| Most paintball players prefer to play the exciting game | | | | game is not as much fun. Most indoor fields do not |
| outside. Playing paintball inside is becoming ever more | | | | expose you to the bright hot direct sun and offer an |
| popular as time passes. You will find more outdoor | | | | air conditioned environment. This allows for more game |
| paintball fields in the United States but if you were to | | | | time along with much more comfort. Protective clothing |
| travel over seas, you will find another story when it | | | | does still need to be worn even if you are inside. |
| comes to paintball. In Europe particularly, the game is | | | | Many indoor fields have been closed down due to the |
| mostly played indoors. Almost all paintball fields do | | | | high costs of running them (for example, air condition |
| charge an admission rate to play, especially if they are | | | | and electrical bills). If you find an indoor playing field, |
| run by professionals. When playing in an indoor field, | | | | most of the time specials are available and different |
| you usually have to buy your own paintballs at the | | | | styles of the game are introduced. You can make up |
| particular facility. These paintballs usually cost more | | | | for the money spent in paintballs by taking advantage |
| than buying them elsewhere. Due to indoor playing | | | | of any specials available. Indoor fields also use glow in |
| fields costing more to maintain, buying the paintballs on | | | | the dark paintballs which add a great deal of |
| premises helps tremendously with these costs. | | | | excitement. The younger generation especially loves |
| Outdoor paintball fields do cost less to maintain and | | | | this type of play. |
| you are allowed to bring your own paintballs. When | | | | If you venture to Europe, you will find that most |
| playing in an indoor field, the turf is usually much more | | | | paintball games are held inside because outdoor space |
| unique though. For example, the game could be played | | | | is not as available. The United States has much more |
| in an old warehouse building within the city. This gives | | | | outdoor space than Europe. If you travel to London or |
| the game a mysterious feel to it thus increasing the | | | | Oslo, you will stumble upon an indoor paintball arena. |
| excitement level. Footwear needs will change as well | | | | Always consider the benefits that indoor paintball |
| when playing indoors. You probably won't need to | | | | arenas can offer. It is important to be careful if you are |
| wear cleats as you do when playing in an outdoor field. | | | | playing in any indoor building which isn't ran by paintball |
| In fact, you probably will not be permitted to wear | | | | professionals. There could be many hidden hazards |
| cleats as they can be dangerous when worn indoors. | | | | that your paintball gear can't handle. If you live in a city |
| It's nice to be able to play indoors during the summer | | | | where the heat can get overwhelming, it is always |
| time as fighting the heat is not necessary. You use a | | | | wise to try and find an indoor venue. |
| lot of energy when playing in extreme heat and the | | | | |