Warhammer 40,000 (40k) is a science fiction tabletop game created by Games Workshop.
It is set in a dystopian future where the galaxy is in constant war between various factions, such as Space Marines, Eldar, Orks, Tyranids, and Chaos.
Players assemble and paint miniature armies representing different factions and battle it out to control different objectives or simply eliminate the opposing force.
40k also has an extensive lore, including novels, comics, and video games, that explores the various factions and their relationships with one another in-depth.