| A game that was played for the first time in New | | | | outdoor fields of multiple sizes. Multiple natural or |
| Hampshire in 1981, Paintball is played using paintball | | | | artificial terrains are created in the field to facilitate the |
| guns. Used to eliminate the opponents by hitting them | | | | game. While rules vary widely, the common feature is |
| with the paint capsules coming out of it, the gun is also | | | | capture of flag and elimination of opponents. Defending |
| used for military training. | | | | or attacking particular terrains is also a part of the |
| Origin and Evolution of Paintball Guns | | | | game. For giving the game a realistic touch, at times |
| Way back in the year 1976, Hayes Noel, Bob Gurnsey | | | | bigger guns cloning grenade launchers are also used. A |
| and Charles Gaines joined hands and brains to create | | | | game could end in seconds or last for days, depending |
| the game. Initially a Nel-spot pistol was used for firing | | | | on the background used. |
| paint balls. First game that was introduced was | | | | Varied types of practices are used for playing the |
| "capture the flag". Quickly; the game gained popularity | | | | game. In areas where the game is well regulated with |
| and evoked national interest. Paintball guns started | | | | game rules, protective mask wearing is mandatory for |
| becoming common feature in the adventurous gaming | | | | the players. Such masks are necessary for avoiding |
| world by 1984. Outside United States, European | | | | injuries to eyes. |
| countries and Australia started taking to the game in a | | | | Basic Paintball Gears |
| big way. | | | | Depending on the type of paintball game that is played, |
| Use of Paintball Guns | | | | multiple types of paintball markers and gears are used. |
| Known also as paintball markers, these guns are used | | | | While financial considerations are important in deciding |
| to fire capsules containing paint. It is not only used in | | | | the type of equipments, there are a few that are |
| the game of paintball, but also by the military for | | | | indispensable for the game. Paintball marker that is |
| training. Another use is during riots for non lethal | | | | attached to a loader or hopper; paintballs that is used |
| suppression of the dangerous suspects. | | | | as ammunition, and mask or goggles used to protect |
| Playing Paintball Games | | | | the eyes from being harmed, are essential for the |
| Usually the paintball games are played indoor or in | | | | game. |