Alec Kozak

Alec has spent a decade+ working in the gaming culture space. He paints, prints, and laser cuts cool stuff for the table. He is supported by his loving wife, Jenny, who outclasses him in dice games.

All The Way Star Wars: Shatterpoint Squad Pack review

Cassian Andor, K-2SO, and Rebel Pathfinders lead the charge

By Alec Kozak

/ 11 Feb 2026

Star Wars Shatterpoint All The Way Squad Pack review

Best in Tabletop 2025

So many games, so little time

By Mike Dunn, Chris Wyman, Chris Hinkes, Mark Julian, John Farrell, Johnny Dagger Leech, Raven Winters, Dan Hinkin, Alec Kozak, Randy Gregory II, Nick Dubs and Andy Giovanni

/ 22 Jan 2026

GamingTrend 2025 holiday gaming gift guide—Tabletop edition!

Our recommendations for your best holiday gift purchases

By Mike Dunn, Mark Julian, John Farrell, Dan Hinkin, Steven Starkey, Nick Dubs, Alec Kozak, Randy Gregory II and Raven Winters

/ 11 Dec 2025

SoFlat Acrylic Paints Review— So Good.

Pigment rich, and easy to layer, Golden’s SoFlat Matte Acrylics are some of the best matte paints on the market for minis

By Alec Kozak

/ 9 Dec 2025

Picture of Golden Paints SoFlat Box Set and painted miniature

Star Wars: Legion Starter Sets Impressions — Unboxing & First Steps

Assemble your army and lead them to victory with the newest edition starter sets.

By Alec Kozak and Randy Gregory II

/ 8 Dec 2025

GamingTrend Star Wars: Legion Atomic Mass Games Starter Set Unboxing Review

Star Wars: Battle of Hoth review — Brisk and engaging snowy warfare

Assault with the Empire or defend with the Rebels in this easy-to-learn, quick-to-play tactical tabletop board game.

By Alec Kozak

/ 25 Nov 2025

GamingTrend Star Wars Battle of Hoth Days of Wonder Board Game Review

Feet First Into Hell Review — Dropping in Hot for Halo: Flashpoint

The ODSTs join the fight in Mantic’s fast-paced Halo skirmish game

By Alec Kozak

/ 19 Nov 2025

Halo Flashpoint Feet First into Hell ODST Mantic Games Review

Ministravaganza 2025 Previews — Tauntauns, Onslaught, Elderly Han Solo and other things that excite us!

Atomic Mass Games Ministravaganza announced tons of new expansions and product for Legion, Shatterpoint, and Marvel Crisis Protocol!

By Randy Gregory II and Alec Kozak

/ 17 Nov 2025

Star Wars Legion, Marvel Crisis Protocol, and Star Wars Shatterpoint announcements Atomic Mass Games Ministravaganza

Learn to Paint: The Iron Sultanate — Trench Crusade

Within the Iron Wall, protect the Believers against the Infidels who brought evil upon the lands.

By Alec Kozak

/ 13 Nov 2025

Learn to Paint Trench Crusade The Iron Sultanate Warband

Learn to Paint: New Antioch — Trench Crusade

Through war machines and the fighting spirit, defend the Faithful against the forces of Hell

By Alec Kozak

/ 13 Nov 2025

Learn to Paint Trench Crusade The New Antioch Warband

Trench Crusade Basing Box Review ⏤ Bear Cavalry's Eco-Friendly Grimdark Basing Paints

The alternate history of a demon-infested Earth may not be able to be saved, but you can help save this one!

By Alec Kozak

/ 13 Nov 2025

Trench Crusade Basing Box Bear Cavalry Elrik's Hobbies Eco-Friendly Grimdark Basing Paints

Campaign Live NOW! Borderlands: Mr. Torgue's Arena of Badassery 2

Add Raid Bosses, New Campaigns, and Skirmish battles to Monster Fight Club's Borderlands combat miniature game

By Alec Kozak

/ 5 Nov 2025

Borderlands: Mr. Torgue's Arena of Badassery 2 Gamefound