Paintball - Some Popular Games

Paintall was invented as a war game imitating variousstructures called inflatables, which are air filled rubber
war moves and generating warlike excitement. With itsstructures in many shapes like big snakes, soda cans,
popularity increasing many people tried their hands atwater tanks, etc.
introducing varieties in it. Today we have anBackyard
assortment of paintball games and tournaments, allAs the name implies, this game can be played at your
having their own fun and excitement. Some of theseown backyard or any empty property. However,
are described below.remember to get the property owner's permission first
Capture the Flagif it is not your own. Friends gather and conceptualize
This is perhaps the most popular of paintball games. Ittheir own game in it, which is usually of the type of
is played by two teams each with a flag. The aim ofCapture the Flag.
both the teams is to advance to the other team'sScenario Paintball
base, capture its flag and bring it to its own startingThis 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 allmade 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 eliminateEach team gets its theme a day before the game.
the opponents, capture their flag and bring it to theirUsually, 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 withsometimes their number may go up to hundreds.
various structures like bunkers put up all over to serveEach 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
Speedballto carry out the assigned mission. A number of props
Also known as Center Flag, this game is much likematching the theme are created and placed
Capture the Flag with the difference being that itthroughout the field.
involves only one flag which is put at the centre of theQuestions are asked to different players relating to
field. Each team has three to ten players. Both thetheir theme. Correct answers get points. At the end of
teams start from one end of the field and try tothe game, these points are added up and the team
capture the flag and bring it to their base. The teamgetting more points wins.
that does it successfully, or eliminates the opposingSo, 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 hugeand have unlimited fun and excitement.