| Paintall was invented as a war game imitating various | | | | structures called inflatables, which are air filled rubber |
| war moves and generating warlike excitement. With its | | | | structures in many shapes like big snakes, soda cans, |
| popularity increasing many people tried their hands at | | | | water tanks, etc. |
| introducing varieties in it. Today we have an | | | | Backyard |
| assortment of paintball games and tournaments, all | | | | As the name implies, this game can be played at your |
| having their own fun and excitement. Some of these | | | | own backyard or any empty property. However, |
| are described below. | | | | remember to get the property owner's permission first |
| Capture the Flag | | | | if it is not your own. Friends gather and conceptualize |
| This is perhaps the most popular of paintball games. It | | | | their own game in it, which is usually of the type of |
| is played by two teams each with a flag. The aim of | | | | Capture the Flag. |
| both the teams is to advance to the other team's | | | | Scenario Paintball |
| base, capture its flag and bring it to its own starting | | | | This paintball game involves a particular theme or |
| point while safeguarding its own flag at the same time. | | | | storyline. There is no limit to the themes that can be |
| The team which successfully does it, or eliminates all | | | | made for this paintball game. These themes not only |
| opposing team members, wins the game. | | | | introduce variety in the game, they also make it feel |
| Thus, each team has two clear cut tasks in this game- | | | | very realistic. |
| defend its own base and dispatch squads to eliminate | | | | Each team gets its theme a day before the game. |
| the opponents, capture their flag and bring it to their | | | | Usually, it is played by two teams with a general'as the |
| own base. | | | | team leader. Each team has a number of players, |
| This game is usually played in a forest area with | | | | sometimes their number may go up to hundreds. |
| various structures like bunkers put up all over to serve | | | | Each player has a given role as assigned by the team |
| as the refuge for players and give a real warlike feel. | | | | leader, and has to work in sync with the whole team |
| Speedball | | | | to carry out the assigned mission. A number of props |
| Also known as Center Flag, this game is much like | | | | matching the theme are created and placed |
| Capture the Flag with the difference being that it | | | | throughout the field. |
| involves only one flag which is put at the centre of the | | | | Questions are asked to different players relating to |
| field. Each team has three to ten players. Both the | | | | their theme. Correct answers get points. At the end of |
| teams start from one end of the field and try to | | | | the game, these points are added up and the team |
| capture the flag and bring it to their base. The team | | | | getting more points wins. |
| that does it successfully, or eliminates the opposing | | | | So, does'nt this wargame challenge the soldierly |
| team, wins. | | | | instincts in you? Go ahead, adopt this uniqque game |
| The speedball field is scattered with many huge | | | | and have unlimited fun and excitement. |