Infinity N5: A Newcomer's Guide to the Sci-Fi Skirmish Game
Infinity N5 is Corvus Belli's high-octane sci-fi skirmish game, fought with small crews of jaw-droppingly detailed 28mm models. What sets it apart from almost every other wargame is the Reactive system: when your opponent moves, you get to respond — so you're engaged on every single turn, not just your own. It's tense, cinematic and deeply tactical.
Why Infinity is a great first wargame
You only need around 10–15 models for a full force, so the cost of entry is low and the painting pile never gets out of hand. The game rewards clever movement, hacking, camouflage and combined arms over brute numbers. No model is ever truly safe, and — because of those constant reactions — no turn is ever boring.
Pick a faction with a flavour you love
PanOceania brings high-tech firepower and elite heavy infantry. Yu Jing fields disciplined warriors and powerful TAGs — giant piloted war-robots. Nomads excel at hacking and close-quarters mayhem, Haqqislam rewards mobile, resilient skirmishing, and Ariadna leans on grit, cheap troops and superb camouflage. Browse the full range in our Infinity collection.
The best ways to start
Two boxes make ideal entry points. The Operation Sandtrap two-player battle pack is the gold standard — two starter forces, dice, terrain and a learn-to-play booklet in one box, perfect for splitting with a friend. Prefer to commit to a single faction? An Essentials Army Pack gives you a ready-made core force at a great price, and the Essentials: Start Here set is built specifically to teach the rules step by step.
The rules are completely free
Infinity's full rules and every unit profile are available free through Corvus Belli's online Army builder and wiki, so you can learn the game and build lists before spending a penny on a book. It's one of the most generous free-to-learn offers in the whole hobby.
Watch a turn, then play one
Infinity clicks the moment you see the Reactive system in action. Head to The Screening Room for learn-to-play videos and battle reports, then grab a starter and some paint & hobby supplies to bring your crew to life.