FAQs

1. How much does it cost to play?
2. What do I need to bring?
3. Can I bring my own paint & supplies?
4. Doesn't it hurt when you get shot?
5. Do the paintballs stain my clothing/equipment?
6. Can I just show up on the weekend or to any posted game and play?
7. How many people do I need to reserve a game?
8. Can we play at night?
9. What is paintball?
10. Is it safe?
11. How can I play?
12. How do I play safe?
13. Do I need to be physically fit to play?

How much does it cost to play?
We welcome new players who have never played paintball before and sell rental packages for those who need them. The cost is only $35 and it includes everything needed to play (semi-automatic paintball marker, a barrel, a hopper (which holds the paintballs), a filled 12oz CO2 tank, 500 paintballs, and a paintball mask.

For those who have all the equipment, we only require that players purchase field paint which can be bought for either $14 or $18 dollars per bag of 500 rounds. We also supply CO₂ for tank refills which run between $3 to $5 dollars per tank (depending on the size). Additional pricing can be found here.

What do I need to bring?
Bring old, sturdy, dark clothes and shoes or boots with some sort of ankle support. Certainly, if you have a camouflage outfit, wear it! You may be running through mud, so you wouldn't want to wear your new sneakers. Also, bring a clean rag and or paper towels to clean any equipment you bring.

Lunch/Dinner can be provided if the group decides on it. Generally pizza is ordered at a cost of $3 dollars per person. A BBQ can be also arranged with hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and soda at the cost of $5 dollars per person. In order to have a BBQ please advise us ahead of time so we can plan accordingly. Water is provided, but if you wish to bring extra, you can never have too much!

Can I bring my own paint & supplies?
You are more than welcome to bring your own paintball equipment, but cannot bring your own paint. All players must purchase and use our field paint (prices can be found here). This is to minimize injury and staining to equipment and the field(s).

** If you are caught bringing your own paint onto the field, you will be warned and the paint will be confiscated. If caught a second time, you will be asked to leave without a refund of rented equipment and/or paintballs purchased. No exceptions.

Doesn't it hurt when you get shot?
The paint pellets break open upon impact, and generally cause very little pain. What pain is experienced is more of a stinging sensation from the pellet's impact against the skin or through clothing. In my experience, the stinging pain goes away after about 30 seconds. Of course, the closer you are to the muzzle of the gun, the higher the velocity of the pellet when it hits you. Thus, more pain may be experienced when shot at close range rather than farther away.

In general, one can count on coming off the field with a few welts from paintball impacts, but your most annoying injuries are more likely to be scrapes and bruises from the local terrain.

Do the paintballs stain my clothing/equipment?
Paint is water-soluble and should wash out easily with hot water, however if left untouched more than 24 hours some paint does tend to stain.

Can I just show up on the weekend or to any posted game and play?
We only accept "walk-ons" for our "Public Games", which are (you guessed it) open to the general public. All other games are considered private because the group (made up of at least 10 people - see below) has reserved the field(s) to themselves (unless otherwise indicated) for the time allotted.

How many people do I need to reserve a game?
We require that you have a group of at least 10 people. This is to keep things fun and exciting for everyone involved! Of course, the more the merrier!

Can we play at night?
Yes you can! We have approximately a dozen floodlights covering the entire field making it a perfect change of play for those accustomed to playing during the day. We issue each team a designated team colored glowstick which is worn around the neck. This keeps you from shooting your own teammate and makes it so you can see your enemy from across the field.

What is paintball?
It's a sport in which each player has a paintball marker that fires gelatin capsules filled with a water-soluble marking dye. If you're shot and marked, you're out of the game and have to wait until the next one starts. The most common variation is two teams at opposite ends of a field and when "Go" (or some other variation is said) both teams runs towards each other taking cover. The object is to go get the other team out before they get your whole team out by shooting paintballs. It's pretty simple and a lot of fun!

Is it safe?
Like all action sports (football, basket ball, etc.), paintball is very dangerous unless adequate protection is worn and safety rules understood and followed.

Most paintball guns shoot a 68 caliber paint pellet. The pellet is a thin plastic shell filled with a water-soluble paint. Guns shoot the pellets at a speed of 200 to 300 feet per second. Since the paint pellets are fairly light (only weighing a few grams each), they have little momentum while in flight, and thus are not lethal like the heavy lead projectiles fired from conventional firearms.

In addition to using a non-lethal projectile, paintball players always wear protective goggles to protect their eyes and usually wear masks covering the rest of their neck and head as well.

Goggles must be worn at all times unless in designated areas. Ignoring safety will result in ejection from the field.

How can I play?
You may play by joining our public games which are open to anyone who wants to play, or by reservation. We try to have one or two public games a month, but that doesn't always happen. If you reserve the field (for generally 3 hours at a time), only your group will be on the field during that time. Our only restriction regarding reservations is that your group has to have at least 10 members (each 12 years of age or older). Our fields are large enough to accommodate over 35 people, but please feel free to contact us if you have questions on the size of your group.

How do I play safe?

1. Do not fire your marker anywhere except on the field during the game or in the designated chronograph area/shooting range.
2. Inspect the lens of your goggles for cracks or signs of weakness.
3. Make sure your mask is well seated and will not come off during the game.
4. Make sure the velocity of your marker is below 300 feet per second with the supplied chronograph.
5. Always assume the gun is loaded; even if you know otherwise.
6. Always assume safety devices won't work.
7. Unload the gun when not in use.
8. Anytime you are carrying a marker in a 'safe zone' such as the parking lot or staging area where people are not wearing goggles, you MUST point the gun downward.
9. NEVER remove facemasks or goggles while on the field.
10. Do not play when very tired or hungry. Bring food or money to buy food from field. Most injuries occur at the end of the day when players are exhausted.
11. NEVER look down the barrel. Not even with protection. If barrel needs checking remove from the marker and check. If the barrel cannot be removed, disconnect all CO2/CA equipment, test fire the gun downrange until no more gas is left in the gun, clear the breech or ball loading area, and then, carefully and while wearing goggles, glance down the barrel.
12. Notify the field owner or manager of any medical conditions, allergies etc.
13. Know the rules of the game and abide by them!

Do I need to be physically fit to play?
Not really, but it will definitely help! As with all strenuous exercise participants should stretch and warm up before playing. Since typical games require quick sprints followed by a rest having good anaerobic fitness is beneficial.
Players should gauge their play to their level of fitness. Proper footwear is very important. Some players find that army boots or leather work boots protect feet and ankles in the woods the best. They also allow for going through mud with out getting your feet wet. Other players prefer the support that sneakers give as paintball does involve running. Personal preferences vary, but footwear should not be overlooked.