| There are many variations of paintball games that you | | | | tournament. Most paintball beginners are introduced into |
| can play. The three most basic paintball games include | | | | the sport through a rec-ball game. Most will move on |
| capture the flag, neutral or center flag, and elimination. | | | | to tournaments as they acquire more skills and |
| In a capture the flag paintball game, teams on opposing | | | | experience. Meanwhile, other players are devoted |
| sides try to capture the flag of their opponents all the | | | | rec-ballers with no interest to playing in a tournament |
| while protecting their own flag from capture. The | | | | competition. |
| winning team is the first team to hang their opponent's | | | | Rec-ball or recreational paintball is typically the game |
| flag at the chosen location. Victory is also achieved | | | | of choice for players who view paintball as a way to |
| once the winning team eliminates all the players on the | | | | relieve stress and have some time off from work. |
| opposing team. | | | | Paintball tournaments or tourneys are for serious |
| Meanwhile, a neutral flag or central flag game is similar | | | | paintball players and are a great way to display |
| to a capture the flag game; but there is only one flag | | | | teamwork as well as individual talent. Both rec-ball and |
| at the center to be contested instead of one from | | | | tournaments have their distinct appeal. Other players |
| each team. The objective is to bring the flag to the | | | | like to combine rec-ball and tourneys. |
| opposing team's end of the playing field. | | | | For beginners, you can try all the types of paintball |
| In an elimination game, victory is achieved by the team | | | | games and see which one you like the best. Ultimately, |
| that shoots and eliminates all the opponents from the | | | | the type of game doesn't really matter as long as you |
| other team. | | | | are having fun, playing a safe game, and sticking to the |
| There are two other variations of paintball: rec-ball and | | | | rules. |