Warhammer 40000

Warhammer 40,000 (informally known as Warhammer 40K, WH40K, W40K or just 40K) is a science fantasy game produced by Games Workshop. The game depicts combat between the armies of the fictional universe of the 41st millennium using 28 mm scale (approximately 1:65) miniature figurines which represent futuristic soldiers, creatures and vehicles of war. Lines of these miniatures are produced by Games Workshop and Forge World, and are available at their brick-and-mortar and online stores. There are currently eleven rival factions to choose from. The ethos is well summed up by the game's subtitle slogan:

"In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war."

spin-offs include the many side projects, copies, derivatives and other forms of spin-off, the creation of which has been influenced by the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop miniature wargame or its fictional universe. These come in many forms, including other tabletop games, board games, card games, books, comic books, computer games, and even music. Some of these are officially supported by Games Workshop and Citadel Miniatures, but many are not, rather being fan expansions of or additions to the original game.