Cookie Run: Kingdom memes emerged alongside the massive global success of Devsisters’ RPG and kingdom-builder game launched in 2021. The community quickly began utilizing the expressive character sprites and dramatic gacha pull animations to depict common player experiences, such as the 'Gacha Hell' of missing rare cookies or the intense strategy required for the Kingdom Arena. These memes often center on the relatable frustration of grinding for soulstones or the quirky personalities of cookies like GingerBrave and Herb Cookie. Used widely on Twitter, Reddit, and Discord, CRK memes serve as a cultural shorthand for the highs and lows of the gacha gaming community, blending cute aesthetics with competitive gaming humor.