| If you are interested in outdoor adventures and | | | | making their mark in the world of action paintball. It is a |
| reenacting war like games, then paintball sports may | | | | sport of strategy, one capable of building both strength |
| be for you. Paintball games involve a group of people, | | | | and character. |
| normally broken up into two teams, competing against | | | | The concept of paintball sports was first conceived in |
| each other. | | | | the 1970s, but the first game was not actually played till |
| Each team works to eliminate players from the | | | | the 1980s. Today, the game has taken huge steps |
| opposing team by hitting or marking them with their | | | | since the first game was played. There are many |
| paintballs. The rules and regulations can change | | | | variations of the game. |
| depending on the league and/or paintball team. Some | | | | If you are trying to get a handle on what it is all about, |
| teams simply choose to play until all of the teammates | | | | then try thinking of a game that combines capturing |
| from one team are eliminated while others choose to | | | | the opposing team's flag, an old west shootout and a |
| plant a flag that the other team will have to capture in | | | | child's game of hide and seek. The game is a |
| order to win. | | | | combination of strategy and survival techniques and |
| Paintball sports can be a great recreational experience, | | | | will show you just how well you can succeed at a high |
| as well as providing lots of exercise. It is also important | | | | speed game of cat and mouse. |
| to note that this activity is not just a sport for young | | | | The paintball field can vary from group to group. You |
| people. People of all ages are enjoying taking to the | | | | may find yourself playing in a league that uses a well |
| paintball field and the number of those participating are | | | | designed playing field or simply trekking through the |
| growing every year. | | | | woods to hunt their prey. No matter what the field, |
| Paintball is also not just a sport for men, as more and | | | | rugged terrain or paintball park, this fast paced game |
| more women are also taking to the paintball field and | | | | can be both fun and challenging. |