Infinity the Game
SCI-FI SKIRMISH MINIATURES WARGAME (2005) by CORVUS BELLI (SPAIN) — set in far-future space opera setting where humanity has diverged into multiple factions (PanOceania, Yu Jing, Ariadna, Haqqislam, ALEPH, Nomads, Combined Army, Tohaa). Signature: REACTIVE TURN SYSTEM — during OPPONENT's turn, YOUR models can DECLARE ACTIONS (Automatic Reaction Orders) creating constant interaction. High-lethality + complex tactics; 28mm anime-inspired sculpts.
Quick facts
Category
Miniature Wargames
Type
Team sport
Players
2–4
Duration
~180 min
Where played
indoor
Country of origin
🇪🇸 Spain
Estimated origin
2005 first edition; N4 4th Edition current (2020); expanded settings + factions ongoing
Olympic
No
Popularity
regional
How it works
Objective
Complete mission objectives (control zones, extract intel, destroy targets).
Rules
Basic rules
REACTIVE TURN SYSTEM: During OPPONENT'S turn, your models can DECLARE ACTIONS (Automatic Reaction Orders = ARO)
Signature reactive system.
Each unit's actions cost ORDERS from a shared pool; more orders = more actions
Signature order pool.
d20 SYSTEM: roll under skill to succeed — critical hits + critical misses common
Signature d20.
LIMITED INSERTION + FIRE-TEAMS: units can be linked for shared bonuses
Signature link teams.
HIGH LETHALITY: one shot can eliminate a model — cover + line-of-sight critical
Signature deadly combat.
VERTICAL TERRAIN emphasis — ladders, rooftops, elevation matter enormously
Signature 3D terrain.
Scoring
Complete mission objectives; earn victory points.
Win condition · Most victory points at end.
Equipment
28mm anime-inspired sci-fi miniatures (5-15 per side)
Signature anime-style sculpts
Rulebook + faction army lists + mission cards
Standard rules
Sci-fi terrain (walls, rooftops, corridors, ladders)
Signature vertical + urban terrain
d20 (yes, d20!) + templates + measuring tape
Signature d20 usage
Terminology
- ARO (Automatic Reaction Order)
- Reactive action during opponent's turn — signature Infinity mechanic.
- Order Pool
- Shared pool of activation orders across all units.
- Fire Team
- Linked units gaining bonuses when moving together.
- Hacker
- Character specialty; hacks enemy tech + electronics.
- TAG
- Tactical Armored Gear — heavy mech-like unit.
- Corvus Belli
- Spanish publisher of Infinity in Zaragoza.
Where it is played
Sources & provenance
- Corvus Belli — Infinity— Corvus Belli
- BoardGameGeek— BGG