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Wharf Rat Games designs, markets, and produces high-quality, innovative games with engaging themes and exceptional components. www.wharfratgames.com
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November 21, 2025 at 12:43 AM
The new trivia question for "A Forlorn Hope" has just been posted. Do you think you know the answer? Please join us and select the correct answer.
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It's trivia time again! Please sign up to follow "A Forlorn Hope" on Backerkit and then you can participate in this week's Trivia question.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:55 AM
It's trivia time again! Please sign up to follow "A Forlorn Hope" on Backerkit and then you can participate in this week's Trivia question.
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Only three hours left to answer the "Nueve Chapelle" Trivia Question.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Only three hours left to answer the "Nueve Chapelle" Trivia Question.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Second game of our double-header Saturday. @wharfratgames.bsky.social gives @wolfdog.bsky.social and me a full run-through of A Forlorn Hope. Despite heavy casualties, our forces penetrated the enemy trenches!
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October 19, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Second game of our double-header Saturday. @wharfratgames.bsky.social gives @wolfdog.bsky.social and me a full run-through of A Forlorn Hope. Despite heavy casualties, our forces penetrated the enemy trenches!
#boardwargames #boardgames
#boardwargames #boardgames
Don't be the last one to the party!
"A Forlorn Hope" is making waves—it's already the #5 most followed Tabletop Game Coming Soon on Backerkit!
Don't miss out on exclusive updates, sneak peeks, and launch day surprises.
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"A Forlorn Hope" is making waves—it's already the #5 most followed Tabletop Game Coming Soon on Backerkit!
Don't miss out on exclusive updates, sneak peeks, and launch day surprises.
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October 17, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Don't be the last one to the party!
"A Forlorn Hope" is making waves—it's already the #5 most followed Tabletop Game Coming Soon on Backerkit!
Don't miss out on exclusive updates, sneak peeks, and launch day surprises.
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/w...
"A Forlorn Hope" is making waves—it's already the #5 most followed Tabletop Game Coming Soon on Backerkit!
Don't miss out on exclusive updates, sneak peeks, and launch day surprises.
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/w...
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A look at new and upcoming wargames, October 2025 edition! And enter the drawing for a chance to win a $50 Noble Knight store credit. :)
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Upcoming Wargames + Giveaway | October 2025 | New Releases | Board Games
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October 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
A look at new and upcoming wargames, October 2025 edition! And enter the drawing for a chance to win a $50 Noble Knight store credit. :)
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A Forlorn Hope is now in the top 15 Tabletop Games Coming Soon on Backerkit. In a few days, with a few more followers, we should be in the top 10. If you have not followed yet, please join us for the campaign. More fun stuff coming very soon!
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October 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
A Forlorn Hope is now in the top 15 Tabletop Games Coming Soon on Backerkit. In a few days, with a few more followers, we should be in the top 10. If you have not followed yet, please join us for the campaign. More fun stuff coming very soon!
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Cardboard, Acrylic, or Wood? Which do you like best for standees? Please follow the campaign and cast your vote,
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October 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Cardboard, Acrylic, or Wood? Which do you like best for standees? Please follow the campaign and cast your vote,
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200 FOLLOWERS!!
Huge thanks to everyone who has followed the launch party page for "A Forlorn Hope".
If you haven't followed yet, jump on board to be notified the moment we go live!
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Huge thanks to everyone who has followed the launch party page for "A Forlorn Hope".
If you haven't followed yet, jump on board to be notified the moment we go live!
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October 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
200 FOLLOWERS!!
Huge thanks to everyone who has followed the launch party page for "A Forlorn Hope".
If you haven't followed yet, jump on board to be notified the moment we go live!
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Huge thanks to everyone who has followed the launch party page for "A Forlorn Hope".
If you haven't followed yet, jump on board to be notified the moment we go live!
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A Forlorn Hope is mentioned in Wargame Watch this month. Thanks @playersaidblog.bsky.social
The October Wargame Watch sponsored by Sound of Drums is up and included 26 games from publishers like VUCA Simulations, GMT Games, Compass Games, Princeps Games, Worthington Publishing, Wharf Rat Games, Neva Wargames and more! theplayersaid.com/2025/10/01/w...
Wargame Watch – What’s New & Upcoming – October 2025
For October, I was able to find 26 games to highlight in the Wargame Watch! Of that total, 4 games were offered on Crowdfunding (3 on Kickstarter and 1 on Backerkit). If you missed the September Wa…
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October 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
A Forlorn Hope is mentioned in Wargame Watch this month. Thanks @playersaidblog.bsky.social
Hermann Luttmann fans: It's time to vote!
The new poll for "A Forlorn Hope" is officially running. With so many fantastic scenarios to choose from, we need your opinion on the best one!
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The new poll for "A Forlorn Hope" is officially running. With so many fantastic scenarios to choose from, we need your opinion on the best one!
Follow the page and cast your vote here:
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October 1, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Hermann Luttmann fans: It's time to vote!
The new poll for "A Forlorn Hope" is officially running. With so many fantastic scenarios to choose from, we need your opinion on the best one!
Follow the page and cast your vote here:
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The new poll for "A Forlorn Hope" is officially running. With so many fantastic scenarios to choose from, we need your opinion on the best one!
Follow the page and cast your vote here:
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/w...
Thank you for the incredible response to the "A Forlorn Hope" artwork! Tawa Abiwa is simply an amazing artist, and we're lucky to have her vision.
Learn more about her here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NoV...
Learn more about her here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NoV...
Rat Chat - April 12, 2025 - Episode 6
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September 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Thank you for the incredible response to the "A Forlorn Hope" artwork! Tawa Abiwa is simply an amazing artist, and we're lucky to have her vision.
