| Paintball is a war game that requires not only warlike | | | | one, the organizer of the tournament is the sole |
| physical fitness but also sharp strategic thinking on the | | | | authority. Game is overseen by marshals whose |
| part of the players. Normally, two teams participate in | | | | decision is final. No complaint or appeal against their |
| it, each with a minimum of two players. It is popular | | | | decision is allowed and no disputes entertained. |
| alike in adults and kids who often see it as an | | | | Approaches to the Game |
| advanced or improved version of the game of tag. | | | | It is futile to follow the conventional military approach to |
| Not only playing it but also watching it is an exciting | | | | the game as it is well-known and well-understood by |
| experience. No wonder, paintball tournaments attract all | | | | all the teams. Instead, a team must plan a careful |
| age groups as spectators. | | | | strategy with new and surprising tactics to baffle the |
| Types of Paintball Games | | | | other team. It should also be ready with an alternative |
| A game of paintball can have infinite varieties. The | | | | or contingency plan, and be able to quickly change |
| most popular of these which is often played in | | | | tactics in case the original plan is understood by the |
| tournaments is Capture the Flag. The aim of every | | | | other team. |
| team in this game is to move to the other team's base, | | | | Teamwork is the key while advancing on the paintball |
| capture its flag and carry it to a predetermined | | | | field. As a player advances, other team mates should |
| location, while safeguarding its own flag. | | | | be ready to protect him with covering fire whenever |
| There are many obstacles in the field like tyres, | | | | necessary. Only that team can succeed in this game |
| fortresses, old cars, hay and the latest addition | | | | which moves together with clearly formulated plan |
| 'inflatables', that is inflated rubber shapes of various | | | | executed with wholehearted team work. |
| types. These obstacles serve as the refuge to the | | | | Another crucial element on the field is communication. If |
| advancing team players investing the game with real | | | | you spot an opposing team member, you can shout |
| excitement of a war game. | | | | out his position. As soon as he is seen and hit, the |
| Advancing players of one team are fired at by the | | | | game is up for him and the chances for your team |
| opposing team with paintball guns. When a player is hit, | | | | increase. So don't keep a mum on the field, shout and |
| he may be briefly hurt and occasionally get some | | | | inform about the location of the opposing team |
| bruises. That's why players are required to wear an | | | | members to your own team whenever possible. |
| elaborate safety gear and a typical dress consisting of | | | | And finally, the excitement of the game concludes for |
| long sleeve shirt and pant, of a color different from | | | | you when you are seen and eliminated. So, carefully |
| that of the judge to avoid any confusion of identity. | | | | conceal yourself from the enemy and keep away |
| Like every game, paintball too has a well-defined set | | | | from their firing range. With these basics in mind, you |
| of rules that have to be strictly followed. As regards | | | | will not only have the full enjoyment of the game, but |
| introduction of any new rule or alteration of an existing | | | | also greater chances of winning. |