhome are alongside one another, with the GamesRadar+ cross over the top

6 board games and tabletop RPGs like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

By Benjamin Abbott last updated

Buying Guide If you've finished saving Hyrule but aren't ready to give up adventure, we've got half a dozen board games and tabletop RPGs like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom right here.

Disney Lorcana cards floating against a nebula

Disney Lorcana publisher calls lawsuit alleging its design was stolen "entirely without merit"

By Benjamin Abbott published

Ravensburger responds to claims from Upper Decks that Disney Lorcana was a "repackaged" version of a rival game.

A blue character wearing a wide-brimmed hat from the cover of the Elden Ring TRPG looks out across the night sky

An Elden Ring tabletop RPG is coming soon… but only in Japan

By Benjamin Abbott published

News Unfortunately for us, no English-language version has been announced

An Illumineer uses The Great Illuminary in Disney Lorcana

Disney Lorcana publisher being sued for allegedly "stealing" another card game

By Benjamin Abbott last updated

News The publisher of Disney Lorcana, Ravensburger, is being sued by rival company Upper Decks.

A Gibraltar miniature stands watch on high ground beside a Respawn Beacon, with cards in the background

Apex Legends: The Board Game is like playing 4D chess, and it could be really special

By Benjamin Abbott last updated

Preview A hands-on look at Apex Legends: The Board Game, and why it should be on your radar.

Lillith from Diablo 4 alongside cards and components for Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion, with a GamesRadar+ cross in the middle

6 board games and tabletop RPGs like Diablo 4 to play if you love slaying monsters

By Benjamin Abbott last updated

Buying Guide The loot hunt doesn't have to stop when you put down the controller

Disney Villainous: Filled With Fright artwork with Oogie Boogie in silhouette

One of the best Disney movies finally comes to the Villainous board game

By Benjamin Abbott last updated

News Jack Skellington, Oogie Boogie, and Halloween Town from The Nightmare Before Christmas are on their way

Warhammer Tyranid model looms over Space Marines

More Warhammer 40K Leviathan sets have been made "than any other Warhammer box, ever"

By Benjamin Abbott last updated

News According to Warhammer 40,000 Studio Manager Stu Black, there should be a LOT of Leviathan boxes.

A man builds the Lego Hogwarts Castle and Grounds set

Lego Hogwarts Castle is getting a much cheaper (but smaller) new set

By Benjamin Abbott last updated

News It's arriving on September 1, in time for the new Hogwarts school year

Ultramarines and Tyranids clash on the battlefield in Warhammer 40,000 Leviathan

Designing Warhammer 40K 10th edition: "The right answer was something new"

By Benjamin Abbott last updated

Interview An interview with Warhammer 40,000 Studio Manager Stu Black on why the game has changed for 10th edition, Leviathan availability, and more

Monsters and a town scene in Mirrorscape

Mirrorscape uses AR to create what might be the best D&D virtual tabletop yet

By Benjamin Abbott published

Feature Mirrorscape's aiming to be "the Apple of virtual tabletop," and might just manage it with an impressive augmented reality system.

The hilt of the SabersPro Obi Wan EP3 on a wooden surface

SabersPro Obi Wan EP3 lightsaber review: "The Swiss army knife of replicas"

By Benjamin Abbott published

Review It contains more effects than you'll know what to do with

Anycubic Photon Mono M5s in parts on a wooden table

Anycubic Photon Mono M5s review: "Nothing short of magic"

By Benjamin Abbott published

Review This might be one of the best 3D printers we've ever tested

Goblins make off with ill-gotten loot above a town in Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk

D&D chooses chaos with new magical cards and reveals upcoming book info

By Benjamin Abbott published

News More details for this year's D&D books (including Planescape and Phandelver) have been announced, along with a better look at The Deck of Many Things.

Hero miniatures arrayed on the board in Metal Gear Solid: The Board Game

Metal Gear Solid board game sneaks back into production after being cancelled

By Benjamin Abbott published

News The Metal Gear Solid board game has been picked up by CMON, the group behind Zombicide.

A magic-user casts a spell in Bigby Presents: Glory of Giants

Sorry folks, D&D has made its new books more expensive

By Benjamin Abbott last updated

News The price of D&D books is rising by $10 in the not-so-distant future.

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