| Paintball is a relatively new sport, in which there are | | | | The three friends then started searching for a |
| teams who try to eliminate their opponents with paint | | | | harmless weapon that would give the game a touch |
| pallets from a special gun called the paintball marker. It | | | | of reality and came up with the paintball guns which |
| has become popular in the last twenty five years. It is | | | | were manufactured at the Nelson Paint Company. The |
| a famous sport in European cities. Paintball in Essex is | | | | first ever game was played in June 2, 1981, wherein a |
| very famous. This game can be played both indoors | | | | dozen players played against each other and enjoyed |
| as well as outdoors. It can also be played individually | | | | themselves thoroughly. |
| instead of in teams. | | | | How the game has evolved |
| Certain rules of the game are as follows: | | | | Over time the game has evolved and there are |
| * Players are required to capture a flag; whoever | | | | different variants of the game that players enjoy. |
| captures it first is the winner. | | | | Originally, the game had limited ammunition for the paint |
| * Players can eliminate the opponent by firing paint | | | | gun but these days with the advancement of |
| pallets at them. | | | | technology the game has developed a lot. The indoor |
| * Players are supposed to defend or attack one | | | | form of the game is more famous in Europe. This is |
| particular area. The team or individual that wins that | | | | due to two reasons: one is the unpredictable weather |
| particular area is declared the winner. | | | | of the place, the other reason being the huge |
| * Players can also play a game where a particular | | | | population density and space constraints. Hence, large |
| object is hidden in the play area and players will have | | | | open arenas are very few. Paintball in Essex is |
| to find it. | | | | preferred at indoor arenas. |
| Depending on the type of game being played this | | | | When the game first began paintballs were oil based. |
| game can continue for hours at a stretch. | | | | They were very difficult to get rid off after the game |
| History behind the game | | | | was over. These days paint pallets all around Europe |
| Though paintball in Essex is very famous, it actually | | | | are available in gelatine shells that are filled with |
| originated to replicate the thrill of hunting the wild in | | | | vegetable oil and food colourings. Arenas for paintball |
| Africa. It is based on the famous book by Richard | | | | in Essex have all the modern forms and facilities of the |
| Connell called, The Most Dangerous Game. Three | | | | game including the modern ammunitions. Many arenas |
| friends, Hayes Noel, Bob Gurnsey, and Charles Gaines, | | | | for paintball in Essex have also made glow in the dark, |
| based the theory of this new game on Connell's book | | | | scented, and cold weather paint pallets available for |
| and evolved a new game that would require players | | | | the players. There are several teams that play |
| to develop a hunter's qualities and at the same time | | | | tournaments of paintball at Essex. The game has |
| become a fun experience for all those who indulge in | | | | evolved considerably since the first major paintball |
| the game. | | | | tournament was held in the year 1983. |