Wharf Rat Games
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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
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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
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October 29, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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October 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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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!
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"A Forlorn Hope" is making waves—it's already the #5 most followed Tabletop Game Coming Soon on Backerkit!
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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.
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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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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
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Your preference matters! Linen texture or classic Smooth?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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Available now for free when you follow the "A Forlorn Hope" campaign on Backerkit. www.backerkit.com/c/projects/w...
"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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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
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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.
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.
I (Ryan) am heading to Prezcon to join up with Wes who has been there most of the week. Very excited to see everybody and get a chance to demo "A Forlorn Hope"
February 22, 2025 at 1:47 AM
I (Ryan) am heading to Prezcon to join up with Wes who has been there most of the week. Very excited to see everybody and get a chance to demo "A Forlorn Hope"
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”.
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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”.
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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
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.
Hope you have a great 2025!
January 1, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Hope you have a great 2025!
Merry Christmas! Hope you all got some great games this year!
December 26, 2024 at 1:19 AM
Merry Christmas! Hope you all got some great games this year!
Wharf Rat Games made it to the BGG hotness list!
December 20, 2024 at 3:03 PM
Wharf Rat Games made it to the BGG hotness list!
In search of Playtesters for "A Forlorn Hope", Hermann Luttmann's new push your luck WWI trench assault game. Familiarity with Tabletop Simulator is essential. If you are interested, please send an email to info@wharfratgames.com.
December 15, 2024 at 11:49 PM
In search of Playtesters for "A Forlorn Hope", Hermann Luttmann's new push your luck WWI trench assault game. Familiarity with Tabletop Simulator is essential. If you are interested, please send an email to info@wharfratgames.com.
December 13, 2024 at 5:09 PM