| Paintball is a team sport that sometimes is compared | | | | need to argue their calls; what they say is law. |
| to laser tag. The two individual teams are constantly | | | | There are several different ways in which a player |
| working together toward one common goal. This team | | | | can be considered out. First, is to be marked. This is |
| effort boasts not just teamwork, but communication | | | | where a paintball hits and breaks on contact with the |
| skills as well. | | | | gun, equipment, or the clothing of that player. The |
| There are two different ways to set up a paintball | | | | second way a player will be removed from the game |
| game. One game is simply known as capture the flag. | | | | is to accidentally call oneself out. Splatter of a tree, for |
| Where two different teams try to capture the flag and | | | | example, does not count, so it is best to have a spot |
| return to home base without being hit. The second | | | | check performed by the referee. Friendly fire is the |
| form is called a mass kill game. This essentially means | | | | third way players will be considered out. It does not |
| that the last teams with live targets, those not hit by a | | | | matter which team's pellet hits whom. |
| paintball, at the end of the game wins. Games can be | | | | The most important piece of gear is the paintball mask. |
| played either in arenas or out in the wilderness. Most | | | | Masks need to completely cover not only the eyes, |
| games last about 45 minutes. | | | | but also the ears, mouth, and nose. Check to make |
| No game would be complete with out a few rules. | | | | sure that the masks have double layered lenses to |
| Paintball is no exception. Following the rules ensures a | | | | keep them from fogging up. A paintball online store will |
| safe and fun environment for all. One of the most | | | | have a wide variety to choose from. Make sure that |
| important rules is the constant wearing of eye goggles | | | | the mask will blend in with the surrounds of the playing |
| or masks. This rule prevents serious eye injuries. | | | | field. |
| There must be a referee, which has a whistle, to start, | | | | Another important piece of gear is the gun. Proper |
| stop, and end games. The referee will sell extra | | | | care and maintenance of paintball guns are a must; |
| paintballs during a game, check for hits, and mediate | | | | otherwise serious injury can occur. Remember to |
| any issues that may arise during play. Remember, | | | | never leave equipment unattended and to have a |
| referees are essential to the game, so there is no | | | | good time. |