Warhammer 40K is a miniature wargame created by Games Workshop that focuses on a dark and grim future set in universe of hostile creatures and civilizations. Warhammer 40K gained popularity throughout the years thanks to minature board game that has seen the rulebook move to various new editions. With the franchises popularity, Warhammer 40K has expanded towards other forms of media and has also seen growing merchandising success in the years since it was introduced.