Wharf Rat Games

Wharf Rat Games designs, markets, and produces high quality, innovative games with engaging themes and exceptional components.

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We are very proud to represent Compass Games and Fortress Games at the WBC this year. We will be bringing a fantastic lineup of their titles to our booth.

Here is the full list of games we’ll have available at the show:
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Mountain views, cool temps & non-stop gaming! 🏔️🎲

The Wharf Rat Games crew is heading to Seven Springs for WBC (July 28–Aug 1)!

🗓️ July 28–29: Playing games & relaxing
🛍️ July 30–Aug 1: Vendor Time!

Stop by for demos, games for sale, merch & giveaways! See you there!

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🗺️ The map in A Forlorn Hope is a tactical puzzle!
Across a 9x11 grid, your 9 columns are split into 3 Battalions. Push forward too fast with one unit, and you'll break your Wave—killing your action cards and momentum.
Can you survive No Man's Land? 💥

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🛠️ Digital Component Preview! Custom drawstring token bags for #AForlornHope.

These 150mm x 200mm cotton bags are color-coded, marked with clean graphics, and stenciled text for easy blind draws. Green for Tactics, Brown for Shell Craters! 💥 (Final production may vary)

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🛠️ Component Preview! Check out the digital punchboard layout samples for #AForlornHope straight from our graphic designer.

Our $15K stretch goal upgraded these Tactics Chits to a massive 1.25" size. Specs: 250gsm CCNB + 1.5mm greyboard + 250gsm CCNB for a chunky feel! 💥

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🛠️ Component Preview! Check out the custom wooden standees for #AForlornHope. 36 total pieces across 4 nationalities (French, German, British, American).

They are heat printed on wood with unique art on both the front and back! 💥 (Colors may vary)

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🛠️ Component Preview! Check out this Tabletop Simulator mockup of the custom scoring meeple for #AForlornHope.

Unlocked at $27.5K, it's modeled after the German "Big Bertha" howitzer & will be heat printed on wood for sharp detail! 💥 (Final colors may vary)

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🛠️ How does #AForlornHope capture WWI tactics? The Activation Deck!

Cards feature:
🛡️ Cohesion Loss
💥 Hit Infliction
🏃‍♂️ Movement

Watch for modifiers like (C) Cautious Movement (low-risk, 1-space limits) & (R) Recovery (shake off Pinned Status & keep moving)!

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Fresh off yesterday's update, look what just hit our inbox from the graphic designer! This is the layout for the A Forlorn Hope's dual-layer battalion boards you unlocked at $17.5k. Look forward to seeing you at the WBC!

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A Forlorn Hope is looking stunning! Files are with the printer. We have a timeline adjustment (targeting Fall/Late Fall 2026)—full details in our link.

🎲 Heading to WBC (July 30–Aug 1)? Come see Wharf Rat Games in the Vendor Area!

Full update: https://t.co/PqmTBBy3Lp

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Wharf Rat Games is heading to Origins! Find us in the Wargame HQ Wed 6/17–Sat 6/20.

Seats are filling fast—grab yours!
🎲 A Forlorn Hope: Only 2 slots left! (Thurs 2PM)
🎖️ Urgent Commands: Slots open Fri 9AM, 11AM & Sat 4PM.

Come roll some dice with us! 🎲 #OriginsGameFair

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Excited for our upcoming WWI game A Forlorn Hope?

Then you know the genius of designer Hermann Luttmann!

His classic Dawn of the Zeds: Designer's Edition is back for pre-order via Blue Panther until 6/30: https://t.co/QdX0cxxYn1

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⛺ Wharf Rat Games is hitting the road this summer! Come demo A Forlorn Hope and see a sneak peek of Urgent Commands: Battle of the Bulge at: 📍 Origins (June 18-20) in Wargame HQ 📍 WBC (July 30-Aug 1) in the Vendor Area (with games/prizes from Compass & Fortress!) 🎲 3/3

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Big production milestones for A Forlorn Hope! 🎨 Final images land this week, and then we shift to polishing the manual before sending the full package to LongPack for the physical prototype! 📦

We're also locked in with Quartermaster Logistics for top-tier fulfillment.🚢 1/3

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📋 Survey update: We are down to just 15 missing surveys! If you haven't confirmed your shipping address yet, please hit the link below so we can accurately lock in our numbers and get your game to you later this year! 👉 https://t.co/LA7u89yZ7j 2/3

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Progress report on A Forlorn Hope! ⚔️

We are deep in the final art files.

The massive success of the campaign means we’re finalizing extra content! It’s added a bit of time to the art desk, but the result is a much better game. https://t.co/nkEBQOFcWM

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Surveys are LOCKED and we have surprises!

We're including the Custom Insert & Spiral Rulebook in every copy of #AForlornHope. Summer in Sarajevo (our postcard game) has been sent! Check your email for the download. We are on track for Fall fulfillment!

https://t.co/LA7u89yZ7j

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9 days left! ⏳

We’re at 85% survey completion for A Forlorn Hope! Huge thanks to the 487 backers who have already locked it in.

If you’re in the final 15%, head to the link below to finish up before April 15. Pre-orders are also still open! 🎖️

🔗 https://t.co/LA7u89yZ7j

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💥 73% of backers have completed their @BackerKit survey. We still have 149 more backers to go. Let's do it! 💪