Paintball - get the adrenaline pumping
Paintball is a sport in which players compete in teams to eliminate opponents by tagging them with paintballs (capsules containing water-soluble dye and featuring a gelatin outer shell) propelled from a device called a paintball marker (commonly referred to as a paintball gun). Paintballs are composed of a non-toxic, biodegradable, water-soluble polymer. The game is regularly played at a sporting level with organized competition involving tournaments, professional or amateur teams, and players.
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Games & Fields
Games can be played on outdoor fields of varying sizes. A game field is scattered with natural or artificial terrain, which players use for tactical cover. Game types in paintball vary, but can include capture the flag, elimination, medic, defending or attacking a particular point or area, or capturing objects of interest hidden in the playing area. Depending on the variant played, games can last from seconds to minutes!
In 15 short years, the sport of paintball has become recognized as one of the world's most exciting outdoor participation sports. Paintball is played in over 40 countries by millions of men and women of all ages and lifestyles. Whether homemakers or high-school students, professionals or retirees, all paintball players share in common a love for adventure and a strong competitive spirit. Build up your communication and team-spirit and enjoy this fascinating sport!