Ryan Heilman
@ryanheilman.bsky.social
Charles S. Roberts Award winning designer, developer, and graphic designer. Co-owner of Wharf Rat Games.
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Only two more days to cast your vote.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Only two more days to cast your vote.
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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
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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...
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...
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!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/w...
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!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/w...
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!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/w...
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!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/w...
Has anyone tried out my new postcard game, "A Summer In Sarajevo"? I promise it plays longer than "Lucky Little Luxembourg"
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A Summer in Sarajevo
Race through the streets of Sarajevo avoiding death in this thrilling solo game.
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September 27, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Has anyone tried out my new postcard game, "A Summer In Sarajevo"? I promise it plays longer than "Lucky Little Luxembourg"
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boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/45...
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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.
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...
A Forlorn Hope - A Push-Your-Luck Game by Hermann Luttman Launch Party
Get excited about A Forlorn Hope - A Push-Your-Luck Game by Hermann Luttman on BackerKit - come join!
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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...
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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
Get excited about A Forlorn Hope - A Push-Your-Luck Game by Hermann Luttman on BackerKit - come join!
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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!
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/w...
www.backerkit.com/c/projects/w...
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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!
www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
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Finalizing my postcard game on the assassination of Franz Ferdinand. Will release in the next couple of days but you can only get it by following the teaser page for “A Forlorn Hope”. www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
September 14, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Finalizing my postcard game on the assassination of Franz Ferdinand. Will release in the next couple of days but you can only get it by following the teaser page for “A Forlorn Hope”. www.backerkit.com/call_to_acti...
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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.
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...
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...
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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.
Looking forward to seeing everyone 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
Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
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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
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Wes and Ryan are heading to Origins this week. We will be there demoing Hermann Luttmann’s “A Forlorn Hope” and Wes’ new game, “Urgent Commands”. Stop by the Wargame HQ and say hello. We always like meeting new people and seeing old friends.
June 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Wes and Ryan are heading to Origins this week. We will be there demoing Hermann Luttmann’s “A Forlorn Hope” and Wes’ new game, “Urgent Commands”. Stop by the Wargame HQ and say hello. We always like meeting new people and seeing old friends.
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Enter for a chance to win SPW's Tanneberg/Galicia. Entry extended to June 15th. Just go to wharfratgames.com and sign up for our email list.
June 1, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Enter for a chance to win SPW's Tanneberg/Galicia. Entry extended to June 15th. Just go to wharfratgames.com and sign up for our email list.
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Check out a playthrough of “ A Forlorn Hope” on the latest episode of Rat Chat.
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Rat Chat - May 8, 2025 - Episode 7
YouTube video by Wharf Rat Games
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May 8, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Check out a playthrough of “ A Forlorn Hope” on the latest episode of Rat Chat.
youtu.be/bbEnqDeHlFo?...
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Stay up to date on Hermann Luttmann’s upcoming game, “A Forlorn Hope”. Coming to crowdfunding this fall. boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/43...
A Forlorn Hope
A forlorn hope is all you have left as you push-your-luck crossing No Man's Land.
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April 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Stay up to date on Hermann Luttmann’s upcoming game, “A Forlorn Hope”. Coming to crowdfunding this fall. boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/43...
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2 new game arrivals today from Blue Panther. The Pursuit of John Wilkes Booth designed by Wes Crawford and @ryanheilman.bsky.social and Live Free or Die: Three Battles for America from Micro Design Group.
March 12, 2025 at 11:08 PM
2 new game arrivals today from Blue Panther. The Pursuit of John Wilkes Booth designed by Wes Crawford and @ryanheilman.bsky.social and Live Free or Die: Three Battles for America from Micro Design Group.
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Check out the newest episode of Rat Chat.
Rat Chat Episode 5: March 1, 2025 - Prezcon
YouTube video by Wharf Rat Games
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March 1, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Check out the newest episode of Rat Chat.
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Have you met Tawa?
Wharf Rat Games is very proud to announce that we have contracted the very talented Tawa Abiwa to do all the artwork and graphic design for “A Forlorn Hope”.
wharfratgames.com/news
Wharf Rat Games is very proud to announce that we have contracted the very talented Tawa Abiwa to do all the artwork and graphic design for “A Forlorn Hope”.
wharfratgames.com/news
February 14, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Have you met Tawa?
Wharf Rat Games is very proud to announce that we have contracted the very talented Tawa Abiwa to do all the artwork and graphic design for “A Forlorn Hope”.
wharfratgames.com/news
Wharf Rat Games is very proud to announce that we have contracted the very talented Tawa Abiwa to do all the artwork and graphic design for “A Forlorn Hope”.
wharfratgames.com/news
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Enter for a chance to win a copy of 'Verdun 1916: Steel Inferno". Send us an email at info@wharfratgames.com.
February 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Enter for a chance to win a copy of 'Verdun 1916: Steel Inferno". Send us an email at info@wharfratgames.com.
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The Wharf Rats just appeared on the War Room. Check it out! www.youtube.com/live/KUEFPG0...
The War Room 1-25-2025 Wharf Rat Gaming Meet the Guys
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January 26, 2025 at 8:07 PM
The Wharf Rats just appeared on the War Room. Check it out! www.youtube.com/live/KUEFPG0...
So sad. I am a bit in shock.
Per thread started by his friends on CSW, Alan Emrich has passed away
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A longtime giant of the gaming world, both tabletop & digital, Alan founded VPG, taught game design in college before it was cool, and coined the term "4X" for those games we all love
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A longtime giant of the gaming world, both tabletop & digital, Alan founded VPG, taught game design in college before it was cool, and coined the term "4X" for those games we all love
January 9, 2025 at 1:48 AM
So sad. I am a bit in shock.
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Hope you have a great 2025!
January 1, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Hope you have a great 2025!