| Paintball was primarily invented for fun. However, as its | | | | When you are hit, you must stand with both hands up |
| thrill and excitement caught on, big tournaments began | | | | to inform everyone that you have been eliminated. |
| to be organized in it. Today, it is the third most popular | | | | Failing it, you may unexpectedly be hit again and get |
| game in the world. | | | | serious injury. If you are not sure whether you were hit |
| Though there are no rules in war, paintball is only a war | | | | or not, you should ask the referee who will confirm or |
| game, not actual war, and so, you have to observe | | | | deny the hit. |
| certain basic do's and don'ts while playing it. And the | | | | In paintball, you are eliminated once you are shot at |
| first thing to do is ensure your own safety - always | | | | and hit by a paintball. If this happens, don't try to cheat |
| wear the full protective gear while playing paintball. | | | | by wiping off the paint and continuing to play. This a |
| The protective gear you must always wear inside the | | | | serious form of misconduct which is never tolerated. If |
| field includes face mask, goggles, gloves and pads for | | | | you are caught doing so, you would be automatically |
| chest, knees and elbows. | | | | ejected from the game, with serious penalties. |
| Check your gun before using it for its velocity. The | | | | Instead of hitting, sometimes an opponent may ask |
| rules allow a maximum velocity of 300 feet per | | | | you to surrender if he thinks that you are not in a |
| second. A higher velocity can result in serious injury to | | | | position to resist. If, however, you show any sort of |
| the players and must never be used. | | | | hostile action, he will have no other option but to hit you. |
| Guns can sometimes misfire and cause serious injury | | | | So if you don't intend to surrender, take any action |
| to both the gun owner and the players who are | | | | with care. |
| around. Always use barrel plugs as a precaution | | | | Paintball maintains high standards of conduct on the |
| against any such mishap. | | | | field. Never curse or hit any other player. If caught you |
| Sometimes, the visibility through the facemask | | | | will be taken out of the game with serious penalties. |
| becomes poor because of paint splashes, or sweat, or | | | | Rules are meant to ensure the safety of every player |
| dust. If this happens, never try to clear the mask in the | | | | as well as decency and decorum on the field. By |
| field or you would be seriously hurt if hit in the | | | | adhering to these rules, you help ensure that everyone |
| meantime. Instead, immediately inform the referee. He | | | | gets only fun out of the game, neither any injury nor |
| would escort you out of the field. After clearing your | | | | any hurt. |
| mask you can come back again. | | | | |