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A Forlorn Hope
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A Forlorn Hope

Designed by Hermann Luttmann

Published by Wharf Rat Games

Casual Flow: 15 Min Teach

Players

1-3

Play Time

45-90 min

Complexity

2.0 / 5

Rating

7.3

Year

2026

Community Snapshot

Medium-Light complexity
45–90 min
7.3 on BGG (4)

Categories

Wargame
Simulate warfare — military strategy, tactics, and historical battles.
World War I
Set during the First World War — trench warfare, alliances, and historical events.

Rated 0.0 by the community, A Forlorn Hope brings co-op to 1–3 players in about 45–90 min.

How It Plays

Cooperative Game

Everyone works together against the game itself — you win or lose as a team, so get ready to strategize together!

Dice Rolling

You roll dice to determine outcomes — there's always that thrilling moment of suspense before they land!

Events

Random events shake things up during the game — sometimes helpful, sometimes chaotic, always interesting.

Grid Movement

Pieces move on a grid of squares — straightforward movement that still leaves room for deep tactical thinking.

Push Your Luck

You keep rolling or drawing for bigger rewards, but push too far and you lose it all — knowing when to stop is the real skill.

Solo / Solitaire Game

You can play this one all by yourself — perfect for a quiet evening when you want a fun challenge on your own.

About This Game

A Forlorn Hope is an abstract simulation wargame of a typical trench assault, modeling those attacks that were conducted during the First World War (1914-1918). The player represents an attacking regiment of troops consisting of three battalions, with each battalion made up of two or three assault companies (depending on the number of players). The game uses a "press-your-luck" design philosophy that will challenge you with tough decision-making and risk-taking throughout the game.…

Source: BoardGameGeek

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