Whether it’s a bachelor party, an invitation from a paintballer buddy, or a lambda event, playing your first paintball game is a moment you will remember. And in order to make the most of this moment, I have written down some tips about how to play paintball games and important information to know before going to defeat someone.
What is Paintball?
Paintball, a game with color balls, is suitable for young and old. Players play this strategic game on wild and natural terrain, full of various obstacles, bushes, shrubs, and huts, or indoor locations with wrecked cars, houses, and mine shafts.
The participants, dressed in camouflage overalls, are divided into 2 teams. The goal of this game is different for each mission and depends on the playing field. For example, it could be capturing the flag from the enemy, protecting the President, or taking the enemy fortress.
The opponent is defeated with “paintballs” when he gets hit. Each game lasts approximately 20 minutes and gets played under the supervision of a marshal.
How to Play Paintball Game
People looking for a pure adrenaline rush find Paintball a fun, sporting activity. Wearing protection and having the right equipment is the first step towards playing the game properly. Once you’ve done that, you’re free to focus on the game. Here are some tips for making the most of your new experience.
- Preparation
Safety is a top priority, which is why players should get a detailed explanation of the game, the equipment, and the safety rules. Players will then receive the equipment they need, and they get divided into teams.
- The Game
The rules of the game are simple. If a paintball from the other team hits a participant, it is a “hit”. The victim must then leave the field of play. By eliminating the enemy, a strategic hunt for the flag can take place. But getting a lead in the game does not automatically mean that you win!
A wrong decision in the organization or due to inattention by one of the team members can quickly have major effects. You have to withdraw. Improvisation, attacking from an unexpected corner, and surprising the opponent can be the possibilities to achieve your goal. The team that is the first to capture the opponent’s flag is the winner.
Paintball is an exciting game. Participants who just run around wildly get eliminated quickly. It takes more to win this game. Strategy, creativity, and consultation with the team members are the basis for a good result. After the Marshall clarifies, each team will make a plan to take out the opponents.
- Safety
Safety rules for Paintball are very important! If you follow our clarification well, you need not worry about your safety.
Participants should strictly follow these rules:
- Alcohol should not be consumed before playing the paintball game.
- It is not allowed to shoot at participants with a weapon over their heads.
- It is not allowed to shoot at each other within 5 meters.
Game Types
If a ball of paint hits you, and you can see a spot on it, you are out. Put your gun in the safe position and hold it above your head so that everyone can see you got hit, and you can safely get out of the argument. The gun above your head is the sign that your opponents are no longer allowed to shoot you.
You can choose between the following types of games:
1. Capture the flag
The 2 teams will fight against each other to capture the flag of the opponent. You can choose whether the deactivated players have to leave the playing field until the next game or whether they have to touch the flag base and then continue playing.
A team will win if they have captured the opponent’s flag or if they have eliminated the entire team. If the game ends by the time limit, the team with the most remaining players wins.
2. The President
A person gets elected as President from a team; this player gets a flashy suit and has to be brought from one base camp to the other without being hit. When the President gets hit, the opposing party is the winner; if the President is not hit, the President’s group wins. After the game, there is a change, and the other party can try.
3. Piggy Hunt
We have this game especially for the groom (or bride). The bachelor gets a special cow, pig, or rabbit suit. The “Piggy” gets a special and faster weapon and enough paintballs, while the other, the “Hunters”, only gets a few paintballs. The “Piggy” gets 2 minutes to hide in the playing field. After the start signal, the hunt will begin.
4. Speedball
The two teams will eliminate as many opponents as possible in a certain time; the player who eliminates the most opponents is the winner.
5. Buddy
You and a partner will eliminate as many other groups (of 2 people) as possible. If your buddy gets switched off, you are both switched off. So you have to take care of yourself and your buddy!
6. Decipher the code
This game gets played in an indoor location. The game aim is to search for 4 important codes that get spread over the whole field. A team needs this code to activate their own siren and flashing lights and win the game.
Some tips to be strong at Paintball
After this little refresh of the Paintball rules, make way for little tips that can help you be strong in this game of strategy and skill! Clothing, equipment, or even techniques to win, you will find all the information you need to know how to be strong at Paintball! Are you ready? Let’s go!
1. Dress comfortably
The first thing to think about is how you are going to dress for your game of Paintball. This activity requires physical effort, often in the middle of nature, so drop the dress, heels, or even jeans and slides.
The golden rule in Paintball! Dress comfortably: sneakers, jogging, and t-shirt are essential, whatever scenario you choose! The more comfortable you get dressed, the more comfortable you will be in your movements, so the more likely you will win the game!
2. Thinking about camouflage
Okay, now that you’ve got your joggers and sneakers handy, think about their colors. This kind of game aims not to be spotted by your opponents and to move forward as discreetly as possible.
For that, nothing better than a perfect camouflage worthy of an action or adventure film! So, forget the candy pink, red, or sky blue and opt for dark colors such as khaki green, black, or even brown. You will see, you will pass incognito through your opponents!
3. Get good equipment
When playing Paintball, the equipment you use is also very important. If it fails you, you risk being annoyed and losing points, and, therefore, losing the game, which would be a shame. If you have your own equipment, make sure it is in good condition: both at the helmet level and the gun level.
If you rent the equipment directly from the adventure park where you play, you should not have to worry; the centers often carry out checks.
In all cases, you must bring the following equipment:
– A helmet: it covers your entire face and helps prevent annoying injuries to the eyes and elsewhere! It is obligatory.
– Protective glasses: although the helmet covers the entire face, still you will get protective glasses.
– A launcher: it will also be provided to you and is essential. Yes, without it, no game! It gets used, as its name suggests, to launch the paintballs at your opponents. A tank of balls (loader) and a camouflage suit are not compulsory but provided by the centers.
A word of advice: even if you rent the equipment at the Paintball center, do not hesitate to test its operation before the game; this will assure you that it is in good condition.
4. Use your Reflexes
To gain performance in Paintball, do not rely solely on clothing and equipment. Yes, it is also a question of reflexes and tactics. Always be on the lookout for your opponents and take a good look around if no one has you in their sights.
To be even more invincible, remember to move well on the field while making cover shots. It should get executed in order to deceive the opponent and lead him to the wrong places. By moving on all the ground, you will have. Moreover, the best strategy will be able to locate the best hiding places as you go! You might even stumble upon a hidden opponent and shoot him; who knows?
Finally, avoid getting into difficulty! It may sound silly, but it is often due to putting ourselves in difficulty, which makes the game complicated for us.
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