Learn more about her here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NoV...
Learn more about her here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NoV...
Your preference matters! Linen texture or classic Smooth?
The poll for the card finish is about to end! Only two days remain to weigh in on the feel of the components for A Forlorn Hope.
Click the link below to follow and vote today!
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The poll for the card finish is about to end! Only two days remain to weigh in on the feel of the components for A Forlorn Hope.
Click the link below to follow and vote today!
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September 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Your preference matters! Linen texture or classic Smooth?
The poll for the card finish is about to end! Only two days remain to weigh in on the feel of the components for A Forlorn Hope.
Click the link below to follow and vote today!
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The poll for the card finish is about to end! Only two days remain to weigh in on the feel of the components for A Forlorn Hope.
Click the link below to follow and vote today!
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New live stream w/ A Forlorn Hope designer Hermann Luttmann coming this fall!
Rewatch Hermann on "Rat Chat E1"
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Rewatch Hermann on "Rat Chat E1"
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& follow the campaign for access!
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Rat Chat Episode 1 - October 30, 2024
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September 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
New live stream w/ A Forlorn Hope designer Hermann Luttmann coming this fall!
Rewatch Hermann on "Rat Chat E1"
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& follow the campaign for access!
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Rewatch Hermann on "Rat Chat E1"
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& follow the campaign for access!
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A Forlorn Hope is launching in February! We're building our following for a successful campaign and finalizing files to ensure a fast delivery to you.
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A Forlorn Hope - A Push-Your-Luck Game by Hermann Luttman Launch Party
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September 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
A Forlorn Hope is launching in February! We're building our following for a successful campaign and finalizing files to ensure a fast delivery to you.
Follow the page to get notified the moment we go live: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/w...
Follow the page to get notified the moment we go live: www.backerkit.com/c/projects/w...
How you tried out "A Summer in Sarajevo" yet? Want to find out what all the buzz is about? Check out Scott Poulter's preview. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Zu9...
Available now for free when you follow the "A Forlorn Hope" campaign on Backerkit. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/w...
Available now for free when you follow the "A Forlorn Hope" campaign on Backerkit. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/w...
September 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
How you tried out "A Summer in Sarajevo" yet? Want to find out what all the buzz is about? Check out Scott Poulter's preview. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Zu9...
Available now for free when you follow the "A Forlorn Hope" campaign on Backerkit. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/w...
Available now for free when you follow the "A Forlorn Hope" campaign on Backerkit. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/w...
Hermann Luttmann's "A Forlorn Hope" is now in the top 20 of the most followed upcoming tabletop games on Backerkit. Join the fun and follow now!
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A Forlorn Hope - A Push-Your-Luck Game by Hermann Luttman Launch Party
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September 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Hermann Luttmann's "A Forlorn Hope" is now in the top 20 of the most followed upcoming tabletop games on Backerkit. Join the fun and follow now!
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"A Summer in Sarajevo" is now available! A print and play version is yours for free when you follow the "A Forlorn Hope" teaser page. If you already followed the page, please visit it again to access the download. We hope you enjoy!
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September 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM
"A Summer in Sarajevo" is now available! A print and play version is yours for free when you follow the "A Forlorn Hope" teaser page. If you already followed the page, please visit it again to access the download. We hope you enjoy!
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The teaser page for Hermann Luttmann’s newest game, A Forlorn Hope, is live!
Follow along to get early access to updates, giveaways, and some awesome pre-launch surprises.
We’ve got big plans and you won’t want to miss what’s coming.
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Follow along to get early access to updates, giveaways, and some awesome pre-launch surprises.
We’ve got big plans and you won’t want to miss what’s coming.
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A Forlorn Hope - A Push-Your-Luck Boardgame by Hermann Luttmann
From Wharf Rat Games - A Forlorn Hope - A Push-Your-Luck Boardgame by Hermann Luttmann
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September 9, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The teaser page for Hermann Luttmann’s newest game, A Forlorn Hope, is live!
Follow along to get early access to updates, giveaways, and some awesome pre-launch surprises.
We’ve got big plans and you won’t want to miss what’s coming.
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
Follow along to get early access to updates, giveaways, and some awesome pre-launch surprises.
We’ve got big plans and you won’t want to miss what’s coming.
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
Come join the Wharf Rats in the World Boardgaming Championships Vendor Hall and participate in 'Rat's Roll'. Great prizes to be given away including badges, stickers, discounts on used games, and even a Charles S. Roberts winning game. Look forward to see you there.
July 29, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Come join the Wharf Rats in the World Boardgaming Championships Vendor Hall and participate in 'Rat's Roll'. Great prizes to be given away including badges, stickers, discounts on used games, and even a Charles S. Roberts winning game. Look forward to see you there.
Wes and Ryan will be at the WBC from July 30-Aug 3. Please stop by the Wharf Rat Games booth in the Vendor Hall. Demoing 'A Forlorn Hope' and 'Urgent Commands'. Test your luck in our special contest with fantastic prizes!! We will have a large selection of used games.
July 1, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Wes and Ryan will be at the WBC from July 30-Aug 3. Please stop by the Wharf Rat Games booth in the Vendor Hall. Demoing 'A Forlorn Hope' and 'Urgent Commands'. Test your luck in our special contest with fantastic prizes!! We will have a large selection of used games.
Enter at www.wharfratgames.com to win!
June 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Enter at www.wharfratgames.com to win!
Episode 8 of Rat Chat is now on YouTube. youtu.be/Ao3Y_0YbV5w
Rat Chat - June 24, 2025 - Episode 8
YouTube video by Wharf Rat Games
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June 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Episode 8 of Rat Chat is now on YouTube. youtu.be/Ao3Y_0YbV5w