Warhammer is a tabletop miniature wargame with a medieval fantasy theme. The game involves painting and assembling miniature armies, and then using them to battle against other players.
Founded in 1983 by Bryan Ansell and Richard Halliwell
Originally named Games Workshop
First edition of Warhammer Fantasy Battle released in 1983
Warhammer 40,000 released in 1987
Expanding their business and opening multiple stores worldwide
Currently owned by Games Workshop Group PLC
Several spin-off games have been released, including Age of Sigmar and Necromunda
A collectible card game with a fantasy theme
A role-playing game with a medieval fantasy theme
A fantasy wargame similar to Warhammer, created by Games Workshop as a spin-off
The original Warhammer game, featuring medieval fantasy armies such as orcs, elves, and dwarves. The game is played with miniature models that are assembled and painted by players.
A sci-fi themed version of Warhammer, set in the far future. The game features armies of human soldiers, alien races, and giant robots known as 'titans.'
A spin-off of Warhammer Fantasy Battle, featuring new armies and rules. The game is set in a new fantasy world with different factions and races.
Warhammer is a tabletop miniature wargame with a medieval fantasy theme. The game involves painting and assembling miniature armies, and then using them to battle against other players.
Warhammer Fantasy is a medieval fantasy themed game, while Warhammer 40k is set in a sci-fi themed world in the far future. They have different rules, armies, and miniature models.
Age of Sigmar is a fantasy wargame created by Games Workshop as a spin-off of Warhammer Fantasy Battle. It features new armies, rules, and a different setting.
Players create a miniature army by assembling and painting models, then use the models to battle against other player's armies on a tabletop battlefield. Players take turns moving their models and attacking their opponent's models until one player wins.
The cost of playing Warhammer can vary depending on how large of an army you want to build and how many rules and accessories you want to buy. Some players spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on Warhammer models and accessories.