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Wharf Rat Games

4 days ago

🌲 NEW STRETCH GOAL: The Devil Dogs at Belleau Wood!

Hi everyone, We did it! Thanks to our 419 incredible backers, we have officially crossed the $30,000 threshold and currently sit at $31,164! This means the Upgraded Acrylic D...

Wharf Rat Games

7 days ago

🎨 LIVE TONIGHT: Meet the Artists of A Forlorn Hope

Hi everyone, We are currently sitting at $30,719 with 414 backers. Thank you everyone for your amazing support! As a a special treat, we want to invite you behind the scenes ...

Wharf Rat Games

9 days ago

⚔️ Almost to the Dice! Plus: A New Challenge from the Team

Hi everyone, We are moving at an incredible pace! We’ve already unlocked the Custom Meeple for the scoring track, and we are officially less than $900 away from unlocking the...

Wharf Rat Games

13 days ago

Let’s get organized! 📦

You asked for it, and we’re making it happen. We just added a massive new Social Stretch Goal: The Custom Molded Insert! No more plastic baggie chaos—this insert is designe...

Wharf Rat Games

15 days ago

🎖️ 48 HOURS LATER: The Front Line has Advanced!

What a whirlwind. In just 48 hours, you have turned A Forlorn Hope from a dream into a premium reality. Wes and I are honestly a bit breathless watching these goals fall one ...

Wharf Rat Games

16 days ago

Welcome to Launch of A Forlorn Hope!

Welcome to the official launch of A Forlorn Hope! Wes and I are glued to our screens, watching the numbers climb and celebrating every milestone with you all. We’re hanging out right here in the comments to answer questions, talk shop, or just geek out about the project. Drop ...

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PROJECT UPDATE

Wharf Rat Games

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4 days ago

Project Update: 🌲 NEW STRETCH GOAL: The Devil Dogs at Belleau Wood!

Hi everyone,

We did it! Thanks to our 419 incredible backers, we have officially crossed the $30,000 threshold and currently sit at $31,164! This means the Upgraded Acrylic Dice are officially unlocked for every eligible pledge.

The momentum behind A Forlorn Hope is staggering. We can’t thank you enough for the support during last Thursday's live stream with Tawa and Rebecca—it was a privilege to share the "behind the scenes" of the art and graphic design with you all.

🎥 Live from Prezcon: Hermann Luttmann

The excitement continues this week! We have another live stream planned, and this time we’re going on location. Join us at Prezcon for a deep dive with the man himself, Hermann Luttmann.

When: Thursday, Feb. 26 at 8:00 PM EST
Where: Right here on our BackerKit page!

🔓 New $35,000 Goal: Belleau Wood Scenario

Now that the dice are secured, we are charging toward our next major milestone. If we reach $35,000, we will add a brand-new scenario to A Forlorn Hope, designed by Hermann Luttmann!

This scenario focuses on the iconic Battle of Belleau Wood. You’ll step into the boots of the U.S. Marines as they earn their legendary "Devil Dogs" nickname in one of the most fierce battles of the Great War. Hermann’s signature design style will bring a whole new layer of tactical tension to your tabletop.

We are less than $4,000 away from adding this new scenario to the project!

📢 The Final Organizer Push

Don't forget: we are still working toward our 150-share goal to unlock the Custom Molded Plastic Insert. We currently have 32 shares, which means we need 118 more to ensure every box is perfectly organized.

[Click here to share the project and help us upgrade the box!]

Let’s keep this momentum going and bring Belleau Wood to life!

Onward,

The Wharf Rats

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9 days ago

Which of these historic clashes would you most like to see added to the game?

If all monetary stretch goals are met, we will add a new one -- A brand new Hermann Luttmann designed Scenario. 🗳️ The Vote: Which Scenario Should We Add? Please cast your vote in the poll below (or in the comments).

94 votes • Final results

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Wharf Rat Games

CREATOR

4 days ago

New Scenario: The Devil Dogs at Belleau Wood!

If we reach $35,000, we will add a brand-new scenario to A Forlorn Hope, designed by the legendary Hermann Luttmann! This scenario will focus on the iconic Battle of Belleau Wood.

Goal: $33,899 / $35,000

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We need $1,101 more to reach this goal.

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PROJECT UPDATE

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7 days ago

Project Update: 🎨 LIVE TONIGHT: Meet the Artists of A Forlorn Hope

Hi everyone,

We are currently sitting at $30,719 with 414 backers. Thank you everyone for your amazing support! As a a special treat, we want to invite you behind the scenes to see how the visual world of A Forlorn Hope came to life.

🎥 Live Stream: The Art & Design of No Man’s Land

Join Wes and Ryan tonight as they host a special live interview with the creative powerhouses behind the game’s look and feel:

Tawa Abiwa (Artist)
Rebecca Richardson (Graphic Artist)

They’ll be discussing their inspiration and showing off the work that makes this project so unique.

WHEN: Tonight at 8:10 PM EST
WHERE: Right here on our BackerKit page!
LINK: Watch the Live Stream Here

See you then,

The Wharf Rats

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15 days ago

We have a few "Heavy-Hitter" upgrades on the table, but we want to know your priority. Please vote in the poll below! Something Else? Have an idea we haven't mentioned? Let us know in the comments!

🗳️ CALL FOR INTELLIGENCE: Help Us Choose the Path Forward! We are quickly approaching our original list of stretch goals, and since you’re the ones making this happen, we want to know what you value most for the next phase of the campaign.

121 votes • Final results

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